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UNWANTED BY BREEDER – HE WAS
BORN WITH 5 LEGS
NEUROLOGICALLY-IMPAIRED CAT
GIVEN UP BY FAMILY
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WALKS ON HIS WRISTS
DUE TO DEFORMITY
VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
THROWN FROM 3rd FLOOR
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
DRIFT NETS CALLED “WALL OF DEATH”
FOR MARINE LIFE
ANIMALS CAUGHT IN PET TRADE
PAY WITH THEIR LIVES
LEGAL PETITION SEEKS CRACKDOWN ON
AQUARIUM FISH CAUGHT WITH CYANIDE
Several conservation groups have
filed a legal petition to prevent the
import of tropical aquarium fish
that are caught overseas using
cyanide. The practice of “stunning”
fish with cyanide kills or injures
tens of millions of tropical fish &
causes widespread destruction of
some of the world’s most important coral reefs. Wild reef fish are
caught in the Philippines,
Indonesia & other countries by
PHOTO: YELLOW TANG BY SNICKERS79
squirting cyanide directly on to
reefs to stun tropical fish which kills as much as 75% of all nearby fish
on contact, as well as coral. For information on the legal petition & this
case, e-mail [email protected]
PHOTO © Save Our Seas Ltd./ Tom Campbell/Marine Photobank
Fishing nets are cast out by fishermen but many are forgotten and become the
graveyard for thousands and thousands of marine life.
The heartwrenching picture of a sea lion caught in a gill net is a pitiful
reminder that beneath the ocean’s calm surface, there are thousands of miles
of “ghost fishing” nets that snare and kill marine life. The abandoned nets
are thrown into the water by fishermen. Those nets are fishing 24/7 & are
killing everything from fish and crustaceans to mammals, sea lions, dolphins
& turtles. And they will continue to snare and kill wildlife for decades. There
are an estimated 25,000 nets discarded annually in the Northeast Atlantic
alone. The nets can weigh up to 10,000 lbs. The nets also drag across the
ocean floor, destroying habitats and coral reefs according to the National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Assoc. (NOAA). The NOAA recommends affordable
reception facilities for the nets because fishermen find it too expensive for
disposal costs. California’s Sen. Ben Allen will author legislation (SB1114) to
protect California’s marine wildlife by ending the use of deadly driftnets off
the California coast.
This is also a world-wide problem that is choking the environment. This is an
important issue that most people do not see – they see only the peaceful,
serene movement of ocean waters. Sadly, most of the gut-wrenching efforts
can be seen on video with very little in the way of pictures to memorialize
the dramatic rescues by divers.
Many enterprising groups are now working on developing uses for driftnets,
i.e., sunglasses, carpeting tiles, etc. There are many fine organizations devoted to solving this international problem: Turtle Island Restoration Network,
Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, Earth Island Institute & many more.
HAWK WARNING!
KEEP PETS UNDER CONTROL
Concerned animal lovers have
witnessed the large number of Hawks
appearing on the East Coast. They have
been seen at a feral cat colony, wildlife
areas, pigeon groupings, etc. Small pets,
cats/kittens are in real danger. These are
the pets that hawks can swoop down &
grab.Do not leave your pets outside without supervision!
A recent live stream video of an eagle’s
nest in PA shows a dead cat being fed to
two eaglets. It is not known if it was dead
or alive when the eagle caught it.
PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA/GREG HUME
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June 2016
JERSEY CITY RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO
TRAFFICKING TURTLES OVER THE INTERNET
Tortoises & freshwater turtles are being stolen from the wild all over
the world to be sold into the exotic pet, meat & traditional medicine
trades. Patrick Elfers had been selling them over the internet. He would
stuff the live creatures in tube stocks to restrict movement & then ship
by commercial carrier. Elfers was ordered to pay $30,450 for the care
& feeding of 40 turtles he forfeited under a plea agreement. There are
thousands of turtles that have been seized in this growing practice of
trade in endangered species. U. S. District Court Judge Stanley R.
Chesler also sentenced Elders to five years of probation. He had been
facing up to 5 years in prison.
TROUBLING QUESTIONS ABOUT AFRICAN
GREY PARROTS IN THE WILD BIRD TRADE
A new study from the Wildlife
Conservation Society & TRAFFIC notes
Singapore’s role as a leading transit
hub and serious discrepancies in the
way the trade has been recorded.
Published in ORYX, the study is the
first of its kind & describes
Singapore’s prominent involvement.
It also emphasizes trade record
discrepancies. Close to 86,000 birds
traded from 2005 to 2014 could not
be accounted for after arrival in
Singapore. Of all the species, the
African Grey Parrot tops the list of
species imported to & exported from
Singapore. Almost half of the African
Grey Parrots imported during the
study period were reported to be wild-caught. There is a potential for
illegal trade. In 2012, Singapore was spotlighted for allowing imports
of tens of thousands of parrots, mostly falsely declared as captive-bred,
from the Solomon Islands, but in fact, laundered from the wild. For
more information, visit traffic.org or contact [email protected]
or [email protected]
Pictured above is Mickey, a resident of Popcorn Park available for sponsorship in the Wildlife Club (see page 8.) He was turned in when his owner
became engaged. Mickey wouldn’t tolerate the intrusion into his relationship
with the woman and became aggressive to the boyfriend, which made keeping him a risky affair.
BEATING ANIMALS TIED TO PINATAS
HAS COME TO AN END
The 100 year old tradition of tying live animals to pinatas & beating them
with large sticks has come to an end. The fiestas in the city of Citicum,
Mexico were held to honor Saint Bartolo. Children were encouraged to hunt
the streets for iguanas, possums, ducks, & more to be ruthlessly beaten &
killed. The festival will still take place but no animals will be injured or killed
as part of the celebration.
ECUADOR DECLARES SAFE AREA
FOR MARINE LIFE
Ecuador’s President, Rafael Correa, declared that 1/3 of
the waters surrounding Galapagos Islands will become a
no-take zone. Over 15,000 square miles, (about the size of
Switzerland), including the islands of Darwin & Wolf, will
have protection for sea turtles, dolphins, sea lions & whale
sharks.
GIBRALTAR’S ANNUAL BALLOON
RELEASE HAS COME TO AN END
For over 24 years, the Gibraltar Group released balloons as part
of the spectacular festivities of the day. A growing number of
credible national & international organizations has shown the
results of how helium-filled balloons harm animals & the environment.
Marine animals, as well as birds, become entangled by the strings or
ribbons attached to the balloons. Sea turtles confuse deflated balloons
with jelly fish & they ingest the material, leading to stomach or intestinal
blockage & eventual starvation.
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT REINSTATES
120 MILLION ACRES OF CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR POLAR BEARS
PHOTO : ALAN WILSON
A federal appeals court upheld
the U. S. Fish & Wildlife
designation of more than 120
million acres as critical habitat
in Arctic Alaska for imperiled
polar bears. The 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals ruling
reverses a 2013 lower court
decision that shot down the
habitat designation. This is
according to the Center for
Biological Diversity, one of 3
environmental groups involved,
intervened in the case to defend
habitat designation against challenges from oil companies &
the State of Alaska.
BON APPETIT ANNOUNCES NEW ANIMAL
WELFARE REFORMS
Bon Appetit Management Company (BAMCO) is a food management
company that runs more than 650 dining locations at colleges, universities,
museums, corporate headquarters, stadiums & other venues according to the
HSUS. It was one of the first big food sellers to switch to cage-free eggs,
crate-free veal & gestation-crate-free pork & to make plant-based foods a
priority. BAMCO has now updated its animal welfare policy to include the
following:
• Eliminating tail docking of dairy cows within its supply chain immediately
• Increase percentage of chicken meat it purchases from suppliers that use
healthier breeds of chicken known as “slow growing”. Commercial breeds use
genetically manipulation to grow so fast, and routinely suffer from lameness
& even heart attacks at a few weeks of age.
• Eliminate the inhumane growth promoter “ractopamine” & move to group
sow housing; to eliminate farrowing crates; add enrichment for all pigs &
eliminate tail docking & castration or to use painkillers during procedure.
• Shrink portion sizes of meat it serves & offer more meat-free
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
US FISH & WILDLIFE RESTRICTS TRADE IN
CAPTIVE BRED TIGERS IN U.S.
A new rule under the Endangered Species Act, means
that captive “generic” tigers (of unknown genetic
background) are no longer exempt from certain permit
requirements. Anyone selling tigers across state lines
must now obtain an interstate commerce permit or
register under the Captive-bred Wildlife Registration
program regardless of whether it is a generic tiger
or a pure subspecies. Permits will only be issued if
traders can demonstrate the transaction will
benefit tiger conservation. According to TRAFFIC,
there are believed to be about 5,000 tigers held
in various facilities in the U.S – much more than
the total population of wild animals in Asia.
Currently, no national system exists in the US
to monitor how many there are, who trades in
them & what happens to their parts when they die.
fashion with compassion
CLOTHING MADE FROM PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBERS
Pinatex (http://www.ananas-anam.com/pinatex/) is using tropical
fruit waste to create fashionable, durable, attractive & even
biodegradable faux-leather products. Pineapple leaf fibers have
been used to create a natural textile & are the by-product of the
pineapple harvest. No extra land, water, fertilizer or pesticides are
required … and this will also bring added revenue stream to the
farming communities.
