Giving DuPage Days

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING GIVING DUPAGE DAYS!

TOGETHER WE RAISED $51,366 OF OUR $50,000 GOAL.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDRAISERS!!

Maddy Anderson
Brandy Bierut
Susie Blaho
Aimee Clayton
Kiara Cnota
DCAS Staff
Moe Duric
Jocelyn Fennewald

Laura Flamion
Jessica Foust
Dawn Grana
Barb Hanek
Amanda Hjerpe
Joyce Hoff
Adam Johnson
Tammy Kirk

Johanna Koehler
The Lecaros Family
Space Cat Lesniak
Jennifer Martyn
Ericka Nettuno
Stacey OBrien
Christie Rank
Stephanie Rhinesmith

Paulie Stillwell
Stephanie Sweeney
Lisa Wiehle
Kaitlyn Wild
Deanna Wilkins
Laura Winnie
Heather Zoellick

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR MATCH DONORS!!

We are so grateful to these partners who have made it possible to start the event strong and inspire others to give!

Susan Johansen: Happiness is Dogs for the Johansens: $5,000

This Match is in honor of Colby, Ava, Niko & Elvis - all former DCAS dogs that are now members of my family and 2 of my son's families (Niko & Ava - formerly Averie).

Anonymous: Accidental Advocate $2,000
From the donor: I wish I could say I have always loved animals and tried to support animal organizations. But what really happened was, I inadvertently got educated about the plight of puppy mill dogs. This momentous awakening didn't come to me until I was around thirty. And ever since then, I have been a consistent supporter of all things animal. It's very exciting for me these days that there is so much more effort put into not only saving as many of these animals as we can, but getting the messages out there regarding all manner of animal issues. The DuPage shelter does important work, not only at the shelter, but with the outreach to citizens to educate and assist them (spay/neuter programs, for one thing) in having positive outcomes in pet ownership. These are some reasons why I am happy to have given a donation.

Eric Gaudi: Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are $1,000
This gift was made because I know that my rescue dog, Nahla, would want me to help other homeless pets get the same second chance she did.

Karen Kelly: In Honor of the Volunteers $1,000
This is in honor of all of the animal loving volunteers who experience the beauty in giving back to animals. Thank you.

County Board Member Brian Krajewski: Thank You DuPage County Animal Supporters $1,000
This donation is in honor of all those who help make sure every pet has a home and receives love and support until they are united with their family. Thank you for all that you do for pets in need.

Karyn Romano: This Mission Matters $1,000
Thank you to everyone who serves this great organization and at DCAS to ensure the pets in DuPage County have a chance.

Anonymous: No Gift is Too Small $1,000
This amazing Match Donor believes in this community effort and each of you. She is actively watching our progress, participating along with us, and cheering the team on as we raise $50,000 for pets in need. She is doubling every donation $20 and under because every single gift adds up to make a big impact. No matter what amount you are able to give, your donation matters!

Anonymous: This One's For Annie $500
From the donor: One of my dogs, Annie, is a 6 year old pit mix who was rescued from dire circumstances and came to DuPage County Animal Services. I adopted her from a foster facility 4+ years ago and she is the love of my life. Therefore, I am grateful for organizations, like yours, who work tirelessly to save and care for these animals and try and find them good homes. I am happy to help whenever I can.

Jim and Karen Andrews: In memory of John Lendy and Eric Andrews $500

Barb Zeiler: Kickoff with Katrina $500
In 2003, an orange and white kitten was one of a litter born outside somewhere in DuPage County. She became a "promise" to a little girl by her mom. This little girl begged her mom for months for a kitten and her mom said yes, I promise you that we will have a kitten. When this kitten became adoptable, the little girl was thrilled to bring her home and named her Promise. Unfortunately six months later the landlord became aware of this new tenant and evicted her. Promise was brought to DCAS to live in a cage and be separated from everyone and everything familiar to her. I am a volunteer at DCAS and I met Promise in the cat adoption room—and to make a long story short—I was smitten with this kitten and brought her home with me on April 9, 2004. She is now 17 1/2 years old and loved so much. Many times I have thought how fortunate so many homeless animals like Katrina have DCAS as their safety net and this is why I have made my gift to DuPage Animal Friends.

