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JUNE 9TH RUN THE PINES FOR CANINES
NEWS
More Society News on Page 13
SOCIETY’S MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER UNIT
ON THE GO!
Through the efforts of Justin Rand, a Popcorn Park volunteer who is a
student at Univ. of Penn, he is holding a spectacular event to help the
animals. The Run the Pines for Canines 5K is a running race that will
take place on Sat., June 9th starting from Popcorn Park at 9 a.m. A very
unique aspect is that participants can bring and run with their dogs. All
proceeds from the race will benefit the animals at Popcorn Park and the
Res-Q Fund for shelter dogs and cats. Race entry fee is $30.00 and comes
with a free t-shirt and Popcorn Park admission ticket for all runners who
pre-register before May 21st.
Registration on that date is 8 a.m. All runners & guest are invited to a
post-race award ceremony. Entry forms are located at Popcorn Park, Lacey
Twp. High School, Ultimate Gym & Fitness Center, Etc.
Please bring your well-behaved, 4-legged friends for a great outdoor
event. We appreciate your support & encourage you to join us on race
day. For any questions, contact Justin Rand at [email protected] or 732814-2540. Justin also has a Run The Pines for Canines 5K Facebook page.
JUNE 23rd - 24th - ROCK 2 ADOPT
FOR POPCORN PARK
AHS Veterinarian Dr. Adriana performs a spay on Lily, a pit bull taking
advantage of one of our Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Days.
The Society’s Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic has been out and about with
many veterinary, medical and welfare services to the pet-owning public.
This project is under the Humane Alliance & we were he first group to
be trained with the ASPCA in New York.
Just log on www.ahscares.org & go the mobile spay/neuter unit under
“What’s New” and click on the Current Schedule.
The Society’s veterinarians set up Feral Cat Days, Pit Bull Days, Wellness
Clinics for those who would like/need vaccines, rabies inoculations,
microchipping, nail trims, SNAP tests and more. All of the foregoing is
done at a reduced rate.
If would like to schedule a clinic in your area, please call Debbie or Scott
at 973-824-7080 or e-mail [email protected]
This “one-stop shopping” would be great in senior citizen groups, local
Health Depts., pet store parking lots, etc.
Our 2nd Annual
Rock 2 Adopt sponsored by Peter Jester
& Donna Torres,
proprietors of the
Local Shack, will be
held June 23-June
24th from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. This will
be a family event to
benefit the animals
at AHS/Popcorn
Park. There will be
The Kokomos will provide great dance music.again.
lots of activities
which will be listed in the next issue & on our website. Through the efforts
of Local Shack and Rock 2 Adopt, all proceeds will go to benefit the animals at AHS/Popcorn Park. Last year, the Rock 2 Adopt event raised over
$2,600 to help the Society’s orphans find new homes! Special thanks for
last year’s gifts donated by PETCO, Petvalu, Ocean County Massage, Target,
Walmart, Olive Garden, Boston Market, Red Lobster & Lacey Pet Supply.
JUNE 23rd - WOOFSTOCK CELEBRATION & ADOPTIONS
POPCORN PARK HAS JOINED
THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE
$300,000 CHALLENGE!
The new Petfinder Rescue Challenge is underway.
You can help by voting for AHS every day! Vote for
us on The Animal Rescue Site where eligible
Petfinder.com animal rescue organizations will
receive grants to help animals in need! It's easy.
You can vote every day from April 9th up until
midnight June 17th. The more friends you can
rally to vote for Popcorn Park/AHS, the better our
chances of winning. Every vote, every day counts.
Get people involved! We are counting on you for
your support.
Grand prize is $5,000 & there are additional monetary prizes. Just log on to our website at
www.ahscares.org, click on “Vote for AHS in New
Petfinder Challenge” in What’s New and follow the
link. Enter Popcorn Park/AHS-Forked River under
shelter name & NJ for the state. Vote & you can revisit the site every day & vote again. The site will
remember your vote from the last time & will
show you our shelter link each time you return.
Thank you for supporting our efforts!
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The AHS is pleased to announce the Second
Annual Woofstock celebration, under the direction
of Estrella Rosenberg. The party is for Society animals that will be on hand for visitors. On Sat. June
23rd between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., fantastic homeless orphans will be on hand to meet and greet at
Hell’s Kitchen Lounge, 150 Lafayette St. in
Newark, just off of McCarter Hwy. After 4 p.m.,
the Woofstock party invites animal lovers to enjoy
food and music and where you can meet other
animal lovers Our thanks to Estrella Rosenberg,
AHS Volunteer Coordinator in charge of Woofstock.
Estrella also does personality temperament & evaluations, handles Friends of Newark Facebook page,
helps out with dogwalking of Society orphans and
handles adoption events on weekends.
Estrella Rosenberg, AHS
volunteer and coordinator of Woofstock, above,
introduces one of our
adoption hopefuls. At
right, a street view of
the Woofstock party
including volunteers and
the dogs they handled
for the day.
Animals on the Internet
PETS FOR BESTIALITY SOUGHT THROUGH CRAIGS LIST
Shane Walker, 38, his wife Sarah Dae, 34 & Dae’s alleged lover, Robert
Aucker, 29, were arrested on the charge of conspiracy to commit bestiality.
An undercover operation on Craigslist involved these three who believed they
were corresponding with the owner of a Golden Retriever. According to
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, this is the third in the past year in which
Craigslist has been used to facilitate planned acts of bestiality which is illegal
in Arizona.
in the NEWS
SALE OF PUPPY MILL DOGS PHASING OUT
ON FACEBOOK
According to the ASPCA, puppy mill dogs will no longer be sold via
Marketplace on Facebook. The ads placed by puppy mills have already
started to be removed. Puppy mill dogs sold directly to consumers via the
internet are exempt from any federal oversight.
What’s on Your Plate?
CELEBRITY CRUISES CONTINUE TO SERVE
FOIE GRAS
Celebrity Cruises, owned by Royal Caribbean
Cruises, the world’s second largest cruise line
operator, continues to serve foie gras on
some of its cruises. Investigations of U.S.
foie gras farms & overseas have documented
horrendously sick, dead and dying birds.
One investigation in New York found ducks
crammed into wire cages with bloody beaks,
holes in their necks, wings twisted together.
Foie gras production is so cruel, it has been
condemned by the Pope, & prohibited in 15
countries including Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Israel, Poland, Norway, Swede,
Switzerland & the U.S. Please write a polite
letter to Richard Fain, CEO of Royal
Caribbean: [email protected] asking that they
stop serving foie gras on all of its cruise lines.
ANIMALS
Animals In Research
NIH GRANTEES PROHIBITED FROM
USING FUNDS TO PROCURE CATS
FROM CLASS B DEALERS
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that after
October 1, 2012, all NIH grantees will be prohibited from
using NIH funds to procure cats from USDA Class B dealers.
The procurement of cats may only be from USDA Class A
dealers or other approved legal sources. A similar notice pertaining to the acquisition of dogs is to take effect in 2015.
Class B dealers are “random source” dealers who acquire the
animals from auctions, bunchers, animal control
contractors, etc. Class A dealers are breeders.
This will not stop the acquisition of dogs and cats to labs that
are not funded by the NIH. It is important to support the Pet
Safety & Protection Act as a means to stop the sale of Class B
dogs/cats for testing, teaching and non-NIH funded research.
PETA EXPOSES UNDERCOVER
VIDEO OF CRUELTY
BY TEXAS VETERINARIAN
PHOTO:WIKIPEDIA COMMONS
A goose being force fed for French
foie gras.
URGE SHOP-RITE TO DROP FOIE GRAS
PETA has shocking undercover video footage of foie gras farms with Wakefern
Food Corp., the parent company of ShopRite, the largest retailer-owned
cooperative in the U.S. The video is graphic & so cruel that it has been condemned by the Pope & is prohibited in 15 countries. Foie gras will be illegal to
both produce & sell in California later this year. Please send polite letters to
* Joseph Colalillo, Chairman & CEO of Wakefern
[email protected]
* Karen Meleta, V.P. of Consumer & Corp Communications
[email protected]
CALL ON WENDY’S TO DROP FOIE GRAS AT
RESTAURANTS IN JAPAN
Wendy’s has started selling foie gras in Japan in an effort to re-enter the market
but the company refuses to end its sales. Investigations of foie gras farms have
fund countless sick, dead dying birds icluding some animals found suffering
from holes in their necks after pipes had been forced down their throats. Please
write polite letters to
* Emil Brolick, President & CEO & Director of Wendy’s
[email protected]
* Liz Geraghty, V.P. & New Product Marketing
[email protected]
According to PETA, veterinarian Gene F. Giggleman has been
formally reprimanded & fined $2,500 by the Texas State
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners based on allegations
of unprofessional and/or dishonorable conduct following an
investigation by PETA at U. S. Global Exotics (USGE) a
massive exotic animal dealer where Giggleman was the
attending vet. Previous video footage allegedly shows
Giggleman smashing squirrels’ heads into a cinderblock &
recommends that sick snakes’ heads should be cut off or
“freeze them solid” in order to kill them. He falsely signed
legally required documents attesting to the health of the animals he had never examined so that they could be shipped
overseas for the exotic pet trade. USGE owner Jasen Shaw &
wife Vanessa are charged with smuggling, conspiracy & aiding & abetting. They have fled the country & are believed to
be in New Zealand. Interpol has issued a notice about Shaw
& arrest warrants. Giggleman is under investigation by U. S.
Fish & Wildlife Service for his actions. E-mails can be sent
regarding Giggleman’s alleged violations of the Lacey Act.
Sara Saldana is the U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of
Texas. E-mails can be sent to Saldana through her office’s
public information officer: [email protected]
Rhesus macaques, such as
our Jessie, (right), and
Sweetie, who live at
Popcorn Park, are
frequently used in painful
research experiments.
Both are available to
sponsor through the
Popcorn Park Wildlife
Club.
www.ahscares.org
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
Court Rulings
ILLINOIS
A Will drawn up by Georgia Lee Dvorak 24 years ago left her estate to animal organizations. The Will also ordered any cat or cats she owned at the
time of her death was to be euthanized in a painless & peaceful manner,
regardless of health. The officers at Dvorak’s bank hired a lawyer for Boots,
her 11 year old cat. The attorneys said legal precedent in other states indicated that killing healthy pets because an owner died violates public policy.
No Illinois court had taken up the issue. In Cook County Probate Court,
Judge Susan Coleman agreed to spare Boots & she is going to a no-kill
shelter.
NEW JERSEY
Dog owners who witness their animals being killed by another creature
cannot seek damages for emotional distress. Plaintiff’s damages are limited
to the replacement cost of the dog.
