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RESCUED! 3 dogs - traumatized at the hands of man - now safe & on the mend
Stories & Photos page 12
Muffin
her leg severely broken by children
Lancelot
found emaciated in the pouring rain
Little Guy
violently kicked or hit
in the face
OUR ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th
SOCIETY
NEWS
MORE SOCIETY NEWS PAGE 13
A lovely
hand-painted
mailbox
BE SURE TO ENTER OUR
2009 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES!
A piece of Lenox
A multi-piece set for
serving olive oil and
bread or dippers.
As bleak & hopeless as the economy may be, the Associated Humane
Societies is still a beacon of light and hope for the many animals that come
through our doors. It is only through your generosity that we can continue
in our mission. One “painless” way of helping is to join our Save-A-Life
Sweepstakes. Fabulous prizes are waiting for four lucky people!
1st Prize 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe, Brilliant Silver/charcoal
cloth bucket seats, Shaker 500 Audio System; AM/FM,
In-Dash 6CD/MP3. Causeway Ford, Manahawkin, NJ
2nd Prize 37” Toshiba Flat Screen HD LCD TV
3rd Prize Garmin GPS - rechargeable battery. Donated by
Newport Bay Ltd., East Brunswick, NJ - Retail
sales of radio communication equipment
4th Prize Olympus Digital Camera, Incl. cable, wrist string,
rechargeable battery and charger
$24,600.00
$2,000.00
$260.00
$190.00
Artwork, housewares, jewelry,
gift certificates, perfume, sports
memorabilia and more will be
available to lucky winners at
this year’s Chinese Auction.
The social affair will be held at
the B.P.O.E. Elks on
Washington Ave. in Toms River.
Please mark your calendars and if you would like to send a new,
unused household item, please send or deliver to any of our Animal
Care Centers listed on Page 23. If you need a tax deductible receipt,
please supply a SASE & approximate value of your gift. All proceeds
from this affair goes to help feed and care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors. Admission is $10 & includes one
set of auction tickets.– hot food is on sale from the Elks. Doors open
at 5 PM and the Auction starts at 7 PM.
December 6th is the date of the drawing. Watch your mailbox for our sweepstakes booklets and that gives you plenty of time to order more!
ANIMAL COMMUNICATIONS SEMINAR NOVEMBER 7th & 8th
On Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 7th & 8th, Colleen
Nicholson will hold Animal Communication
seminars, Level I and Level II Workshops. It is a
mind-expanding, enjoyable, hands-on workshop. Pre-registration tuition by Oct. 16th is
$175 per day or $325 for both days. At door
prices will be $200 & $375. effective from Oct.
17th on. The fee will include breakfasts of
bagels, rolls, coffee, tea, water, fruit at Charlie
Brown’s in Forked River. Lunch is individually
purchased by attendees & the restaurant offers a
great salad bar. The seminar includes a visit to
the zoo with face to face readings of the animals. Workshop is held from 9:30 a.m. until 4
p.m. each day. A portion of the registration fee
will be donated to Popcorn Park. For more information, call 315-6524964 or e-mail: [email protected] For additional details, log
onto http://www.holisticanimal.com/pagesmain/seminarcurrent.htm
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October 2009
BARK PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
FOR YOUR PET SEPT. 25th & 26th
On Sept. 25 & 26th, Saving Grace
Photography will hold their first
BARK Session – a 2 day event
benefiting the Associated Humane
Societies. The session fee & 50%
of print proceeds will be donated
to AHS. Sessions begin at 9:30
and end at 3. Fees are $25 for
one dog (or cat) which will
include 5 proofs. To add your
child (6 months or older & able to
sit on their own, there is an additional fee of $15. Appointments
will be taken on a first come-first
served basis --- so you can call
646-932-3904 or e-mail
[email protected] Log on to her website and see the
outstanding photography & talent of Janine Memom-Dietz, log on to
www.savinggracephotographyblog.com
Photo sessions will take place at Saving Grace Studio in Basking Ridge.
ANIMALS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KITTY
RETURNED TO OWNER –
AWAITS GRAND JURY HEARING
FOR BOYFRIEND
in the NEWS
When the Barnegat Animal Clinic became suspicious of serious injuries that occurred repeatedly over a
short time to Max, a 2 month old kitten, they contacted the NJ SPCA Sgt. Thomas Yanisko. After an
investigation & interrogation of Frank Dominick, 24, he admitted to repeatedly beating, kicking & torturing the cats – and stomping & killing one cat named Nox. Over a period time, Nox was treated for
amputation to one leg due to complications from surgery. Nox was later treated for a dislocated wrist,
fractured ribs & disjointed tail injury –eventually stomping Nox to death. Max was treated for injuries
including 5 cracked ribs when seized by the NJ SPCA. Investigators believed that the acts of cruelty
were retaliatory domestic issues with a girlfriend. Dominick was charged with third degree animal cruelty which could carry up to a 5 year prison term & a $15,000 fine. Dominick awaits a Grand Jury hearing for boyfriend.
As we go to press, we have been advised by Sgt. Yanisko, it is believed that Dominick has moved back
to Pennsylvania & the owner of Max has relocated separately. Since Max belonged to the girlfriend, the
SPCA had no legal options to keep the kitten but there are parameters in place for a restraining order
for Dominick and veterinary check-ups for Max by local vets. Future adjudication will be carried in the
HUMANE NEWS.
25,000 DOGS SHOT TO CLEAR STREETS
OF STRAYS IN ARMENIA’S CAPITOL
Photo: COURTESY: NJSPCA
Pet Problems from Around the Globe
36,000 DOGS IN CHINA RANDOMLY
CHOSEN TO BE CLUBBED TO DEATH
PHOTO SUPPLIED
The stray dog problem is not unique anywhere in the world. In
Yerevan, the capitol of Armenia, the pathetic strays are shot by officially hired employees designed to clear the streets of dogs and cats.
