Paws in Hands Kindred Souls Foundation P.O. Box 88627 Steilacoom, WA 98388 www.kindredsoulsfoundation.org Project Homeward Bound Redefined By Brian & Kelly Nelson Project Homeward Bound was created in 2005 as an event to raise money for the medical treatment of our Foundation animals, and was our annual benefit until 2011. In 2011, we decided to make Unleashed at Stadium Bowl our annual fundraiser because of its originality and appeal to a broader section of our community. Our Medically Fragile Program follows the principles of palliative care*. Animals with illness are paired with kindred souls in the community who have agreed to give the animal a home and family. The projected lifespan varies for each animal, but all require some level of special care. The animal’s support team consists of doctors, specialists, the caregiver(s), KSF case manager, and other KSF support volunteers. KSF covers the cost of Kindred Souls Foundation (KSF) has been a unique organization KSF ‘misfit’ Cody with foster mom, Angela since we formed. In addition to finding homes for highly adoptable food, supplies and medical/supportive care and animals, we have focused our efforts on the emotionally supports the caregiver during the animals who are frequently overlooked; the old, difficult times. *please visit the International Association of the sick, the unsocial, and the misfits. Animal Hospice and Palliative Care website to learn more: These populations of animals are often labeled ‘unadoptable’ and they are not afforded the same opportunities as those deemed ‘adoptable’; no space at shelters, no medical care beyond basic needs, no special considerations, and consequently, no chance to live out their lives. A Holistic Approach Our approach to the animals' care addresses all interdependent parts of his/ her being. Physical Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital (CCVH) provides the medical care needed by an animal while in our care. Proper nutrition and exercise are critical components of a healthy lifestyle. CCVH provides each animal with a Well Pet Exam and recommendations for proper diet and physical activity. Mental To be accepted into social situations, animals need to learn special skills. We work with the animals on those skills to help them with their interactions. http://www.iaahpc.org/faq.shtml Emotional More often than not, our foster homes are serving feral kittens needing socialization or abandoned We want all animals with whom we come into contact to feel special and loved. Oneon-one nurturing gives them confidence to greet the world with a renewed sense of hope. Spiritual What makes your soul happy? We ask that question of each animal who crosses our path. We find that play tailored to the individual animal brings them much joy! The financial responsibility, amount of time necessary for care, and the level of supervision required narrows the number of available adoptive homes significantly compared to animals needing ‘less’. We have always understood these very real complications and, over the years, created programs to address them. Our Senior Companion Program matches senior people with senior animals and KSF covers the costs of food, supplies, and medical care. Each animal has a case manager who delivers food and supplies to the senior caregiver and coordinates transport for the animal to medical appointments. Kindred Souls Foundation provides sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected cats and dogs of all ages, a holistic approach to their care, and education on the rewards and responsibilities of animal companionship. W IN T ER 20 14 Inside this issue: Feral kittens Reese & Teagan with foster moms, Lisa & Donna (Continued on page 7) Letter from the Top Dogs 2 Ask the Vet 3 High Paws of Praise 3 A Special THANKS! 4 Green Product Review 5 Adoptable Pets 5 A Rescue Story 7 Editor: Kelly Nelson Layout/Design: Joyce Hansen “Letter from the Top Dogs” Dear Kindred Souls, For Purchasing Frequently we are asked, “How can I help Kindred Souls Foundation?” • Buy Wine! ($6 per bottle goes to KSF): www.benefitwines.com/ kindred_s/606.htm “Foster this cat or adopt this dog,” is our typical response. In fact, I think Kelly usually congratulates a foster family that has just seen their animal find a permanent home with, “That is awesome! Thank you so much for your help. Are you ready for another cat?” • Buy a Cookbook! (100% of the proceeds go to KSF): www.kindredsoulsfoundation.org/ PawsinHands_Vol3.htm Buy Rescue Apparel! (up to $10 donated per item bought): www.resqthreads.com We know that taking in another animal is not the answer for everyone. Below is a definitive list of ways that you can help. Monetary Donation Donations can be made in cash, by credit card, or via Paypal. You can make a one time donation, quarterly donation, or monthly donation. Contact us if you would like to set up an automatic deduction schedule. Employee Giving, Employee Retirement, & Employer Matching