SUNGLASSES PRODUCED FROM DISCARDED
FISHING NETS
As was graphically
depicted in the last
issue of the
HUMANE NEWS,
and again in this
issue page 2, fish
nets pose a serious
threat to marine
PHOTO COURTESY : BUREO
mammals who
become trapped &
tangled in their webs. In 2015, one company collected 110,000
pounds of discarded fishing nets from oceans across the world.
Bureo was a Los Angeles start-up company by three friends focused
on solutions for the growing plastic pollution. They created the
world’s first, (and only), line of sunglasses made of 100% recycled
fishing nets collected by Net Positiva, a recycling program in Chile,
which also runs Bureo. The nets are recycled through a zero-waste
process using no chemicals. The frames are made from 100%
recycled fishing nets & premium Carl Zeiss polarized lenses. Funds
from the sale of each product are used to support coastal
communities that are most affected by these forms of waste
for positive impact. http://shop.bureo.co/collections/bureo
ARMANI TO NO LONGER USE REAL ANIMAL FUR!
Giorgio Armani announced that the Italian fashion house will ensure
all of its products — such as those from Emporio Armani and
Armani Exchange — no longer use real animal fur, including rabbit
fur, beginning with the group's Fall/Winter 2016 collection.
www.ahscares.org
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SOCIETYNEWS
DNA GENETIC TESTING AVAILABLE
FOR YOUR PET
More Society News on Page 16
2016 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES
RAISES FUNDS FOR AHS
The Society has collected some great prizes for the 2016 Save-A-Stray
Sweepstakes. All funds raised from this program help the sick and injured
animals that come through our doors. We count on our supporters to
help make a difference. This year, more than any previous year, our
Res-Q Fund continues to be depleted. We use tons of food each week to
feed the domestic animals waiting for adoption, the wildlife, exotic, farm
animals and birds that enjoy Popcorn Park. If you are on our current
mailing list, you should be receiving a sweepstakes package within a few
weeks. If you need more booklets, just e-mail [email protected]
Below are this year’s fabulous prizes:
Approx. Retail Value
1st Prize 2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe, 4 passenger
sports car, automatic transmission, rear view
camera & many other amenities!
2nd Prize Amazon Gift Card
$29,140.00
$2,000.00
3rd Prize Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
$499.99
4th Prize Amazon fire TV stick with voice remote
$49.99
You may wonder about your dog’s
history and what his descendants may
have been. Over the years, breeders
would cross breed to eliminate
unwanted traits in a particular breed.
Now on the market is the Wisdom
Panel so you can find out “Fido’s
Traits”. The test uses a saliva sample
from a cheek swab; not from blood.
Within 2-3 weeks, you will receive the
Wisdom Panel which includes your
dog’s ancestry, key breed history,
appearance & behavior & Statement
of Authentication. The computer
algorithm performs over 7 million
calculations using 11 different models
from a single breed to complex
combinations. It will cost about $ 75
with a 3-4 day turnaround. For more
information, contact them at
888-597-3883 or
[email protected]
Maggie is an 8 year old mixture who was
brought to AHS when her owner was
moving. She has been with us since Aug. 2015 & even with the passage of
time, it has not been easier for her to assimilate into the kennel with noises, barking, etc. Maggie was chosen for a DNAS test & among the results
were that she had German shorthaired Pointer in her ancestry. Maggie
enjoys walks with kennel staff & volunteers but would love a bit of peace &
quiet in a new home. (Tinton Falls).
COLLEGE STUDENT DESIGNED AHS
NEW T-SHIRT!
MONMOUTH MALL IN EATONTOWN HOLDS
BUNNY PHOTO FUNDRAISER FOR AHS
Our thanks to the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown for having a fund
raiser for AHS at Easter time! Pet owners were invited to have a
picture of their pet with the Easter Bunny with a portion of the
proceeds being
donated to AHS. We
recently received a
generous check – for
which we thank the
Monmouth Mall and
for people who
brought their pets for
pictures. Many dogs
were a little leary of
the long-haired, furry
creature!
The Easter Bunny
posed with Zipper
who has no fear of
the giant rabbit.
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June 2016
Jessica Bock designed a logo which AHS will
include as our latest t-shirt design. Jessica is
feeding Seven during her tour of Popcorn Park.
Jessica Bock, a college student, has spent many
years as a girl scout and volunteer donating
supplies, and Popcorn Park has a special place in
her heart. She is now a graphic design student at
Fairleigh Dickinson University and has taken a class
on Social Responsibility. Jessica needed to choose
a non-profit and design an awareness poster …
Their lives are in our hands.
and she contacted AHS to do a design for Popcorn
Park. Her artwork was outstanding …. and we
Jess made up the hand & the
chose to use it on the back of a t-shirt! When we
saying: THEIR LIVES ARE IN
needed some type of illustration for the front, she
OUR HANDS
also designed artwork for the front of the shirt.
AHS is in the midst of ordering t-shirts for those
who wish to purchase them. More details to follow.
Since June 1998, AHS has been the driving force to outfit every law enforcement K-9 with a bullet/stab resistant vest through our Vested Interest Fund. The
Society has donated almost 2,000 vests to K-9s in NJ and hundreds across the
country – many of which have been featured in the HUMANE NEWS. Thanks to
the thousands of donors, civic groups, school kids, law enforcement supporters,
etc., the Vested Interest Program has been a successful, ongoing effort!
If you would like to make a donation, just earmark your check/donation to the
Vested Interest Fund or donate online at ahscares.org
SOCIETY NEWS
More Society News on Page 16
AHS DONATES K-9 VESTS TO CAMDEN
COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS’ K-9 PARTNERS
The Camden County Police will be presenting the officers with a free combo vest donated through the generosity of our subscribers! Camden County
Police Officers Dennis Smith and K-9 Ghost, Officer Joseph Olivo and K-9 FIOS, Officer Will Ramos and K-9 Recon and Officer Joseph Cella & K-9 Moose.
The Vested Interest Fund continues as we receive requests from various law enforcement agencies to provide protection for working K-9s.
If you know of any department who has a K-9 officer, please pass along our information to them that we will give them a protective vest.
There is no cost to the department or the municipality.
PHOTO COURTESY: CAMDEN COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officer Dennis Smarth and Ghost
Officer Joeph Cella and Moose
Events Calendar
ROUGHNECKS MOTORCYCLE CLUB TO
VISIT POPCORN PARK JUNE 4TH!
Officer Joseph Olivo and FiOS
Officer Will Ramos and Recon
ROCK 2 ADOPT TO BE
HELD JUNE 11-12!!
For a rocking good time for
animals, Popcorn Park will be
having the Rock2Adopt concert
June 11-12. Come visit for the
music, kids will have games, face
painting, and much more entertainment. This fantastic event
takes months of hard work, so
please come and enjoy the day!
For an update on all the plans for
that weekend, visit ahscares.org and click on Events or rock2adopt.com.
◆ Forked River Anniversary Celebration September 17-18, Popcorn Park
ROUGHNECKS MOTORCYCLE CLUB IS
HOLDING ITS ANNUAL PET FOOD DRIVE
FOR POPCORN PARK!
Please stop by & meet the Roughnecks at Petco, 1391 Hwy.
35 in Middletown and PetSmart at 2101 Hwy. 35 in Holmdel
every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through
June 4th. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or e-mail
[email protected]
◆ Annual Gift Auction
October 8th – B.P.O.Elks, Washington Avenue, Toms River
Please check Events at ahscares.org for a regular listing of many events
supporting AHS/Popcorn Park near you!
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Happy
Endings
AHS ALUMNI TRAINING FOR SEARCH & RESCUE
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Francis (top) joins Doug who is involved with Search & Rescue training.
AHS Lacey alumni Francis, now Kenny, (with pointy ears), is absolutely loving life with his
mom, Allison, and dad and best buddy, Doug D’Atrio of Barnegat! Update below is from
his proud mom, Allison.
"So Francis is now Kenny and has been such a great addition to our family! Doug and
Kenny have been the BEST of friends since the minute they met. They love nothing more
than to play hard, work hard, and rest up to do it all over again! Kenny just started Search
and Rescue training with Hanlon’s, (Doug has been certified for about 2 months now),
and is doing amazing! He really loves to work and we were all a little surprised how quickly he caught on and how well he's doing. We could not have asked for a better match for
Doug and are so thankful that we were the lucky ones to be able to bring him home.
We really could not be happier with this guy! Hope you enjoy the pictures - I had a hard
time picking which ones to send you. :o)”
Doug waits patiently as Francis decides to sit in a
basket oceanside ….
A CANINE VICTIM OF CANCER
HELPED BY
NEWLY-ADOPTED DEXTER
TWILIGHT & SMOOCH FIND LOVING OWNER IN
BRICK TOWNSHP
After over a year of waiting,
Twilight & Smooch, have a lifetime commitment of love with
Thomas Stone of Brick!
