VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Mike Slenczka Lends a Hand at AHS Events AHS Volunteer Mike Slenczka has played a key role in many AHS events over the past 18 years. As far back as 1996, Mike has been helping us put our best paw forward during the Arizona Humane Society’s biggest outreach days of the year. For the past decade, Mike has been involved in coordinating pets for our annual Pet Telethon. At Compassion with Fashion, Mike has distinguished himself as a fabulous Humane Eddy, donning our mascot suit and “enjoying the attention of children and very pretty ladies sipping champagne.” Mike’s day job is as a manager of a roofing company, so what first motivated him to begin spending Mike Slenczka with a portrait of his first his off-time with more of the ruffing dog, Sagan. crowd? His dog Sagan, who showed him “the unconditional love and support that animals offer and can provide to us humans.” And after watching Marge Wright for years on Pets on Parade, he knew AHS was where he’d go to serve. Thank you, Mike, for all the unconditional love and support you’ve given us for nearly two decades!
Your Teen Can Learn How to Be a Vet Does your teenager dream of becoming a veterinarian? Your child can learn first-hand about the process of healing injured pets during AHS’ Teen Shelter Medicine Intensive on Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at our Sunnyslope Campus. The course is designed to acquaint teens ages 13-18 with the many career opportunities in shelter medicine and will be taught by AHS’ veterinarians, shelter operation staff members and educators. Tuition is $75 and space is limited to 20 students. To register or for more information, visit azhumane. org/humaneed.
Love at First Sight: Eve Eve arrived at AHS with a condition called Carpal Laxity Syndrome, where the ligaments in her legs were weak and caused her to wobble and fall over every few steps – but Eve always got back up. Vets knew that with good nutrition and time, Eve’s condition would resolve but she’d need a dedicated family. When the Ruffins saw her adorable face, they knew that Eve was perfect – despite her condition. Eve grows stronger each day in her new home and loves playing fetch with her family, which is committed to providing her whatever she needs for years to come.
Humane Heroes: Emma and Zoe Friese A big high-five to Emma and Zoe Friese! These two compassionate sisters sold handmade bracelets and donated birthday funds to help AHS’ animals. The pair had set a goal to raise $3,270 – AHS’ cost to care for 10 animals from surrender to adoption – and they surpassed it by raising $3,500! Emma and Zoe have been such great animal ambassadors that we invited them to conduct a peer presentation at Camp Compassion 2014! Emma and Zoe are true Humane Heroes and we are extremely grateful for their support of our animals.
We Want to Hear From You Do you have a great adoption story to share? Do you want to learn more about one of our unique giving programs? Do you have questions or concerns about one of our services? We want to hear from you! If you have questions or feedback, please email us at giving@azhumane.org or call 602.997.7585 ext. 1057. 7