In 2009, there were almost 25,000 animals shot. Garo Alexanian,
who heads up the Companion Animal Placement and Companion
Animal TV based in New York, worked hard to put a TNR program
in place for the last two years. Sadly, the group’s efforts to put the
program in place has failed miserably. It is alleged that the people
in charge are giving contracts to relatives. On many other levels,
greed has surpassed any caring and the shooting continues. Garo is
in the planning stages of hiring a US vet to take on a spay/neuter
program for the dogs and cats of Yerevan.
150 FINCHES & CANARIES SEIZED IN
BIRD FIGHTING RAID
Police arrested 19 people from Connecticut, Massachusetts & New
Jersey (all originally from Brazil) & seized 150 birds in a bird fighting raid. The raid was at a house in Shelton, Connecticut. Most of
the birds were saffron finches & female canaries. The birds had
sharpened beaks & one had a sharp metal object attached to the
beak. Several birds had serious head, neck & chest injuries. All were
charged with animal cruelty and gambling. Police also charged
homeowner, 42 year old Jurames Goulart with interfering with officers.
In May, over
36,000 dogs
were killed
during a
month-long
cull as planned
in Central
China. The
knee-jerk reaction to reported human
rabies cases
ignores all evidence that a
dog vaccination & public
education program is the
only effective way to combat the spread of this potentially fatal disease. Although
the city authorities claimed to be running a vaccination program, they were actually paying people to club dogs to death as they indiscriminately plucked stray
dogs & pets from the street.
On June 28th, Chinese officials
held a Forum on the matter
including World Society for
Protection of Animals’ staff, university professors, etc., participants discussed methods for tackling rabies in dogs, vaccination &
education programs & responsible
pet ownership.
A proposed new law was drafted
& discussed. Under the law, animal abuse including dog culling
Photos COURTESY:WSPA
would be illegal. If passed, it
would be the first time that the concept of “animal welfare” appears in Chinese
laws. For more information, please log on to www.wspa-usa.org
On Nov. 27th, there will be a Global Canine Welfare Responsibility Forum in
Tianjin, China.
www.ahscares.org
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
CROCODILE FARM OPENED TO SUPPLY
HANDBAGS
Hermes,
well known
in the fashion world,
has admitted it is
farming
crocodiles in
Australia to
keep up
with the
demand for
fashion in its
handbags. The retail price for one of
these bags is $50,000 according to the
NY POST and the French fashion house
makes only about 3,000 crocodile skin
handbags annually. A spokesman for the
company said it takes 3-4 crocodiles to
make one of their bags.
According to the May 2009 issue of DOG FANCY, chicken jerky
products imported from China continues to make dogs ill. The
product was the subject of a warning issued in 2007. Tests of
affected dogs may show kidney failure or elevated blood sugar.
The U. S. Food & Drug Administration advises dog owners to feed
jerky only as a small treat…not as a mean & to watch them for
symptoms – which may take hours or days. The FDA has tested
the jerky but has not pinpointed a definitive cause of the illnesses.
According to the FDA, most dogs seem to cover though some
reports to the FDA say ill dogs have died. How about NOT FEEDING it to your pets? For a complete list of food & treat recalls, go
to www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html
HSUS & USDA REACH SETTLEMENT
ON ANIMAL RESEARCH MONITORING
Croc, a resident at
Popcorn Park, is a Caiman,
a crocodile family member.
Animals such as Croc are
being butchered for their
skins.
LOWE’S REFUSES TO STOP SELLING
GLUE TRAPS
PETA has targeted Lowe’s for their refusal to stop selling cruel glue
traps. Sadly, the Society has taken in many animals that were the
unintended victims of such traps – birds, squirrels, hamsters, etc.
The intended victims languish in them until they die. Major retailers such as Walgreen, CVS, Rite Aid, Albertsons, Safe Way & Dollar
Tree refuse to sell the traps. You can write a letter to Lowe’s CEO
Robert Niblock, 1000 Lowe’s Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117; 800445-6937 or e-mail [email protected]
Domestic Animals
WORKER AT AKRON PETLAND
DROWNS 2 RABBITS
Seen on the internet by millions is a picture of a smiling Elizabeth
Carlisle, an Akron, Ohio Petland store employee, holding two drenched,
dead rabbits that she allegedly drowned. She then posed for pictures
with them & they were placed on her Facebook page. The tragedy didn’t start there – these rabbits had a horrifying life. They had sustained
agonizing injuries when they were allowed to “attack & eat each other”.
They suffered deep wounds, an eye missing & what is suspected to be a
broken jaw & partial paralysis. PETA has urged that Petland stop selling
rabbits. Petland, Inc. has terminated the store owner’s franchise agreement & the Akron, Ohio store is closed & will not reopen. Animals will
be removed from the shop. Carlisle is supposed to appear in Akron
Municipal Court on August 17th to answer animal cruelty charges.
As we go to press, we have been advised that Carlisle pleaded not
guilty to 2 counts of animal cruelty at Akron Municipal Court. Over 40
protesters were outside regarding the drowning of the rabbits. She is
scheduled for a pretrial hearing before Judge Stephen Fallis on Sept.
3rd.
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CAUTION ABOUT CHICKEN JERKY
PRODUCTS FROM CHINA
October 2009
A settlement agreement has been reached between the USDA & the
HSUS over access to annual reports of facilities conducting animal
research. The lawsuit alleged that the USDA violated the Freedom of
Information Act by failing to provide the HSUS with reports concerning painful animal experiments conducted without pain or distress
relief. All reports including pain & distress information will be made
available to the public electronically & in a timely manner.
DANGEROUSLY UNDERWEIGHT ELEPHANTS
RESCUED BY USDA
Tina, 39 years old, & 40 year old Jewel were two ailing elephants that
had been traveling as an act around the country at Shrine Circuses.
They were kept by elephant exhibitor Will Davenport of Maximum
Tons of Fun. The pachyderms had been suffering for over 2 years &
were dangerously underweight. USDA Inspection Reports indicate
they were losing weight & their condition deteriorated. As we go to
press, we have discovered that Davenport agreed to pay a $3,000
fine in exchange for the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service dropping complaints against him for not having proper purchasing permits for the
pair. The USDA took possession of Tina & Jewel and they were transported to an undisclosed zoo.
