Photos of Past Award Recipients

Past Award Recipients

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2008

May 2008

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2008
Amount
Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), Grinnell
Karen Lowell, Board Member
Additional area to house new intakes and quarantine animals
$3,750
Safe Haven of Iowa County (SHIC), Williamsburg - See Pictures!
Rinthea Satterlee, President
Facility improvements including caging and air conditioning
$3,500
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, Director
Support for barn and outdoor cat and kitten spay/neuter
$3,000
Witty Kitties, Swisher
Trish Wasek, Board Member
Consolidation of Witty Kitties reptile facilities
$3,000
Friends of the Shelter, Vinton
Jenny Corbett, Secretary
New metal cages
$2,500
C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua
Carmen Linda Conklin, Director
Beat the leaks: Replacement and repair of shingle roof
$1,500
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$1,500
Jackson County Humane Society and Animal Shelter, Maquoketa
Robin Sokol, Board Member
Pet yard division for dogs
$500
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2008
Amount
Heartland Humane Socieity of Ottumwa, Ottumwa
Darla Jackson, Board Member
Drainage project to improve dog yards
$1,500
4 PAWS, Harlan
Cindy Murphy, Treasurer
Spay/neuter rebate program
$750
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Judy Kay May, President
Spay/neuter Project 2009
$750
Iowa Humane Alliance, Coralville
Lynn Zimba, Board Member
SNIPs regional spay/neuter clinic start-up project
$750
Healing Hearts with Horses, Runnells
Deb Hoyt, Director
Solar water heater to provide fresh water to rescue horses
$600
Jean M. Walker Grants Awarded in May 2008
Amount
Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League (IERAL), Cedar Rapids
Karla Sibert, President
Training for state and county law enforcement personnel on how to respond to equine neglect and abuse
$1,000
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Janet Mullen, Director
Humane education certification training for shelter volunteers and staff
$660

2007

November 2007

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2007
Amount
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Cat intake room cages
$6,500
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$4,000
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, Director
Support for barn and outdoor cat and kitten spay/neuter
$4,000
C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua
Carmen Linda Conklin, Director
Replace carpeting with vinyl flooring in an area of the sanctuary
$2,000
Safe Haven of Iowa County (SHIC), Williamsburg
Rinthea Satterlee, President
Amana feral cat colony spay/neuter
$1,500
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Janet Mullen, Director
Caring Community Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
$1,000
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2007
Amount
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Judy Kay May, President
Spay/neuter Project 2008
$1,500
Panora PETS, Panora
Kristine Jorgensen, President
Opurration Fix-it!
$1,500
People for Pets, Spencer
Donna Erickson, Board Member
Cat assistance spay/neuter program
$1,000
   

MAY 2007

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2007
Amount
People for Pets, Spencer
Donna Erickson, Director
Help to replace the leaking roof of their main building
$8,500
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Install a sink in an isolation room and improve drainage in the indoor dog kennel area
$5,000
Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League (IERAL), Cedar Rapids
Karla Sibert, President
Purchase a large stock/equine trailer for transportation of equines
$4,200
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$4,000
Animal Welfare Foundation, Oxford Junction
Nancy Crist, President
Veterinary care for homeless animals
$2,600
C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua
Carmen Linda Conklin, President
Replace carpeting with vinyl flooring in an area of the sanctuary
$2,100
Friends of the Animals (FOTA), Tipton
Betty Hepker, President
Purchase a large cat cage
$1,900
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2007
Amount
Animal Relief Fund for a Shelter (ARFS), Glenwood
Jane Susgin, President
Help to expand existing spay/neuter program for Mills County and the surrounding area
$1,500
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board Member
Help to expand spay/neuter program in Ottumwa and surrounding area
$1,500