Programs help us reach potential new supporters who may not otherwise know of our work. Givingtrax: Givingtrax.com Benevity Causes: Benevity.org Planned Giving The three types of Planned Giving are: • Outright gifts that use appreciated assets as a substitute for cash If your workplace offers these programs, please consider making Kindred Souls Foundation your charity. Some of the businesses with whom we have accounts are: • Gifts that return income or other financial benefits to the donor in return for the contribution • Combined Fund Drive (CFD) #0489682 • Gifts payable upon the donor’s death • Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #89647 Shopping Online • Microsoft Giving Program #357152 • Bank of America Giving Program #238125 Donations are generated from the shopping you already do online and at no cost to you. You must select KSF as your charity for us to benefit. • City of Seattle Employees Combined Charities iGive.com AmazonSmile.com GoodSearch.com • King County Employee Giving Program #9359 Campaign #45040 • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Gifts Program #5446 • The Cambia Employee Giving Program #8766 • State Farm Good Neighbor Program #27300 • Symetra Gives #2125 Community Connecting at the Local and International Levels Programs with which we are affiliated that Page 2 Annual Fundraiser: Unleashed at Stadium Bowl Sponsor, participate as a runner/walker, or make a donation. 100% of the money raised goes into our medical fund for the Foundation animals. Our 2014 race will be held at Stadium High School on August 3rd! Visit our website to learn more: www.unleashedatstadiumbowl.org On a weekly basis, we get an email, a text, a phone call or otherwise hear of some kind act that one of you have done. It is truly remarkable to see or hear of the goodness demonstrated by our larger ‘Kindred Souls Family’. Thank you for your continued support of Kindred Souls Foundation. Here is to the best year yet– CHEERS! Namaste, Brian & Kelly Board of Directors Kelly Nelson President Brian Nelson Chairman Shawndra Michell Secretary Chris Schiesl Treasurer Jane Taylor Director Pete Yantorni, DVM Director Trevin Anderson Director Kindred Souls Foundation ASK THE VET By Chris Schiesl For this issue: Dr. Annie Thiessen of Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital talks about the plight of the indoor cat. THE INDOOR PET INITIATIVE In the past several decades, a great deal of emphasis has been put on keeping our cats indoors to protect them from predators, vehicular trauma, toxins, and infectious disease. In protecting them from the dangers of outdoor living, however, it is imperative that we provide them with an indoor environment that ensures there long-term physical and mental health and welfare. Poor mental health in pets can lead to behavioral disorders, that, when left untreated, can be just as serious and disabling as physical diseases. Boredom, obesity, and anxiety-driven bad behaviors such as inappropriate urination can often be prevented and treated with environmental enrichment. Predictability in routine is king for both cats and dogs. Trusting when feeding, toileting/ litter box care, and play session will go along ways at relieving stress. It is imperative for cat owners to understand that cats do NOT respond to force or punish- are a fun way for them to “hunt” for their food at home. The Golden Rules of the Litter Boxes: a) provide one box PER cat PLUS one. So if you have 2 cats, provide one for each cat plus one = 3 boxes. b) Clean them at least once per day. c) Keep them away from where they eat and in a quiet area where there is no risk of being frightened by other pets or noises (i.e., washing machine and dryer.) ment with anything but anxiety and fear of the person delivering it. They DO, however, respond to praise. They must feel safe and have a refuge at all times where they can go if feeling threatened by noises, other pets, or children. Feed your cat at predictable times but also increase their natural hunting and scavenging behavior by introducing “food puzzles” that Scratching is a natural behavior in cats that not only sharpens their claws, sheds their cuticles, but also lets them mark an area with the pheromones in their feet. Providing ample scratching posts or boards will make your furniture less desirable. Get your kitty moving by not only providing toys but play with them with interactive toys on a regular schedule. All kitties have individual toy/prey preferences. Have fun discovering what they are! (Continued on page 6) High Paws of Praise! By Janis Larson Cheryl Larsen first became interested in volunteering as a foster parent in 2009, after being inspired and encouraged by her daughter who was involved in animal rescue. She thought it would be wonderful to be able to give love and care to an animal who was waiting for his/her forever home. Cheryl and her husband, Ole, had two cats of her own, Augie and Gatonegro, when they took