TEXAS
The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth has overturned a lower court’s
ruling that a couple whose dog was wrongfully euthanized was entitled to
damages for only the dog’s monetary worth. The new ruling allows for a
dog’s true worth to be considered. With this ruling, the owners of the dog
could be entitled to damages for “sentimental” or “intrinsic” value. After the
dog escaped from his yard & was brought to an animal shelter, they went
to claim him but did not have enough money so they made arrangements
to return. Despite a “hold for owner” tag on the dog’s cage, a shelter
employee euthanized him days before his number was up. The shelter
employee who ended the dog’s life is appealing the decision.
COLORADO
Robin Lohre asked “Posh Maids” if it was alright to leave her dog Ruthie at
home during a cleaning. Lohre made it clear to the crew which doors to
use so the 18 month old dog couldn’t get out. She also offered to take the
dog with her. The dog got out and got hit by a car. The maids did nothing
to help the dog survive as she found Ruthie underneath the kitchen table
dead. Posh Maids must pay Robin Lohre $65,000 for the death of her dog.
CALIFORNIA
A California State Appeals Court upheld a Los Angeles County conviction
for animal cruelty and ruled that police can enter a house if a dog is in distress. A Marina del Rey resident called Police after hearing the sounds of a
dog howling frequently in apparent pain. Police entered the apartment of
Keith Chung who said he didn't own dogs. They handcuffed Chung &
entered the condo to find an injured dog lying on a towel in the patio, the
body of another dog in the freezer. Chung unsuccessfully challenged the
search & has pleaded no contest to animal cruelty. Chung's lawyer said the
police should have sought a warrant before entering premises.
VIRGINIA
A recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld
important animal fighting provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act. In a
unanimous opinion, the Court rejected each of the cockfighting defendants’
challenges, noting that the Court had “no difficulty concluding that
Congress acted within the limitations established by the Commerce Clause
in enacting the animal fighting statute”. The Court found that the animal
fighting statute has been amended & expanded since its passage in 1976
to reflect the national consensus against this activity ….including the fact
that cockfighting events “often involve gambling & other questionable &
criminal activities. The Court found no basis for disturbing Congress’
actions. The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over district courts in Maryland, parts of North Carolina, South
Carolina, Virginia & West Virginia.
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TROPICAL FISH FOOD
RECALLED DUE TO SALMONELLA TAINT
Hartz Mountain Corp. of Secaucus, NJ recalled four lots of Wardley
Advanced Nutrition Perfect Protein Tropical Flake Fish Food (1 ounce size)
due to concerns that some containers may have been contaminated with
salmonella. The presence of salmonella could pose a health risk to people
handling the fish food & animals eating it. UPC # 0-43324-00591-7 from
four production lots (lots code PP34911, PP34912,PP35011 and
PP35012). Consumers can call 800-275-1414 with questions.
MORE RECALLS ON DIAMOND DOG
FOOD PRODUCTS
There have been numerous recalls on various products made at the
Diamond Pet Food’s plant in Gaston, South Carolina. WellPet LLC
announced a voluntary recall of recipes made at the Diamond facility.
A total of 14 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella
Infantis have been reported from 9 states.
* The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama
(1), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New
Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1).
* Among the 9 patients with available information, 5 (56%) were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
* Multiple brands of dry pet food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a
single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some
of the human Salmonella infections.
Pets with salmonella may have decreased appetite, gut pain, diarrhea, run
a fever,etc. People who handle the product should wash hands thoroughly afterward. Even if a pet has no symptoms, they can transmit the infection to people or other animals. Rare cases of severe salmonella can be
fatal.
To get a refund or for more information, call Diamond at 800-442-0402.
SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO ADMITS
SALE OF TOXIC BIRD SEED
Scotts Miracle-Gro pled guilty to charges
the company illegally put insecticides in
its coated products intended for birds to
eat with substances toxic to birds &
wildlife in the “Morning Song” and
“Country Pride” brands. In 2008, Scotts
distributed 73 million packages of bird
seed coated with an insecticide that contained an active ingredient & continued
to do so despite being alerted to toxicity dangers by Scotts staff chemist &
ornithologist. The company did not
obtain registration from the EPA for selling chemical-loaded gardening
products. The federal government alleges that Scotts fabricated documents & correspondence with the agency. There has been no judgment
made on Scotts punishment yet. The company proposes paying a $4 million fine & donating $500,000 towards wildlife conservation.
FDA TAKING STEPS TO BAN ANTIBIOTICS
IN FOOD ANIMALS
The Food & Drug Administration has taken steps toward banning a common use of penicillin & tetracycline in the water & feed given to cattle,
chickens & pigs in the hope of slowing the increased blight of killer bacteria. The FDA released a policy statement that antibiotics should be limited to assuring animal health & that veterinarians should be involved in
the drug usage. Over 100,000 people die every year from hospitalacquired infections caused by bacteria that developed resistance to the
usual remedies because of overuse of antibiotics.
.... Additional Health Alerts on Page 21
LONGSTREET FARM IGNORES AHS
FREE NEUTER OFFER – OFFSPRING
TO GO TO SLAUGHTER
ANIMALS IN THE
NEWS
VESTED INTEREST FUND ENCOURAGES
SIMILAR EFFORTS THROUGHOUT U.S.
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Serenity for a pig and her babies …. which may have been slaughtered
by now.
Longstreet Farm, operated under the Monmouth County Park
System, has been a popular place for families to bring their children to see a mock 1890’s style farm. Each year, they breed two
litters of pigs -- one in the spring to be killed shortly after “Old
Monmouth Day” in May, & a fall litter sold for killing immediately
after “Harvest Day” in September. Longstreet markets itself as family friendly, while breeding & selling baby and adult animals for the
profit of private entities. The Society has offered to neuter all male
animals free of charge. We have offered a special tour to understand the operation of a sanctuary. Rather than wasted births, rescued animals could be housed at Longstreet thereby delivering a
true family friendly example of a replica of a working farm. A facebook has been set up: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-ofLongstreet-Farm-Animals/332504370119178
Curious Sparkey the piglet checks out a hoe. By the time readers are looking at
his photo, he will have already been slaughtered.
In the past, we have contacted Monmouth County Park System &
Monmouth County Freeholders – they have ignored our response.
You can write to Congressman Rush Holt, 12th District NJ,
Alexandra Koerte District Representative, 50 Washington Rd., West
Windsor, NJ 08850; Phone: Toll-free: 1-877-874-4658 (for NJ);
outside of NJ, please call (609) 750-9365 or fax: 609-750-0618
And then ...farm animals living the good life
Popcorn Park is home to many unwanted farm animals that now live happy
and comfortable lives. Our farm
residents include pigs, sheep, goats,
cows, donkeys and horses whose lives
we saved, several from slaughter. It
doesn’t have to be the way Longstreet
operates. Take a look at just a few of
our farm residents on Page 9.
The inception of the
Vested Interest
Program was started
by the Associated
Humane Societies in
June of 1994 as a
result of the shooting
death of Solo, a K-9
with the Monmouth
County Sheriff’s Dept.
The Society has supplied well over 1,000
bullet/stab proof vests
throughout NJ and
the country.
More importantly,
this effort has raised
photo suppplied
the consciousness of
8th Grader Taylor Hatcher & Bear, a K-9 with Casper,
many groups, animal
Wyoming Police Dept. with K-9 protective vest.
lovers, civic and community-spirited people to start this in their area. Recently, Jeannine R. Stallings,
Founder of Wyoming Advocates for Animals brought us up to date on the fund
raising efforts she has handled since 2000.
A junior high school teacher was provided with information about a vest for the
one and only K-9 in the community. One of her students was the daughter of
the sole K-9 officer for Casper Police Dept. Taylor and her friends successfully
raised funds so that Bear, the Casper K-9, received the protective vest. The
media coverage and interest
was so great that the Chief of
Police is considering obtaining a second K-9 for his
department Of course, Taylor
and her friends raised
enough money that a second
vest is ready and waiting.
According to Jeannine:
“These successes & wonderful
experiences are a result of
the efforts of AHS.
Your support of our Vested
Interest Fund helps protect
the working K-9’s that are
protecting you. It makes a
PHOTO: FRED YATES/CHEYENNE
great fundraising project for
any animal loving organizaCheyenne Police Officer Lyle Finch with his K-9
tion. If you’d like to know
partner, Carlos
how you can raise funds to
purchase a vest for an unprotected k-9 in your area, just contact Debbie Beyfuss
at [email protected] for more information.
YOU CAN SPONSOR AN AHS ORPHAN
ON PETFINDER.COM
As the very first organization to sign up for Petfinder, the Associated Humane
Societies has had a long history with this group to help find homes for thousands of animals. Petfinder.com has a Sponsor-A-Pet program so that you can
help our homeless pets even if you cannot adopt one right now! Just log on to
http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org where you can also visit our other sites, i.e.,
Tinton Falls and Forked River. If you see a dog or cat that you would love to
help, just click on that orphan’s picture and you will have the opportunity to see
the banner next to the picture that says: “Sponsor Me”. The Society receives a
weekly report of our donations. Thank you for helping us help our residents.
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
BLIND DOG FROM GEORGIA FINDS LIFETIME
OF LOVE WITH SOCIETY STAFFER
When Popcorn Park
Director, John Bergmann,
heard the story of Terry,
a blind golden/chow mix
that was brought into a
shelter in Georgia, he
just had to help. This
handsome and loving
guy was slated to go to a
rescue but when the shelter discovered he was
blind, they changed their
mind. He came up to
Popcorn Park and we all
fell in love with this genPHOTO SUPPLIED
tle and lovable guy. It
Society Volunteer Coordinator & Facebook
turns out that besides
Administrator Sandy Hickman with Teddy the blind
being blind, Terry has
dog (left) and Lucky & Tanner. Mre photos of Teddy's
heartworm and some
happy home life can be found on the Facebook page
other ailments, but nothat Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter.
ing gets him down! His
warm and bubbly personality just melts your heart! Sandy Hickman, Popcorn
Park Volunteer Coordinator & Administrator of the Popcorn Park Facebook
page, naturally fell in love with him as she does with each dog that arrives. But
this dog just brought tears to her eyes and when she left him every night she
would see him sitting in his run, staring blankly at his door. So yesterday, Terry
(now Teddy) became part of the Hickman family! He has two canine companions, Lucky and Tanner, who are showing him the ropes and he's adapting
quickly to living the good life! Thank you to Popcorn Park Director John for
deciding that Teddy was worth saving .... and for giving Sandy the newest
member of her family!
KEPT IN DILAPIDATED SHED & IGNORED – NOW
LIVES A LIFE FILLED WITH LOVE & ACCEPTANCE
PARALYZED DOG’S LEGS & HEART HEALED
BY ORTHOPEDIC VETERINARIAN
Who would have thought
that an injured dog abandoned with no ability to
use his hind legs would
have been rehabilitated!