2006

November 2006

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2006
Amount
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$3,750
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Janet Mullin, Director
Spay/neuter programs, feral cat trapping, and recovery caging equipment
$3,375
Protectors of Animal Welfare (PAW), Fort Madison
Dana Mueller, Board Member
Purchase a new furnace
$3,200
Friends of the Animals (FOTA), Tipton
Renee Hogan, Treasurer
Community spay/neuter assistance program
$3,000
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington - See Pictures!
Sheila Hanson, President
Building upgrade funds for utility room construction, support jacks, refrigerator and freezer
$3,000
C&W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua
Carmen Linda Conklin, President
Windows by Miccio project in the Kitty Kottage
$2,763
Muscatine Humane Society, Muscatine
Chris McGinnis, Director
Reduction of the feline overpopulation through the use of the barn outdoors cat & kitten spay neuter program
$2,500
Safe Haven of Iowa County, Williamsburg
Lynn Zimba, Secretary
Feline colony control program in Iowa County
$1,762
TLC Canine Center, Newell -See Pictures!
Pauline Larsen, Director
Funds for a washer and dryer
$1,200
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2006
Amount
Animal Birth Control, Clinton - See Pictures!
Sheryl Ziegler, Board Secretary
Spay/neuter Project
$1,500
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa
Darla Jackson, Board Member
Purchase and assembly of three 10'x10' dog runs and building a roof
$1,200
People for Pets, Spencer
Linda Maske, Board Member
Spaying/neutering of homeless cats
$750

May 2006

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2006
Amount
C&W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua
Carmen Linda Conklin, President
New windows
$5,000
Jackson County Humane Society and Shelter, Maquoketa
Jean Davidsaver, Board Member
Gate replacement
$5,000
Muscatine Humane Society, Muscatine
Chris McGinnis, Director
Reduction of feline overpopulation
$5,000
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington - See Pictures!
Sheila Hanson, President
Outdoor kennels
$5,000
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield - See Pictures!
Janet Mullen, Executive Director
Contribute to the purchase of a van for animal transport
$4,000
People for Pets, Spencer - See Pictures!
Donna Erickson, Board Member
Spay/neuter program, outside kennel canopy, and place gravel in the exercise area
$3,800
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$3,750
City of Harlan, Harlan
Terry Cox, City Administrator
Building gutters and lights
$650
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2006
Amount
Panora PETS, Panora
Kristine Jorgensen, Founder
Spay/neuter program
$1,500
Safe Haven of Iowa County, Williamsburg
Lynn Zimba, Secretary
Outdoor exercise area
$1,500
4 PAWS, Harlan
Doug Hammer, President
Spay/neuter program
$1,000
Witty Kitties, Solon
Kathleen Schoon, Board Member
Replace doors for the outdoor play space
$1,000

2005

November 2005

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2005
Amount
People for Pets, Spencer
Linda Maske, Board Member
Kennel repair and window replacements
$6,500
Friends of the Animals, Tipton
Renee Hogan, Treasurer
Cat kennels
$5,500
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Air conditioning and heating units
$3,650
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$3,250
Iowa City Care and Adoption Program, Iowa City
Misha Goodman, Director
Spay/neuter program
$2,000
Noah's Ark, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President
Cement pad for dog play yard
$1,600
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2005
Amount
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Cheryl Ziegler, Secretary
Spay/neuter program
$1,500
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Roofs for dog runs
$1,000

May 2005

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2005
Amount
Friends of the Animals, Tipton
Renee Hogan, Treasurer
Dog kennels and veterinary care
$6,200
TLC Feline Center, Fonda - See Pictures!
Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt, Director
Building improvements
$2,929
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$2,500
PAWS and More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Power washer, gutters and downspouts
$1,563
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2005
Amount
Forever Homes Animal Rescue, Harlan
Jim and Linda Stanley, Founders
Improvements to dog runs/veterinary and spay/neuter
$1,500
Jackson County Humane Society and Shelter, Maquoketa
Jean Davidsaver, Board Member
Reduce fees for senior adoption program
$1,500
Atlantic Animal Shelter, Atlantic
Tracey Helvie, Director
Spay/neuter program
$1,500
Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President
Kennel panels and air conditioner
$1,425
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Dog runs
$1,200
4 PAWS, Harlan
Doug Hammer, President
Spay/neuter rebate program
$1,000
Ames Animal Shelter, Ames
Lorna Lavender, Director
Support for animal sheltering conference
$1,000
City of Harlan, Harlan - See Pictures!
Terry Cox
Door and entry lights
$600