Twilight & Smooch were brought
to our Tinton Falls facility when
their owner could no longer care
for them. The family had them for
6 years and although the pair was
sad, they had each other to lean
on. They are a bonded pair &
photos of the adorable pooches
were sent all over the internet.
They are housebroken, will sit,
stay, hug, kiss and down. Due to
their size, visitors were reluctant to
take the exuberant fellas outside.
It was almost a year when the
bonded friends finally found some
happiness! Thomas Stone of Brick, NJ met the pair and they bonded right away!
Congratulations to Twilight & Smooch and their new-found family!
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June 2016
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Dexter has put new life into Buddy, a cancer victim.
Although Buddy was thought to be rapidly deteriorating,
Dexter had given him new life!
Dexter was only an 8 month old pup when his owner
surrendered the Shih Tzu because there just wasn’t
enough time to care for the dog ... along with kids,
etc. Within a few weeks, Rachelle St. Phard of
Hightstown adopted this youngster. Dexter joined his
older brother, Buddy, who had been diagnosed with
cancer earlier in the month. Since the family expected
to lose Buddy quickly, they wanted to have another
dog in the home. They recently sent us a follow-up:
“Apparently,
getting a new brother has prolonged his life! Dexter &
Buddy spend time together chasing after & trying to
get that “special” toy from one another. Although he
was named after Chewbacca, Chewie was aptly named
as he loves to chew on
everything! We love having him around.
Thank you for letting us have him in our home”!
Happy
Endings
KODA & MAYA THE MALAMUTES
ADOPTED TO MAYS LANDING
HORRIBLY NEGLECTED POOCH CELEBRATED
1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN NEW HOME
Koda & Maya with the Harringtons of Mays Landing, NJ
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our beautiful
friends Koda and Maya have finally found the home of their
dreams! It was a long, tough road to get here, but well worth
it in the end. These beautiful malamutes were turned in back
in November when their family could no longer afford to care
for them. They both had medical conditions that needed tending to and it was unfortunate that these conditions were neglected for so long. Koda had a large tumor on his neck to contend with but fortunately, it turned out to be benign. Maya
was not as fortunate though as we discovered that she had a
torn cruciate ligament in her hind leg which required extensive
surgery to repair. Thanks to our Res-Q Fund, we were able to
get both Koda and Maya the treatment that they needed to go
on to live long, healthy, happy lives. Once Maya was recovered
from her surgery, it didn't take long for this sweet and loving
pair to get noticed. A nice family came along and fell in love
with them and finally, Koda and Maya have the wonderful
home that they deserve. Congratulations Koda, Maya and the
Harrington Family of Mays Landing, NJ, and may you bring
each other joy and happiness for many years to come!
Cookie suffered for at least 4 years when the
owner decided to surrender Cookie to AHS. The
untreated skin, bacterial & yeast infections, & a
heavy flea infestation were a horrible sight. Her
ear canals were difficult to treat & on top of
that, she had luxating patellas in her hind legs.
It took many months for Cookie to start on the
mend but last year, Cindy Bloom opened her
heart and her home to the needy lass. We
recently got an e-mail from Cindy about Cookie
after her most recent visit to her vet: “He was a
very nice vet & seemed very knowledgeable. He
said that Cookie was adorable (of course, what
else could he say). Cookie told him her whole
life story & then some – if only we could understand her, she really would give us the total
scope on just how things went down. He agreed
that Cookie will get no further hair regrowth on
her back but thought that she looked great. He
PHOTO SUPPLIED
thought that once she was surrendered to
Popcorn Park, her life was back on track & that your group & my vet did everything
that could be done for her. No new findings but that, in my opinion, is a good thing.
My sister Deb got Cookie an anniversary present for our year together & Cookie & me
both look forward to taking it for a spin. She will have to walk one way & will get a ride
back on the return trip so that I
don’t have to carry her home
when we walk to the park”. What
a great home Cookie has found!
Left: For years, Cookie had a bacterial & yeast infection that was
left untreated. Above: Although
there is very little hair regrowth
on her back, she still has firstclass accommodations while she
enjoys outings.
JOHNNY DEPP THE BOXER FINDS GREAT HOME WITH VETERINARIAN
AHS was contacted to pick up an emaciated stray Boxer from the
Police Dept. The bones protruded along his back, his ribs were visible
& it was obvious he had not eaten in a while. We called him Johnny
Depp. His picture and story did not go unnoticed – Kelly J. Weimer,
DVM at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital followed his stay at AHS & then
expressed a desire to take him into her heart & home! We have just
received an update to share with our subscribers:
“I wanted to send an update on my sweet boy, Milo (formerly Johnny
Depp). He is so well behaved but still full of adorable energy. He’s
amazing with my sassy, bossy older female Boston. We’ve already
easily tackled a skin infection & an ear infection & he’s the perfect
patient. I am head over heels in love with this dog & feel so incredibly lucky to have stumbled upon him! (p.s. This boy loves to eat & is
up to 60 lbs.!). Thank you for saving him so I could return the favor!”
The once-emaciated Johnny Depp, now re-named Milo, shares his
home with veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Weimer, as well as a sassy female
Boston Terrier.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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Join the POPCORN PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
The “Parkway Sheep” include Reeba, Sheeba, North and South. Our Tinton Falls
shelter had gotten calls around Labor Day 2015 about two goats wandering the
southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway. About a month later, they were
reported on the Northbound side. AHS Animal Control Officers spotted them and
devised a clever way of corraling the two so-called goats, (actually sheep), and
bringing them to our shelter. The white sheep, Reeba, was clearly the mother of the
black one, her daughter Sheeba. She looked rather thick in the middle, and there was
a reason. Shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to two white lambs, both male, and
now named North and South. (See the photo at left.) The little family has recently
moved to Popcorn Park where they are now available for sponsorship individually on
the Wildlife Club. Reeba, Sheeba, North and South are a tight-knit little herd, and
determining strong distinctions in personality is not an easy task. So we offer you
their sweet faces and hope one will inspire you to sponsor him or her.
South
Reeba
Sheeba
North
You’ve heard the saying,
`Cold hands, warm
heart”, but probably not
`Hard shell, warm
heart.” Did you know
that almost all our
turtles had been pets?
Once they were a
source of fascination,
loved, maybe even
cuddled. They have a
wonderful life with us a huge pond, waterfalls, basking rocks, but we wonder ... wouldn’t they still like a little
human appreciation? Sadly, our turtles only have 3 sponsors. They deserve a few more,
don’t you think? If you have cold hands or a warm heart, there’s a coupon just for you.
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June 2016
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, come down and visit! Our unique sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds that have been abused,
abandoned, exploited, injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily from 11
a.m. until 5 p.m. On Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day, Popcorn Park closes at 2 p.m. so that staff can be with their families. Our current admission fee is
$5 for adults, and $4 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation cost is only $4.00
a month, for which you will receive a color photo of your animal and an update
every 4 months, (which includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free
admission to Popcorn Park with presentation of your card. For a copy of the
Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish to
sponsor, order on Page 21, or sponsor online at www.ahscares.org and click on
Wildlife Club.There is no required time limit – you can sponsor for as long as you’d
like. Any donated funds that exceed the care given for a particular animal will be
applied to the care of other Popcorn Park residents.
Here’s our beautiful Peggy,
basking in the sunshine in
the doorway of her little
house. Life wasn’t always
easy for Peggy. She was
dumped in a park in
Maryland, (read her full
story in the Wildlife Club
online), rescued by a
so-called sanctuary, but
when injured with a
broken leg, they refused to
treat her. Peggy finally
found her way to Popcorn
Park where all her medical
needs were tended to and
she became healthy. But as
with some others of our
animals, she is in need of
sponsors. As Peggy is a very sensitive pig, that hurts. Do you have some
extra love you could share with our porcine beauty? We know she’d be
just over the moon about your finding her special.
JUNE 2016
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
CATS & KITTENS
Timmy - one of a gang of kittens that were allowed to run
loose and be in danger. He was rescued by AHS, given all
necessary shots, neutered …. & is now waiting for the
crowds to arrive! Helloooo? Anyone get the message? I’m
ready to go home! File 26103-NM (Forked River).
Someone may be looking for
this elderly long-haired gent. He
is over 12 years old and was
found as a stray. No one has
inquired or visited. He has
been at AHS for several weeks
& would love to find a peaceful
person who loves pussycats. File
141908-NM (Newark).
Essence has been waiting for
a chance at a new home for
over a month. Won’t you visit
with a 2 year old gal who has
a winning purrrrsonality!
File 142066-F (Newark).
They were very
young kittens abandoned behind a
cemetery and a kind
man brought them
home. Recently, the
man passed away &
Midnight & Mika
came to Popcorn
Park. Both have had
medical issues which
were addressed. Mika
had an eye problem
which has been cared
for. Midnight was found to have a severely damaged left hip that may have been
congenital or injured as a young kitten. Midnight will have to undergo orthopedic surgery thanks to our Res-Q Fund, but they need to be together. If you are
interested in the pair after their recovery, please contact [email protected].
(Forked River).
Maxy has been chilling out
waiting for feline fanciers to
arrive. If y ou would enjoy
having this big boy in your
home, he’s been waiting.
File 142449-M (Newark).