Just before Christmas, the
helpless Maltese pup was
abandoned in a box in
Irvington. Society staffers
took him to a good friend
of ours, Dr. Russell HoweSmith with Pet PT in
Cherry Hill and WOW did
PHOTO SUPPLIED
he work wonders for this
Dr.
Russell
Howe-Smith
of Pet PT in
little boy! The pup that
Cherry Hill giving water therapy to
they named Tiny Tim has
the paralyzed dog.
been staying with them
for all this time and has
been getting the best care in the world! He gets water therapy daily
with Dr. Howe-Smith in their giant therapy pool and it's been working
... we visited with Timmy and were so excited to see that HE CAN
WALK!! He can now stand on his hind legs and will walk and run too!
Timmy has been adopted by the manager of Pet PT, Dana, and he is
one spoiled little boy! They just love him to bits and are working
wonders with this little sweetheart! Thanks so much to Dr. Howe-Smith
and his caring staff at Pet PT for changing little Timmy's world and
giving him a great life!
Unbelievably,Tiny Tim the once-paralyzed Maltese can now walk & run!
When Zeus’ owner moved into a community house in Waretown, they already had 5 dogs
… so Zeus was kept in a dilapidated shed. The Society’s ACO gave the owner a warning to
get a dog house or they would be reported. The pathetically lonely dog was in need of
medical care and food. When the Society’s ACO returned, she found that the dog had lost
more weight. The owner of the dog had been kicked out of the house & refused to take
the dog with her. We eventually contacted her but when she arrived at the Forked River
facility, she was accompanied by
someone who is alleged to be a
dogfighter. Zeus was treated for
raccoon roundworms, (from eating raccoon feces), skin problems
& her tail required amputation.
Through the efforts of Dr. Laney
Baris at the Society’s Popcorn
PHOTO SUPPLIED Park Medical Clinic, Zeus’ condition steadily improved. After sevZeus is also used as a pillow for 6 year old Mackenzie Marshall
eral weeks of care, she was finally spayed. What could be a greater gift for a lonely dog left alone & uncared for in a shed, but
to find a loving home with a family who will appreciate her. According to Jennifer Marshall of
Egg Harbor Township, “Wanted to let you know Zeus settled right in to coming home like she
had lived here forever. She is very happy & we couldn’t have picked a sweeter dog. We will
update you in a few weeks to let you know how well she’s doing”.
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Zeus enjoys pleasant dreams with 7 year old Matthew Marshall
Noel (who with his
companion Chip) were on
the Share-A-Pet Program
after fleeing from a domestic
violence situation in South
Carolina.
Happy
Endings
In March 2008, a terrified South
ON SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM FOR 4
Carolina woman had to hastily move
to a safe house with her 2 daughters
YEARS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM
and 2 small dogs to escape a domestic
FINDS FOREVER HOME
violence situation. Her two larger
dogs, Chip & Noel, were being
fostered briefly but they needed to be
moved under cover of secrecy.
Transport arrangement were made to
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bring Chip & Noel to AHS in NJ.
Sadly, the world they once knew was over but their safety & stability
of being together made the move easier.
Chip & Noel lived happily on the Animal Haven Farm in the Share-A-Pet Program
and garnered lots of attention and sponsors and were frequently walked by their
admirers. Chip passed away in July 2011 & a few months later, Noel was adopted
by Donna Barabas of Paramus, NJ. Donna has Noel on a diet with low fat kibble &
lots of vegetables …. & he has lost 20 pounds. They even went on a 5 mile hike &
it didn’t get the 11 year old boy tired.
Noel has two new canine companions, Fenster and Jazz. He can live out
According to a note from Noel: “I wanted to be a good boy for my new family but
his sunset year in peace and harmony.
I was afraid I would do something wrong & they wouldn’t like me & send me back.
My Mom & new friends gave me time to get settled & used to the routine. It’s all about patience & love. I used to get sick in the SUV every time we went
somewhere so we started going on tiny rides first & then we went on longer rides & then one day I didn’t get sick anymore. I used to jump on people just
to hug them & say hello. My mom was afraid I would jump on a child or an older person & knock them down & then we’d get into trouble. So now,
when she first sees me, she leans down & hugs me & tells me ‘No jumping - what a good boy you are!’ and I don’t jump. I always try to be a good boy.
Us shelter dogs just need a little TIME – we are GOOD dogs & we want to be good for our new families – just give us a chance. I wouldn’t have been
able to be adopted if everyone at Popcorn Park hadn’t done their best to make sure I had that chance. They all knew I was a good boy but sometimes
people don’t realize that – they just see an older shelter dog. I want to thank everyone at Popcorn Park for taking care of me all these years & for giving
me my chance.”
OZ FOUND THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
TO A LIFETIME ROMANCE
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Hank with Sara Liston, and below in his favorite spot at the front window.
Oz is a 4 ½ year old Pit Bull Terrier
who was surrendered to the
Society’s Tinton Falls facility when
his owner was moving. When
Susan Liston of Middletown, NJ
visited our shelter, she fell in love
with the well mannered fella. This
was a very special Easter for both
of them. We recently received
warm wishes for a happy Easter
and Oz says: “I am well settled in
my new home loving my big back
yard & all my new toys! I am such
a good boy!” He has a new name,
Hank – and a brand new life.
SOCIETY SAVES PARVO PUP -- WHO HAS
GROWN INTO A LOVING AMBASSADOR
It was the night before Christmas Eve
2009 when the Newark Police Dept.
alerted us to a very sick stray dog.
Immediately upon arrival, the young boy
was found to have contracted parvo virus
which is highly contagious. He was
placed in our medical isolation area and
treatment began immediately. When he
was released from the Medical Dept., he
was placed in the adoption area of the
shelter. Within a few weeks, Jace and Ceil
McColley of Avenel adopted him. A
recent letter stated: “Tuko, a brown and
white Pitbull mix, was adopted 2 years
ago at the Newark Shelter. At first he was
ill & because of this, Tuko took time to
re-establish his house training. He has
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
now grown from a very underweight 30
You
can
see
the
happiness
in Tuko’s
lbs. to a muscular almost 70 lbs.
face
on
his
first
Christmas
He sleeps in bed & enjoys an occasional
with the McColley family.
treat of
steak. He loves to go for walks & car rides. He
watches television & enjoys his handsome
reflection in the mirror. He recognizes a large
number of words including chair and cookie.
He is highly intelligent & a very lovable dog
He is also very friendly & a good ambassador
for Associated Humane. Thanks to all who
facilitated in his journey to us.”
And thanks to the McColleys for giving Tuko a
fabulous home!
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Jazz belonged to
the landlord so
there was no
need to worry
about “No Pets
Allowed”. But
after he passed
away, I have
joined the
homeless kitty
crowd. Friends
of the family brought me here and I’m hoping I’ll find someone
new who’ll care. File N-106959-NM (Newark).
Miss Kitty is surely a
damsel in distress. Her
owner had a serious
accident and will be in
rehab for a long time.
The 5 year old lass has
been given all necessary veterinary care
including a dental
cleaning.The spayed
lady is ready and waiting for your arrival at
our shelter. File TF-68733-SF (Tinton Falls).
CATS & KITTENS
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month
June is a purrrr-fect time to adopt a shelter cat! Not only is it
the height of kitten season but there are huge numbers of
unwanted felines waiting to find a meowvelous home!
For June, Adopt-A-Cat Month, the donation is
PAY WHAT THEY WEIGH* PLUS A SPAY!
The donation for any cat or kitten is whatever it weighs. Upon
approval of your adoption application you only need to pay for
the cost of the feline and $35 for neuter and $50 for spay.
All cats and kitten receive the following at no charge: feline
distemper inoculation, rabies inoculation, microchip,
cat carrier, collar and i.d. tag
*Cats must weigh at least 3 pounds to be adopted.
Pookie is a 2 year old
fella whose owner was
moving.Why was it so
easy to give me up.They
walked out and never
looked back. Can you
help me find a new road
to happiness? File N108110-M (Newark).
The face on this placid
pussycat belies her past.
Rosebud was found on
the side of a county
road in need of
assistance.The
experience was
frightening but now she
has a brighter future. She
has been spayed, given all
necessary medical care
and is ready for a lifetime of love. File TF68601-SF (Tinton Falls).
This gorgeous guy
was found as a
stray. A microchip
traced back to an
individual in
Barnegat.The AHS
Animal Control
Officer went to
the house and
according to
neighbors, they
moved out about
1 1/2 years before.
Sadly, this guy has
been living on his
own all that time;
relying on hand-outs and the kindness of others. Forrest
has been at the Society since the day after Christmas.
File L-21159-N (Forked River).
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A black beauty was found as a
stray traveling on Rt 9 towards
Atlantic City. Perhaps he was
waiting for lady luck to shine on
him. And she did! A good
Samaritan brought him to the
Society before he was killed in
traffic. File L-21337-M (Forked
River).
This handsome gent was found with an
embedded collar around his neck. He was
brought to the medical dept. where he was
taken care of. He has been neutered and
would love to celebrate a “father-less” day
with you. File N-108279-NM (Newark).
Diamond was adopted by his family 4
years ago but they returned him
because of financial woes. I sit up front
and hope that someone will come in
and visit to give me a loving home. File
N-108685-NM (Newark).
Join! the POPCORN PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
Stella
Stella, (above)
and Charity
were once two
lambs headed
for slaughter.
Some kind
people couldn’t
bear the
thought of them
being killed, so
purchased them
and raised them
together. After
two years, however, the people were no longer able
to keep the ewes where they lived, and reached out
to Popcorn Park. Rescued once, rescued twice, Stella
and Charity are now safe and happy forever.
Charity
Snowflake
Little Orphan Annie’s life was saved by Dr. Jonathan Bergmann when he
was called to help a goat who was having a difficult time giving birth. Sadly,
neither the mother, nor the
two stillborn kids, were able to
be saved. Little Orphan Annie
was bottlefed by Dr. Bergmann
until she was strong enough.
Then the mischeivous young
lady spent her days in the
camel barn and went home at
nights with John Bergmann,
General Manager of Popcorn
Park.There she got the hang of
housebreaking, following John’s
dogs in and out of the house.
But Orphan Annie’s biggest
break came when she was
introduced to an older resident
goat, Lucinda, who was recovering from abdominal hernia
surgery in a special area right
near the camel barn. Lucinda
became the doting mom Annie
never had and Annie inspired
Lucinda’s recovery. Soon
Lucinda walked like she was 5
years younger and Annie was
no longer an orphan.