2004

November 2004

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2004
Amount
Clinton Humane Society, Clinton - See Pictures!
Sheryl Ziegler, Board Secretary
Partial funding kennel renovation
$5,000
Muscatine Humane Society, Muscatine
Chris McGinnis, Director
Barn spay/neuter and surrender program
(in cooperation with SNAP)

$5,000
Noah's Ark Foundation, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President
Caring community spay/neuter assistance program
$4,000
TLC Canine Center , Newell - See Pictures!
Pauline Larsen, Director
Special medical needs, education, spay/neuter
$4,000
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Dog room wall repair, insulation, power washer
$2,500
Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City
Mary Arndt, President
Spay/neuter program
$2,500
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$2,500
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2004
Amount
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Dog runs
$1,200
Cedar Valley Humane Society, Cedar Rapids
Kaia Gale, Shelter Manager
Educational materials for children
$1,160

May 2004

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2004
Amount
City of Harlan, Harlan - See Pictures!
Jim Hansen, Animal Control Officer
Furnace, air conditioning, and cat cages
$4,660
TLC Feline Center, Fonda - See Pictures!
Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt, Director
Water heater, sink, door, insulation, windows
$4,416
Keokuk Animal Shelter, Keokuk - See Pictures!
Eric Lindley, Animal Control Officer
Partial funding new dog runs
$4,000
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Pat Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$3,000
Ames Animal Shelter, Ames
Lorna Lavender, Supervisor
Conference printed materials and honoraria
$2,800
Paws and More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Washer, dryer, equipment, partial funding kennels
$2,500
Jackson County Humane Society and Shelter, Maquoketa
Jean Davidsaver, Board Member
Doghouses
$1,500
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2004
Amount
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Sheryl Ziegler, Officer
Spay/neuter program
$1,500
City of Centerville, Centervillle
Cynthia Cortesio, City Clerk
Shelter and equipment for cats
$1,500
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Washing machine, power washer
$1,500
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, President
Spay/neuter outdoor barn cat program
$1,500

2003

November 2003

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2003
Amount
Paws and More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Ventilation/wiring, flooring, exterior work
$7,526
Ames Animal Shelter, Ames
Lorna Lavender, Supervisor
Matching Miccio grant for education and training
$4,500
Protectors of Animal Welfare (PAW), Fort Madison - See Pictures!
Dana Mueller, Secretary/treasurer  
Furnace, hot water heater, insulation
$4,009
Clinton Humane Society, Clinton - See Pictures!
Sheryl Ziegler, Secretary
Outdoor dog/cat playground projects (partial funding)
$4,000
TLC Canine Center, Newell - See Pictures!
Pauline Larsen, Executive Director
Physical repairs, educational materials
$2,500
Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Carlisle
Ava Bothe Swartslander, President
Furnace, air conditioning (partial funding)
$1,700
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2003
Amount
Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Digging and repair of water line, sidewalk replacement
$1,500
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, Oskaloosa - See Pictures!
Monica Becker, Director
Riccar vacuum
$532

May 2003

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2003
Amount
Witty Kitties, Swisher 
Dr. Jennifer Doll, Director
Physical shelter building
$5,000
Ames Animal Shelter, Ames
Lorna Lavender, Supervisor
HELP Humane Education Learning Program
ISU Humane Help Project
Vocational training for shelter workers
$4,500
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant, Secretary/Treasurer  
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$4,000
TLC Feline Center, Fonda - See Pictures!
Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt, Director
Rewiring for building and overhead lights/fans
$3,635
Protectors of Animal Welfare, Fort Madison
Dana Mueller, Secretary/Treasurer
Air conditioner
$1,900
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2003
Amount
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President
Help to fund dog kennels
$1,500
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, Founder and President
Spay/neuter indoor and outdoor cat program
$1,500
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Sheryl Ziegler, Officer 
Spay/neuter program
$1,500
Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Install windows in cat room, replace exhaust fan
$1,000
Jasper County Animal Rescue League, Newton
Kendra Sickels, Director 
Chain link fence for dog area
$525

