Latest news from BrightSide Animal Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit high-save animal shelter in Redmond, OR

1. Shelter Scoop
BrightSide Animal Center
(formerly Humane Society of Redmond)
Updates on our high save mission to achieve humane animal
care in Central Oregon
Spring 2014
We survive and thrive
through support of the
public
(less than 1% of our
funding comes from
government subsidies)
NEW THRIFT STORE!!!
Come check us out
Bring your donations
(or we will pickup for large donations)
838 NW 5th Street in Redmond
Inside:
• Why we do MATCHING ADOPTIONS
• How the cats taken in the hoarding case of
2013 are doing
• How Chance found new
life
• How even in passing
you and your animal can help others

2. Message from our Executive Director
Thanks to all the community who are supporting
BrightSide Animal Center, we are on pace to have
our best year ever! We measure success by how
many animals’ lives we improve and as the
accompanying chart shows, our success is fantastic. To continue this progress we rely heavily on staff, volunteers,
donors and adopters; it is truly a community effort! To create our success, we need financial support. Please
consider the following when thinking about how you can support animals in Central Oregon:
Thrift Store Sales: Our Thrift Store sales are able to cover 33% of our Shelter operation’s costs!!! Your donations
of items, and shopping at our store, truly is a gift to help Central Oregon animals. Nothing to donate or no money
to shop,? How about volunteering at our Thrift Store?
Adoptions: We found homes for over 98% of all animals we took in, the highest save rate in the Redmond/Bend
area. Spay/Neuter: Please spread the word about the need to spay/neuter. We charge less than half what it costs
us to do a spay/neuter. We do this because controlling the pet population is core to our mission. Your financial
support allows us to offer this service.
Volunteers: To be high save, we must keep our animals engaged and adoptable. Dogs and cats must get daily
human interaction, stimulation and exercise; we owe this to the domesticated animals who depend on us.
Volunteers are critical to our mission in keeping our animals adoptable.
Training: Our dog training program allows us rehabilitate “special needs” dogs and, combined with our matching
adoptions procedure, has dramatically reduced our adoption returns.
Matching Adoptions: We have seen the devastating effects for both dogs and humans when when an adoption
does not work out. We are here to serve our animals and in that capacity we look for the best home fit for each
animal.
Bottles & Cans: Believe it or not, we get more than $40,000 a year from
our bottle and can program. Ask us how you can help. Or just collect
bottles and cans from your neighbors and drop them off at one of our
trailers … it is easy as that! There are many other programs that our staff
and volunteers engage in to support our efforts, I wish I could list them all!
Come to BrightSide or visit our web site to learn more. Thank you for
your support. Believe me, the animals would give each of you a big kiss if
they could.
Chris Bauersfeld,
Executive Director
BrightSide Animal Center
Spring 2014
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
Adoptions January - February
Chris Bauersfeld and Chance
Photo by Jerry Boysen

3. Don Francisco coupon
$1.50 off
If you are receiving this newsletter in digital form, then please come by
the shelter and ask to receive a coupon for Don Francisco coffee.
Available at Wal-Mart in K-Cup form and Cans
Available at Safeway in Can form
Spring 2014
Don Francisco is a big supporter of our cause. Their coffee is available
at your local Safeway & Wal-Mart stores…. Enjoy!
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
Remember the 24 cats that BrightSide took
from the hoarding situation?
To refresh your memory: The lives of 24 cats changed in an instant on
April 3rd, 2013 when we responded to an urgent Deschutes County
Sheriff’s call to rescue twenty-four cats, one dog, and three rats
from a small neighborhood in Redmond. A small trailer holding all of
these animals in a tightly populated neighborhood was the scene
where these animals were fighting for their lives, gasping for air in the
windows as they laid there waiting for someone to rescue them. One cat was pregnant, two females had
kittens, and two of the males had obvious wounds from a fight. Almost every cat was showing signs of upper
respiratory infection and no one was spayed or neutered. Our veterinarian, Dr. Cheryl Byrd and her amazing
veterinary staff immediately took on the task of removing the animals and getting them on the road to recovery.
It took months of working with these cats to develop human trust, get them
over their illnesses and to learn about playtime!!!! Ultimately each and every
one was deemed “adoptable”.
Well, we are HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY (infinite happys) to report that 22 of the
24 have found their new forever homes, bringing tears to our eyes as they
head out the front door for the last time. Only Koi and Deja still remain.
Koi’s name comes from her beautiful orange, black and white coloring. She is
just over two years old and is much more independent than the rest of the
group. Koi would be the one always on a new adventure in her new home.
Deja is the smallest one of the group at only 8 months old. She loves to play with anything that moves and still
has that kitten enthusiasm. She’s beautiful and she knows it. Deja loves all other animals and will allow you to pet
and admire her for hours on end. Because of their past, they deserve a future full of love and rubs in their new
forever homes. Please consider Koi and Deja when looking for your new best friend.
Koi, looking for love and adventure
Deja, a special sweety that wants to share
her love and beauty

