1. pets
2. dogs

Two kitten siblings (adopted in Jan)
& their two little human siblings
JOSHUA
& BOOTS
SARAH
& TIKA
2
IN THIS ISSUE:
3
4 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE/
5
ADOPTION/RESCUE STATISTICS
3 WHOM HAVE YOU HELPED TO
SAVE?
4 MARLEY MADE ME BELIEVE…
5 RORY REALLY NEEDS A FOSTER
HOME/ TOP 10 REASONS FOR
FOSTERING
6 HOMESWEETHOME
7 HOMESWEETHOME
8 NEWS & EVENTS
9 TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS
10 HUMOUR TIME/VEGETARIAN
RECIPE/WHAT’S UP ON THE PET
MARKET
EDITOR: LILY CHAN
MISSISSAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY
37th Edition
April 2015
Charity No. 899127526RR0001
APRIL (adopted in March)
cuddling with TOMMY her Dad
www.mississaugahumanesociety.com
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President’s Message
Dear friends:
Spring has finally arrived and it is also the busiest time for our Society. Our
volunteers for the Cat Program are prepared to work overtime in the next few
months, as calls on stray cats and kittens will reach a high level during this
period. As always, we expect an increase in the intake of cats and this will
mean additional veterinary fees. By taking in these stray cats and
neutering/spaying them we are also helping reduce the over-population of
stray cats in the city.
We are pleased to announce the opening of another Cat Adoption location at
PET VALU at Meadowvale in April. This makes a total of 5 locations for our cat
adoptions!
This year will be the 16th year in operation of Mississauga Humane Society
since our inception in 1999. To celebrate this, we will be hosting an
anniversary party! The public is welcome to attend, including their dogs (and
cats if they are not afraid of dogs!) It will be held at DOPTOPIA on Saturday,
June 6. Please read details on Page 8 NEWS & EVENTS.
For the next few months we will also be very busy in organizing our major
and annual fund raising gala, the ‘STARLIGHT SORIEE’.
This year we
promise a bigger and a better one, in a different banquet hall. Please note
down FRIDAY, July 10 for this big gala.
I wish you a happy and safe spring!
Lily Chan
President
PET VALU
(3 locations)
 Dundas/Mavis
905 306 0909
 Dundas/Dixie
905 273 9992
 Glen Erin/Britannia
905 821 8333
RESCUE & ADOPTION STATISTICS
Jan-March 2015
No. of Dogs Rescued:
No. of Dogs Adopted:
20
14
No. of Cats Rescued:
No. of Cats Adopted:
80
55
TOTAL RESCUED:
TOTAL ADOPTED:
41324413135
100
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GLOBAL
PET FOODS
905-501-0411
1170 Burnhamthorpe
Rd
(Creditview)
James Kent
About MHS:

MHS is a registered charity run 100% by volunteers. It does not have a
shelter, business venue or paid staff. It receives no support from the
Government, City or the SPCA.

Without a shelter, MHS depends on the kindness of foster parents
who
open their heart and home to animals in need. By fostering a pet
President
you are helping to SAVE a LIFE.

Since 1999, MHS has rescued over 5,000 homeless animals.

MHS Is NOT the ‘animal shelter - Mississauga Animal Services’, which
is run by the City.
DUNDAS EAST
ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
905-803-8400
966 Dundas St
(Tomken)
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UNICORN, PUDDY CAT,
TILTY & DEXTER
4 Strays with various
health issues. One
has just one eye. One
has a tilted head.
SHYLA
FREDDIE
A 6 year Husky X
that has been rehomed too many
times
One of the
strays found
in a poor
neighbourhood
VIOLET
LIZZIE & LUCY
TUX
Senior owner has
health problems
and could not
keep him
Owner was
diagnosed with
cancer and could
not take care
of her
A pair of sisters
given up by
owners due to long
term skin issues
BELAIR
MOJO
A stray found with
multiple cuts
& wounds
A young & cute
dog who ended
up homeless
due to divorce
RIPLEY
A 6 year old Lab X
that had been
waiting too long in
a pound
BROWNIE
tenant
MARSHMALLOW
A young cat
whose owner
could no longer
JED
A little dog that
ended up in a
pound due to
biting issues
CHLOE
A 7 yr-old girl
given up by
owner due to
allergy of her
afford to keep
TITAN
RODEO
A young dog given
up by the family as
their child was
afraid of him
A 5 yr-old
Shepherd X
at a pound
suffering from
torn cruciate
ligament
Given up by
owner due to
behaviour
issues
JASPER
BLUE
Saved from
euthanasia in a
high kill pound
Owner moved
to a place that
does not
allow pets
RORY
A stray found
matted and in
very bad shape
to fix
 In Honour of your LOVED ones - Send a gift & celebrate the special occasion.