Annie
Annie with her new mom,
Lucinda, upper right, and
at right, skipping along
with Meatball and getting
the hang of housebreaking
Snowflake, horribly ill, was rescued
from a slaughterhouse that was
being investigated.The slaughterhouse, not under the supervision of
the USDA, was one where people
came and picked out the animal they
wanted killed for their own
consumption. Lucky for Snowflake,
she came to us for treatment and is
now happy and healthy.
Scooter the pig was one of far
too many piglets bred by his
owner. Not knowing what to
do with so many, they called
Popcorn Park for help. But
when we arrived, Scooter
scooted under the fence and
made his getaway! Eventually,
hunger brought the youngster
back, and he’s been happy with
us ever since.
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.
You can also sponsor the Popcorn Park residents on our website at
www.popcornparkzoo.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.
Scooter
JUNE 2012
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
The Plainfield Police Dept. called us when these two homeless waifs needed a safe
haven.The two ladies may be littermates and enjoy sharing kennel space together.
When they are walked, they much prefer to go outside at the same time. File N108702-F & File N-108703-F.
Teddy, an older handsome Chihuahua,
must have been fed table food. He has
no idea what a leash is – he just wants
to be held, carried around and given
kisses. He enjoyed some tasty table
treats & wants a steady diet of love
and liver treats. File N-108890-M.
This handsome young gent was found in a
heavily traveled area. And then he arrived
at a huge shelter which was imposing &
scary. He was taken out for evaluation and
sits like a professional model when his
photo was taken. Cooper has beautiful eyes
… a warm heart and is waiting for a lifetime commitment. File N-108265-M.
It was 6 p.m. when this young
pup, less than 3 months old,
was rescued by the Newark
Police. She gazes into the face
of each visitor that comes up
to her in the hope that she will
see love & acceptance in their
eyes. File N-108874-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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Meet Charlene who was
ousted when her owner
moved to a new
apartment.The 7 month
old Basenji mix is well
mannered, gets along with
other dogs and is all ears
waiting to hear from you.
File N-108766-F.
Meet Isabelle, a sweet,
affectionate & loving
boxer mix. According
to our evaluator, she
holds on to you for
attention.The lovestarved lass gives big
kisses & lots of love.
She will share everything from toys to
treats to food. She
enjoys being brushed
and would be a great
addition to your
home.
File N-108833-F.
Meet Diesel a Plott
Hound mix whose
owner could no
longer keep him in
his apartment. He
has had some great
training: Sit, down,
give paw & fetch.
What a great
personality and Diesel would make a great family dog.
File N-108102-M.
An adorable, young
well-coiffed cutie
rested on a porch
hoping someone
would invite him in.
The resident called
the Society & we
brought him back to
the shelter in the
hope that his owner
would find him.
When no one
claimed him, he is
hoping that you will
visit & make his day!
File N-109145-M.
Reba is a spaniel mix waiting for you to give her a
belly rub. She is partial to the ball in our toy
selection. Meeting her outside as she did her walkies
was a singular delight for both the writer and Reba.
She was overjoyed
to have someone
who is really
intereted in her.
Reba is a high
energy pup looking
for a single dog
home.
File N-108444-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
Hailey has amazed all who
have met her.The
Husky/Doberman lass was
found as a stray in a County
Park. She sits, down, does
high 5 and even speaks for a
treat.The calm canine had
been someone’s family pet. If
you are looking for a great
companion, she will be a
lovely gentle friend.
File N-107951-F.
These two handsome gents were surrendered to the Society by the landlord when
an apartment dweller left them behind.The poodle had a microchip that was never
registered. His Pomeranian roommate had no identification. Both of them would
love to share your heart and home. File N-109003-M and File N-109004-M.
Here’s a sweet Shih Tzu who
got into a slight tussle with a
cat, dog or car while she was
on a busy Newark street. A
microchip traced back to a
kennel with no additional data.
She needs a secure, responsible home where she will have
a lifetime of love. File N108777-F.
Found as a stray, Pixie is a gentle, sweet pup about 7 months old. She
enjoys walking on a leash, and passed
the food test with flying colors.Top
on her list of enjoyment was playing
with the assortment of toys. If only
there were more time with her evaluator, she would have spent the
entire afternoon playing with them!
File N-108776-F.
Thanks to the officers of the
Plainfield Police Dept., they
found this adorable pup &
brought her back to headquarters where AHS picked
her up. She is a sweet,
affectionate lass who enjoys
prancing alongside on a leash.
She looks up often to make
sure you are with her.The
youngster is generous with
her food bowl and toys. If
you are looking for an
attentive pup who is eager to
please, come visit Sage.
File N-108575-F.
Meet Aspen, a very young boy
from Bayonne. Since no one
was home to give Aspen
enough time, he was brought
to us.When the staff brought
out a toy selection, he couldn’t
decide which toy he wanted.
He was thrilled with the
variety … until he saw a
rawhide. But then came
another new toy!!! Decisions,
decisions. Give Aspen a
backyard & some toys & you
will bring happiness into his life
& he will bring love into your
heart. File 107099-M.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
www.ahscares.org
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COVER
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
Every life is precious and the Society tries to make a difference in the future of
every animal that comes through our doors. In the majority of requests that
the Society asks of its donors, it is the Res-Q Fund that is the most frequently
requested as can be explained by Busta’s story.
DOG LOSES PENIS AFTER OWNER’S
ATTEMPT TO HELP HER PETS
When an Asbury Park owner’s
unaltered dogs became stuck
together, the owner decided to take
Busta is now fine and healthy and ready for a lifetime
matters into her own hands. She
commitment of love.
pulled them apart injuring the one
year old male. She advised that she
brought the dog to a local vet who allegedly did not give required treatment. After 2 days
at the veterinary hospital, they advised that the penis was completely black and dead and
they would require $3,500 for surgery to remove the penis. She surrendered the dog to the
Society since she had no funds to take care of his medical needs.
Busta was immediately taken for costly specialized care at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
where the penis had to be removed.
The Society established the Res-Q Fund for the sole purpose of giving emergency, surgical
or other intensive veterinary care to sick, injured and abused animals that come through
our doors. Any funds donated that exceed the cost of any needed efforts will be applied to
others in need of surgical or intensive veterinary care. Your support is greatly needed. Each
Busta, the 1 year old Maltipoo, after arriving at the Society in
day another needy animal arrives that requires costly care. Unforeseen emergencies and illneed of emergency medical care.
nesses can occur and it may be important for you to check into pet insurance or keep some
dollars aside for your pet's needs.
Busta is now at the Society's Forked River facility, after having convalesced for a few weeks. For more information about Busta or any of the pets we have
waiting for homes, please call the Society at 609-693-1900 or e-mail [email protected]
HORRIBLY NEGLECTED DOG RESCUED BY GOOD SAMARITAN
We call him Mario, the name of his benefactor, an Essex County Prosecutor, who was in
the area and saw the bloodied English Bulldog near a junkyard. This animal-loving good
samaritan brought him to the Society for care. Thanks to the Society's Res-Q Fund and
the generosity of its donors, we have been able to bring him back to health.
For those who are critical of the Society's efforts, this is what we do. We make a positive
difference in the life of every animal that comes through our doors.
The huge nails indicate the lack of any care and their length has also affected his gait.
This fella will be photographed and cared for on a weekly basis so that our donors can
see how he is improving. The
English Bulldog is at the Society's
Newark Medical Dept. where he is
getting intensive care. The
Associated Humane Societies is
located at 124 Evergreen Ave. in
Newark, off of Frelinghuysen Ave.
and convenient to Rt. 1 & 9, Rt.
22, the NJ Turnpike & the Garden
State Parkway. For more information, call the Society at 973-8247080 and refer to Mario, File
108068-M.
Above left: He was
found near a junkyard
in Newark with an
extremely bad skin
condition that had
been left untreated.
Left: Exceedingly long
nails were another sign
of neglect.
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His skin and nails have been attended to by the Society’s
veterinary staff. He was named “Mario” after the good
Samaritan who found him and brought him to the Society.
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STORIES
Continued from Page 1
SOCIETY RESCUES MANGE-RIDDEN PUP
FROM THE STREETS
The Society was contacted by the Plainfield Police
Dept. on a recent Saturday evening to rescue this
stray pit bull pup. She is a pathetic, half-starved
orphan girl abandoned by some heartless
caretaker -- not unlike the namesake of the
Broadway show/movie "OLIVER".
Neglected, abandoned and ill, Olivia is being given all the
She was brought in to the Medical Dept. for a
necessary medical care and lots of love until a home is found diagnosis and to start treatment. Thankfully, the
for the youngster.
Society's Res-Q Fund is there to help sick and
injured animals treated by our veterinarians or
for outside specialists. An extended stay for Olivia is needed until she is given a medical release. Your
support is greatly needed to give Olivia and others like her a second chance for happiness. Please donate to
our Res-Q Fund today.
A song made famous in the show is "Where Is Love?" -- and we are sure that Olivia awaits the answer to that
question.
For more information on Olivia, call the Society at 973-824-7080 and refer to File 108278-F or e-mail
[email protected] The Associated Humane Societies is located at 124 Evergreen Ave. in Newark,
just off of Rt. 1 & 9, near the Newark International Airport, convenient to the NJ Turnpike and Rt. 22. The
Society is open days a week for your convenience.
ROUGHNECKS MC
HOLDING DONATION DRIVE
AND JUNE 16 RUN FOR
AHS/POPCORN PARK
ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD & HAS LIFE-CHANGING ACCIDENT
The
Monmouth
County Charter of
Roughnecks
MC,
which is made up
of
mostly
law
enforcement and
civil servants is
holding a donation
drive for Popcorn
Park/Associated
Humane Societies. They will be collecting donations and donated items from our wish list up
until June 15th and are also making a run from
Monmouth County to Popcorn Park on June
16th. For donation pickups & drop offs or more
information, a special email has been set up,
[email protected]
A special thank you goes out to Rob Caizza, a
Popcorn Park staff alumni and the Monmouth
County Roughnecks for their efforts in helping
Popcorn Park continue to save, care for and
make the lives better for so many animals.
There is never enough room in the Humane News to fit all the wonderful
stories and photos we receive featuring the great homes you have given to
our Society orphans. As you are a supporter of AHS, we want you to
know how important your donations are, and how you help to make a
difference in the lives of the animals that come through our doors. We
are always thrilled to receive your adoption updates, and try to fit in as
many as we can. If you would like to see your pets’ stories & photos featured in the HUMANE NEWS, or possibly the calendar, please send in
high resolution images only (2+Mb or higher for calendar).
No cell phone photos, please. Thanks.
A bad fall in the home resulted in a painfully bad break in
the rear leg. He has 3 legs and gets around fine. Bandit is
waiting to steal your heart.