4. Spring 2014
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
Considerations for End of Life: You
and Your Pet
Lately we have received several animals that
were turned in to us due to their owner’s
death. These cases are especially sad
because the animals have typically had such a
loving and wonderful home. Sad and
depressed these cats and dogs do not do well
in a shelter. Fortunately we are high save
and will find them new loving homes.
So, please consider the following regarding
you and your pet’s futures:
1. Have a plan and someone that you trust and your animals trust as your pet’s “Godparent”.
2. Be prepared. As sad as it may be, our animals will leave this earth. In preparation, they would only ask
that the end come with loved ones near by and with as little suffering as possible. BrightSide is one of the
few facilities that will allow you to be present as your loved one leaves this earth for the heavens. Even if
you do not want to be present, we euthanize in the most humane way possible.
3. In death, your animal can help others. How? Horizon Pet Cremations donates a portion of every
cremation to BrightSide Animal Center. Ask for Horizon to do your animal’s cremation.
You have loved your animals, extend that love to the end of their lives.
When planning your estate, please remember us and the animals. Every dime
helps and you can be assured your money will go far with us. Please contact:
Chris Bauersfeld to discuss how a portion of your estate can be donated and
how it will be spent to support our mission to improve animals’ lives.
Also remember that your belongings can be helpful as a donation to our Thrift
Store… we are happy to come pick up items throughout Central Oregon.

5. Spring 2014
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
A HAPPY ENDING FOR CHANCE
No one more clearly epitomizes BrightSide’s high-save mission than Chance, the pit bull who was found by a
roadside near death last July. He had been accidentally dragged by a vehicle, resulting in horrible injuries affecting
most of his body. The incident occurred on a Saturday and he
was not found until the following Monday.
BrightSide’s Executive Director Chris Bauersfeld and veterinarian
Dr. Cheryl Byrd considered carefully whether Chance could be
saved, given the severity of his injuries, or should be humanely
euthanized. They decided to try to save him because they felt
there was a reasonable chance they could, and because of his
own determination: He had survived the weekend in sweltering
heat, lacking water, shelter and care. His strong will to live, and
his obvious affection for people—as evidenced by the way his
spirits brightened and tail thumped vigorously when anyone
touched or spoke to him – told us we should do whatever we
could for him.
July 29th was the turning point. While he was under anesthesia for another in a series of necessary debriding of his
skin, his heart stopped. And the hearts of everyone in the room skipped a beat. But Dr. Byrd’s skill, and Chance’s
own will, brought him back from the brink.
From then on he made steady progress and won supporters and contributors from all over the world, who
followed his recovery on Facebook and our web site. In December, in recognition of our work to save Chance,
BrightSide won a $25,000 grant from the Petco Foundation, in conjunction with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and
its Holiday Wishes program.
In addition, Bend artist Mindy Sue Werth gave BrightSide a beautiful original portrait of Chance, which now hangs
in Chris Bauersfeld’s office. You can have a copy for your home, too. Visit
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/chance-mindy-sue-werth.html.
But the best part of the story of Chance is its happy ending. On Jan. 31
Chance officially was adopted by BrightSide dog trainer, Judy Anderson,
who had been fostering him in her home during the last months of his
recovery.
Congratulations, Judy and Chance! We’re very happy for both of you.
Chance giving kisses to his new human forever
caregiver, Judy Anderson
Photo by Jerry Boysen
Chance portrait by Mindy Wirth. Learn more about
Mindy’s work at www.msworiginals.com
Support BrightSide animals by having
breakfast or lunch at the best dog gone
café in Redmond, open 6am – 3pm 7
days a week