 In Memory of your LOVED ones – Send a Gift to celebrate their lives.
 lives.
 Host your own fund raising events - Bake Sale, Birthday Party, Garage Sale…
 MAKE a BEQUEST in your WILL.
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MARLEY
Made me believe in the ABILITY to CHANGE
If, in your lifetime, you have an
opportunity to trust a dog with your
heart, take it. It will change your life
forever! It will show others what can
happen when you commit your
heart to a dog with problems.
I grew up with dogs and thought I
knew them. After losing a faithful
companion of 15 years, I met
MARLEY on the Mississauga
Humane Society website and knew
he was a dog I needed to meet.
We went to see him at John Howe’s, his foster parent. Marley
greeted us happily and it was love at first sight. During his trial
weekend, we played in the yard, went for walks and then found
out that Marley, because of his background of abuse, was not
an aggressive dog, but a fearful dog with strangers. He was
fearful of people touching his feet or startling him in any way.
When he growled at my husband who had been cuddling him
on the floor, we were alarmed. We had little grandchildren, who
visited often. He was a guarder of anything that was his,
especially food, and that was cause for concern. We agonized
over the weekend and concluded that we could not keep him.
We were heartbroken and had already fallen in love with
Marley. I called John to tell him. Then Marley and I went for a
walk with me crying all the way and Marley looking up at me
with great concern, trying to figure out what the problem was. A
veterinarian friend met Marley and said not to return him before
trying obedience training. I called and was directed to private
training since Marley was not so stable at that point. We needed
someone firm but soft.
Marley knew how to deal with
harshness and that choice wasn’t going to be productive. I was
linked to a fabulous trainer.. He was the perfect choice for
Marley! By the end of the first session, Leo and Marley were
lying on the rug at the front door, and Leo gave him a loving
smack on his side and said, “Keep this dog!” This was the
beginning of a 13 year love-in with Marley. Marley with his
challenges, Marley with his joys!
Personally, I have never committed this kind of time or these
kinds of resources to a dog, but never have I had the special
relationship that I had with Marley. Despite all of the challenges
he brought, I would do it for him again in a heat beat! We went to
school once a week with Leo and practised our obedience work.
Marley would have play dates with Leo’s dogs that would come
for the day. He learned to play at the dog park with Leo’s Scully.
Marley loved learning and only had to be shown things once.
Within his first year with us, he had his Companion Dog title. As
he was going into his second year, we took in, for what was to be
a short time, a mellow, 7 month old Australian Shepherd, Josie.
Marley fell in love with her. Josie ended up staying with us
permanently.
I spent Marley’s first year with us with my stomach in a knot. If it
hadn`t been for Leo, I`m sure that I
could not have seen this through.
What I had to learn was how to
manage Marley’s environment so
he was not compromised.
I
learned to muzzle him for visits to
the veterinarian which were
upsetting to him, although he
trusted Tracey and knew she was
helping him. He would lay his
muzzled head on her chest as she
dealt with him. He had intuition
that humans could only hope for. I
learned that he didn’t need to meet
everyone who came into our
house.
The problem was not
Marley, but people who wouldn’t
listen. People think that they know about dogs until they meet
one with problems. He loved the dog park. He intervened if
another dog was being picked on. He knew what it felt like to be
the underdog and he always helped others in that situation. He
made friends with people who understood him and were drawn to
his amazing attributes.
After the first few years, Marley was pretty much a model citizen.
He did learn to trust others if he deemed them trustworthy. He
had the ability to sort out the questionable, from the solid folks.
The scars of his abuse would never disappear, throughout his life,
but he was the most loving and smartest dog that I, and others,
have ever met. There was no aggression in Marley, only instinct
and fear caused by others. When we would go on holidays,
people would come to our home to sit with Marley and Josie. We
did what we could in each circumstance to reduce his need to be
upset or fearful and he paid us back in full measure. He was a
dog full of spirit, loved new experiences, solved problems like a
pro, and loved his family and friends with his heart of gold.
It will be a year on July 16 that Marley left us, but his paw print
will stay on my heart forever. I miss him dearly and his spirit and
the lessons he taught me about how to trust, how to have
patience with others, how to believe in the ability to change, and
how to love will be with me always!
SANDRA BIRTHELMER
‘’SAVING THE LIFE OF ONE DOG MAY NOT MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE
TO THE WORLD, BUT IT SURE WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO THE DOG’’
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:
RORY was one of the many strays we rescued. When we took him in he was very matted and in poor
shape, suffering from pneumonia. A detailed examination reviewed that he also has severe STOMATITIS inflammation of the oral cavity (gum, teeth) that causes pain/bleeding. All of his teeth except two had to be
removed. RORY is a fighter and has good spirits. He’s doing fine after the surgery. He just needs a loving