Meet Bandit - who is sure to steal your heart! According to his owner, he had a bad fall in
his home which left him with a badly broken hind leg. She immediately brought him to a
critical care facility for treatment. They refused treatment due to a lack of money. When
she tried to surrender custody directly to the veterinary care facility so he wouldn't have to
go home in pain, they refused.
The owner then brought the 3 month old pit bull terrier to the Society's Tinton Falls facility
where he was immediately given a pain killer and the leg was x-rayed. During an examination during surgery, it was discovered that the jagged edge of the bone had pierced
through many muscle layers. Due to complications, it was decided to amputate the leg.
Thanks to the Res-Q Fund, the Society is able to use these funds for our veterinarians and
for outside specialists for the care of sick and injured animals that come through our doors.
Bandit is now at the Society's Tinton Falls facility, convalescing until a lifetime of love is
found. The Society is located at 2960 Shafto Road, near the Route 33-34 Circle and convenient to Exit 102 (So) and Exit 100-B (No) of the Garden State Parkway. We are open 7
days a week for your convenience between 12 and 4. For more information, call the
Society at 732-922-0100 or e-mail [email protected]
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FORKED RIVER
DOGS
Only a year
old and Max's
owner
decided that
having a pet
was not such
a good idea.
The Shih Tzu
was neutered
at the Society,
given a spa
day & now
looks for a
loving home
where they will consider the addition of a dog into the
family a great idea! File L-21446-NM.
Meet Herbert, a Treeing Walker Hound
who hails from Tennessee. Herb heard
that there is also Northern hospitality,
but since he has been here since
January, he is still waiting to receive it.
File L-21309-NM.'
Meet a young lass we call Cleopatra.
The Pharaoh Hound is a loving calm
dog who is waiting to hear from you. A
microchip was discovered but had never
been registered. She has been at the
Society since Dec. 28th. All she is
waiting for is lots of love and
acceptance. File L-21357-SF.
Otti & Nena are two laplovers who are in need of a
loving home.The canine couple had a happy life until
financial woes caused them to be brought to the
Society.They are 3 years old and would love to be
accepted together. File L-21342-NM & File L-21343-SF.
Meet Tarzan & Lyla
who have been at
the Society for a
few months.
Shelter life can be
a daunting
environment for a
dog -- but especially the smaller
breeds.These two
lap lovers have a
happy life as long
as they are
together. If you have room in your heart, in your home & on your lap,
this pair would be ecstatic. File L-21236-NM & File L-21237-SF.
With an advanced case
of two cherry eyes, she
was rescued by a
member of the
Plainfield Police Dept.
The Society's
veterinary staff has
operated on the
middle-aged maiden
who is hoping to find a
lifetime of love at your
house. File L-21462-F.
Sitting on the porch of a Newark
residence was a young Lakeland Terrier.
Lakelands are very independent with
"selective deafness", according to
Wikipedia.The breed is energetic and
daily exercise and playtimes are a must!
So this is no couch potato waiting to find
a couch. He is hoping for someone with a
ball, a toy, athletic shoes & a leash!
File L-21467-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
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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He is a magnificent Standard Poodle found in
pathetically terrible shape. It took 2 months of
medical care to clear up the matted hair, eye
infections and ear infections. He had a
microchip which was never registered -- like
so many others in our shelter. He has a great,
energetic personality who is waiting for a lifetime commitment. File L-21464-NM.
TINTON FALLS
DOGS
Luna’s owner lives in a
trailer park and can no
longer care for the 1 year
old dog. As soon as she
arrived, Luna was spayed,
given all necessary
inoculations and now waits
for someone who will
open their heart and home to a very young lass. File TF-68736-SF.
Meet Maggie, a female bull terrier in need of
a responsible owner.When the Society’s
animal control officer came to pick up the
dog, she was allegedly abandoned in an apartment.The Society left a warning note at the
door. Someone phoned to reclaim the dog
but never came in. A letter was sent to the
last known address & according to the Police
Dept., they have 3 different addresses.The
Society waited the legal holding for stray
animals & now Maggie needs to go to a
secure, stable home. File TF-68947-F.
Was this middle aged man in
a pickle! When a Tinton Falls
homeowner awoke, he found
a cage in the rain with a
drenched Lhasa Apso waiting
to be rescued.The Police
notified AHS & we
immediately responded to the
scene. Pickle is now with us, &
hoping that the rest of his
days will be filled with sunshine & love.
File TF-68902-NM.
Meet Bubba, a 1 ½ year old Labrador
mix who has led a very sheltered life.
He had originally been given up
because the owner’s other dog and
Bubba did not get along.The young
man has not been around kids or cats
& was give up because they had too
many animals. File TF-68838-NM.
This older Cocker Spaniel was found severely matted, in need of
grooming, with many ticks were noted throughout the body. Not
only was Scottie groomed, but he was given a Lyme test, and
heartworm test. He was found to be Lyme positive and started
on the protocol with antibiotics. A microchip was found but was
not registered.
Scottie was neutered,
given a dental and is
now ready for a
wonderful home. File
TF-68864-NM.
Brenda is a 2 year old spayed
Pit Bull Terrier whose owner
had fallen on hard economic
times. She was living at a
motel with Brenda & her cat
Precious who has since found
a wonderful home. It is over 2
months that Brenda has been
with us. It is obvious that the
situation for the owner as
well as her pets has not
improved. It is our hope that
this sweet pit bull will go on
to live a better life than sitting
in a shelter waiting for someone’s financial situation to
improve. File TF-68418-SF.
Snowball, a 1 year old
Maltese, & Precious
Girl, a 2 year old
Yorkshire Terrier, were
given up when their
owner was moving.
Both were altered at
the Society and are
hoping that they will be
able to find a new
home where they can
remain together. File
TF-69092-SF & File TF69093-NM.
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)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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OHIO
Gov. John Kasich signed HB 14 and repealed
Ohio’s statewide breed discriminatory law. The
antiquated law caused the killing of thousands
of puppies and dogs. Eradicating breed
discrimination is not only an animal welfare issue, it is a property rights
issue. Other officials across the U.S. are looking into the breed discrimination law as it costs millions of taxpayer dollars also & owners have to pay
unfair fines, etc. Legislation to end the pit bull ban in the Miami-Dade
County (FL) has gained momentum.
MARYLAND
Pet stores & breeders could face fines up to $10,000 for selling or
providing animals to persons listed on a proposed Maryland Animal Abuse
Registry or failing to check the registry. SB301 would establish such a
registry & require pet stores, breeders & animal shelters to check to see if a
person seeking to buy a pet is listed. The legislation would make the
information contained in the registration available to the public through
the internet, by phone , by written access & in person. Registrants would
be required to annually update their information for 5 years following
their release from incarceration (or judgment date) & pay an annual fee of
$50. If approved, the legislation would go into effect Oct. 1, 2012.
MINNESOTA
House File 1369 and Senate File 1118 would subject whistleblowers to
criminal prosecution for efforts to expose animal cruelty on factory farms,
in laboratories & in other facilities in which animals are abused. At
Crestview Farms in Minnesota, the #1 turkey producing state in the nation,
a PETA undercover investigation documented a farm manager strangling
young birds & haphazardly bludgeon dozens of others with his “killing
stick”. Birds who did not die immediately were thrown onto the “dead
pile” to die slowly. These bills are designed to shroud in secrecy industries
that exploit animals for profit & to shield criminals from accountability
under the law.
HAWAII
The Senate is considering Senate Bill 2492 legislation that would regulate
anyone in Hawaii that owns 10 or more intact dogs older than 6 months
and ban outright owning 30 or more intact dogs older than 6 months.
They have found that an estimated 43% of households in Hawaii include a
profit-driven dog breeding business. Existing state/federal laws regarding
care of such dog facilities is inadequate.
CALIFORNIA
Chula Vista City Council adopted amendments to a law which includes a
complete ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats, birds & other animals
effective May 12, 2012. Also, all dogs over 4 months must be licensed
within 30 days after being brought into the city.
PENNSYLVANIA
While the state’s anti-tethering law is languishing in the Assembly for the
past 6 years, West York Borough Council approved an ordinance restricting
the 24/7 chaining of dogs.
The ordinance apples to dogs tied up around the clock. Outside dogs will
have to be taken inside or housed in enclosed kennels during mild
weather. If there is a heat advisory or a blizzard, dogs must be taken in
regardless of whether they are in a kennel.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
The state is considering Senate Bill 1204 legislation that would ban the
acquisition of “exotic” species as of July 1, 2012. The list would include
large cats, raccoons, possums, primates. The legislation would also
mandate exotic animals be microchipped. The bill also prohibits
transporting any crocodilians or large constricting snakes that are not
housed in a sturdy secure enclosure. Owners must keep a written safety
protocol & escape recovery plan within sight of the permanent housing.
There would be hefty fines or imprisonment of up to 3 years to anyone
that intentionally releases any of the reptiles into the wild.
WEST VIRGINIA
The Senate Agriculture Committee amended Senate Bill 479 to remove
provisions that taxed pet food to fund spay/neuter programs. The bill now
funds the program through the general state budget & supplemental
revenue is raised through an income tax refund check-off program.
NORTH CAROLINA
Sgt. Charles Jones, a State Trooper, was allowed to return to work after he
was fired in 2007 when a video showed him hoisting his K-9 partner by
the neck & kicking him 5 times. Jones was put into a position that does
not require him to have a dog. The K-9, Ricoh, a Belgian Malinois, was
not injured and is now retired.
IOWA
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed H.F. 589, known as the “Ag-gag” bill into
law. The bill creates the crime of “agricultural production facility fraud” if
he or she obtains a job at a factory farm or other agricultural production
facility by making a false statement with the intent to “commit an act not
authorized by the owner”. Anyone who obtains access to an agricultural
production facility “by false pretenses” is also guilty of the crime. Those
who conspire to commit the crime or aid & abet the commission of the
crime would be held responsible as well. This would shut down undercover investigations of animal abuse. It would be virtually impossible to conduct an undercover investigation of animal abuse. There have been
several investigations – just visit the site of mercyforanimals.org
TEXAS
Animal lovers were disappointed by the new “puppy mill” law. Any dog or
cat breeder must have a license by Sept. 1. The commissioners at the
Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation did not adopt any requirements
recommended by animal rights groups. The commission’s standards allow
for stacking cages as long as an impervious barrier designed to prevent
transfer of fluid separates two enclosures. The American Kennel Club was
satisfied that the rulemaking process did not become unnecessarily
onerous. The commission did not adopt the recommendation to expand
to double cage sizes & did not adopt that puppy mills should provide at
least 50% solid flooring in primary enclosures, etc.