2002

November 2002

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2002
Amount
PAWS and More Animal Shelter, Washington
Sheila Hanson, President
Cement dog runs and fencing
$7,838
Protectors of Animal Welfare, Fort Madison - See Pictures!
Dana Mueller, Secretary/Treasurer
New well
$5,972
Fayette City Police Department, Fayette
Randal Sandhagen, Chief of Police  
Kennels and equipment for new shelter
$3,950
Keokuk Police Department, Keokuk
Eric Lindley, Animal Control Officer
Kennels and equipment for isolation holding area
$3,500
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees
Interior walls replacement
$2,200
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President, Board of Directors
Used Clark cat cages for feral cat program
$2,000
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2002
Amount
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, Founder and President
Barn and outdoor cat spay/neuter program
$500
Solution of Over-Population of Pets (STOPP), Burlington
Pat Frazier, Director 
Spay/neuter program
$500

May 2002

Standard Grants Awarded in May 2002
Amount
TLC Canine Center, Newell - See Pictures!
Pauline Larsen, Executive Director
Remodeling new site facility
$5,000
Johnson County Humane Society, Iowa City
Patricia Farrant
Feral cat care and colony prevention project
$4,800
Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
Darla Jackson, Board of Trustees  
Outdoor runs, show area, bed fabric replacement
$4,200
Protectors of Animal Welfare (PAW), Fort Madison - See Pictures!
Dana Mueller, Treasurer
Replacement of septic system
$3,800
Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and Adoption Center,
Iowa City

Misha Goodman, Director
Dog training program, veterinarian expenses
$2,291
Noah's Ark Animal Foundation, Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President
Kennels, cat pens
$1,390
Mini Grants Awarded in May 2002
Amount
Animal Birth Control, Clinton
Sheryl Ziegler, Board Member
Spay/neuter project
$1,500
Clinton Humane Society, Clinton - See Pictures!
Jean Regenwether, Administrator
Equipment for new facility
$1,295

2001

November 2001

Standard Grants Awarded in November 2001
Amount
Louisa Regional Unity Board; Columbus Junction, Columbus City, Fredonia 
Michael D. Todd, D.V.M.
Spay/neuter rebate program for large dogs
$8,000
PAWS & More Animal Shelter, Washington
Carol Long, President
Electrical rewiring and plumbing installation
$5,114
Noah's Ark , Fairfield
Diane Bolte-Silverman, President  
Spay/neuter surgery costs.
$4,000
Calhoun County Pound, Rockwell City
Shelly Schossow, Program Director
Building purchase and moving, fencing, wiring, doggie doors
$3,120
Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa - See Pictures!
James R. Jackson, President, Board of Trustees  
Purchase and installation of furnace for dog annex
$1,600
City of Centerville Animal Control Department, Centerville
John C. Williams, Mayor  
Shelters and pens.
$1,360
Mini Grants Awarded in November 2001
Amount
Spay Neuter Assistance for Pets (SNAP), Muscatine
Eleanor Dvorchak, President
Replace loss of veterinarians' discounts
$1,500
Witty Kitties, Solon
Jennifer Doll, D.V.M., Director  
Purchase of heater, regulator, pet doors
$1,365

May 2001

Grants Awarded in May 2001
Amount
TLC Canine Center , Newell - See Pictures!
Pauline Larsen, Director
Facility remodeling, spay/neuter, medical care for puppies.
$8,394
Calhoun County Pound , Rockwell City
Shelly Schossow, Program Director.
Resurface kennel, spay/neuter, replace fencing, cages
$6,540
Heartland Humane Society of Ottumwa - See Pictures!
James Jackson, President
Additional cat cages.
$1,600
Protectors of Animal Welfare, Inc. PAW, Fort Madison - See Pictures!
Barbara Ziegler, President
Materials for cat overflow area, special cages for cats
$1,396