in their first foster cat, Ester Lily (whom they eventually adopted). Though she knew firsthand the very real possibility of wanting to adopt future foster cats, Cheryl wasn’t deterred. The Larsens have taken in several foster cats since Ester Lily. In one instance, their own cats didn’t take to the new foster cat. In another, the foster cat was fearful and aggressive, but with patience and nurturing by Cheryl and Ole, he went to his Paws in Hands kept her. Mattie, a petite tabby cat who had given birth to seven kittens, needed foster placement after the kittens had been weaned. Cheryl agreed to care for Mattie while she waits for her forever family. The Larsen’s have also donated their valuable talents to KSF. When word went out that one of our foster families needed someone to help build a fence, Cheryl mentioned to her husband that his skills were needed, and Ole accepted the task. Hannah and her adoptive family Penny & Guy new home as a sweet and loving boy! Hannah was the Larsen’s 5th foster cat, and had the adoptive family not been so perfect for Hannah, Cheryl admits she might have It takes a very special person to foster an animal, recognizing that at any time, that animal will move on to a new home. THANK YOU, Cheryl & Ole, for being those special people and opening your heart and home to animals in need! Page 3 OUR THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! A big thanks to our generous donors in October, November & December 2013 Anne Anderson Kolleen Anderson Elizabeth Bailey Michael Baker Loree Barnett Danielle Beck Bruce W. Gilpin Memorial Foundation Paula Burchatz Charlen's Abstracts Debra Conn Debbie Curtis Mark Elgot & Bernie Henzi Kevin Engelbart Paula Fendler Janet Forman Dan & Joyce Hagen Kris Hay Healthy Paws Foundation Amanda Heimbigner Lynn & Thomas Heller Nadine Hibbs Anna Kohlenbeck LuTwo Patricia & Penny Malone Natalie Mayer Stacie-Dee Motoyama & Paul Meyer Mud Bay - Lacey Mud Bay - Lake Forest Park Mud Bay - University Place Brian & Kelly Nelson Darcy Nelson Lisa Nordberg Hannelore & Loyd Novlan Natalia Oxford Leanne Phillips Penny & Marshall Reed Tom & Lynn Remedios Theresa & Harold Reynolds Kenneth & Regina Rittinger Natalie Rota Jacqueline Schaffrath Candice Schwartz Vickie Smith Spare Space Cynthia Willke Judith Zelter Save these Dates! Annual Summer Picnic Saturday, June 7, 2014 Ft. Steilacoom Park Lakewood WA Annual Fundraiser: Unleashed at Stadium Bowl Sunday, August 3, 2014 Stadium High School Bowl Tacoma WA A Special THANK YOU to This year Kindred Souls Foundation became a Mud Bay Shelter Partner. This exciting partnership benefits our adopters in many ways. Each adopter receives an informative guide to healthy food and tips on how to integrate your new companion into the home, a coupon for $20 worth of free food, and either 1 free bag of Integrity cat litter (or $5 off any litter Mud Bay carries) or 1lb of healthy natural bulk biscuit dog treats! For every $20 food coupon redeemed by a KSF adopter Mud Bay donates $5 to us! Now that is generous! Additionally, KSF animals were the recipients of Mud Bay’s Giving Tree program at three locations; Lacey, Lake Forest Park, and University Place! The Giving Tree was a brilliant idea that ensured every Foundation animal received exactly what he/she wanted. Mud Bay customers were excepPage 4 tionally generous- cat stands, water fountains, specific foods, cat litter, beds, toys, potty pads, collars and leashes, gift cardsand all were delivered with the individual animal’s name listed on the tag. Receiving these item-specific gifts allowed KSF to direct more of our funding into medical care this month since our food, supplies, and ‘extras’ were covered by the kindness of Mud Bay and their customers. Please stop by one of these Mud Bay locations, or any Mud Bay in your area, and tell them that they have made a difference in the lives of Kindred Souls Foundation animals and other rescue animals in our state. Kindred Souls Foundation Green Product Review By Janis Larson Here in the lower elevations of Western Washington, we seldom get substantial snowfall, but we are not spared freezing temperatures. More often in the winter months, we find our sidewalks, driveways decks, and porches slippery with ice. It’s important to consider what we use to melt the ice to keep our pets, our property, and us safe. Calcium or Sodium Chloride are common ingredients in many products that melt ice and snow, and can be harmful if ingested, or get onto your pet’s paws. Petastic Ice Melt is formulated to be safe for your pets and your property and, according to the company who manufactures it, “melts ice even in temperatures of 13 degrees F (-25 degrees C) while being less toxic than baking soda and table salt.” They also claim that is it “26 times less concrete spalling (chipping, fragmenting, or flaking).” Keep in mind that your neighbors and businesses might not be using pet friendly de-icing products. You can protect your pet’s