Meet Padme. I am only 8 months old. I
love to swish my tail and wait for a
loving hand to stroke my fur. Please visit
with me and I know we can make a
purrrrfectly meovelous connection.
File 8575-SF (Tinton Falls).
Phoenix & Brimstone are beautiful & bonded sisters that would love a great home
to grow up in. They are not even a year old & can be seen playing & rolling around
together all day. They love people & do not have much shyness about being handled.
They would easily transition into a loving home. File 25658-SF & File 25659-SF
(Forked River).
Mikko & Mako were surrendered at AHS in Newark & have made the trip to
Popcorn Park in search of a new beginning. They enjoy their free roam area
but if one loses sight of the other, they go straight to their feline companion to
give a pawshake & check in. File 24967-NM & File 24969-SF (Forked River).
www.ahscares.org
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newark
DOGS
Another stray in search of a scissor!
Grooming shops in Newark must have gone
out of business! This adorable poodle got a spa
day & is much happier for it. File 142414-M.
When his owner passed away, Owen was
brought to the shelter. He loves taking walks
with the volunteers but doesn’t appreciate
other dogs taking walks at the same time.
Owen would be a great addition to a home
without other dogs. File 140751-M.
Willow is an adorable beagle who is hunting
for a home. She had no tags or microchip to
help reunite with her owner. Have you ever
seen a Weeping Willow? Come and visit.
File 142453-F.
Penny is a calm 2 year old lass who is
hungry for human companionship …
not a toy or treat. She prefers other
dogs at a distance for now.
File 141972-F.
Hmmmm – an unusual mixture that
some may say has Rhodesian
Ridgeback in his ancestry. Come in
and meet 2 year-old Jax & we can
try to figure it out together …. and
perhaps you may want to adopt. File
141597-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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Brownie is a people-focused pooch who wouldn’t
eat treats, rawhide or food from the food bowl.
Her owner became ill and had to surrender the 3
year old. Brownie is brokenhearted at their
separation & needs to know that someone will
care. File 140753-SF.
Meet Angie …. or should we call her “angel”.
She is a wiggler who wants to let you know
that she welcomes meeting new friends. She sits
on command & showed no interest in toys or
treats. Angie just wants a head scratch & body
rub. And she’s well mannered around her food
bowl. File 141262-F.
Not even a
year old &
he needs
to make a
new life.
Someone
allowed
this lad to run loose and without any identification.
The search is on for a new responsible owner. File
141974-M.
newark
DOGS
Baloo is a snuggly pup who just wants human
companionship. No toys … no treats …. just
you and him sitting on a couch watching
Lassie …. or hiking in the woods. It is your
pleasure that he will be concerned about.
File 141650-M.
Only a year old & on a search for acceptance that could lead to a wonderful lifelong relationship. If you treat me with
kindness & love, I will be yours to have &
to hold. File 142532-F.
Sadly, many people don’t have the interest in
keeping their pets groomed. Underneath
that hairy exterior there’s a handsome
Maltese type looking for love. File 142533-M.
This sweet cuddly mixture of Staffie & English Bulldog
waits for walks & treats. She’s a gorgeous gal with a
personality to match. She’s a young lass who shares her
food bowl, toys … and her heart. File 142293-F
I am quite a handsome mixture. Less than
a year old & I am hoping to be someone’s
permanent fixture. File 142551-M.
Maddie is a 1 year old Cane Corso who is
calm, gentle & would love to meet with
you. Someone who is experienced with
handling giant breeds would be great.
File 141956-F.
It is believed that this GENTLE senior soul had
an uncaring life. He has two sores on his
hindquarters from sitting on a hard surface for
years. When he met the volunteers, he constantly cuddled & hugged them for security.
Forget the toys or rawhide. He just wants to
cuddle. File 142258-M.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
I was found as a stray & I am waiting for an offer of
adoption. Won’t you come & visit me …. please
don’t hesitate. File 142557-F.
View More Orphans at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org
or “Like” us on Facebook at AHS-Newark Branch
www.ahscares.org
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STORIES
Continued from Page 1
UNWANTED BY BREEDER – HE WAS BORN
WITH 5 LEGS
He was only a day or two old when the
owner/breeder brought the Maltese pup to the
AHS Newark shelter. He had no use for this
newborn boy who had an extra leg growing
near his tail. Due to his very young age, he was
placed in foster care through our Tinton Falls
facility to help him during his earliest days of
life. He is growing stronger and at some point,
he will be seen by a specialist to determine
if/when surgery is required. Due to his tender
age, we will wait until Snow Baby is old
enough to withstand whatever is needed and
also neuter him. For more information, contact
AHS at 732-922-0100 or e-mail
[email protected]
Snow Baby was a bottle baby when given up by
his breeder/owner. He has a small leg growing
out of his body by his tail.
A handsome boy who is now waiting for “a new
leash on life”. For information, contact AHS at
732-922-0100 or e-mail [email protected]
WALKS ON HIS WRISTS DUE TO DEFORMITY
It is unclear how this deformity occurred but
he could have been confined in a very small
crate.
Young Fozzie was found wandering the
streets of Newark alone. Due to the
deformity of the legs, he went to the AHS
Medical Dept. where x-rays were taken.
Luckily there were no broken bones & they
found very lax tendons in all four legs. The
condtion is most severe in the front legs &
he gets around by walking on his “wrists”.
Fozzie was sent to Popcorn Park to meet
new people, make new friends and plans
for getting him back on his feet! The
young gent went off to Pet PT in Cherry
Hill to meet with Dr. Russell Howe-Smith
for orthopedic issues. As we go to press, we
are unclear as to the best direction to take
with his condition. We are unclear if this
deformity has come from Fozzie being
onfined in a very small crate or if he was
born with it. Either way, we will fix it and
give him the best chance possible at living
a long, full, healthy life. He has a warm
and bubbly personality and it's obvious
that he never really had the chance to be a
puppy. All he wants to do now that he is safe and cared for is walk around and check out his
new world, play, and wiggle himself up into your lap. He is an absolute doll and we are happy
to help this sweetheart get back on his feet. We will be counting on our Res-Q Fund yet again
to help Fozzie on his road to recovery, so if you are able to make a donation toward his care, it
will go a long way to help him and others in need. For more information, call Popcorn Park at
609-693-1900 or e-mail [email protected]
From time to time, updates, pictures and videos will be included on Associated Humane
Popcorn Park Shelter Facebook page. Please “Like” us and check it out. New stories, videos
and pictures are included daily.
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Fozzie’s first spa day and he loved it!
He enjoys the soft bedding and plans are now
underway to correct the deformity so Fozzie can
be back on his feet!
COVER
Cinnamon is a
young male kitten
who was brought to
the AHS Newark
shelter when his
owner was
perplexed by the
neurological symptoms that their
kitten displayed.
They decided to
release the beautiful
kitten to the Society.
We have brought
him to Popcorn Park
and we will monitor
Cinnamon who has
what many refer to
Cinnamon’s most favorite pastime is being held
as the “wobble
by staffers.
syndrome”.
There are many reasons that this could have occurred; i.e., if the
mother had been ill, or possibly Cinnamon had an ear infection, etc.
but he has no pain, according to the vets. In speaking with his
caretaker, Jay Cat Morris, Cinnamon is doing fine but seems to be
most at peace when being held. That isn’t a difficult prescription to
take! Cinnamon would love a lifelong home but needs to be placed
with proper security. For more information, call Popcorn Park at
609-693-1900 and e-mail [email protected]
File# 26140 (Forked River)
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
NEUROLOGICALLY-IMPAIRED CAT
GIVEN UP BY FAMILY
The “wobbler” cat loves attention & brings out his purrrrsonality!
VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROWN
FROM 3rd FLOOR
As soon as Delilah arrived, the
Medical Dept. took over to
ascertain if there were any
injuries.
She is a lucky lass
who survived with no
major problems after
being thrown from
the 3rd floor onto a
concrete sidewalk.
Delilah loves other animals and people. She is
being socialized so that
her cruel past is just a
memory that has
disappeared.
Sadly, domestic violence has
been in the news recently and
some horrendous brutality to
animals. The AHS was contacted by the Irvington Police in
regard to a domestic violence
situation which involved a
pup. When the Animal Control
Officer arrived, the Police was
in discussions with the owner.
The man brought his pup to
his girlfriend’s apartment and
he left and did not return until
7 a.m. the next morning. In
her anger, his girlfriend through the pup out of the 3rd floor window onto a
concrete sidewalk. Although the boyfriend and the Police attempted to gain
entrance, the girlfriend refused to answer the door and the matter was
reported to the spca.
The pup, whose name is Delilah, was brought to the AHS Medical Dept.
where a complete work-up was started. There was an injury to the neck, possible inflammation to the spine, internal parasites and an upper respiratory
ailment along with some scrapes and scratches. Delilah is presently being
fostered to monitor her physical condition. For more information on her,
e-mail [email protected]
www.ahscares.org
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forked river
DOGS
Somewhere
someone may
be missing their
German
Shepherd.
Wilma was
found as a stray
… but no one
called or visited
and she wore no i.d. tag or a microchip that we could trace.
