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www.thepetconnection.net
Volume 3, Issue 1
Pom Pom Needs Your Support
01/01/2009
Written & Edited by Brandi Bruns
sis & details. Two advisory On 12/30/08, Pom Pom
committee members & two took his first jaunt around the
Inside this issue:
Board of Directors unani- front lounge in his new cus-
Calendar Model 2
mously opted to surgically tom designed wheel chair.
Available Programs 2
repair the damage, but the He will now be our front
Happy Tails—Rocco 3
surgeon reported that Pom room greeter dog! Since his
Happy Tails—Pookers 3
Pom was not a good candi- injury, Pom Pom has been
Happy Tails—Sammy 3
date. undergoing daily physical
TPC Available Pets 4
Pom Pom was found as a therapy to build up strength
Dr. Straub came by to ex- TPC & Jack FM 5
stray running down the in his front legs & work his
press his bladder & other Rest In Peace—RC 5
street. He is very sweet. He back legs.
trained staff came in to New Pet Rooms Open 5
loves to cuddle & be
show us how to move him PetPalz
We expect his medical to 6
brushed. He’s very content to
safely. Mission Animal Clinic run at least $1500. If you TPC Recycle Program 7
be held & loved on. He rides
was spectacular in getting would like to donate to-
great in the car and is good TPC Wishlist 8
us immediate veterinarian wards Pom Pom’s medical,
with dogs but prefers to be
care & as expedient as we you can mail a check to The
with people.
TPC 2008 Statistics:
were this may be a saving Pet Connection, 5918
Unfortunately, Pom-Pom was grace for the baby as he Broadmoor, Mission KS • TPC has spayed/neutered 2941 pets in
attacked by a dog at our 2008 alone!
was provided with immedi- 66202. Please indicate in
facility on 12/11/08. We ate care for his wounds. the memo section that your • TPC has provided low-cost vetting to
rushed him to the vet for donation is for Pom Pom. 2666 pets in 2008.
Some have seen dogs like
emergency care immediately You can also donate online • TPC has placed 730 pets in homes
this walk again, even
after the incident. He is sta- via PayPal by going to during January—December 2008.
though it is very rare. We
ble but paralyzed. Pom Pom www.thepetconnection.net/
are uncertain if Pom Pom
had an old spinal cord injury donate.html and scrolling
will ever use his hind legs Hours of Operation:
that was weakened by down to Pom Pom’s informa-
on his own again. Pom Pom
arthritis. When the dog at- tion. Monday: Closed
has been stabilized & it is
tacked him, he left several Tuesday: 9a-8p
our intent is to house him in If you would like to view Wednesday: 9a-8p
puncture wounds & further
Thursday: 9a-5p
the best home possible (our video of Pom Pom’s first
fractured his spinal cord. Friday: 9a-8p
Executive Director or steps go to KCTV 5’s website
Specialists were brought in Saturday: 9a-8p
through adoption). Even if at: www.kctv5.com/
from Mission Med Vet, in- Sunday: 9a-8p
he is paralyzed he can video/18390919/
cluding a specialty surgeon Pets can be shown Monday’s by appoint-
have reasonable accommo- index.html
& a radiologist. Three tradi- ment only. Call 913-671-PETS to schedule.
dations to lead a quality
tional veterinarians were
life.
consulted about the progno-

2. Paws for Thought
Page 2
Ginger Becomes A Calendar Model With A Cause
The Bennett’s adopted Gin- signed her up for Reading Ginger is being featured in
ger, a redbone coonhound Education Assistance Dogs the 2009 DVM 360 Calen-
mix in January 2007 from (R.E.A.D.) program. Today, dar of Veterinary Events.
The Pet Connection. It wasn’t Ginger empowers children to She is happily sporting the
long before they realized, read in a relaxed, comfort- March 2009 page.
that Ginger was special. The able, nonjudgmental environ-
You can view the calendar
family noticed a talent for ment. Ginger also visits pa-
photos by going to the be-
exuding a calm, quiet affec- tients with Alzheimer’s at a low link:
tion that put people at ease. local nursing home & the men-
http://
They had Ginger certified tal health unit at a new by
veterinarycalen-
through the Delta Society Mo- hospital.
dar.dvm360.com/avhc/static/
Kan Pet Partners Chapter & staticHtml.jsp?id=137945
TPC Available Programs
Behavioral Consultations: Pick up *$25 admin fee cats
5-7p *$25 admin fee dogs
Walk in 40+ lbs
vaccines: *$85 admin fee dogs
8a -12p under 40 lbs
Tues-
Microchipping:
day’s: Surgery Only (vaccines
Thursday’s: 7:15p & 8:30p available for surgery pets)
Sunday’s: 7:15p Drop Off: 8-9am
Our building houses more than just an adop-
*Free to adopters Pick Up: 5-6pm
tion facility! We also have low cost vet
*$5 TPC members p/session Appointments required for
services, behavioral consultations, and volun-
*$10 non-members p/session TPC offers low-cost HomeA-
teer opportunities!
surgery patients. Schedule
gain microchipping to the
appointments by calling 913-
Volunteer Orientation: public for $25. Bring your
671-PETS
(Required for all volunteers & pet in during open hours! No
Prices vary based on income.
community service workers): appointment needed.
Sunday’s: 6:00p Adoptions:
Recycling:
Includes
Recycle for
spay/neuter,
homeless
vaccines,
pets! TPC
tested nega-
accepts
tive (FeLV/
aluminum
FIV cats
cans, ink & toner cartridges,
Heartworm
Low Cost Vet Clinic: old cell phones, old laptops,
dogs), treated for fleas,
Mon-Wed-Fri weekly and iPods. Bring your recy-
worms, & micro-chipped.
Drop off: 8-10a for surgery clables to The Pet Connec-
*$25 membership for all +