This Magic Pure LLC: Thank You Volunteers and Staff $300
This donation is in honor to those who help pets in need at DCAS. Thank you.

County Board Member Jim Zay: Thank You $250
Thank you to the DuPage County Animal Services staff, volunteers, and supporters that make our county shelter such a great example of providing service to the community. Good luck!

Anonymous: This One's for Quincy $250
My donation was made in honor of our pet Quincy, my husband and I met him at DCACC on June 24, 2006. He was a wonderful part of our family. He traveled everywhere with us: 16 states, 4 MLB baseball parks and too many hotels to count. He also went to hospitals and nursing homes with us when our loved ones were there. He was not a perfect pet (he had a grumpy streak) but he was perfect for us. He crossed over to the rainbow bridge on January 8, 2021.

Marilyn Rabens: Farm Friends and our Fur Friend Ruger $250
From the donor: I grew up on a farm and had many animals to love. I have had many pets in my lifetime--mostly cats and dogs. While we do not currently have any pets living in our home, we frequently dogsit for our granddog, Ruger. He was rescued six years ago by our daughter and son-in-law and he is the light of our lives!!!

The Bergman Family: Foster Families and Pets in Need $250
We support DCAS because my daughter, Claire, and I have been volunteers for seven years and we see first hand the impact DCAS has in helping pets in need find their forever homes. We are on the team of cat adoption room cleaners and Claire fosters kittens - we have three adorable babies with us right now!

The Olander Family: For Those Who Cannot Do it For Themselves $250
We donate to help creatures that are not capable of providing for themselves due to circumstances beyond their control. You may recognize us as the Olander family. Between my wife and I, our daughter's family, and our son's family, we have 5 dog rescues. Our daughter volunteers weekly at Almost Home. We love our dogs and they truly are family members. We even rescued a feral kitten separated from its mother in the wild, our son raised it but had to give it up to a willing home due to allergies. I was raised with dogs and my wife's family always had cats, so we are pet people.

Jan Else: Happy to Help Make an Impact $200

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!!