paws by placing socks or boots on them prior to your walk, or if you walk your pet in an area where you suspect an ice melt product has been used, be sure to rinse the paws when you return home. Petastic Ice Melt is available in 6 ½ lb. ($9.99), and 28 lb. ($45.99) containers at Chopper’s Holistic Pet Food in Fircrest, WA. Stay safe this winter! Adoptable Companions About Heidi Heidi is not only super cute she is an academic scholar! This little sweetie attended the University of Washington Tacoma campus for one year. Some good folks had her spayed and fed her while she studied. She majored in 'Cuteness' and minored in 'Theories and Practices of Diva Cats’. Heidi loves the warm and safe indoor cat life in her foster home but still maintains a little worry of things she is not used to such as the vacuum cleaner, dogs, and loud fast noises and movement. She is also very shy with new people and may find a nice chair to dart behind if she is not sure of their intentions. She loves her foster brother, an old man Paws in Hands cat, and displays some motherly About tendencies towards him. She loves Noodles being petted and brushed, and she will even let you pet her belly! Noodles is a Miniature Pinscher Heidi was born approximately mix, born June January 2011. She will do best 2010. She is in with a cat savvy family and as an search of her ideal only cat, or with other friendly forever home. Her cats. Additionally, she will do best previous human in a home without dogs and companion relinyoung children. With gentle quished her when patience and a trusting relationhe had to move ship, Heidi will make a wonderful into an apartment that does not companion. allow dogs. Noodles fits her primary breed temperament -- intelligent and lively with a need for proper leadership by her human companion. She will need a family who will not let her fall into the 'small dog syndrome'. Noodles will benefit from training as Mini-Pins love to learn and are quick to do so. Noodles will do best in a home with no children as she currently has nipping tendencies. She will need to be observed with potential dog or cat siblings. If you would like to meet Heidi or Noodles, or any of our adoptable animal companions, please contact us at: [email protected] Page 5 Ask the Vet (cont. from page 3) Cats love to perch above their kingdom and know what’s going on. Cat trees, high level walkways, and tables or couches strategically placed in front of windows will give them a front row seat to the outdoor drama. There are also fantastic outdoor enclosure options for cats that allow your kitty to be outside and enjoy the sights and sounds but protect them from the dangers (and protect the wildlife from them!) The quality, length, type and frequency of these needs vary greatly with age, household, and the inherited characteristics of the individual. By making each of these a regular and predictable part of the pet's daily routine, the pet gains control of its environment by learning when, where and how each of these basic needs will be met. Having knowledge and understanding of normal companion animal behavior and needs will undoubtedly improve the lives of our patients. Providing a resource to help you gain this knowledge and understanding is one of the main goals of the Indoor Pet Initiative at The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Their website is full of helpful information and tips and can be found at: http://indoorpet.osu.edu/ Additionally, I highly recommend the following book that outlines the steps to be taken to properly enrich the environments of indoor cats: Your Home Their Territory—Creating the Right Habitat for Your Indoor Cats by Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, DACVN: http://hsldigital.osu.edu/sitetool/sites/ indoorpetpublic/documents/ bookstore/2011_Your_Home_Their% 20Territory_quicklook.pdf A regular feature of the Kindred Souls Foundation Newsletter is our "ASK THE VET" column. One of the knowledgeable doctors at Chambers Creek Veterinary Hospital will be answering questions to be posted in the next edition of our newsletter. If your pet has a serious condition please seek immediate medical attention. This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace regular veterinary care. Send your questions to: Kindred Souls Foundation, PO Box 88627, Steilacoom, WA, 98388 Attn: ASK THE VET A Rescue Story By Janis Larson In May of 2012, Tammy Wilson was hoping to find a companion for her Schnauzer, Sully. They had recently lost another Schnauzer named Sydney, and Sully and the rest of the family, were grieving and felt the void. When Tammy saw pictures of ‘Katie’, one of the Schnauzers from our large scale dog rescue, she decided to make the trip to meet her and her foster family. Katie seemed shy and timid, but Tammy hoped that once she came to their home she would come out of her shell. Sully and Katie did not have an opportunity to bond as he died just one week after Katie joined