SCIENTISTS CLONE 9/11
SEARCH & RESCUE DOG
Trakr, owned by James Symington, a former Canadian police officer, took
his dog to the World Trade Center collapse & helped to find one woman
who was alive. Before Trakr died at the age of 16, Symington entered a
contest by BioArts International that offered to clone a pet dog for free. Five
German Shepherd pups cloned from Trakr were delivered to Symington who
now lives in Los Angeles.
SUING FOR ‘HYPOALLERGENIC’ KITTEN
Andrew Reale of Warren, N J is suing Allerca, a Delaware company known as
Lifestyle Pets in 2007 for failing to deliver a “hypoallergenic kitten” that he
paid $7,900 for. According to the lawsuit, Reale said they sent him an e-mail
stating that delivery had been affected by “decreased” kitten production.
AVMA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Veterinary Medical Association & the American Veterinary
Medical Foundation (charitable branch) have signed a Memo of
Understanding with the American Red Cross to coordinate animal rescue
efforts programs. The Foundation will help fund programs developed
under the agreement.
NEW
on the Market
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RECYCLED PLASTIC MILK BOTTLES
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Other items recycled from milk bottles include tables, rocking chairs,
chaise lounges & more which are also available from Eagle One
Products.
CAPE REDUCES DOG’S ANXIETY
DURING THUNDERSTORMS
Thunderstorms, lightning, etc. causes anxiety and panic in some pets. The
STORM DEFENDER is a cape which will reduce your dog’s anxiety. The
cape has a special metallic lining that discharges a dog’s fur & shields him
from the static charge build up reducing his sensitivity to the charge. It
gives relief to dogs that are excessively afraid of thunderstorms. For more
information on the cape, log on to
http://www.stormdefender.com/how_it_works.htm
AIRLINE
ISSUES
PET AIRWAYS INTRODUCES PET-ONLY
AIRLINE FLIGHTS
The slogan for a new animal airline for “pawsengers” is “Pets fly in
the main cabin, NOT in cargo!” The flights start July 14th from
Long Island’s Republic Airport to Baltimore, Chicago, Denver and
Los Angeles. No human passengers allowed. Pet Airways offers
specially qualified flight attendants for potty breaks & special care
at airport terminals. The cost for air fare for an 11 pound cat
from New York to Los Angeles and back is $698. In the beginning, flights will be offered only once a week in each direction
departing from Republic on Tuesdays and returning on Thursdays.
The animals will board from their own airport lounges.
LOG ON TO PETFLIGHT.COM FOR
AIRLINES’ PET
TRAVEL INCIDENTS
PetFlight.com is airline travel
information for your pets.
Airlines that have reported Pet
Losses, Injuries, or Deaths is the
total number of incidents.
Logging on to the website &
clicking on the airline will take
you to a listing of all of the pet
travel incidents for that airline.
The figures are current as of
July 2009:
Continental Airlines – 52
Alaska Airlines – 30
American Airlines – 26
Delta Airlines – 22
United Airlines – 17
Northwest Airlines – 13
Hawaiian Air – 8
Horizon Air – 6
Midwest Airlines – 4
SkyWest – 3
US Airways – 3
ATA Airlines – 2
Comair – 2
Frontier Airlines – 2
Pinnacle Airlines – 2
Shuttle America – 2
Atlantic Southeast – 1
HELP SONGBIRDS, SALMON & MORE
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Grounds for Change is a coffee growing
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for migratory songbirds & zero net carbon emissions from “crop to cup”.
Not only do their dollars help
local school’s environmental
stewardship program, restore
salmon habitat, support collectives of coffee producing
women & their families, they
are an advocate for migratory
songbirds. For more information on products including
teas, chocolate, mugs & more,
log on to
www.groundsforchange.com
SPANIEL ENCOUNTERS LIFE-THREATENING
HARM DURING FLIGHT
A Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel traveling on SAS
Airlines was discovered by
an employee who found
the pup’s lower jaw stuck
in the grating of the kennel gate. Pet Express
employee cut the grate
(see black tape across gate)
to cover the hole. The pup
had a small piece of grate
stuck to his jaw. They
brought the pup to the
Society’s Medical Dept.
where he was sedated and
his jaw was extricated from
the grate. He was then
returned to SAS Airlines to
go to his final destination.
This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had gotten his lower jaw stuck in the door
grate.The pup could have severely injured his mouth, jaw or even a broken neck.
AIR CANADA ALLOWS PETS ON BOARD
As of July 1st, cats and dogs may travel with their owners who fly via Air Canada
and Jazz. To protect air travelers with allergies, Air Canada will limit the number of
pets to two for small planes & 4 for large aircraft. The owner who has to place their
pet in a cage under the seat will be charged $50 per animal on domestic & transborder or $100 for international trips. The fee is one way. Air Canada will ensure
proper seating choices for travelers with allergies.
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings!
ADORABLE CATS RECEIVE LIFETIME
COMMITMENT IN CRANBURY, N J
MUFFIN OBTAINS COSTLY OPERATION &
LIFETIME OF LOVE
WITH BIG APPLE ANIMAL LOVER
“We were very happy to
be able to give a warm
home to Jake and
Elwood whom we adopted. They are both
healthy & happy and
bring us a great deal of
joy”. Our thanks to Frank
& Michele Romano of
Cranbury, N J for adopting TWO of our cats!
PHOTO SUPPLIED
EMACIATED PUP'S ARRIVAL INTERSECTS
WITH FRANKLIN LAKES ANIMAL LOVER
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Above: Muffin with her canine
companion, "Ghetto Bob". Left:
Heather Laszlo who took out
credit to expend thousands of
dollars so that Muffin could get a
life-saving operation.
Muffin is an adorable terrier who hasn’t take an unflattering picture yet!
After being mishandled by the family’s kids, she suffered a broken leg
which required orthopedic surgery.