LOUISIANA
HB 231 would prohibit trade of any live animal on any highway, right-ofway, public park, public playground, public swimming pool, or any other
public recreational area, flea market, commercial or retail parking lot or
adjacent property to such locations.
WISCONSIN
The wolf came off the Endangered Species List last year and now Gov.
Scott Walker signed a bill allowing wolf hunting - opening it to both
hunters and trappers. The law allows state officials to manage them as
they see fit. Wolves could be hunted with firearms, bows, crossbows and
leg traps. Bait, dogs and electronic calls also would be legal. Wolf hunts
will run from mid-October through the end of February.
AHS and Popcorn Park Refuge welcome volunteers in
various areas of promotions and fund raising. The Society
also has some empty slots on our Board of Directors.
If you have any interest, please e-mail
[email protected]. with your specific interests.
RETIREMENT FACILITY PLANNED FOR
NYC CARRIAGE HORSES
The Horse &
Carriage Association
of NYC is planning
a retirement facility
& has officially
announced its
partnership with
Blue Star
Equiculture of
Palmer,
Massachusetts as
the official
PHOTO: LARS BRINKMAN
retirement venue
for NYC’s carriage horses. The Association represents 64 of 68 licensed
carriages in New York. Blue Star’s website is www.equiculture.org
HORSES
in the NEWS
STORM OF PROTEST AGAINST WILD HORSE
ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT
REPORT SHOWS APPALLING LACK OF
ENFORCEMENT FOR TENESSEE WALKERS
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General, the law
enforcement arm of the agency, released an audit concerning the ongoing
abuses of horses at the hands of horse show exhibitors. The report pointed
out the appalling lack of enforcement of inhumane large-scale commercial
dog breeding operations & found that the present government program for
inspecting horses for soring “is not adequate to ensure that these animals
are not being abused”.
FOUR MEN CHARGED WITH ABUSE OF
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES
Four men in Tennessee have been charged in a 52 count indictment involving allegations of abuse to Tennessee walking horses. Jackie McConnell is a
nationally known Tennessee Walking Horse trainer. They face charges of
conspiracy to violate the Horse Protection Act. Horse “soring” is using
chemical or mechanical means such as kerosene, or bolts to tenderize
horse’s hooves producing an exaggerated gait for show competitions. There
are a variety of painfully cruel & devious methods to “cook” the flesh. Even
though it has been illegal for over 40 years, there have been over 1,000
suspensions for these violations in the past 12 months. If the USDA could
afford to inspect all of the Tennessee Walking Horses Shows, the total violations could run as high as $10,000-20,000 per year.
EPA DIDN’T REGULATE PESTICIDES TO
PROTECT SALMON SO JUDGE
UPHOLDS MEASURE
A federal judge has upheld measures required to
protect endangered salmon & steelhead from
three highly toxic pesticides. The protections
were included in a biological opinion issued by
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) but
the manufacturers of those pesticides challenged NMFS findings. Fishery
experts at NMFS evaluated the pesticides & determined that a no-spray
buffer zone next to streams & vegetated strips to catch pesticide-laden
runoff from fields were needed to protect salmon. The Environmental
Protection Agency was supposed to begin regulating those pesticides in
2008 but has yet to act.
HISTORIC BILL INTRODUCED TO END
CANADA’S SEAL SLAUGHTER
Canadian Senator Mac Harb introduced a bill to end Canada’s commercial seal slaughter. Russia has joined the U. S., the European Union &
Mexico and others in banning seal fur, there are no markets for this fur.
The Canadian government continues to support the slaughter because
both liberal & conservatives want to control the seats where the slaughter takes place. Help is needed to reach a tipping point.
PHOTO: C
YNTHIA BA
LDAUF
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar appointed Callie Hendrickson to the
Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse & Burro Advisory
Board. She represents ranching interests, many of whom have permits to
run livestock on public lands in Colorado. Ms. Hendrickson supports the
sale, without limitation, of all unadopted wild horses to the highest bidder, (including slaughter buyers). Last June, Salazar appointed James
Stephenson of Washington State to the Board. Stephenson has spoken
about the need for slaughter as a management option. You can write to
Secretary Salazar that Hendrickson does not represent 80% of the
general public who are opposed to horse slaughter. His e-mail is
[email protected] or call 202-208-3100, Fax: 202-208-6956
To sign a petition and send a protest letter, log on to
http://www.animallawcoalition.com/wild-horses-and-burros/article/1946
MORE -WILD HORSE ROUND-UP
AND SLAUGHTER HEAD
“Saving America’s Horses; A Nation Betrayed” is a film that chronicles
the cruelty as well as the environmental & political cost of horse slaughter and the roundups of wild horses and burros from the range. The film
won the “Best of Fest” Award at the Los Angeles Women’s International
Film Festival. The more people who see the film, the more likely there
will be support to convince Congress & the President to stop horse
slaughter. For more information, write to [email protected]
BLM RULED TO HAVE VIOLATED
GRAZING REGULATIONS
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with environmental & wildlife
groups in ruling the Bureau of Land Management violated the law in
issuing 2006 amendments to the grazing regulations.
NOAA DESIGNATES SAFE HAVEN IN U.S.
WATERS FOR LEATHERBACK TURTLES
The National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has
designated almost 42,000 square miles of ocean along the West Coast as
critical habitat for the Pacific leatherback turtle. The is the first permanent
safe haven in waters of the continental U.S. for endangered leatherbacks
which swim across the Pacific each year to eat jellyfish outside the Golden
Gate. This area does not include the migration routes the turtles take to
get to their feeding grounds, which means over 28,000 square miles
originally proposed for designation was left unprotected.
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ETHAN ARROWOOD CELEBRATED BAR
MITZVAH BY HELPING ANIMALS
RARE BREED CLUB HOLDS 2ND ANIMAL
APPRECIATION DAY!
Sitting amidst
bags and bags of
treats, pet food,
bedding and
more is Ethan
Arrowood of
Manahawkin.
Ethan celebrated
his Bar Mitzvah
with a project for
Popcorn Park.
Thanks to the
overwhelming generosity of those who helped Ethan celebrate, a
good portion of the Waiting Room was filled with goodies and treats
for Popcorn Park residents!
COLLECTED MONIES FOR AHS BY
WALKING PET OWNERS’ DOGS
PHOTO BY KOVACS ORSI
Mrs. Christine Schuler, sponsor of the Rare Breed Club at Anne Frank
Elementary School in Phila. PA, (rear left), and the members of her club
help support Popcorn Park residents.
At Anne Frank Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA, the amazing &
caring students of The Rare Breed Club research animals & animal
concerns. Once again, the students & their sponsor, Mrs. Christine
Schuler, wanted to help Popcorn Park residents. Last year, The Club
raised money in order to adopt 3 tigers (Bengali, Caesar & Dante). This
year, The Club’s fund raising theme was “Lion, Tigers, and Bears!” as the
students wanted to adopt not only the 3 tigers, but also Nyla the lioness
and the bears: BooBoo, Bonnie, Ginger and Maryann. The Club asked
students to bring in a quarter & in return, they could bring their favorite
stuffed animal and/or animal book to school that day. Once again, the
incredible Ann Frank Family helped The Club raise $500.00! The Rare
Breed Club would like to thank the awesome teachers, students and the
entire Ann Frank Community for their support in helping The Club to
reach its goal. They also send a special “thank you” and congratulations
to their new Principal, Mr. Mickey Komins!
What a great way to help pet
owners and their dogs ….
and homeless dogs at the
Society! Anna Murphy,
Natasha & Will Collett - all
of Wall Township – walked
pet owners’ dogs in their
neighborhood. Many pet
owners do not spend a lot of
time exercising their canine
companions so this was a
wonderful help for the dogs.
The monies collected for
their effort was gathered and
donated to the Society’s
Tinton Falls branch.
Anna Murphy, Natasha & Will Collett of Wall Township collected $62 for dog
walking in their neighborhood & donated it to AHS.
PEMBERTON GIRL SCOUT TROOP HOLD
PROJECT FOR POPCORN PARK
OLIVIA OF PEAPACK
CELEBRATES HER
BIRTHDAY FOR
POPCORN PARK
Returning again to Popcorn
Park was Olivia Donayre of
Peapack, NJ who celebrates
each birthday with the
generous thought of giving
donations to the Forked River
facilities instead of gifts for
herself. This year was Olivia’s
4th birthday and thanks to
relatives and friends, she
brought in $250.00 in
donations! Happy birthday to
beautiful Olivia!
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Girl Scout
Troop 22412 of
Pemberton, NJ
formed a
project to help
animals at
Popcorn Park.
Through the
cooperation
with their
Troop Leader,
Melissa Carson,
(Front): Cassie, Sara and Haylee; (Rear): Amelia, Camryn, Serena, Jamiah,
they got paper
Francesca, Kayla and Kaiylyn
lunch sacks and
posted what Popcorn Park needed on the bags. They then went to family members
asking for donations. Lots and lots of family members helped the members of the
Girl Scout troop to donate dogs and cat food, treats and toys!
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Above is a very small portion of the pet food, treats, blankets and more donated
to the society orphans.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Society’s Newark Shelter Manager
introduces a chinchilla to some of the
students from Deerfield School.
MOUNTAINS OF PET FOOD & DONATIONS
FROM DEERFIELD SCHOOL
& MOUNTAINSIDE COMMUNITY!
As part of a Community Service
Initiative in Social Studies, five 8th
grade students from Deerfield
School in Mountainside took on a
huge task that flourished rapidly
throughout the town. Led by John
Felitto and assisted by Georgia
Minks, Max Kelly, Brian McCarty
and Kelsea Siter, they placed boxes
at Borough Hall, Our Lady of
Lourdes and elsewhere. The community rallied around this fastgrowing effort. In addition, the students sold concessions at a full day
basketball games. On the day they delivered the donations to the Society, there
was so much in the way of pet food And supplies, it took a pick-up truck and several cars to make their way to the Society’s Newark Animal Care Center. Our
appreciation to Chief School Administrator Dr. Nancy Lubarsky and Mountainside
Chief of Police James Debbie who oversaw the effort. A very special thank you to
each and every resident who participated in this outstanding endeavor!
The 8th grade students fro
Deerfield School
performed a Community
Service Initiative in Social
Studies – and were quite
successful!
WEMROCK SCHOOL IN MANALAPAN SUBMITTED ARTICLES TO HELP SOCIETY ORPHANS
Ms. Luciano’s 3rd Grade Class at Wemrock Brook School in Manalapan spends time each day raising awareness about hundreds of animals
that are waiting to be rescued from animal shelter. They love to read THE HUMANE NEWS in the classroom.
The “Grade 3 Reporters” have submitted some of their articles that they hope we will publish.
