Stray Thoughts Summer 2016
Upcoming Events
September
October
Adopt a Shelter
Dog Month!
5th, Monday
Labor Day – WSHS will be closed.
25th, Sunday
Barakpalooza Dog Walk and Pet
Expo. Look for your brochure in
this edition of Stray Thoughts!
WSHS Wish List
West Suburban Human Society
Board Members:
• 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!
Jennifer Bahlmann, President
Brian McLachlan, Recording Secretary
Cathy Pesavento, Controller/Treasurer
Lorie Bonham, Director
Mark Stromberg, Director
Ken Eisenberg, Director
Diana Tsai, Director
Dexter Evans, 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
Animal Care Assistants: Brigitte Black, Janet Hunt
Adoption Desk Manager: Patti Miller (Ext. 10)
Volunteer Coordinator: Judy Schnell (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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