Max Lecaros, Adam Johnson, the Hjerpe Family, Stephen W Johnson, Pamela Lawrence, Linda Graziano, Christina Petrosius, Laurie Woznicki, Susie Blaho, Brody, Dawn, Craig Niko, Lawton Warzala, Indy Itaborahy, Barbara Nice-Miller, Heidi Thorne, Brian Anderson, Marie Furrh, Lisa von Pechmann, The Levernier Family, Meghan, Diane Drake, Mary Collin, Carol Dapkus, Marge Flynn, Cathy Neumann, Maria Canzolino, Karen Peterson, David & Kelly Hene, Heather Zoellick, Barbara Reschke, Joshua & Ashley Lederman, Susan Winnie, Dan Dabrowski, Stephanie & Mike Arnieri, Amber Loveshe, Sue Traeger, John & Glory Norton, Michelle C., Victor Alvarez, Josephine Rocska, Christine Pedersen, Barbara Chang, Stuart Leiby, Donovan Day, Barbara Rymarz, Aaron Moxey, Nancy Clark, Brittany Pennino, Jen Malec, Kate, Barb Bigelow, Annette Kleinprinz, R. Johnson, Patricia McKissack, Sue Z, Sophie Babcock, Jake & Ellwood from the rainbow bridge, Sheila Rutledge, Martha Gonzalez Silva, Suzy M, Rebecca J Lanter, Carol Rasmussen, Kait Straits, Megan Christenson, Laura Flamion, Lisa Kroehnke, Missy, Jessica Perham, Ken & Ari, Frank, Jen, and Zoe Lesniak, Susan Woods, Michael Ireland, Kristine Grudis, JoAnn Hermansen, Susan Scown, Kaitlyn Cristenson, Michelle Clancy, Madison, Kristine Grudis' Mama—Happy Mother's Day, Erika, Charity Howard, Michael & Karen Volk, George & June Zoellick, Michele Wesling, Jean & Steve Cole, Janice Adair, Linda Darling, Barb Hanek, Dusty Kiska & Ron, Zoe, S+J+A1+A2, James Furrh, Whitney Garwood, Kath & Matty Mule, Joyce Hoff, Donna Shaw, Brooke Matthews, Susan & John Carr, Deborah Incopero, Carrie Brondyke, Mary Tworek-Tupper, Yen Le, Nancy Pappas, Jennifer Martyn, Charlotte Salvesen, Ethel, Julie Michelin, LeAnne Christoffel, Darci Reagan, Donald E. Puchalski, Ryan Keener, Diane, Carol Malo, Maddy, Hans & Valerie Lim, Patricia Knol, Channic, Kathleen De Armas, Jennifer Zorn, Ruthann, Nancy Suria, Sarah Hunn, Susan Fumo, Ryan Kennedy, Joe B., Gary & Sue Dibbern, Cathleen Neumann, Jacquie Martino, Moe Duric-Realtor Baird & Warner, Alejandra, Christie Rank, Sophie Skirucha, Steve Carcerano, Nicole Snyder, Lynn M. Meyer, Heidi Verbiscer, Kurt Gawley, Melissa Suopys, Dawn DeSart, Lorianne Kloss, Melissa, The Stella Family, Melissa Pauer, Venessa Lopatka, Dawn Edgell, William Mrazek, Majda Belko, Hendrix Loverher, The Cruz Family, Emily Rustemeyer in memory of Grammy Barbara, a lifelong animal lover who is dearly missed, Jennifer Kinser, Rachel Dieterle, Krystyna Domagala, Liz Lira-Martinez, The Vimmers Family, Jennifer Anderson, James Tibensky, Paula Petragallo, Kristen, Nate Laura & Morty, David Hughes, Carrie Cnota, Joseph Souhrada, Frank, Mary Keener, Kathy T., Mary Hughes, The Mauerman Family, Helen Krengel, Catherine Biagioli, Angie Wozniak, Nick & Julia Meier, Barb Hanek, Sara Chirinos in honor of her fur babies, Kelley Flinn, Izzy & Kajal, Jean Kaczmarek, Marissa Mazzone, Connie Peterson, Lisa Welch, Tim, Laura Flamion, Maci Piotter, Christine G Schwarz, Tom Traficanti, The McNozzi Family, anonymous family gift in memory of DCAS alum Sydney who gave her family so much love throughout her life and is missed dearly, Lisa Fockler, Evan Wright, Nicholas Gatti, Casey Family, Danyel Hereford, Lucy Keefe, Cynthia Finlon, Deanna Wilkins, Diane Ayers, Marty & Bri, Lisa Mcpherson, Matt & Nicole, Julie Pokorny, Charles Seller, Yen Le, Susan Hensel, Laura Cotton, Kristie Lecaros, Tim W, Nancy Furmanski, Rich & Denise Wild, Jim Turner, Christopher Klancnik, Alina Henry, Kyle Johansen, Kate Pszotka, Alexa Villarreal, Paula