Congratulations to staff with milestone anniversaries
Five Years
Eric Holsinger
Ten Years
Jessica Christianson
Fifteen Years
Jessica Marchant
Congratulations to our dedicated volunteers
Top 10 Volunteers by Hours of Service in 2018
Renee Rice - 734 hours of service
Sue Rogers - 759 hours of service
Marilyn Budzisz - 779 hours of service
Barb Severson - 857 hours of service
Vicki Scott - 898 hours of service
Kelli Fall - 909 hours of service
Linda Gilsdorf - 916 hours of service
Holly Hill-Putnam - 1,317 hours of service
Karrie Frantz - 1,496 hours of service
Caitlin Hoffman - 1,626 hours of service
Top 5 Youth Volunteers by Hours of Service in 2018
Payton Gladem - 86 hours of service
Annika Crabb - 87 hours of service
Tia Stanton - 88 hours of service
Kaden Stumpf - 88 hours of service
Carly Goodlund - 95 hours of service
Wildlife Volunteer of the Year
El Pochè
Administrative Support Volunteer of the Year – Volunteer Department
Karen Blankenship
Adoption Center Volunteer of the Year
Rhianna Campbell
Individual/Special Recognition – Barkins
Erik Draper
Mounds Adoption Centers Program Volunteer of the Year
Gayle Parker
Reception Volunteer of the Year
Teri Klawitter
Special Project Volunteers of the Year
Wipfli
Administrative Support Volunteer of the Year – Development Department
Christie Stickels
Education Partner of the Year
International Crane Foundation
Education Volunteer of the Year
Steve Roatch
Event Volunteer of the Year
Ryan Mellenthin
Independent Fundraiser of the Year
Wine and Hop Shop
Photography Volunteer of the Year
Lysa Grant
AMS Volunteer of the Year
Ellen Skatrud
Canine Behavior Team Volunteer of the Year
Ann Horstmeyer
Canine Companion Volunteer of the Year
Lori Lacroix
Carestaff Assistant Volunteer of the Year
Ruben Mota
Critter Cuddler Volunteer of the Year
Glen Siferd
Feline Friend Volunteer of the Year
Pat Arndorfer
Cat Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year
Josie Cooper
Critter Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year
Melanie Conklin
Dog Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year
Sheila Hart
Ringworm Treatment Program Volunteer of the Year
Heather Huber
Veterinary Support of the Year
Dr. Elizabeth Laing
Veterinary Support of the Year
Dr. Kenneth Waller
Individual/Special Recognition
Bob McKee
Individual/Special Recognition – Community Dog Days
Abbie Loomis
Congratulations to our 2018 Rufus Award winner
Rufus Award
Sadie with mom Gretchen
Sadie is a sweet, senior rat terrier who came to DCHS from a southern shelter. She struggled to find just the right family to fit her lifestyle but bonded immediately with staff and volunteers who fell for her laid back personality.
It took a total of 21 weeks, 4 days, 22 hours and 7 minutes for Sadie to meet her perfect person, but it was well worth the wait.
Gretchen, Sadie's new mom, says, "All she needed was a little love and patience to get acclimated. I am so unbelievably fortunate to be able to be her mom and adopting an older dog was the best decision I ever made. I can’t believe she had been there for so long, but I am happy to say it was meant to be. We are looking forward to spending a long time together!”
Congratulations to Sadie and Gretchen!