Another orphan waiting in the wings to find acceptance and
love with a new family. File L26141-SF.
This handsome Brittany Spaniel is a
mature gent with some extra weight. He
had obviously been someone’s beloved
pet, but no action was taken to trace their
missing pet. Now he is with us and hoping
that he has happiness and contentment in
his senior years. File L26093-M.
Meet Chulo, a 3 year old Siberian
Husky, who is housebroken …. and
doesn’t appreciate cats. The neutered
gent was surrendered to AHS & now he
is seeking “a new leash on life”. File
L26060-NM.
I was found standing on a corner …. waiting
for traffic to stop. Thankfully, a good-hearted
ACO stopped to pick me up. Here I am waiting
for someone who will include me in their
family. They call me Mr. Pibb and I’m hoping you
File L26057-M.
Baby is an
adorable “pocket”
Pit that was surrendered by her
owner. She was
obviously bred &
no longer needed
by him. Baby needs to find someone who will
devote their love & affection on a lass who is hungry for direction. File L26054-SF
Ginger is a 6 year old Bullmastiff who
would best be adored in a home with
no other animals. She may have not
been properly introduced to kids or
other animals or she may have been in
a home with none of those distractions. Now Ginger waits to be top dog
in your home. File L25887-SF.
We call him Rufus and we aren’t sure about his ancestry.
Perhaps some Mastiff …. some St. Bernard … but also a very
hopeful heart. The big boy needs an active lifestyle with
walks, hikes & he’d love to get to know you. File L26077-M.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
View more Orphans at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org
or “Like” us - Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter on Facebook
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No – this isn’t Leo! He is still with us but this is
Patty an owner surrender to a rescue who contacted Popcorn Park. The 2 year old Tibetan Mastiff is a
high maintenance lass. Come & meet her -- we are
open 7 days a week. File 26072-SF.
tinton falls
DOGS
This 6 year old gent is a mixture in his ancestry. Now he is
waiting to find that spot in your heart that he would be a
perfect fit. We call him Happy … but you can call him
yours. File 8685-NM.
Linus is a 1 ½ year old Shar Pei who is
waiting for adoption. Shar Peis are a
distinct breed with special issues concerning care, diet,etc. Be sure to familiarize
yourself with any breed that you would
consider adopting. File 87080-N,
Shilo is an all-around good guy just waiting for the
chance to show you how great he can be as a
devoted companion. File 8149-NM
Ozzie & his brother Jackson are a
bonded pair that will not leave each
other’s side. They came in badly in need
of grooming. This is an important part
of owning these two.The 2 year old
gents would light up your life if you light
up theirs. Opening your heart & home
to this delightful duo will make a great
addition for you! File 8534-NM &File
8535-NM.
Nico is a 1 year-old Rottweiler and one of
several Rotties waiting for homes. The
young gent is hungry for companionship,
affection, and attention & he would be your
devoted protector. File 9239-M.
Bailey is a great guy
who has some Pointer
markings & Labrador
looks. If you enjoy the
great outdoors –
hiking, walking - and
would love a constant
companion, check out
this 9 month-old gent.
File 87078-M.
Meet Pedro who was given up by his family. He was
adopted out to a great home but they discovered
that he has separation anxiety …. serious separation anxiety. He would be a terrific companion who
either stays at home or has other people in the
home so that he always has company. File 6847-NM.
We saw how his owner treated her upon leaving Princess at the shelter. Getting hit in the
head is not a nice way to say good-bye to the
family companion. We are waiting for a family
who will cherish this 2 year-old lass and enrich
her life with love & acceptance. File 87103-SF.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: [email protected]
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
View More Orphans at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org
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You’ve helped a lot - thank you!
CALMING COLLARS DONATED BY COMPANY
TO DE-STRESS DOGGIES
PET FUSION.COM DONATES 50 MEMORY
BED INSERTS
Rhonda is convalescing
on the memory bed
after having had an
amputation to her front
leg. She is in Tinton
Falls. File 8045-F.
Our thanks to
Christopher Roost,
Director of Product
Experience at Pet
Fusion.com, for
donating 50 memory
foam bed inserts.
Pet Fusion.com is an
online pet store that
sells a variety of pet
supplies & attractive pet furniture! The foam beds came at a great time as
Rhonda was resting up for amputation to a front leg.
CAMP BOW WOW OF EATONTOWN
DLEIVERS TRUCKLOAD OF PET FOOD
Rocket is a handsome 2
year-old gent who is feeling very relaxed now that
he is wearing a Calming
Collar! File L25789-NM
(Forked River).
When some of the dogs
waiting for adoption
had difficulties dealing
with shelter environment stress, our
Facebook page
(Associated Humane
Popcorn Park) asked for
some Calming Collars.
To our delight, Deborah
Mendez at Calming
Collars donated three
collars at no charge!
First on our priority list was Rocket who is a calm, mushy & lovable
guy when he is outside with friends & volunteers. As soon as he is put
back in his run, he is anxious & stressed.
Calming Collars just clips on our collars & the herbal blends work naturally to calm the pet. The collars are filled with a blend of natural
herbs specifically developed to help with hyperactivity, stress, anxiety,
fear of loud noises, separation anxiety & more. For more information
on Calming Collars, go to their website at www.calmingcollars.com
HAND-MADE POPULAR TOYS MADE &
DONATED BY THE ARC MEMBERS
ARC members made a special
card for AHS/Popcorn Park
All of us at Associated Humane
Societies/Popcorn Park would
like to send out a huge and
heartfelt Thank You to the
wonderful people at The ArcOcean County Chapter. The
Two staffers from Camp Bow Wow delivered a wonderful donation of
Arc in Lakewood, NJ is an
pet food & treats for Society orphans.
organization that helps individuals with
The AHS Tinton Falls shelter was visited by Camp Bow Wow of
intellectual and developmental
Eatontown with a truck load of supplies for shelter residents. If
disabilities. These kind and compassionate individuals came up with a project to
you are looking for doggy day care or a boarding facility, check
give some enjoyment to some of the animals here at AHS- Lacey. They collected
them out at http://www.campbowwow.com/eatontown
socks, paper towel tubes, and other supplies and came up with two toy ideas for our
birds and cats. Our birds got paper towel tubes stuffed with straw and cheerios and
they literally could not stop "talking" about how
much they liked them! They enjoyed playing with
them for hours and had such fun.
The cats got socks that were decorated and then
stuffed with cat nip. To say they liked them is an
understatement ..... they absolutely loved them
and could not get enough of them! As you will see
in the pictures, both the birds and the cats had the
time of their lives playing with their new toys and
our staff even had a great time watching them all
rolling, chewing and playing!
Thank you again to the wonderful students at the
The Arc, who also made us a beautiful card to go
along with their gift that they all signed, and
thank you to the staff at The Arc, Chrissy, Carrie
Duncan is one of the popular birds at Popcorn Park.
Oreo came to AHS in December 2015. Having his
He is enjoying a paper towel tube stuffed with goodies! and Kathy, for assisting the students in the
own catnip sock has given him a world of pleasure!
project. Our animals also send out a chirp, meow,
File L25914-NM (Forked River).
and big thank you!!
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June 2016
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
Senate Bill 410 recently passed the Senate
& is now under review by the Assembly. It
would double the fine for abandoning an
animal from $1,000 to $2,000 and would
also continue to carry a possible penalty of
up to a year in prison. The penalty would apply to owners who
abandon & stop providing care for their animals as well as to those
who fail to retrieve an injured pet when found in a public place &
they are notified of its whereabouts.
STATEN ISLAND
Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon has announced
the formation of an Animal Cruelty Prosecution Unit in Staten Island.
The stated purpose is to investigate & prosecute crimes against
animals, increase awareness of animal abuse, educate the community
about available resources that could prevent neglect, abuse & injury
to animals & develop and facilitate relationships with Staten Islanders
& veterinarians to encourage reporting of animal abuse.
ALBANY
The Albany County District Attorney’s Aimal Cruelty Task Force (ACT)
unveiled a TV public service announcement which encourages residents to stop domestic violence by calling 911 to report animal abuse
LINDENHURST
A $2,000 reward is offered for the perpetrator(s) involved in
abandonment of a German Shepherd found with its muzzle taped
shut. The dog was found by police on Montauk Highway. The
Babylon Animal Shelter is now caring for the dog.
POUGHKEEPSIE
The Poughkeepsie Police Department has added a new member to its
K9 team – a dog named Kiah. The Police Department decided to
welcome a pit bull to the team. Kiah was rescued from a Texas animal
shelter after her previous owner was arrested for animal cruelty.
E-Cigarette Warning
Cases of pets poisoned by e-cigarettes have leaped 400% since 2013 in
Michigan. The cats and dogs ingested the liquid or inhaled the vapor.
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Please send all donations to:
Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park
PO Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
JUNE 2016
NEW YORK
According to the NY POST in an anonymous interview, a resident grabs
pigeons while sitting on a park bench & markets them for $5 each. He catches
the pigeons, puts them in a dark garbage bag & allegedly brings them to
poultry markets but would not name them. According to Elinor Molbegott,
counsel for the Humane Society of NY, it is a Class A misdemeanor & punishable for up to a year in jail & a fine of up to $2,000.