foster home. He is a friendly and lively boy. No special care is needed and the disease is not contagious to
other cats. Can you FOSTER RORY please?
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TOP 10 REASONS for FOSTERING
A HOMELESS PET
MHS
1.
DID you know that MHS does
not have a shelter and relies
on a network of foster homes?
Foster parents are therefore
our LIFEBLOOD:
’’FOSTER A PET
SAVE A LIFE’’
WE PROVIDE THE FOOD
YOU PROVIDE THE LOVE
1.
You are saving an animal’s life that might not otherwise have a chance. Many rescues are
full to their limits and cannot take in more animals until more foster homes open up.
2.
You are sparing the dog or cat from imprisonment in a cage or kennel at the pound.
3.
You are also helping saving more homeless pets as the boarding fees saved can be used
to help other pets in need.
4.
It’s a good way to find out if you are ready for committing to a pet.
5.
It’s also a good way to see if a second or third pet would fit in with your family.
6.
You and/or your own pet can enjoy the company of a pet without financial commitment.
7.
You help to increase the chance of adoption of the pet. Animals living in a foster home
are more socialised and adoptable than those who live in a pound environment.
8.
It’s a wonderful life affirming experience for an entire family, a couple or a single person.
It will also provide a sense of responsibility and compassion for your children.
9.
You will become more educated & experienced with the support and training provided.
10.
Volunteering makes you feel good. It’s a good way to give back to your community.
The REWARD IS PRICELESS
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PRECIOUS (right)
SWEETIE (left)
TABBY (TOBY)
ABBEY & MISSY
BOY
JAKE (HAPPY)
RORI
OREO
SCOTCH
MYAH
LUCY & LIZZIE
WILLOW
KIRBY
TIGER
(MAUDE)
ROCKY
ARYA (JUICY)
KITTY
DANNY (BRUCE)
ROXY
CRICKET
CHELSEA
JACK & PIXIE
TINSEL (left)
LONEY
CEYLON
(SNUGGLES)
BRANDY
MOUSE
(FINNNIGAN)
MAGARITA &
MERLIN
CALLIE
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ALBERT
ARIAN & MICHAEL
DONYA
SMUDGE
PUFF
MCKNIGHT
(Vader) &
CRUISER
(Loki)
LEE
WEBSTER
MIMOSA
CRUIER
AURORA & ARIEL
PRISCILLA (right)
MOOSE
MOMO
ABBY (MAXINE) &
AMY (TWINKLE)
ELSA
CHASE
SHYLA
TOMATO & TOMASA
MONO
TUX
RODEO
GYPSY
LITTLE ONE
SAMMY & LICORICE
POPPY
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NEWS & EVENTS
Page 9
Page
On the weekend of March
28 we participated at the
grand
opening
of
DOGTOPIA
ERINDALE
(Daycare, Boarding, Spa).
Furnal Equinox
has done it again! On
the weekend of March 13-15, 2015, over a thousand
people came to Furnal Equinox (furnalequinox.com), a
“furry” arts convention in Toronto, to participate in
art, costuming and social activities with one another.
But not only that – with MHS volunteer Betty Karafilis
in attendance, they raised a new record of $9,001 in
their charity auction, bringing their total raised for
MHS to over $33,000 over five years! Congratulations
to Furnal Equinox’s attendees and Board of Directors,
including loyal supporter Shane Stampe, for another
outstanding and generous year! You have set the
records!
LIZZIE, LUCY & MOJO, our
3 doggies for adoption
attracted a crowd!
Denise (left) holding Mojo while
Sue and Lily hold Lizzie and Lucy
Sixteen years have passed since MHS was
established in 1999. It has been years of hard
work, tears of joy, and sadness. For the past
16 years we have rescued over 5000 homeless
animals. We do it with LOVE & PERSISTENCE
and the support from our VOLUNTEERS,
FOSTER PARENTS, DONORS & SPONSORS.
To celebrate this, a party for the PUBLIC will
be held at DOGTOPIA Pet Service
SATURDAY, June 6, 2015
11 am to 3 pm
“DOGS are WELCOME”
Raffles, free gift, Doggie Dance performance,
fashion show, bake sale…
All proceeds go to our animals.
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TRIBUTE to MOTHERS
1.
1.
1.
FEEL for the MOTHERS
ALL ANIMALS LOVE THEIR
BABIES just like us. Their
hearts will be BROKEN if
their precious babies were
killed for FOOD.
VE ETARIAN
VEGETARIAN
Be a
Page 10
EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPE
HUMOUR TIME
Buffalo Cauliflower ‘’Wings’’
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water or soy milk
1 cup flour (any kind will work)
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 head of cauliflower, chopped into pieces
1 cup buffalo or hot sauce
1 tbsp. olive oil or melted vegan
margarine.
1) Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2) Combine the water or soy milk, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until
well combined.
3) Coat the cauliflower pieces with the flour mixture and place in a shallow baking
dish. Bake for 18 minutes.
4) While the cauliflower is baking, combine your buffalo sauce and olive oil or
margarine in a small bowl.
5) Pour the hot sauce mixture over the baked cauliflower and continue baking for an
additional 5 to 8 minutes.
6) Serve alongside celery sticks.
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What’s UP on the PET MARKET?
THE PAWPLUNGER
No more struggling with your pup in the sink. No need to risk an
entire soaking with the hose…

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
Make sure you have a clean, dry towel nearby.
Fill PawPlunger® with water up to the top of the first row of
bristles.
Gently place your pup's paw into PawPlunger®, and plunge
by moving the PawPlunger® up and down.
PawPlunger® is paw-friendly, so you may gently plunge as
many times as necessary.
After cleaning each paw of dirt, mud, ice or salt and
chemicals, thoroughly dry with that nearby towel!
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to all of those who contributed articles to this issue.
A big thanks to all of our volunteers, foster parents & donors.