3. Paws for Thought Page 3
Happy Tails—Meet Rocco
We adopted Rocco, formerly We had a little difficulty with on mama's pillow next to her
known as Koby in July of 08. potty training at first, but now head. We love this little guy
He is the most wonderful pet we do not have any prob- more than anything! His was
anyone could ever ask for! He lems. He is very smart and an amazing addition to our
is a huge mama's boy and has learned to sit, shake, and home and we are hoping to
loves to rough-house with his lay down on command as adopt a second Pomeranian
Daddy and Grandma as well. long as you have a treat in from TPC in the future!
He is incredibly spoiled and hand.
likes to sport a Kansas State All the best, Amanda F.
hoodie on game days and of His favorite toy is a stuffed
course, a Chiefs jersey on monkey from Target, and he
Sundays. loves to sleep in the bed right
Happy Tails—Meet Pookers
We adopted quot;Candyquot; & re- around, & seems to have the so cute! She's growing
named her Pookers. She eas- ability to suddenly appear quickly. She is now about 8
ily adjusted to our other cat, out of nowhere no matter months old & despite having
Boji. She took a little longer to which part of the house we're to re-adjust to all the things
warm up to Dakota, our bea- in! She seems to have made kitties get into, we love her!
gle, but now she follows him our 9 year old Boji feel Just a note about her picture
everywhere & if he doesn't young again! We can't imag- - this is not typical of her -
pay attention to her, she will ine life without her now & she does not act as sophisti-
swat at him to get him to we're so thankful to TPC for cated as she looks in the
chase her. Some of her favor- hooking us up with her. She's photo - we just caught her in
ite things to do are to play adorable & demonic all at a rare quiet moment. Micro-
soccer with anything that rolls, the same time. Our other cat seconds after the picture
playing fetch with her little Boji is quite a talker, & now was taken, she was attack-
bean bag, & cuddling with Pookers is too! You can have ing the camera strap.
anyone who sits down. She conversations with her, she'll
The Hunter Family
loves following all of us talk & answer questions - its
Happy Tails—Meet Sammy
Dear Pet Connection, recently filed for divorce. adopt her.
Samantha (I call her Sammy) Sammy has been such a I've attached a recent picture
has adjusted wonderfully in sweet, lovable companion of Sammy. As you can see,
her new home. She has be- throughout a very painful time she is very photogenic.
come my little buddy. She's in my life. She is such a joy to
the best little blessing I've had have around. Rest assured Thank you again,
Vicki A.
in the last six months. When I that the connection we've
adopted her, I had separated made has been a major suc-
from my husband, and have cess. Thank you for letting me

4. Paws for Thought
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Featured Pets Available for Adoption
Toby is a very sweet lazy cat that all people. Petey likes other dogs,
was gets along with other cats. . but only ones that are bigger then
re- him, he tends to get in fights with
cently dogs smaller than him. Petey has a
Sophie
re- bright pink nose with black polka
came to us
turned dots & a lovely thick coat. Petey is
from a local
to TPC because the owner just now learning about good
Humane
was allergic. He is very inde- doggy manners and will need a
Society with
pendent, curious, playful & home that will continue his training
her five
In our cageless facility, visitors find
can be sweet. He will some- on a daily basis. His play is too
puppies.
dogs and cats comfortably living in
a homelike environment while times play bite. We are rough right now for small children,
She is very
awaiting their forever home!!
working with him on that. but he is learning fast.
shy, at least until you give
her a nice snuggle & scratch
Levi was her back. We are still learn- Baby Boy
recently ing about her & will be was originally
returned to happy to update you on adopted
TPC be- what we have learned. from TPC in
cause he 2005 as a
can easily kitten & was
Henrietta was part of a litter
climb a 6 recently
of
ft. fence. abandoned by his owners over
kittens
Four of our featured pets last month,
Levi loves to be around peo- Christmas vacation with no food,
that
Sierra, Dutchess, Seamus, & Wolfie have
found their forever homes. ple and he enjoys going for water, or shelter. He's friendly
came
walks. He is very loyal and with other cats & people so he'll
to us
affectionate. Levi is good probably make a good lap cat.
to find
with kids, and LOVES play- a new forever home. She is
ing fetch and showing off 6-8 months old now. Henri- Marley came to TPC from the local
any toy he can get in his etta is still very shy. She has human society.
reach to anybody that walks been around dogs and other She is very
by. cats. She is scratching post friendly and gets
trained. She has gorgeous along great with
Ringo was sable-like frosted fur. children. She is
rescued by very patient and
an individ- is kennel trained.
Petey was
ual and She knows how
found as
brought to to quot;sitquot;, quot;stayquot;, & quot;kennel upquot; on
a stray
TPC to find command. Marley does not like
and
a new other dogs. Marley does pull when
brought to
home. He is walking on leash... she is easily
TPC to
black & gray with a with distracted by squirrels. She loves
find a
paw. He is about a year old. to play fetch and tug-of-war.
new
He LOVES lounging in chairs Marley is a beautiful dog & would
home. Petey is just over a
or baskets, & enjoys spend- be a wonderful family dog.
year old. He is sweet, play-
ing hours soaking up sun. He ful, friendly, smart, & loves