Heather Laszlo of New York City and
her boyfriend, David saw her picture
& fell madly in love. She just lost her
16 year old dog MacTavish and had
another dog, Ghetto Bob, who needed
a companion. It sounded like a great
lifetime commitment for Muffin. Heather & David visited and met Muffin &
took lots of pictures. After surgery, cage rest was most important … but when
the x-ray showed the pin had migrated, she would need another surgery &
worse yet, additional time languishing in a cage. Since the Society could not
expend thousands more dollars on another operation, we offered Heather some
choices – but she opted to take on the responsibility of adopting the adorable
pup. She applied for Care Credit & had another operation for Muffin.
According to Heather: “She is getting spoiled but after the way her life has
started, I’d say it’s about time!!!“
See original photo & story on Pages 1 and 12
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Kodey with Andrew Bolton of Franklin Lakes, N J.
If an emaciated, frightened pup had not been brought in by an
Animal Control Officer at just the moment Virginia Bolton was in our
waiting room, history would have been different. The Franklin Lakes
resident saw the helpless lad & advised that she would be back after
the 7 day hold to take him into her home. Paul & Virginia Bolton
came in one week later & since that time, the apprehensive pup has
been transformed into a lovable, confident fella whose first Christmas
was filled with love and acceptance … and toys.
Apologies to our readers for not keeping up with the Happy Endings of Society
alumni. We promise to do better. Unfortunately, many times the pictures get separated from the letters ... so please include your name & address on the back of the
photos. If you have the original tag number, that helps us also.
If you are e-mailing photos to us, please be sure to send them in high-resolution
so we can use them for print purposes with the same information we need for
printed photos. Thank you.
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October 2009
Kodey on her first night home with the Boltons.
Happy
Endings
HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIM
FINDS LOVING N J FAMILY
LINCROFT TEACHER ADOPTS ST. BERNARD PUP
WHO IS CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Whenever Marc sits on the recliner, Shadow shares at him until he
gets a blanket to put over his legs, then she curls up on him.
This beautiful hound mix was a lost soul that came to the
Society after experiencing the horrors of Hurricane Katrina.
Marc Morales & his family were visiting the Forked River facility & fell in love with the dog. According to Marc: “When we
first met Shadow, she was so timid & fearful, she would not
only cringe, shut her eyes & shake when I came over to her.
She was less fearful of my wife & son. It’s been an amazing
transformation for her over the last year. Not only has she
become a happy, affectionate dog, she’s completely bonded
with me. From a shy, scared girl to a 75 pound lap dog. I have
never had a dog so loving & loyal as Shadow & all she wants in
return is some attention. It was obvious that some staff in
Forked River had a soft spot for her so I wanted to make sure
they knew how happy & spoiled she has become. She’s brought
a lot of happiness to us & we’re glad we can give her joy after
she started off so rough.
Her favorite pastime on this planet is spooning & getting her belly rubbed.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Dana Luciano with Olivia (right) and Toby Keith.
When Dana Luciano & her daughter of Lincroft, N J visited the Society’s Tinton
Falls Animal Shelter, it is not unusual. Dana is a teacher at Wemrock Brook
Elementary School in Manalapan, N J. & has championed the cause of Society
animals in fundraisers & spearheaded efforts to help Guinness the English
Mastiff.
During their visit, they spotted “Lucky”, a not-so-lucky St. Bernard who arrived
when he was 4 months old & had been waiting for a home for awhile. At home
is their 5 year old St. Bernard, “Olivia,” so taking on another dog would be
double the pleasure … and double the cost! Through the Bright & Beautiful
Therapy Dogs
Association, Lucky,
(now named Toby
Keith), is a Certified
Therapy Dog! Our
thanks to Dana
Luciano for all she has
done for the Society –
and for opening her
heart and home to
Toby Keith.
Toby is now a Certified
Therapy Dog!!!
SYLVESTER FINDS
A LIFETIME OF LOVE
Due to the huge numbers of kittens that arrive on a
daily basis, it is always great to adopt one to a lifelong
home! And it is even nicer when pictures arrive to let
us know what a wonderful opportunity another orphan
has. Maria Santana of Newark sent us a photo of
Sylvester who has found the love of a lifetime!
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Join! the POPCORN
PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
Mickey is an 8 year old Appaloosa gelding who is blind in one eye. Due to a birth defect, his
left front leg turns out. Surgery was performed but only provided a temporary correction.
The horse was co-owned and when one of the owners passed away, the sole owner was
unable to afford care for the Appaloosa. Although there was no special area within Popcorn
Park to provide lifetime care for him, we decided to try him with Holly the Donkey who
has been without any animals in her area. Other farm animals had been placed with Holly
but she was firm in her resolve that she wanted to be alone. But when Mickey arrived &
was introduced, Holly allowed him in without any signs of rudeness. Mickey follows Holly in
the hope that she will be accepting of him, but the elderly gal is taking it very slow.
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, now is a great
time to 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. and until 2
p.m. on some holidays. 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 $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, just send $2 to Popcorn Park
Wildlife Club, P O Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731. You
can also visit the animals available for sponsorship 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.
Pictured above, Bob with his surgery almost healed.
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October 2009
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
Meet Bob, a macaw that was allowed to sit atop his perch in his owner’s
home.When he went outside, the owner forgot to close the sliding glass
door. Bob flew outside, panicked by some noise & flew against a door causing
another accident.The owner put Bob into his cage, causing even more damage to an already broken wing. He called a vet & was given a price of $3,000
& so Bob was surrendered to the Society. Bob was brought to Avian
Specialist, Dr. Doolan, but due to the injuries, the wing had to be amputated.
Bob can be seen in the very spacious area of the Forked River Waiting
Room. If you love birds, please don’t patronize the bird trade. It is fraught
with dead and dying birds and disenchanted bird owners.
OCTOBER
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
CATS & KITTENS
waiting to keep you warm all winter long ....
A beautiful long-haired
lass was found as a
stray. She doesn’t look
like she missed too
many meals so we are
lucky to have rescued
her before her tummy
started growling. Now
that summer is over &
nights will be longer,
wouldn’t you want
this lovely gal to keep you company. File N-84356-F (Newark).
