Stray Thoughts Summer 2022 From Wags to Riches Raffle
West Suburban Humane Society is sponsoring a split the pot raffle . The winner will receive $ 1,000 !
The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday , September 25th at the conclusion of our 29th Annual Barkapalooza 5K Run and Rescue Fest . The winner will be notified no later than Monday , September 26th .
• The suggested donation for each ticket is $ 5.00
• Or 6 tickets for $ 25.00 giving you 1 FREE ticket !
• Or 15 tickets for $ 50.00 giving you 5 FREE tickets !
Need more tickets ? Call our adoption center at ( 630 ) 960-9601 . Remember to include your name and mailing address when you call and the tickets will be mailed to you immediately . Tickets will also be sold online .
Visit wshs-dg . org / barkapalooza .
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 :
Scott McMillin , President
Brian Wasielewski , Vice President
Sarah Marshall , Recording Secretary
Kerry Kopera , Controller / Treasure
WSHS Staff :
Christian Ambler , Director Colleen Attwell , Director Jessica Audette , Director Dr . Lyn Edmonson , Director Bob Koch , Director Marci Levites , Director Mark Motuelle , Director
Executive Director : Carolyn Mossberger Development Director : Christina Morrison Adoption Counselors : Carol Thygesen , Eric Van Cleven , Robert Diehl , Nanette Delaney , Cassidy Santen Animal Care Team : Lexi Vitale , Jennifer Nathan Miller , Adoption Desk Manager : Catherine VanGemmeren Volunteer Coordinator : Heidi Janss Events Coordinator : Chas Kennedy Humane Education Managers : Carol Thygesen and Roberta Diehl
Stray Thoughts is an official publication of the West Suburban Humane Society , a not-for-profit , volunteer-based animal shelter . No city , state , or federal funds support WSHS . Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law . Please call ( 630 ) 960-9600 to submit articles or receive donation 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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