5. Paws for Thought Page 5
TPC and 105.1 Jack FM’s Bryan Truta Feature Available Pets
Beginning on Thursday Janu- adoption. weekdays at 7:30am and on
ary 8, 2009, 105.1 Jack FM’s their website.
Featured pets will appear
Bryan Truta will host TPC
both on air during Jack’s Big
weekly in studio with that
Breakfast with Bryan Truta
week’s featured pet for
Rest In Peace—Buster
“Our 3 year old renamed RC he had become part of our find him in serious distress,
Buster and all I can say is that family. I’ve never seen a cat prompting them to rush him to
he was truly a one-of-a-kind so happy to get attention the emergency clinic. After a
cat. We came to TPC with from people, his desire to long night at the clinic, they
the intention of only getting stay close would easily have brought him to TPC to be
one more cat for our house, rivaled even a dog. We monitored by our staff. On
and I had my heart set on miss him every day, but are December 28th, Buster took
Dixie. However, within 2 min- happy that we could provide his last breath. It is believed Buster and Dixie napping
utes of him snuggling up in our him with a good home and a that Buster had a congenital at home. Rest in peace
laps, my wife and I had fallen lot of love for his last week liver problem which forced his sweet Buster—12/28/08
for him and we knew there of life.” - The Wessel Family. system to poison itself. This
was no way we could walk wonderful kitten will be
On December 27, 2008
out without him. Even though greatly missed by his family
Buster’s family came home to
we only got 1 week with him, & friends at TPC.
The Pet Connection Begins Using New Dog and Kitten Rooms
On Thanksgiving, volunteers rooms, volunteers built a as well as priming & painting
poured into The Pet Connec- large new kitten room. This the dry wall around those
tion to help build 6 new dog room can hold up to 12 kit- new windows.
rooms & a kitten room at our tens at one time, allowing us
If you would be interested in
facility. to intake more kittens off of
helping with any of the re-
our waiting list & into forever
These dog rooms have been maining projects, please con-
homes.
constructed, sheet rocked, tact Jason at 913-671-7387.
mudded & tapped, sanded, There is still work to be done.
& painted! New curtains We need to paint the inside
have been installed & the of the new kitten room. We
doggies have moved in! need the new climbing
These dog rooms will provide shelves built in the main cat
comfort to 6-12 dogs per lounge to be painted. We
week. need the new windows in the
front cat room & the obedi- New dog rooms thanks to the kind
In addition to the new dog donations & volunteers received when
ence room finished framing,
our trailer & supplies were stolen.

6. PET PALz
Monthly Donor Program
The Pet Connection
5918 Broadmoor, Mission KS 66202
913-671-PETS (phone) 913-362-8460 (fax)
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date indicated above. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Pet Connection in writing if I wish to withdraw
from this program at any time. I further understand that if the check is dishonored or returned for any reason, that the
amount of the check plus a processing fee of $25 (legal limit) will be electronically debited from the account by CCF.
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above. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify The Pet Connection in writing if I wish to withdraw from this pro-
gram at any time.
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The Pet Connection, Inc. is a licensed 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

7. Recycling—Go Green and Save Homeless Pets
The Pet Connection is pleased to announce that we have expanded our recy-
cling program! Recycling is an extremely important reality of the world we
live in. We must save our planet!!! Why not raise money to save homeless
cats and dogs while we’re at it!
Instead of throwing your cans away or taking them to the recycling center,
please bring them by The Pet Connection! Cans can be dropped off anytime
(open or closed hours) at our facility located at 5918 Broadmoor in Mission
KS. Our recycling bin is located on the south-east side of the building next
to the obedience center entrance.
We are also proud to announce recycling abilities for printer & toner
cartridges, old cell phones, laptops, & iPOD’s! Recycling boxes are lo-
cated in our main lobby “The Bratcher Lobby” and can be accessed any time
during open hours. Simply come in and place your product in the correct
box.
Want to do a fund raiser for The Pet Connection? Collect aluminum cans,
ink cartridges, or cell phones from your schools, your neighborhoods, your
clubs and bring them in! You’ll save the planet and you’ll save the lives of
homeless pets all at the same time.

8. The Pet Connection, Inc. is a licensed 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.