6. Mary Wilda Warner has been walking shelter dogs weekly for over 14 years. Mary began at the Humane
Society of Redmond when it was located near the airport, had 16-20 dogs, had no
dog walking program and employed 4 people. There were few if any volunteers in
any capacity. Goodness how we have changed since then! Her inspiration
was simply “to help the dogs”. She walked into the shelter and asked an employee
if she could walk dogs and began helping every Tuesday for 4-5 hours, which she
still does. She spearheaded the construction of the first outdoor pen in 2000,
so dogs could have some outdoor playtime. The only time she ever missed her
duties was after she fell from a horse and couldn’t walk for a couple months.
While Mary admits that the work is “always dirty and sometimes emotionally
difficult, there are many more pluses than minuses”. The rewarding part for her
is accepting the dogs and meeting them where they are and knowing that she is
helping them move forward to a better life. She enjoys the one-on-one interaction
and is motivated by the needs that dogs have for human connection and exercise.
We know that Mary’s dedication has helped many dogs with lengthy shelter time
survive the challenges of being homeless. That familiar face each week and the countless miles she walks them
have surely saved more than one life. BrightSide is extremely fortunate to have compassionate, caring, and
committed dog walking volunteers like Mary in our Dog Buddy Program where the goal is “Every Dog, Every
Day”. Mary would like to thank her husband Tom for doing all the chores at home while she is at the shelter
walking dogs!
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? WE HAVE A THRIFT STORE TO OPERATE, DOGS & CATS TO SOCIALIZE, DISHES
TO WASH, KONGS TO FILL, BOTTLES AND CANS TO SORT, AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS.
CONTACT: volunteer@brightsideanimals.org or call 541-923-0882 or come by the shelter to ask how you can
be a part of our high save solution!
Spring 2014
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
CATS RULE
Dogs drool !!
Cats and Dogs, we have them and they have to get along as they live together in our shelter.
If you have never been to our shelter, then you don’t know that we have many cats that roam
freely throughout the facility. These cats are lovely. They hang out in our reception area, in
the open door rooms and all over parts of our shelter as they seek warmth, human comfort and
some playtime. The dogs see it totally
differently though. They believe that
there is a “gang” of cats that take great
pleasure in scaring the crud out of them.
This is a daily game for the cats. The dogs
never seem to get wiser…. dogs come
wandering in to our lobby and jump when
what was a sleeping fluffy thing hisses at
them.
The dogs will never believe it, but the vast
majority of our cats are good with dogs
and most of our dogs are good with cats.
Volunteer Spotlight
Cat waiting to
greet a new dog
friend
Two cats “sleeping”,
dogs beware 
Cats and dogs in love!!!
Cat stalking the
mean alleys of
BrightSide

7. April 26th 8am Applebee’s in Redmond
Pancake (and more) breakfast
$8 for all you can eat pancakes and one order of sausage
You can RSVP or buy tickets at the shelter, or buy tickets at the
door, but space is limited… so don’t wait.
All guests get choice of milk, OJ, soda, tea, etc… BRIGHTSIDE gets the money!!!!
Spring 2014
Shelter Scoop: BrightSide Animal Center newsletter Spring 2014
Join us for our EVENTS!!!!
June 14th for a fun run/walk and celebration of PETS
Dog Gone Run
Do you like to run or walk with your dog?
Come run or (walk) with us and it all will benefit our
animals!
5k or 10k with your Dog (or other pet)
June 14th, race starts at 9am at
Weigand Family Dog Park, 1500 W. Antler Avenue in Redmond
Register at www.time2race.com or get your form at FootZone
or Fleet Feet in Bend or at our shelter and Thrift Store
Starts at 10am following the Dog Gone Run
Sam Johnson Park in Redmond
Agility course for dogs
Food vendors for people (and dogs)
Fly ball practice and demonstration
Plenty of contests for dogs
Live music
Fun for all…..
Bow Wow Bingo
Like bingo? Love animals?
Come join us every Thursday at 6:30 pm
at the 7th Street Brew House for Bow Wow Bingo.
$1 for each bingo card, Bow Wow winners get cash prizes or valuable gift card!!
Drink good brew. Eat good food. Play bingo. Have fun.
Win $$ for your pocket. And $$ for a great cause!!

8. Please support
Bend Pet Express
a big supporter of our
HIGH SAVE mission.
BrightSide Animal Center
1355 NE Hemlock Drive
Redmond, OR 97756
Contact Us:
541-923-0882
frontdesk@brightsideanimals.org
www.brightsideanimals.org
Pappy’s is the place to be for kids!
Enjoy Pappy’s playground for YOUR next
birthday party!
Redmond 541-548-1118 (North Side of Town
across from Wal-Mart)
Bend 541-317-8888 (Next to Fred Meyer)
Pappy’s has been outstanding in
supporting BrightSide’s mission, if
you are going for pizza, please
consider PAPPY’S and let them
know you appreciate their
support!