Stray Thoughts Summer 2020
Upcoming Events
August
1st, Saturday – September 27th, Sunday
Barkapalooza is going virtual! Join us for our 27th
Annual Barkapalooza Virtual Pet Expo and Walkathon.
For more details visit wshs-dg.org/barkapalooza
September
7th, Monday
Labor Day. WSHS will be closed.
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!
Board Members:
Jim Ingold, President
Brian Liedtke, Vice President
Christian Ambler,
Recording Secretary
Cathy Pesavento,
Controller/Treasurer
WSHS Staff:
October
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
West Suburban Humane Society
Jessica Audette, Director
Jennifer Bahlmann, Director
Dr. Tim Brandes, Director
Dexter Evans, Director
Janine Komornick, Director
Scott McMillin, Director
Mark Stromberg, Director
Executive Director: Carolyn Mossberger
Development Director: Christina Morrison
Animal Care Manager: Sarah Stromberg
Adoption Desk Manager: Catherine VanGemmeren
Night and Weekend Managers: Nanette Delaney,
Carol Thygesen, Jill Clavet
Animal Care Assistants: Lexi Vitale, Jennifer Nathan Miller
Volunteer Coordinator: Heidi Janss
Events Coordinator: Jill Clavet
Humane Education Managers: Carol Thygesen
and Roberta Diehl
Receptionist/Adoption Counselors: Eric Van Cleven
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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