Deacon Garcia, Diana Pszotka, Alex Henry, Jon & Family, Ted & Jeanne Plaszewski, Robert E. Thomas, Adam Johnson, Clover, Dale Ginsburg, Tante Amanda, Doug Fraser, Mary & Dan Matas, Rick Cnota, Christopher Kain, Susan Dunn O'Connor, Babette Rea, Mary Azon, Beverly Masuda, David & Tristan Rhodes, Elizabeth Rhinesmith, Paul Carrol, Ally Klancnik, Jeanie Barnett, Micki Gordon, Mark Edwalds, Allie Fennewald, Abdul, Jacqueline Hayes, Robert Thomas, Jackie Schwellenbach, Bijou, Liz Cooper, James Tibensky, Sandy & Mark Kufrin, Carol Marusarz, Adel Velic, Loretta Cantieri, Margaret Grandahl, Chris Flamion, Corina & Mike Davis, Melanie Grzesik-Duffy, Bonnie Gahris, Austin Gilpin, Dalton Glasscock, Tatjana Zlatanovic, Randy Rhinesmith, Allie Klepev, Susan Johansen, Nicolas Covert, Andrew Carl, Matthew Roberts, Michael Forest, David S. Olsen, Stephanie Rhinesmith, Nancy, Susan Dahlstedt, Maureen Davis, Marci Crawford, Kathleen Rehak with thanks to all the volunteers and staff who care for all the animals, Tom Cunningham, The Flanagan Family, John T. Dabrowski, Amy Moore, Richard Bucchi, Toni N. Ron Skleney, Anita Shanahan, Deen & Una, Agan & Sabina, Randall Hildebrandt, Carol Honeywell, Sharon, Marie Furrh, Matt Reschke, Deborah Rhomberg, Jennifer Boylen, Laura Fortin Boylen, Char Rodriguez, Julie Cooper, Lori Billings, Leslie Mait, Ethel Laughlin, Martha Cote, Mikhaele Howell, Jessie, Logan, Lacey, Lola, Mr. Spaghetti, Cooper Johansen, CS, Ann Wilson, Liz, Linda K, in memory of Parker Lewis his family's first DCAS alum who is gone but forever in our hearts, Debra Johnson, Marianne Albertson, Derek C, Alex & Eulen, Eulen Jang, Julie Pokorny, Rebecca Erin Seidensticker, Andrea Pajauskas, Kiara Cnota, Wayne & Mary Azon, Lauren Pisarski, Julie Sell, Dolores Santucci, Amy Aveyard, Kathy Kroeger, Blaise Garstkiewicz, Timothy Fessler, Debbie Cannone, Marsha Doyle, Lisa Wiehle, Chris W., Maryann (Rosie) Reiter, Mike Stasevich, Danna Myszkewicz, Deb Clayton, Niki Christofidis, Kris Mazza, James Johnson, William Johnson, Sherry DeLisle, Theresa Sullivan, Ed Shaffer, Jeff Tupper, Gina Hoener, The Hermsen Family, Beth Sexton, SCM Connections LLC - Sabrina Ajanee, Cydney McCabe, Catherine Goodwin, Andras Poohbahs, Amy Eyrich, Glennda & David Lockard, Sharon Thrasher, The Lecaros Clan, Alyias, Michelle Danial, Kimberly Beljaeff, Jack Furgason, Marissa Lettieri, Stephanie Sweeney, Amanda, Mark & Allie, Angelina, Bill Franzen, Crinne Lederhouse, Terri Rafter, Sue & Mark Hutten, Jim, Donna Loynachan, Gina Stafford-Ahmed, Lynda Gershon, Nina, Lizbeth Silva, Mari Balocca, Linda, Patti Van Deusen, Paige Pinkowski, Christina Riley, Pasquale DeCicco, The Green Family, Mary Beth Turek, Neatha Ahrens, Eric Hjerpe, Edmund Leonard, Kathleen Cahill, Catherine Foust, Dianne, Alyssa K. Rabulinski, Dawn Edgell, Meghan, Julie Pokorny, Brynne & Andy Poole, Craig Jajko, Anthony Romanelli, Joe, Julie, Pamela Mattice, Sarah Crupe, Kate Ostrowski, Charell & Robert Turner, Colleen Mysliwiec, Michelle & Matt Hoganson, Denise Briglio, Dawn Czorniak, Nikolia Zlatanovic, Susie Nies, Enis, Elma & Zana Bosnic, Dave & Marsha Geddes, Milica V. Brenda Garay, Graham Lacey, Rachel Fargo - in memory of "Sanity" Sam on the day he left us; though his life and companionship was a priceless gift, they were proud to give back to the organizations that brought them together, all the wonderful anonymous donors.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE!

Max Lecaros
Amanda Hjerpe
Laura Flamion

Stephanie Rhinesmith
Heather Zoellick
Adriana Villarreal