NEW YORK CITY
New York City launched an Animal Abuse Registry which will contain the
names of anyone convicted of certain animal abuse crimes after last Oct. 2nd.
The Health Dept. is reaching out to city district attorneys so they can alert
people convicted of animal abuse to register for the list. Health Dept. officials
will conduct a brief interview of the abuser to determine whether he/she is
required to register. Abusers will remain on the registry for 5 years. If they
have been incarcerated, the five year period starts after release. The campaign
for the registry started back in 2011 when a Queens bodybuilder Milan Rysa
tossed his 50 pound dog out of a window to its death. CAUTION: This registry
should not give people a false sense of security. Many abusers & irresponsible
pet owners rarely get taken to court & face conviction
NEW YORK CITY
Declan Garrity, a 24 year old Barclays analyst, was charged with torturing his
roommate’s cat by allegedly beating & burning the cat over a period of 3
months. The kitty was suffering from broken ribs, legs, burns & teeth & claw
damage & is being treated by a vet. Garrity is no longer employed by Barclays
& is due back in Manhattan Criminal Court on April 28th.
AROUND THE WORLD
IN SWITZERLAND, IT IS ILLEGAL TO OWN
JUST ONE GUINEA PIG … & MORE ANIMAL
ENCOMPASSING LAWS!
It is forbidden for people to keep just one
guinea pig as the highly social animals can be
prone to loneliness & need each other’s company. But that’s not all!! If
you own a single cat, it must be let outside or be able to see other cats
from the windows. If you want an
indoor cat only, you have to have two.
You can only become a dog owner after
taking a course involving 2-3 lessons &
follow up with practical training. Parrots
are also covered. They will be considered victims of abuse if they don’t live
or interact regularly with others of their
species. Other European countries have
similar laws, including Sweden. Pet fish
need to have a full day/night cycle provided for them. If a guinea pig passes
away, Priska Kung is one of a few
matchmaking agencies available to pair
PHOTO COURTESY HELENA RUIZ
up guinea pigs.
IRELAND
Effective March 31st, 2016, it is compulsory for all dogs to be
microchipped & registered with an authorized database. All details are to
be kept up to date on your pet’s microchip database.
AFRICA
According to TRAFFIC, faced with unprecedented levels of poaching &
wildlife trafficking, a conference of African countries has agreed to take
bold new steps to implement a continent-wide strategy to combat illegal
wildlife trade. Vultures are on the edge of extinction due to poisoning
related to ivory poaching & traditional medicine trade. Proposed
interventions include increased budgetary support for law enforcement &
the development of appropriate legislation to control, ban or restrict use
of toxic chemicals used in the indiscriminate killing of vultures, elephants,
lions & other wildlife.
www.ahscares.org
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junior
BEACHWOOD GIRL SCOUT TROOP 235 COLLECTED
DONATIONS FOR POPCORN PARK
HUMANE
NO. BURLINGTON CTY. REGIONAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL “PAWS FOR A
CAUSE” ANNUAL DONATION DRIVE
Girl Scouts from Troop 235 brought in loads and loads of blankets for the comfort
and care of orphaned animals waiting for adoption. We always need more blankets!
Diane & Richie Brown brought a huge supply of much-needed items
from the fund raising annual dance “Paws For A Cause”
In order to learn more about animals, Girl Scout Troop 235 of
Beachwood visited Popcorn Park to see the refuge as well as the dogs
and cats in the shelter. Heading the troop was Mary Allen Huegel who
assisted the Girl Scouts in their efforts to bring donations for the animals.
There were blankets, dog and cat food, pet treats, detergent & other
cleaning supplies. A big thank you to Girl Scout Troop 235!
Diane & Richie Brown recently brought a huge donation of dog and cat
food, wet food, toys, paper towels and cleaning supplies from students at
the Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School in Columbus,
NJ. Every year, Diane organizes a “Paws for A Cause” for Popcorn Park.
All students who donate items during their annual dance receive free
passes to Popcorn Park. Our thanks to Diane and to all of the students
who help to make this a wonderful and thoughtful annual event!
OAKHURST BIRTHDAY GIRLS CELEBRATE A
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
Mimi Fillian (l.) and Emilie
Peters, two 11 year old birthday girls, celebrated for animals
at AHS Tinton Falls shelter.
It was a Birthday Party With A Purpose! When 11 year old Mimi
Fillian and Emilie Peters of Oakhurst celebrated their birthdays
together, the generous, hard-working girls had a special task in
mind. They asked guests to give donations to the Associated
Humane Societies in lieu of gifts for themselves. After their
celebration, Mimi & Emilie brought in a huge number of wonderful
animal gifts, pet food, PetSmart gift cards so that the resident dogs
and cats had their own celebration! Our thanks to the birthday
girls and to all who helped by donating an item for our orphans.
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June 2016
BAR MITZVAH PROJECT WOWS
POPCORN PARK!!!
The Forgosh Family
of Manalapan
brought an
astounding
collection of donations to help animals
at Popcorn Park.
Vinnie, our famous
celebrity, met the
wonderful family.
Ryan Forgosh was going to
observe his 13th birthday with
a Bar Mitzvah celebration.
Several months ago, Mom
went into high gear with plans
to make it a magnificent
project to help Popcorn Park.
With the AHS Wish List in
hand, Mrs. Forgosh contacted
suppliers, held a Pampered
Chef party, a book sale &
much, much more. As a result
of Mom’s efforts, over
$3,000.00 was collected in
Ryan Forgosh celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with a
funds, checks, Purell products,
HUGE collection of donations – thanks to
kong toys, blankets, treats,
Mom’s efforts!
food, kitty litter, nyla toys,
collars, leashes, sheets, doggie bags …. and so much more. Congratulations and best wishes to Ryan ... to
all companies and individuals who donated for this happy occasion ... and to
Mom, whose efforts made her son proud. And if you see a woman sacked out
on a beach chair in her Manalapan backyard, it just may be Mrs. Forgosh!
CONSIDER IMPACT ON ANIMALS WHEN BEING A TOURIST
The mild weather makes planning desirable for a weekend getaway, vacations & enjoying time with family & friends. Many never consider the
impact on animals in our decisions. Making a list of where to go … what to see on your trips should be a thoughtful concern about animals.
You can take steps to cut thoughtless animal cruelty and at the same time, educate others as to your decisions.
HORRIFIC ABUSE AT HAVASU FALLS IN
GRAND CANYON
Visiting roadside zoos is thought to be an enjoyable distraction as you
travel along in various areas, motoring the highways on your vacation.
CALLING ON TRIPADVISOR TO STOP
PROMOTING ANIMAL CRUELTY TO TOURISTS
PHOTO COURTESY: SAVE FOUNDATION/StopAnimalViolence.org
This is the condition of just one of the many horses and mules used as pack
animals at Havasu Falls, often left to die in the canyon when unable to go any
further.
Each year, 20,000 tourists visit Havasu Falls, a remote part of the Grand
Canyon. Eyewitness accounts report pack horses being punched, kicked,
starved, denied water, forced to work for long periods of time without rest
and pushed off the sides of the mountains when injured. A petition has
started to demand that the Havasupai Tribal Council establish a minimum
standard of care for the horses & mules. There is a flood of heartbreaking
stories that visitors have reported. There are reports of horrifying and
violent situations for these animals. Unless there is a boycott of the Havasu
Falls tours that use pack animals, it is unlikely that things will change. Log
on to https://earthnetwork.news/2016/04/26/petition-save-the-pack-animalsat-havasu-falls-in-the-grand-canyon-arizona/
You can also learn more, check out photos and videos and find what
efforts are being made locally to address the situation at
havasupaihorses.org
TICK WARNING!
Keeping your pets free from ticks is a family affair! Ticks can threaten your petowning family. Lyme disease can be transmitted to you and your dog or cat. Please
have your veterinarian check your pets for Lyme’s disease and be sure to
administer flea & tick control for them. Use a lint roller right after being in the
woods. Ticks are an epidemic this year!
Check us out! - We’re social!
Stay in touch and up-to-date on AHS’ activities and the animals
we shelter, defend, and protect. Please stop by ....
AHS website: ahscares.org
Facebook: ‘Like’ Us at Newark: AHS-Newark Branch
Tinton Falls: Associated Humane Tinton Falls
Forked River: Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
Popcorn Park Refuge: PopcornParkAssociatedHumaneSoc
Instagram: ahsnewark
PHOTO COURTESY: CHAZ MCGREGOR.
TripAdvisor Inc. is the world’s largest travel site & it makes its profits
through the sale of tickets to venues that force wild animals to entertain
tourists. According to World Animal Protection, it sells these tickets
through Viator, a travel/tour booking company it acquired in 2014.
TripAdvisor continues the sad cycle of wildlife cruelty & exploitation by
promoting cruel attractions. If you can ride it, hug it or have a selfie with
the wild animal, chances are it is a cruel venue. Be an animal friendly
tourist. Log on to http://www.worldanimalprotection.us.org/wildlife-notentertainers/what-you-can-do. A petition calling upon TripAdvisor to stop
the suffering in cruel attractions is also on this site.