Can someone please tell me what
I’ve done wrong? I was dumped out
in the woods & have no where to
belong.Things went from bad to
worse. So the Society rescued me
& gave me this verse! My name is
Fabio & I am fabulously friendly!
File L-18021-M (Forked River).
Upon arrival one morning,
the staff found this handsome fella sitting in a tree
in the picnic area. He wore
a distinguishing collar –
blue with diamond paws &
blue bell.The young fellow
has been named Prince. If
you are hoping that someday your prince will come,
he’s right here! File L18240-NM (Forked River).
Talia & Daisy arrived together & enjoy each other’s company. It is hard enough to
find a loving heart & home for one cat …. it is even more difficult to find someone
who will take two! File L-17899-F & File L-17900-F (Forked River).
My owner didn’t even
come inside & tell the
staff about me.They
just dumped me outside where I could
have run away ….
been attacked by dogs
… gotten pregnant
….. hit by a car. What
a horrible thought! I
know there are lots
of cats here … but if
you come and visit, I
know you’ll take me
Bubbles is a 6 month old teen-ager who came in with her siblings
because of allergies in the home. She is a sweetheart who has her
whole life ahead of her.
She is soooo affectionate…and nothing to
sneeze at! File N-82368F (Newark).
home. File N-84988-F (Newark)
We are really hoping that you have an empty
space in your heart for a sweet fella who would
never want to part. All he wants is a lap, a toy &
a never-ending food
bowl. And
keep him
inside 24/7 &
always under
your control.
File N-85271M (Newark).
This bi-eyed beauty is
only a year old and has
been given up by her
owner. Although she has
been with us for several
weeks, she sees visitors
pass her by.Won’t you
visit her and take a look
at this affectionate lass.
File N-84011-F (Newark).
She was one of several stray kittens in
a litter that had
taken up residence
near a Keyport
home.The resident
trapped the family &
this little lass was
brought to a veterinary specialist who advised that she was born without eyes. She is
in need of a lifetime of love & safety. File TF-56223-SF (Tinton Falls).
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
Meet this young boy who’s
just a young& hopeful pup. He
became homeless before he
ever grew up. A carefree life is
for such little boys.They need
loving care & will bring tons
of joy. File N-84263-M.
Pukky & Bear were brought to the Society along with their 6 offspring.
The pups were brought to our Forked River facility and Mom & Dad are
in the process of being neutered. Both parents are two years old & in
need of adoption. File N-84451-F & File N-84452-NM.
Blazer is a gorgeous Akita who
was given up
when the family’s
child developed
allergies.The
handsome hunk
is a guardian
who needs a
new leash on
life…and he’s
nothing to
sneeze at! He
would best be
the only dog in your home. File N-84254-M.
A handsome Siberian Husky who may
have had an owner … but he was
never reclaimed.The breed is known
for their gentle manner & sociable
skills.They are easy-going & docile. He
would make an excellent jogging companion so if you want to put your best
foot forward this fall, meet Chewy. File
N-84214-M.
Her owner was down on his luck. No
money; no place to live and so he brought
“Little” to the Society.The young mix
breed was probably his only prized possession but he could not take on the
responsibility of feeding & caring for the
dog. Little is a sweetheart waiting to give
lots of love. File N-84445-F.
A kind hearted animal lover
rescued me but said they
couldn’t keep me. So they
brought me here for “a new
leash on life”. I have been
hopeful for awhile but so far,
no one has showed an interest in a lifetime commitment.
File N-84731-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
10 HUMANE NEWS
October 2009
She’s an attractive lass who would love
to be your devoted companion.The
German Shepherd is about 3 years old
but has no identification to help return
her to her former owner. A blank canvas awaits her future and you can paint
it in a compassionate panorama. File
N-83957-F.
He may have seen an open
gate and decided to see
what it was like to go out
on his own. It’s a great big
world and he decided to
explore the sights and
smells of new places.We
doubt if he realizes the
error of his ways ….
because now he is a lonely,
homeless stray. File N84597-M.
NEWARK
Meet this young
Poodle whose name is
Sandy. She had a loving
home & life was dandy.
But the owner was
moving & now Sandy
is left.The sweet
spayed lass is feeling
heartbroken & bereft.
File N-84398-SF.
DOGS
Meet Salsa a female who
is great with kids, cats,
dogs. She can sit, come,
stay, down & speak. If she
could speak our language, she would tell you
that with all of her
excellent qualities, the
owners are moving &
cannot take her along.
She has separation anxiety & cannot be left
alone. File N-84711-F.
Meet an aging gent who
has been on his own for
awhile. He required medical attention for a wound
but now that he’s all
patched up, he waits for
healing for a broken
heart. File N-83831-M.
When the owners who lived in an
apartment on 9th Ave. in Newark
moved out, they took her puppies &
left her to die.When she was discovered, the pathetic dog was starving &
dehydrated … she is now being tended to in our Medical Dept.Would you
help to make a difference in her life.
File N-84712-F.
Loitering with no
visible means of
support is an
enforceable
action. So I was
arrested &
brought to Police
Headquarters.
They wouldn’t
release me until
the Society
came.Where was Dog the Bounty Hunter when you need
him??? File N-84688-F
The attractive
German
short-haired
pointer is waiting for a promise to cherish her. When
being temperament tested, she looked for any familiar
face in the cars that were parking as she walked along
her way. She has been here since July & loving her
would be as easy as pie! File N-84064-F (Newark).
Meet a handsome fella that we call Bowie.The
Boxer has been waiting for a home since June. All
he needs is a family that will give him the loving
care he deserves. File N-82750-M.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
Puggles may be the dog du jour but we have
plenty coming through our door.This is just one
of the many that was found as a stray. Is this your
Puggle of the day? File N-84722-F.
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
www.ahscares.org
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WAITED IN POURING RAIN FOR
A GOOD SAMARITAN
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
MUFFIN USED AS PLAYTOY ....
RESULTS IN BADLY BROKEN LEG
When an East Orange
resident brought Muffin
to the Society, he
advised that his young
children enjoyed tossing
the pup around.
