Stray Thoughts Fall 2018
Bid for the Animals at the WSHS
Holiday Gift PAWCTION!
G
et great gifts that give back! A weekend getaway in Lake Geneva,
designer handbags, a Lenovo laptop, family outings all over the Chicago
area, gift certificates – all great gifts for others or yourself!
Every dollar raised goes to help the West Suburban Humane Society provide
medical care of the homeless dogs and cats. From puppies who need heart
surgery to kittens with broken legs, every animal deserves a chance at a
loving, forever home.
Bidding starts November 28th at
www.WSHS18.givesmart.com.
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)
• 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, Jill Misura
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)
Events Coordinator: Jill Misura
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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