KIRSHNER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FINED FOR
ANIMAL MISTREATMENT
According to PETA, the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture has ordered the
“notorious” Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation in Oroville, CA to pay
more than $5,000 in fines for chronic violations of the Animal Welfare
Act. Documented violations include subjecting animals to temperatures
of over 100 degrees with no cooling measures, failing to provide veterinary care to a tiger that had an eye injury & a lynx that had limb
pain. The roadside zoo has been cited for failing to have an
environmental enrichment program for two lemurs, allowing 2 grossly
obese exotic cats to languish, providing bears with only filthy brown
water to drink, & storing moldy food in open containers next to
bleach, paint & car batteries.
50 MONKEYS FOUND STARVING AT
SOUTH AFRICAN GARDEN CENTER KEPT FOR CUSTOMER ENTERTAINMENT
Nearly 50 starving monkeys kept in cages were rescued from the Little
Falls Garden Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were
kept as entertainment for people who would visit to buy plants. The
International Primate Protection League rescued them. Some were so
malnourished that bones protruded from their fur. Many were suffering from rickets. The monkeys will be nursed back to health at the
sanctuary north of Pretoria.
Newark: AHSNewark
YOU Tube Forked River: Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
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Why A Cat?
Meet Tootie – one of several kittens
allowed to wander until AHS rescued
them. She’s a laid-back lass who would
love to be your companion. File 26101SF (Forked River).
I’m only a kitten … but you must think
I’m a scaredy cat. There are lots of cats
here so it is hard for me to stand out in
a crowd. If you want a scaredy cat who
would love to be a real mush, please
come & meet me. I’m here – 24/7! File
142326-M (Newark).
Every year, June is celebrated as Adopt-A-Shelter Cat
Month and if you are thinking about adopting a cat,
now is the time!
Your participation in this effort will hopefully give
a wonderful home and lots of love to
an orphaned cat or kitten that is at
the AHS through no fault of its own.
There are many wonderful reasons to bring a cat into
your home, ie;
◆ They clean themselves … so you don’t have to;
◆ They use a litterbox … so you don’t have to walk them;
◆ Put some cat toys, catnip, empty box, a windowsill &
watch them as they experience the joy in living;
◆ A cat in your home and on your lap will help by significantly lowering your blood pressure;
◆ Stroking a cat has been shown to release “feel good”
endorphins in the brain;
◆ A cat can save your life …. and you can save a life … or
two ... that are waiting for a home.
◆ If you work, they won’t mind; if you live in an
apartment, they won’t mind; if you work many hours,
they won’t mind.
Have we convinced you?
Visit any of our shelters – Newark, Tinton Falls and
Forked River. Adopting a cat for $25.00 includes a rabies
inoculation, a feline distemper shot, free spay/neuter,
collar, identification tag, microchip and cat carrier!
Quite a bargain for a lifetime of love!
Pictured above is Zayn, who wants to find a life filled with catnip toys, an empty lap to sit on, and a bottomless food bowl. It
has been a long time since he has shown his contentment with
a few purrs. File# 25862-NM (Forked River)
Oyyyy – Given up after 14
years! Momma is a
Norwegian Forest Cat
whose family was moving so
she was brought to AHS.
This is a really crummy way
to spend your senior years
and we would love to find a
wonderful home where she
can retire in peace, love and
comfort. File 141818-SF
(Newark).
I know I don’t look my age ….. but I
sure am feeling it when no one comes
to meet me. I’m 10 years old and surely
have many, many loving years ahead to
share with you. Please come and meet
me and help MEOWT! File 9363-F
(Tinton Falls).
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It was Christmas Eve 2012 when a very
friendly “unferal” cat was found homeless.
Charlie has been with us all that time &
enjoys the free roaming area like he owns
the place. But when people walk by, with
or without a dog, he runs up to the fence
to introduce himself & flop on his back. It
appears that he is trying to sell himself to
each person that passes. He has waited
far too long for the home he dreams of.
File 22176-NM (Forked River).
June 2016
Farley loves to hang out in free roam and
watch the birds outside. The 6 year old
fella would love to sit at your window so
he can watch the world go by. File 9364NM (Tinton Falls).
Gosh, I thought all my
troubles were behind
me …. but I have been
here so long I am worried! Still waiting in the Waiting Room ….
and in the Waiting Room of Life! File 142315-F (Newark).
SECURE YOUR PETS’ FUTURE IN A WILL
When a Bloomfield resident met an untimely
demise, a friend from Oak
Ridge contacted AHS concerning her friend’s two
dogs. They had been a
source of comfort & companionship but her friend
had no knowledge of what
to do with the dogs nor
what her friend’s last wishes were concerning Billy &
Snowball. The friend had
contacted several animal
agencies but had no luck
Snowball & Billy were brought to AHS when their in finding someplace for
owner passed. There were no instructions & no
them. When they contactone would help to find a place for the twosome.
ed AHS, we took in
They are now at Popcorn Park waiting for someSnowball and Billy who
one to give them a loving home. Pet owners – be were bathed, neutered,
sure you advise a friend, relative, co-worker what
and are now available for
your last wishes would be for your pets. (Forked
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for you to consider what
will happen to them in the event you are no longer able to care for them.
Arrangements should be made for such an occurrence. At the very least, you
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AROUND THE USA
TEXAS
According to AWI, the infamous horse slaughter
plant was demolished – one of the last three USbased plans used to kill horses hauled to it from
across the country & Mexico.
WISCONSIN
On March 1, 2016, Gov. Scott Walker signed SB97/AB141 into law. The
bill allows domestic violence victims & others at risk to include their
beloved pets on temporary restraining orders.
CONNECTICUT
Rep. Diana Urban proposed HB 6310 “An Act Concerning Animal
Advocates in Court Proceedings” which would permit a veterinarian with
the Dept. of Agriculture to be appointed as an advocate for an animal
whose welfare or custody is the subject of a civil or criminal court
proceeding. HB 6310 would provide an advocate in court for an egregiously injured animal. It would enable to animal’s injury to be identified
as a red flag for future violent behavior.
KENTUCKY
A bill that would forbid owning, training or selling a dog to be used for
dogfighting has passed a House Committee. Kentucky already outlaws
dogfighting but the House legislation would also make it a class D felony
to own, train or sell a dog for dogfighting.
MASSACHUSETTS
On March 2nd, the Boston City Council passed an ordinance that bans
the sale of puppies, kittens & rabbits in pet stores. The Bill also bans the
sale of these animals on public grounds, in parking lots & outdoor markets. By adding outdoor sales ban, the new law simultaneously addresses
the issues of unscrupulous “backyard” breeding & shelter overcrowding.
The measure was signed into law the same day by Mayor Marty Walsh.
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PENNSYLVANIA
H.B. 869 (Bizzarro) would prohibit people convicted of a first or second
degree misdemeanor or a felony, from further caring for animals they
have harmed by requiring them to forfeit the animals to shelters or other
organizations dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. The House
Judiciary Committee approved the measure & it now goes to the full
House for consideration.
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Pet FOOD ALERT
Austin Clark – A great man who loved
animals & lived to be 105!
Dawn Polacik-Sievers - NJ
A loving cat named Precious who now
lives deep in my heart
Eileen Clericuzio – NJ
A beautiful girl named Angie
Bob Florentine - NJ
Our good buddy Otis
Carol Mould – NJ
Carol Fisette
International Matex Tank Terminals –
Bayonne
International Matex Tank Terminals –
New Orleans
My sister Mary Ann Pote
Vern Fogg – CO
Alma Brekke
Allison Lacko – NJ
Mary Ann Basileo – NJ
Crestwood Chorus – NJ
Alice McGovern – NJ
Judith & John Roddin – NJ
Gordon Holmes – FL
Ronald Biesada
Patricia Bolt – NJ
Mauro Pappagalli
John & Diane Carver – MD
Richard & Linda Bolmarcich – NJ
Your Wall Family – Caitlin, Devin, Corey
& Julia – We love you & will
miss you – NJ
Carol Fisette
John & Kristiane Krzykowski – NJ
Brian & Amy Dellaella – NJ
Carol & John Buckland – NJ
Marty & Geraldine Costello – NJ
Laura Kline – NJ
Audrey Keim
Dennis & Barbara Fornari – NJ
Barbara Borab – NJ
Marsha Lau – NJ
John & Lois Bulakowski – N J
Susan Gawron - NJ
Charles Patrick Desfosse
Marjorie Cunningham – NJ
Margaret Steinhauser - NJ
Cheryl Welch
Kimberly Cullen – NJ
Roselyn Barash
Joyce Bartick – NJ
Eleanor Weisenberg – NJ
Leonard & Toby Rudolph – N J
Leonard & Lynnette Seader – NJ
Steven & Barbara Weber – NJ
Karen & Henry Ross – NJ
Genia & Howard Beeferman – NJ
Nikki, Calico, Frankie & Takoda
Alanna Garrison-kast – NJ
Gloria Barnes Evans
Judith Mekles - NJ
Mauro Pappagalli
Michele Raucci – PA
Nestle Purina voluntarily recalled select lots of Beneful & Purina Pro Plan
wet dog foods because they may not contain the recommended level of
vitamins & minerals. The recalled wet dog food was 10 oz. tubs under the
Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends & Pro Plan Savory
Meals brands. For more information, call 800-877-7919.