Instead of investing in
the care of the animal
and educating their
children, they surrendered the pup to the
Society. Muffin suffered
a serious break to the
rear leg which necessitated more than a cast.
Finances from the
Society’s Res-Q Fund
When Muffin was released, x-rays were taken & an
were used to have an
orthopedic specialist operated on her leg. For more
orthopedic specialist
on Muffin's story, see Page 6.
operate on the youngster. While convalescing
for several weeks, her picture was included on the Society’s website
(www.ahscares.org) and a fan club of many animal lovers filled out adoption
applications to bring her into their hearts and their home. To see this Happy
Ending, please go to Page 6.
CHIHUAHUA KICKED OR HIT
IN FACE/HEAD
It was 2 a.m. when the Society’s Newark Office was
called out to rescue a very needy Chihuahua type. The
sweet, gentle boy was clearly the target of cruelty and
abuse. According to the Society’s veterinarian, he was
either kicked in the face or hit with a hard object -definitely not hit by a car.. A lifetime of love is what
should be abundantly lavished on him. He is presently
being cared for in the Society’s Newark Medical Dept. File
N-83645-M. (Newark). Continued donations for the Res-Q
Fund helps us to help more unfortunate victims of cruelty
and abuse
12 HUMANE NEWS
October 2009
He waited
patiently in
front of the
corner grocery store –
braving the
pouring rain
– and hoping that
someone
would
notice him.
The pathetically emaciated & exhausted pit bull waited in
All the
the pouring rain for someone to care.
young pup
wanted was a little food to
stop the hurting in his stomach. All he yearned for was
somebody who would care
enough to stop and help him.
His wish was granted in the
form of the men in blue. Police
took control of him & he was
then brought to the Society.
Society staffers went to the
area to ascertain if there was
an owner or any other information on his background –
but without success. He is temporarily in our Medical Dept.
enjoying a little one-on-one
time with the staff. We call
him Lancelot & he is enjoying
the comforts of a dry, warm
bed, a full bowl of food, lots
of fresh water, daily walks …. and waits for a forever home. File N83573-M (Newark).
Injuries to the eyes & muzzle were
believed to have been caused by
hard kicks or hit with a hard object.
Above: Now he is fit as a fiddle &
ready for love!
REPORT ABUSE!
You can save a life!
More than 45 albino ringneck doves were discovered in Flushing Meadow
Park in Queens, NY. They had apparently been released during a wedding
& were left clinging to life. Within a few days, only 25 birds remained –
some had been rescued by volunteers, some had fallen to the ground from
a recent rainstorm & were too weak to fly back into the trees. James
Theurer, a Staten Island bird handler, said there are unscrupulous businessmen who buy doves at pet stores & release them at weddings. The birds do
not know how to avoid predators. Theurer said that wedding birds should
be homing pigeons that are trained to return to their coops. .
Wedding Ideas ....
But we have another suggestion…..
Matthew Cilurso &
Michelle Merletto of
Lake Hopatcong, N J
with Lucy their pit bull,
will celebrate their wedding by helping Society
animals.
On Sept. 11th, Matthew
Cilurso and Michelle
Merletto of Lake
Hopatcong, N J will be
joined in matrimony.
More & more bridal couples are opting out of
giving small thank-you
favors to their guests &
are making a donation to
the Associated Humane
Societies/Popcorn Park
Refuge.
Matthew and Michelle,
with their pit bull Lucy,
have opted to make their
memorable wedding day
PHOTO SUPPLIED
a day to help animals not
as fortunate as Lucy. For their generous donation, the guests will
receive an attractive card that say the couple has made a generous
donation to help animals. The guests can use the card for a free
admission to Popcorn Park. Also being given to guests is a packet of
Forget-Me-Not seeds.
When Dawn Boyce &
Steve Forgus planned
their marriage, they
contacted the Society
for information on
wedding favor cards
and forget-me-not seed
packets. They loved it!!
Said Dawn: “If nothing
else turns out right on
or wedding, this is the
one thing I will be so
proud of. I actually
couldn’t read it (the
saying on the flower
packet) out loud to my
fiancé because I was
crying so much reading
it to myself”. On the
back of the wedding
favor card is a free pass
to Popcorn Park.
On July 18th, Dawn &
Steve of Englishtown, N
J were married. They
PHOTO SUPPLIED
said: “Thank you so
Dawn Boyce & Steve Forgus & their Boxer, Lily,
much for all your help
who was their flower girl.
with the wedding
favors. We had a beautiful day & it was great to know we could help animals in
need”.
If you would like to share your wedding day celebration with the Society’s animals in a special way, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
We have similar efforts with graduations, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, etc.
Service Dogs in
the NEWS
WISCONSIN SERVICE DOG/OWNER
PROHIBITED FROM
RESTAURANT & CITY PARK
U. S. District Judge Barbara Crabb ruled that Stephen
Bottila did not present enough evidence to provide that
his dog, Justice, was a service dog. Police used a taser &
pepper spray on Bottila after he refused to leave a
McDonalds where a manager wanted him to leave
because of the dog. Bottila’s dog developed the ability
sense when he was about to have an epileptic seizure & to
alert him. He then activates a device implanted under the
skin to prevent a seizure. Justice’s owner presented a police
report in which Officer Kipling Kellogg thought that Bottila
was homeless & trying to pull a scam to let his dog in the
restaurant. Later in the day, a retired police officer would
not allow Justice in city-owned Peace Park. Bottila, who is
unable to work or drive, represented himself in the lawsuit
& said he would appeal.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into any areas customers are normally
allowed. Employees may ask if an animal is a service animal & what tasks it is
trained to perform, but they cannot ask what a person’s disability is nor require
proof that the animal is a service animal.
GUIDE DOG/OWNER TREATED
POORLY AT N J RESTAURANT
The State Division on Civil Rights announced it has issued a
Finding of Probable Cause against 88 Café of Livingston, N J.