the Wilson home. Page 6 shelter where she found Quincy, another Schnauzer. WOW! Talk about mission accomplished! As soon as Quincy came to the Wilson home, he and Katie bonded immediately, as though they’d known and loved one another forever. Katie not only came out of her shell, but she and Quincy romped and played like puppies. Her transformation from a withdrawn and apprehensive little girl included her bonding with Tammy. Although the house had cat siblings, Katie remained withdrawn and shy, and this set Tammy on a mission to find a perfect friend for her. Her search took her to a nearby Great job, Tammy, for making the perfect match! We appreciate your dedication to Katie and for opening your heart to animals in need. Congratulations to these lucky pets who now have a family and a very bright future! ♥ Cozy & Stealth adopted by The Schiesl Family ♥ Boyfriend adopted by The Bensons ♥ Zoey & Luna adopted by Kiersta Smith ♥ Tilly adopted by Kay Rietz ♥ Mindy, Sydney, Elliott, & Sherman adopted by Tracey & Jeff Kidston ♥ Mia adopted by David & Hildie Hedges ♥ Hannah adopted by Penny & Guy Engelbart ♥ Jasmine & Charlie adopted by Paul Meyer & Stacie-Dee Motoyama ♥ Harley & Carly adopted by Norine & Kevin Mullen ♥ Olive adopted by Tom & Missy Carney ♥ Nelson adopted by The Henderson Family ♥ Oliver adopted by The Gibelyou Family ♥ Nikko adopted by Sean Harris ♥ Newman adopted by Carol & Jerry Anderson Kindred Souls Foundation Project Homeward Bound (Continued from page 1) domestic cats who we have pulled from feral colonies and are in need of re-socialization. Socialization takes a lot of time and patience, but it is well worth it. A socialized cat can be successfully adopted out. Our Long Term Care Program was created for the misfits. These are the cats and dogs who are not elderly or in need of special medical care, but who are a little too timid, require extra attention, or who have been passed over for more ‘attractive alternatives’. We match these loving beings with kindred souls in the community who simply do not have the financial resources to adopt an animal companion, but who are committed to caring for an animal in need. As with our senior and medically fragile programs, KSF covers the costs of food, supplies, and medical care. With the appropriate support (financial, emotional, and instructional), many of our families have found their choice to home these ‘unadoptable’ animals to be one of the most significant decisions of their lives. Increase the number of animals and families served by our programs Find property in Tacoma on which to build our sanctuary Kindred Souls Foundation will continue to focus on these high-maintenance animals; it is where our hearts are drawn. This choice has consequences. It is expensive. Each of our medically fragile or senior companions accrues about $150 a month- $1,800 a yearfor medical services, food, and supply costs. These animals see the regular vet and specialists more frequently, and require on-going medications and treatments. Make the donated Graham property a satellite location to the sanctuary We have helped over 100 animals this year by spaying/neutering, vaccinating, caring for, placing in one of our long term programs, and finding adoptive homes. Our 2013 budget allowed us to care for 25 senior and medically fragile animals. There are many more who need our help. It is time for Project Homeward Bound to reappear, only as something different. It is not an event, nor is it a location. ‘Homeward Bound’ implies a journey, a direction, movement—an energy and decision to move towards a final destination. A continued effort to place animals in need of a permanent haven where they will be loved and well-cared for until the end of their lives. We ask you to join us in this journey. Objectives: Shep has been in our Long Term Care Program since 2008 Increase awareness of our mission Increase our capacity financially Increase our number of program homes We need your help. A monthly financial commitment to support Kindred Souls Foundation will allow us to move forward. Consistent revenue will allow us to make choices that are value based, not financially based. It will also demonstrate to philanthropists, banks, and foundations that we have community commitment and support. Support Levels: $25 a month will cover food for one animal companion $50 a month will cover food and basic supplies (i.e., cat litter, potty pads, supplements) for one animal companion $100 a month will cover the medications for 3-5 animals $150 a month will cover the needs of one senior or medically fragile animal $__________ will humble us all We have covered much ground in the past 9 years, but we have only begun to see how much we can help. Please remember that Kindred Souls Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run organization, a 501c3 not for profit organization, and a Washington State registered charity. Yes! 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