The class motto is: “Do a Good Deed, Help Dogs and Cats in Need”. Here are a few of the letters from Ms. Luciano’s reporters:
Please Save Milo!
by Justin Boudreau
Milo is a male, medium sized dog.
His family sent him away to an animal shelter. He is lonely in the shelter with no owner He is very playful
and kind. If you like walking with a
dog on a leash, well, you should
pick Milo! He will love his owners as
much as they love him. People at
the shelter said, “He’s a cute and
handsome dog”. To find this dog,
you can go to AHS in Tinton Falls or
you can call 732-922-0100.
What’s Happening to Me?
by Maggie Nesbihal
If you knew how these animals felt, you wouldn’t be laughing. These animals have been
through abuse, torture, and even dog fights.
Kaladus is a dog and he knows how some of
these animals feel at the Associated Humane
Society in Tinton Falls, NJ. Kaladus is a very satisfying pit bull. He is an American Staffordshire
Terrier. Kaladus is very friendly and good with
small children. He also walks well on a leash.
Kaladus needs you to spend a lot of time with
him FYI! Kaladus got adopted on January 25,
2012, one week after this article was published.
Save Big Boy by Jack Fallon
Help a pup! Save Big Boy! Big Boy is
a very friendly terrier mix puppy that
is very scared of his new environment. He is very friendly with kids
and other dogs but not so good with
cats. He has a few problems with
chewing, mouthing, jumping etc.He
is sad and has been there for about
two months. His owners gave him
up. “He is very nice and cute”,
everybody says. He really wants to
be adopted so, now please adopt
him at AHS Tinton Falls Animal
Shelter 732-922-0100.
Come Rescue Me
by Max Shrayfel
Meatloaf is a terrier mix and
is 4 years old. He is great
with kids and other pets.
Meatloaf would appreciate
every bit of love he can
get.He’s the coolest pet in the
world. If you want him he’s
waiting in a dark lonely cage
in Tinton Falls AHS animal
shelter.
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PATRICK IS VICTIM OF CRUELTY AGAIN
from AHS & proclaimed ownership to the vet clinic's owner.
After 14 months of legal manuvering, it seems Patrick’s tormentor will
According to one blog on nj.com, "why does
walk out of the courthouse
anyone side with the veterinary clinic that
with all charges being
received loads of attention and so much
ignored.
money, they had to say, please - no more.
The Court confirmed Ms.
They got enough money to send patrick to
Curtis has applied to have
college ... Along with keeping the pit bull,
the charges dismissed. For
they get to keep the money donated by thouthis to happen the Court,
sands ... They were contracted by the humane
Prosecutor and law enforceSociety to provide care. Since when does a
ment authorities must go
veterinary clinic get to say,nope, keeping this
along.
dog even though you want it back".
We have been worried about
this from the very beginning,
All of those referred to above want Patrick to
as this case has been mishanremain where he is to merchandise his name
dled throughout, inexplicable
and likeness. They have sullied our reputadelays, misstatements in
Society staffers visited with Patrick at least twice a day to see his very
tion and our shelters to do so. One need only
press releases, and failing to
slow recovery.
go on to our website www.ahscares.org to see
fully prosecute.
the good work that we do -- every day -- 365 days a year. And that is
The players in this courtroom battle would have you believe that it is
what we did for Patrick. Do you think, as others would have you
the fault of AHS. The Society has not been a party to or had any
believe, that he will go to AHS and be placed in a kennel??? NOT!!!
responsibility in the delays in litigation.
We trust those who want to know the real story will support our efforts.
We saw this coming which is why we have been so involved in the prosecution and because of that we are in a position to oppose this from
happening.Those who criticized us for getting involved see that without
our active participation, this may have become a reality.
We have been so involved because without a successful prosecution,
Ms. Curtis walks, and other animal abusers see that they too could
walk.
AHS rescued Patrick by saving his life, gave him emergency care so
that he had a chance to survive. Make no mistake, we care passionately about him, his welfare and his future. The prosecution of the person
who is responsible is part of that passion.
Superior Court Judge Joseph Cassini III questioned AHS' fidelity and
integrity. Other players in this courtroom drama should also be questioned. Patrick was rescued and revived by the AHS. From almost the
very first day of Patrick's rescue, the animal law enforcement group
asked for donations for Patrick's "care.” The same group graphically
imposed Patrick's picture on the front of their calendar in order to sell
the merchandise.
And, according to the same article, Newark Mayor Cory Booker then
appropriated Patrick's story as part of his own campaign to raise
This is one of the last pictures we were allowed to take of Patrick.We were
not allowed to see him outside or unsupervised.
money for a planned no-kill animal shelter. Booker wrested Patrick
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
According to an article in the April 2012 issue of
ANIMAL PEOPLE regarding HR 3798 (Schrader D-ORE),
“it is the biggest betrayal of animals …. ”and would
stop cage-free laws in their tracks.” According to the
Humane Farming Association (HFA), the bill nullifies
existing state laws that ban or restrict battery cages, deprives voters of the right
& ability to pass ballot measures banning cages & denies state legislatures the
ability to enact laws preventing cruelty to laying hens. HR 3798 known as “The
Rotten Egg Bill” would enshrine battery cages forever, invalidating California’s
Proposition Two & outlaw any future state ballot initiatives to improve the
plight of millions of chickens. The HSUS has worked with the United Egg
Producers on this “Rotten Egg Bill”. Contact your Federal Legislators as chickens
deserve better than this. The HSUS is endorsing cages as a national standard.
Staff members have been advised not to investigate, file lawsuit or otherwise
hinder members of the United Egg Producers. For more information, contact
Humane Farming Association, www.hfa.org
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H.R. 4089 is the “Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012” which would
have direct adverse impact on wildlife & the environment.
According to the Animal Welfare Institute’s (AWI) e-Alert, it would
amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit the importation of polar bear hunting trophies from Canada for bears killed
before May 15, 2008 (the date when polar bears were designated
as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. It would
require the U.S. Forest Service & U. S. Dept. of Interior to open
nearly all public lands to recreational hunting & provide that they
may do so WITHOUT following the environmental review process
required under the National Environmental Policy Act. It would
eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to protect
wildlife, habitat & people from lead & other toxic substances
released by ammunition waste under the Toxic Substances Control
ACT. The bill breezed through the Natural Resources Committee &
will probably do the same by the Commerce & Agriculture
Committee. Consequently it will reach the House floor without adequate review. Please write to your U.S. Representative by phone, email or fax & tell them to oppose H.R. 4089. To view AWI’s website
on this, log on to http://awionline.org/action-ealerts/tell-your-representatives-say-no-dangerous-hunting-proposals
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
NEW MILFORD
John Hall, 49, has been charged with animal cruelty
by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Animal
Cruelty Task Force & New Milford Police Dept. He has
been charged with hunting a goose with a crossbow.
A search of his duffle bag revealed 2 mini cross bows,
one being loaded & 60 6” arrows. A ray goose with an arrow protruding from its leg was spotted & although it took a little while, the goose
was captured & is undergoing vet care. Hall has been charged with
animal cruelty punishable by a maximum of 18 months in prison.
SUSSEX BOROUGH
The Borough Council is examining proposed changes to regulations
with regard to ownership of anyone who applies to operate a kennel,
pet shop, shelter or pound within the borough. A stipulation would
require anyone with a female dog having more than one litter of pups
a year apply for a kennel license.
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SOUTH PLAINFIELD/NORTH BRUNSWICK
Christine Yurgel of Pound Puppy Protection Rescue pled guilty to animal cruelty for the adoption of sick puppies. Yurgel had previously been shut down by
the South Plainfield Health Officer but she continued to sell puppies anyway.
She was ordered to pay $500 in fines & reimburse all vet medical expenses
incurred by the families who purchased the parvo infected pups. The matter
was heard in North Brunswick Municipal Court where Yurgel was banned from
owning, operating, promoting. advertising, working or participating in any
animal adoptions or sales, housing and/or fostering animals for 2 years. She is
also restricted to owning 2 animals for personal use for 20 years. Yurgel had
sold pups from her home in South Brunswick & PetSmart in North Brunswick.
NEW PUPPY LEMON LAW AFFECTS ALL PET DEALERS
On January 12th, 2012, pet dealer regulations were amended and adopted to
cover ALL pet dealers selling dogs and cats, not just pet shops. Now all pet
dealers are liable up to double the purchase price for expenses incurred by
purchasers to treat sick or defective dogs and cats. This will apply to puppy
brokers, (many of which buy high-volume of puppies from out-of-state puppy
mills and fake rescues operating in NJ. The new law allows consumers 14
days, not 5 days to return veterinary certificates of unfitness back to the pet
dealers.
Health Alerts on Parasites
SURGE IN LYME DISEASE PREDICTED
According to Science Daily a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of
Ecosystem Studies says a surge in Lyme Disease is predicted for the
Northeastern U.S. Dr. Richard Ostfeld refers to fluctuations in acorns &
mouse populations. Since there has been a small acorn crop that helps
mice feedings, the mouse population is crashing and so instead of finding
a mouse, the ticks are going to find other mammals to feed on.
Lyme Disease is debilitating and may not be easy to diagnose. The initial
symptoms may be mistaken for arthritis, or lethargy, loss of appetite. If
you live in a high-risk region, consult with your vet about a Lyme Disease
vaccination. Most flea & tick collars are not effective against ticks that
cause Lyme Disease. Only collars with amitraz have been shown to kill
ticks that spread the disease.
SPRING FORECAST FORCUSES ON HEARTWORM
A Parasite Forecast is a public service from the Companion Animal
Parasite Council. Dr. Byron Blagburn is one of a
few veterinary parasitologist in the country
specializing in heartworms. This Spring
Forecast focuses on heartworm, a potentially
fatal disease in dogs and cats transmitted via
mosquito bites. The key indicators are above
normal temperatures & precipitation amounts.
Prevention is less costly than the treatment. For more
information on other parasites where you live, as well as disease prevention tips, please visit www.PetsandParasites.org
Did you know that mosquitoes will develop in any
puddle that lasts more than 4 days!
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last 43 years. Sadly,
we have found that we cannot change the world overnight ... but we continue to try
and make a difference. It is our hope that the information printed herein will have
a ripple effect on you, your family, your friends, your co-workers. If we can help one
person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to adopt a lonely cat or pup from your local shelter, to consider a vegetarian lifestyle, then the
HUMANE NEWS is achieving its intent. If this is the first issue that you have
received and you would like to be placed on our mailing list, all that is required is a
donation - the amount we leave up to you. Please make checks payable to the
ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, INC., P. O. Box 43
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AROUND THE WORLD
“SALLY” – Our sweet little girl. Go run
and play again with Harry free from pain.