Clifford B. Arron, who is visually impaired, entered the restaurant
along with his family & Alto, a golden retriever that is a trained &
certified guide dog. Aaron was first advised that there was a nopets-allowed policy & after presenting identification to confirm he
is disabled, the group was offered a table near the kitchen. Aaron
asked to be served in the main dining area at which point owner
Johnny Wong began polling diners to determine if they had any
objections. After police arrived, Wong offered Aaron any open
table. Aaron & his group left & filed a complaint with the Division
on Civil Rights. The anti-discrimination law provides that each
respondent that have committed a violation is subject to a penalty
of up to $10,000 provided that there has been no conviction in
previous 5 years.
www.ahscares.org
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TINTON FALLS
DOGS
Luckily, he was wearing tags when
we rescued this dog. A note was
left on the door of the owner
who promptly arrived at the
Society to surrender the 8 year
old Frodo. File TF-56269-NM.
Meet this
mother &
daughter
team …
so sweet &
hopeful,
they are
just a
dream.
Princess is 5 years old & her daughter, Baby, is two.They have
been at the Society since mid-June so please color them blue.
File TF-54769-F & File TF-54770-F.
It may have been the fireworks that scared this
Chocolate Labrador.The
Society rescued him late
at night after a call from
the Police. It has been
over two months & he is
waiting for a visit from
you. File TF-55604-NM.
Judging from
her physical
appearance,
this lovable pit
bull terrier
was used as a
breeding
machine. And looking beyond her physical appearance lives a
heart that waits to give love & companionship.The staff lovingly calls her “Madre”. File TF-56417-F.
The mature Maltese was found at Police
Headquarters. She was dirty, matted and
had nails that were shamefully long. She
was not microchipped & had no tags. A
special home is needed for the sweetie
who has a heart murmur. File TF-56413-F.
Why was I brought to Police Headquarters?
Did I do something wrong? It was my owner
who allowed me to run loose but I’m the one
who got stuck in jail! Well, the Police were
really on the ball and kept me safe from harm.
Now I am waiting for “a new leash on life” and
all winter, I will keep you warm. File TF-56347M.
Only 4 months old & life has already become a
revolving door. First found as a stray, she was then
placed for adoption & found what she thought was a
lifetime of love. Sadly for Remmy, the owner’s dog did
not like the young pup so now Remmy is back & hoping that love will be better the second time around.
File TF-56556-F.
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 (No.)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
14 HUMANE NEWS
October 2009
The 1 year old Rottweiler is a great dog.
He loved the entire family …. but the
girlfriend said he was too big.The dog
would have probably lasted longer than
the girlfriend but that was his choice.
Meet Turner, an absolutely fantastic dog
who loves to please and only wants love
in return. File TF-56268-NM
FORKED RIVER
DOGS
Casey & Callie are 2 year old spayed sisters.They had a
happy, contented family environment. Sadly, life’s journey
takes us on unexpected roads – finances, separation, divorce,
relocations – all create hardships and heavy hearts.There
was no sigh of relief to give these dogs up & now we need
to find a lifetime commitment for this doggy duo. File L18338-SF & File L-18339-SF.
Meet Cassidy & Sundance, the 3 year old fellas that hail from
West Virginia.They are sweet, friendly & good-natured.
Come & meet them & we don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
File L-17613-NM & File L-17614-NM.
Meet Tom
whose
great with
kids & dogs.
He just didn’t like the
couch …
so he took
it apart. He
may have
thought it was a sectional. In any event, he also
dug in the backyard. Sounds like he was left alone
& was bored. If you enjoy hiking & lots of activity,
you might want to meet Tom. File L-17782-NM.
This sweet
little lass
was found
as a stray
with identification tags
from a
Jersey City
veterinary
office.
Information
obtained
from them
proved to be out of date & now a new home
needs to found for this hopeful sweetheart who
had been dumped in a park. File L-18349-F.
The canine comedian of this crowd is
Simon, a Lhasa/Terrier mixture. He
enjoys “walkies” around the facility & is
very active. If you would like to meet
this lap dog & take him for a walk, you
will appreciate the upbeat personality.
File L-18144-M.
Roscoe came to the Society from
Tennessee. He is affectionate, playful &
housebroken. He has good manners but
also enjoys being dominant with dogs that
he shares his kennel with. File L-18206-M.
Due to the deteriorating living
conditions of their owner, six
Miniature Pinschers were living in
a car until they were finally
brought to the Society.They were
extremely unsocialized, shy &
frightened when they came in but
have come quite a long way since
their arrival in April
FileL-. 17660-M and L-17664-F.
AT FORKED RIVER
Six Chow pups were given up along with Mom
& Dad.The 6 week old pups were sent to the
Forked River facility and all have been altered. If
you would love one of these furballs, you can
visit them 7 days a week or see them on
Petfinder.To see their Mom & Dad, please see
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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 “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
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LAS VEGAS ANIMAL NEWS
LEGISLATION
MIRAGE DOLPHIN DIES FROM LUNG
INFECTION COMPLICATIONS - NOW
WANT 2 MORE
The U. S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1018,
Restoring our American Mustangs Act or R.O.A.M. which would
restore protections for wild horses & burros.
Senate Bill 727 (Landrieu-Ensign) is known as the Prevention of
Equine Cruelty Act. Now that horse slaughter no longer occurs in the U. S., tens of
thousands of horses are hauled to Canada, Mexico & even further. Horses are trucked
in double-deck cattle trucks without food, water or rest. At some Mexican slaughterhouses, horses are stabbed repeatedly in the spine until they are paralyzed – after
which they are butchered while still fully conscious. The absence of a federal statute
means that horses are beaten & dragged & shipped out of the country for slaughter.
An identical version, H.R. 503, was introduced earlier this year (Conyers & Burton).
H.R. 80 known as the Captive Primate Safety Act (Blumenauer, Kirk) passed the U.
S. House of Representatives 323 to 95. It would stop interstate commerce in primates
as pets. The bill now moves to the U. S. Senate for consideration.