Smallbatch Pets Inc. has voluntarily recalled one lot of frozen Dog
Duckbatch Sliders as a result of potential Salmonella & Lysteria
monocytogenes contamination. Sold frozen in 3 lb. bags. For more
information, call 888-507-2712.
Fromm Family Foods is recalling three of its canned dog foods because
they may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. They are Fromm Gold
Chicken Pate Dog Food, Fromm Gold Chicken & Duck & Fromm Gold
Salmon & Chicken Pate.
Carnivore Meat Company is voluntarily recalling a single limited lot of
Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs. The FDA notified
Carnivore Company after selecting & testing their product as part of a
national collection initiative that one of the samples tested positive for
Salmonella.
Pam Licursi
Albert & Louise Licursi – NY
Madeline Selft
Emilia Rykowski – NJ
John Bulakowski
Frank & Jean Van Gelder – NJ
Elizabeth Almeda Latshaw
Antoinette P. Matthews – NJ
Drake, Wags, Shotsee, Skipper, Anna, Toby
Diane Ryan – FL
My parents, Kitty & Tom; my beloved
cats, Lexie & Raspie & all the other
awesome pets that have graced me with
their presence.
Tom McTaggart – PA
Michael A. Perrella (aka Mikie). We love
you & miss you Mikie. Mikie loved animals & especially dogs with his beloved
Adrian, Stella & Cinderella. It is fitting to
make this contribution in Mike’s memory.
J & L Perrella-franceus – NJ
Buster & Maximillion Lambert
Sherri Lambert – NJ
Study Casts Doubt on Pet Food Labels
According to Veterinary Practice News, 10 pet foods tested in a Chapman
University’s Food Science Program study contained a meat source not
listed on the label, raising concerns for allergy suffering cats & dogs & a
call for greater oversight. The study, published in the Journal Food
Control, also could not detect the listed meat in 7 of the 52 samples. In
three cases of wet cat food, wet dog food & a dog treat, the absence &
addition of meat sources may indicate intentional or accidental
substitution. Pork was the most common undeclared meat in 7 out of 52
samples. Some samples claimed to contain beef actually had none upon
testing.
YOUR CHILDREN’S CAST-OFF STUFFED EASTER
TOYS SHOULDN’T BE GIVEN TO PETS
If your young children have thrown
aside the stuffed animals they
received during the holidays, do not
give them to your dog as a play toy.
Many stuffed animals contain flame
retardant materials & mite control. It
is highly toxic & if your dog ingests
the stuffing, it is a horrible death that
can be avoided. Stuffed toys sold as
children’s playthings aren’t manufactured to stand up to the chewing that a dog can do. If your pet enjoys
stuffed animals, substitute play items made specifically for pets.
Selma Perlstein
Susan Ifrach – NJ
Marguerite Downer, a long-time animal
lover & loving mother & wife
Dianne Seymour - NJ
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Contributing Editors
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Jeanne Balsam
Sandy Hickman
Deborah Beyfuss
Karen Powell
Cruelty Investigation Editor/
Photo Editor
Scott Crawford
Popcorn Park/Photo Editor
John Bergmann
Judy Bohs, Dee Hobson,
Photography Editors:
Marcela Garcia Mangan, Jay Cat Morris,
Lindsay Papa, Sarah Sangree,
Kim Tamborra, Linda Wells
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Carole Goss, Beth Stio
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omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the
publication contents.
S977 which would prohibit possession and
transport of parts of threatened animals has
passed both houses and now goes to Gov.
Christie’s desk.
S978 has passed both houses. The bill prohibits
possession and transport through the PA, NY, NJ airport and port
facilities. The measure now goes to Gov. Christie’s desk.
A.2949 (Andrzejczak, Bruce
Land) would provide diamondback terrapins protection
afforded by the Endangered &
Nongame Species Conservation Act. The bill designates
the diamondback terrapin as a
nongame indigenous species
subject to the same laws, rules
& regulations governing other
nongame indigenous reptiles
in the state. Once it becomes
law, it would be no longer legal to catch or take diamondback terrapin in
NJ. It would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to
investigate & determine management measures for the continued viability of their population. The bill passed the Assembly 71-0 and now heads
to the Senate.
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NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
TOMS RIVER
Several groups and animal activists including Popcorn
Park staffers contacted the municipality & offered to
take the beavers in a non-violent manner. The wellpublicized effort did nothing to dissuade the State
DEP or Fish & Wildlife who did not visit the scene.
The DEP issued permits to a private fur trapper who killed 12 beavers
using the Conibear traps. Four of the animals were killed on a “nuisance”
permit. For the entire story, visit http://unexpectedwildliferefuge.org
CAMDEN COUNTY
The Freeholders adopted an ordinance banning the sale of dogs & cats
bred in pet mills & offering a Resolution offering enforcement services to
any county municipality that passed “Norman’s Law”. Since that time, 19
boroughs have passed Norman’s Law: Audubon, Bellmawr, Berlin,
Brooklawn, Cherry Hill, Clementon, Gloucester Township, Haddon Heights,
Haddon Township, Laurel Springs, Magnolia, Merchantville, Pine Hill,
Runnemede, Somerdale, Voorhees, Waterford & Winslow.
BAYONNE
The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) & WomenRising
are partnering to bring a support group to Bayonne for victims of domestic
violence. If you are in need of help, please call BEOF for information
and/or support groups. Please call 201-437-7222, Ext. 23. If you are
experiencing domestic violence problems & have pets, please e-mail
[email protected] All information will be kept confidential.
Thanks to Dr. John Wnek,
of Project Terrapin, who is
a teacher at Marine
Academy of Technology &
Environmental Science in
Manahawkin.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Project Terrapin is an environmentalist organization based in the Barnegat
Bay, founded in the early 2000s by Dr. John Wnek. The organization
works with the public, using education and research to protect the northern diamondback terrapin and its habitat.
As featured above, a law has been introduced to protect diamondback
terrapins which are native to NJ. They inhabit the coastal salt marshes
along the Atlantic Coast & Delaware Bay. Each year, hundreds of
terrapins are killed by cars, particularly in the summer months when the
females are actively searching for suitable nest sites. Habitat loss also
poses a major threat to the populations.
WAYNE
John Varcadipone, 23, was charged with beating a 6 month old Siberian
Husky to death with a kitchen chair. It is alleged to have been a
domestic violence situation by terrorizing the unnamed woman by
beating her dog to death while she hid in the next room. Varcadipone
had been sentenced to 3 years probation laslt May on drug charges.
Charges of animal cruelty had not yet been filed ...
VOORHEES
An argument between neighbors over noisy pet birds led to the death of
of Michael Taylor, 52 during a knife fight over Taylor’s pet birds. David
P. Giordano, 65, was sentenced in Superior Court to 8 years in prison for
aggravated manslaughter.
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For the $10.00 monthly donation, you will receive a color photo and report three times a year, a
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Emerson of Plainfield
Benson of Newark
Deep cuts had deliberately been made to this
young pup to incite other
dogs for a blood-thirsty
fight. The injured dog was
thrown over a fence into
a private backyard where
he was found huddled in
the corner. Asst. Director
Scott Crawford rescued
the pathetic, frightened
dog in a late-night call
and then brought the dog
to Animal Hospital of
Linden for emergency
care. The deep-cut
wounds were the
deliberate result at someone’s hands. He was frightened & timid & it took a
younger pup named Fortune to bring Benson out of his shell. Fortune has
since been adopted & the staff is now working with Benson who has a
fear-based reaction to his existence. He is going through obedience training
and meeting new and more people and other dogs to build up his confidence.
Humans destroyed the loving nature of this dog and our efforts will be to
restore his confidence. In the
meantime, he
will be included
on the Share-APet Program.
He will be able
to meet his
sponsors on a
slow, gradual
basis as his
disposition
improves.
(Forked River).
The salesmen have stopped showing up ….. we had to build a
special box for FedEx to pick up
our mail … the pizza man told us
that the Chinese restaurant will
deliver …. packages from Amazon
are left at the front desk …. all
because of Emmie! Last August,
our ACO would see the lonely,
thin pathetic figure chained up
behind a fence. After a tether/temperature ordinance passed in
Plainfield, the owner did not want
to comply with the new ordinance
and gave up on the mild-mannered
miss. While at AHS, she has been in
the Administrative Offices where
she enjoys all coffee breaks and
lunches with the staff. Her weight gain has made her an imposing figure to
people who decide they would rather send an e-mail than make the trip to
the Administrative Office. Emmie is available for adoption … but she has been
with us for so long, we have placed her on the Share-A-Pet Program. Sponsors
can meet with her after being properly introduced; take her for walks ….
& she always enjoys treats! (Newark).
Living life at the end
of a chain is how this
pathetic dog existed
day after day. She is
now at AHS in
Newark and waiting
for “a new leash on
life”.
SHARE-A-PET
JUNE 2016
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
Benson suffered deep cuts along his neck & humans have destroyed the
trusting nature of this dog.
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________