We will never ever forget you.We love you
so very much.You will remain in our hearts
forever.
Love, Daddy, Mommy,Tom & Jerry – N J
The heart has a memory of its own.
Merlin, love never dies. It lives within our
hearts forever.
Kim Hirsch - NY
The 14 bomb-sniffing dogs who died in
Houston due to horrifying neglect.
Nancy Gongoll - MN
Patricia Vuille
Co-workers from American General
Insurance Co. – NJ
Spencer – a special dog
Jo Ann Cormaci – ME
Our cat,Wally – You came to make us
laugh, especially your chocolate mustache.
You were such a clown & oh, so nosy.You
played with anything you could find. But
you died so suddenly with no good-byes.
You will be forever in our hearts.
Purdes Family - NY
James Greenwood
Point Pleasant Education Assoc. – NJ
Your beloved Balboa Mazzone-Marko,
whose kitty paw prints will be forever on
your heart.
Aunt Linnie and Mac - NJ
Gideon
Mr. & Mrs. George Shalib – NJ
Lois Pierano – often Popcorn Park would
brighten up her day with a visit
Marlene Fischer – NJ
Kathy Alpiar
Ted & Rose Brown – NJ
Carol Kirsimagi – NJ
Robert Marshall – NJ
Beverly Marsh - NJ
Doris Marsh – NJ
Jim & Leslie Oliviero – NJ
Michael E. Potter - DE
Beloved father, Seymour Witman
Joan G. Smith – NJ
My brother, Charles H. O’Brien
Rose Clews - NJ
My dog Rosie
Diane Horowitz – NJ
Let the animals live & play in memory of
Frances Kasper who raised a wonderful,
loving daughter
Susan Stowe – VA
Mary & Bill Mahoney
Janet Burke - NJ
My loving father, David Cheung, an avid
animal lover all his life. May he rest in
peace happily reunited with our loving
pets, Baby and Toby
Jennifer Cheung – NY
Gloria Major who loved animals & spent
many hours at Popcorn Park. She was a
true lover of animals.
Helen Hamlin – NJ
Herbert W. Dinkel
Nuel & Nancy Cates – TX
Kathryn Cate – TX
Jeannine Nieman – TX
Karen Horn – TX
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The Society
will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS OF DONOR is
included. Due to the high volume of requests, only gifts of $50.00 or
more will be printed in a timely manner.
Connyland Amusement Park in Lipperswil, Switzerland hosted a techno
rave that reverberated through the dolphin enclosure for 2 straight days.
The sound was measured at over 100 decibels outside the park. The
sound is comparable with that of a pneumatic drill on top volume. A few
days after the party, Shadow and Chelmers both died. Drugs may have
also been thrown into the pool. According to their keeper: “the death was
very drawn out & painful. Death went on for over an hour. Eight dolphins
have died in the last 3 years in Connyland. Petitions have been prepared
to present to Parliament calling for an import ban on dolphins &
demanding that no new dolphinariums be built in the future. The
Connyland dolphinarium in Lipperswill is the only remaining
dolphinarium in Switzerland. To sign the petition, log on to
http://www.change.org/petitions/dolphins-die-after-rave-at-connyland
Despite protests by animal rights activists, the Sri Lankan Government has
“gifted” an elephant to the Philippines where the animal will be forced to
lifetime confinement, boredom & abuse.
The Alliance for Animal Rights have called for a ban on horse racing in
Ireland after 5 horses were killed in two days of racing at Cheltenham
Festival earlier this year.
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATION
S1864 (Van Drew) and A1533 (Burzichelli, Mainor,
Watson Coleman) is known as the Wildlife
Rehabilitation Act. It would establish a Wildlife
Rehabilitation Board in, but not of, the Dept. of
Environmental Protection. It also establishes continuing education
requirements and permit program for wildlife rehabilitators. It is in the
Assembly’s Agriculture& Natural Resources Committee. The
Assemblypersons include Chair Nelson Albano; Vice Chair is Gilbert
Wilson and other members include Assemblypersons Marlene Caride,
Robert Clifton and Ronald Dancer.
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JUNE 2012
Gregory Brunet – Gregory was a sweet &
kind soul who loved animals, especially
dogs. He left us way too soon.
Kristy & Frank Meyer – TX
My poo “Elvis” – Born August 5, 1997,
passd away January 11, 2011. I will miss
you always
Mommy and Aunt Terry – NJ
Grandpa and Aunt Joann - NJ
Mayor Jorge Santini & the city of San Juan, Puerto
Rico are planning to build a dolphinarium in which
many dolphins will be held captive in small tanks
& unnatural surroundings for their lives. Those that
are used in “swim with” programs continue to live in misery long after
travelers return home with pictures & memories. Most captive dolphins
die prematurely. Please contact the following to stop work on San Juan’s
planned dolphinarium:
Mayor Hon. J. Santini-Padilla
P O Box 9024100
San Juan, PR 00902-4100
E-mail: [email protected]
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Contributing Editors
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Deborah Beyfuss, Karen Powell
Cruelty Investigations Editor
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John Bergmann
Photography Editors:
Colleen Buchanan,
Linda Goodman, D.J. Infield,
Sandy Hickman, Dee Hobson,
Alicia Meeker, Estrella Rosenberg,
Linda Wells, Scott Crawford
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& POPCORN PARK ZOO
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P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone: (609) 693-1900
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Lakewood, NJ
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JUNE 2012 - Volume 43, No. 3
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this
charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. registration
with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
Talented artist Roberta Shields painted Society orphans Mika the dog and
Dorie the cat for a fund raising event at Morristown Memorial & Overlook
Hospital.
Long-time supporter and talented artist, Roberta Shields, informed us that
two Society orphans will be contributing to the Healing Arts Program of
Atlantic Health Systems which includes Morristown Memorial & Overlook
Hospitals). A May 30th fund raising event will include 4 x 6 acrylic paintings which include Dorie, a cat, and Mika, a dog – both rescued by the
Society. The Healing Arts program is intended to comfort cancer patients,
their families & caregivers through music & art. Funds are raised to
purchase supplies for the program. According to Roberta: “My hope is
that whoever buys my paintings will be an animal lover & that the purchase will lead them to rescue an animal, maybe Mika, Dorie or another!
For information on this May 30th event, log on to
http://www.f4mmc.org/Events/Events/Come-to-the-Cabaret.aspx
CELEBRATING 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
POPCORN PARK DURING SEPTEMBER
Please help us save lives ...
Yes! I want to support the many life-saving efforts of AHS and
Popcorn Park through a donation of $ _______________________
❑ Please find my donation enclosed.
❑ Apply to ResQ Fund
❑ Please charge my donation to my credit card:
❑ American Express ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover
Name on Card: ______________________________ Exp. date: ________
Card# _____________________________________
3/4 digit sec. code: _______
Your signature: ________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
It was September 25, 1977
when the Associated Humane
Societies held the grand opening of its Forked River facility
known as Popcorn Park. Since
that day, our capacity to take
care of animals grew and expanded to many different species that were in
danger. It was a learning experience and a labor of love. For several years,
we held a Humane Day at Humane Way and due to the unexpectedly
large attendance on that one day, the Society’s management decided to
cancel the event for the safety and protection of all. Since it is the 35th
anniversary of the opening of Popcorn Park, we will hold a month long
open house of the animal shelter during September with lots of activities
for attendees. Popcorn Park will be available with the admission fee.
(Please see Page 9 for hours & fee). The Society’s mobile spay/neuter van
and the grooming van will be at the facility and made available to the
public by appointment.
As we go into the summer months, we will have more to report on what
activities there will be and the dates that will be included.
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________
JUNE 2012
Please send all donations to:
Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park
PO Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Did you know?
The Society accepts donations through PayPal on our website.
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Join! the SHARE-A-PET
PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness and
generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers.The animals are placed on the program on the basis of
such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts, brand new
facilities have been given to these orphans.You can help by “adopting” one of these orphans for
$10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo and report of your pet every four months,
plus a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK.You are also
invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other shelter animals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at: www.ahscares.org,
and click on Share-A-Pet Program.
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Bernie of Newark
Nigel the Bad-Tempered Terrier
On 11/20/11, little Nigel was found abandoned in
Independence Park in Newark. Cold and hungry,
the small terrier was grateful to have a good
Samaritan rescue him & bring him to AHS.When
Nigel came in, we found him to be an absolute
doll who loved everyone. Nigel was adopted out
quickly and returned about a week later due to a
temper tantrum outburst. This was hard for us
to believe of our little sweetheart, so we gave
him another try. He was given another chance
but a similar occurrence gave us concern. After
further evaluation, it was thought that sweet
Nigel may have a slight neurological disorder, or
had suffered some sort of abuse in his past. He
absolutely loves our staff and volunteers and has
never exhibited any aggression toward any of us;
it seems he is happier to stay with us. So, we have added Nigel to our Share-A-Pet program. He now resides in Animal Haven and has lots of playmates, a huge yard, and a big
comfy bed to sprawl out on. Nigel is new to our program and in need of sponsors. If you
sponsor this sweet guy, you will be able to come and visit him, walk him, etc. and not have
to worry about aggression, since he is very happy here. Please visit our website
www.ahscares.org for information on how to become a part-time parent of sweet Nigel.
Buddy the SnoringBeagle
A pitiful cat came to the Society on Sept. 14,
2011. According to our vets, he was a victim
of cruelty and he survived the vicious act.
Sadly, the wounds were left untreated and
festered and he suffered a secondary bacterial infection. (See photo at right.) Thanks to
donations to our Res-Q Fund, medical care
kept him in a hospital ward until his wounds
had healed.Throughout his ordeal, his
personality was engaging and lovable.The
Society offered a reward concerning the
perpetrator but no one came forward. Now
a happy, healthy Bernie, (above), is living a
cushy, comfortable life in Kitty City and he
would love to meet new
sponsors. (Forked River).
SHARE-A-PET
JUNE 2012
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
When Buddy came
in as a stray in
December 2005,
we had such high
hopes for this
quiet, unassuming
gent. After a short
time, he was adopted out and it was
then we realized
that he had developed separation
anxiety and so he was returned. Even though Buddy’s personality remained the
same, prospective adopters still thought they could give him a home in which
he would be happy & content. Most people need to go to the store, go to
work, and leave their pets at home. Buddy just didn’t fit in with most people’s
lifestyle & this is a deep-seated separation anxiety. His last family lifestyle fit
him well except for only one problem – he snored! He was brought back to
the Society and shares his time between the kennels and with one of our caretakers who lives on the premises.The caretaker recorded his snoring ….. we
do not know how to quantify the decibels …. but it was loud! If you would like
to share a part of your heart with Buddy, he would love to include you as one
of his friends. File L-17514-NM. (Forked River).