In early March, the House of Representatives passed the Shark Conservation Act of
2009 (H.R. 81) . This bill would require sharks to be landed with their fins still naturally attached. Tens of millions of sharks are caught for their fins, so in the process,
they are hauled up on deck, their fins hacked off & the animals are thrown back alive
– helpless. This Act will improve existing laws & will allow U. S. to take action against
countries whose shark finning restrictions are not as strenuous. The bill now goes to
the U. S. Senate.
NEW JERSEY
It took over a decade but the legislature pushed through the Sunday bowhunting bill
& Gov. Jon Corzine signed it into law on May 4th.
Assembly Bill 2513 passed both Houses and was sent to Gov. Corzine. The bill creates a Cat and Dog Spay/Neuter Fund which taxpayers can contribute on their tax
returns. The monies will go into the Animal Population Control Fund which funds
low-cost altering program. Also included are provisions to create a Community Food
Pantry Fund
Assembly Bill 2653 (Cruz-Perez, Watson, Gusciora, Love) would require disclosure
when selling certain clothing apparel containing fur. Amendments made in Senate
Floor Amendments (Senate Bill 2472) indicates that the bill only applies to new
clothing apparel sold or offered to a retail consumer in the first instance. It does not
apply to resale. It would provide that it clarifies that the name of the animal or animals that produced the fur to be placed on the clothing apparent label shall be those
listed in the Fur Products Name Guide promulgated by the Federal Trade
Commission.
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16 HUMANE NEWS
October 2009
The Mirage reported the second death
of a dolphin this year. Sgt. Pepper is
the 14th dolphin to die at the
Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden &
Dolphin Habitat since the attraction
opened in 1990. The death comes on
the heels of a request by The Mirage
to
the
National
Oceanic
&
Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service to
import two bottlenose dolphins. They want a male & female for
breeding purposes. Born Free USA & WSPA responded to the
request by asking that the permit be denied on the grounds of the
hotel’s dismal animal care record, the lack of educational value of
the display, animal welfare & transport concerns.
As we go to press, we have learned that the National Marine
Fisheries Service has granted MGM Mirage a permit to import two
Atlantic bottlenose dolphins for public display. Born Free USA &
WSPA have filed a complaint against the Mirage’s petition to
import during a 30 day public comment period.
LAS VEGAS CASINO TO HOLD
“BLOODLESS” BULLFIGHT
To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, the South Point Casino in
Las Vegas will be holding a Portuguese or “bloodless” bullfight in
mid-September. These events are never bloodless nor are they
humane. The bulls are kept in total darkness to disorient them; they
are tormented, teased so that the matadors use sticks with nails
attached to stab & wound the bulls. The bulls are not killed in the
ring but carted off to a slaughterhouse where they are hung upside
down & their throats are cut. Many bulls are still alive & able to feel
pain as the workers hack off their limbs & rip off their skin. Please
write to Michael Gaughan, President of Gaughan Gaming at 8924
Spanish Ridge Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89148, Phone: 702-739-1516
or Fax: 702-739-1503.
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
BROOKLYN
Fabian Henderson, 19 years old, was indicted on animal cruelty charges for throwing
his dog, Oreo, from the sixth floor of an
apartment building. The dog survived the fall but was severely
injured. She suffered multiple factures in her front legs as well as
ligament damage, bruised lungs, a fractured rib, liver injury &
internal bleeding. Her front legs had to be reconstructed using
plates & screws. She is presently under the care at the ASPCA’s
Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.
FAYETTEVILLE
The State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is
proposing to reduce the size of the deer herd living in Green Lake
Park using the cruel method of bow & arrow hunting. For more
information, log on to the PETA website.
NEW YORK CITY
The Toby Project is the brainchild of veterinarian, Dr. Andrew
Kaplan who performs free spay/neuter services to all 5 boroughs
of New York using mobile surgical vans specifically for that purpose. The non-profit organization’s mobile van goes to New York
boroughs for free spay/neuters. Log on to www.tobyproject.org/
& check the van location calendar for upcoming van dates.
T hank you for helping!!
LAVALLETTE’S FIRST LADY IS
FIRST RATE FOR SOCIETY!
The Society staffers were overwhelmed to see a
pick-up truck pull into the Forked River facility
filled to the brim with lots of goodies. There were
lots of pet treats, animal food & much-needed
pet items for Society orphans. Joanne LaCicero,
First Lady of the Borough of Lavallette whose
husband is the Mayor of the Borough, works hard
to collect for animals at the Society and other
shelters. Our thanks to Joanne for her one-woman
outstanding efforts!
ANONYMOUS DONOR
PURCHASES GOLF CARTS AS
TIMESAVER FOR 7 ACRE REFUGE
When a visitor to Popcorn Park made her donation, we urged
her to let us know in advance when she was coming so we
could obtain or rent a cart to her the 7 acre sanctuary. The
Burlington County resident arrived several weeks later – and
had purchased two golf carts. She was given a behind the
scenes tour … and it has become quite handy & a timesaver
for delivering supplies to outlying areas and at feeding time.
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.
MASSAGE THERAPY GIVES JOY TO OUR SHARE-A-PETS
Ernie the Mini Pinscher’s face says it all!
He is in glorious contentment as Susan
applies deep soft tissue massage &
mobilization to decrease pain & increase
mobility due to arthritis. Ernie was a
Share-A-Pet who was recently adopted.
Remus the 3-legged Share-A-Pet, lived with a broken leg for
2 years at a junkyard. He receives a soothing massage from
Susan Davis.
Of great comfort to the Society (and
especially the animals) is the weekly
visits by Susan Davis, Licensed Physical
Therapist & CEO of CARE (Canine &
Small Animal Rehabilitation) in Red
Bank. After 30 years of clinical practice,
Susan decided to change over from her
expertise with humans & combine with
her passion for animals by providing
in-home rehabilitation and physical
therapy for dogs and other animals.
Susan visits once a week and volunteers
to work on some of the dogs who need various types of therapy and her expertise
has improved their health and physical well being immensely. If you would like more
data on physical ailments in animals, e-mail Susan, at [email protected],
732-616-6114 or visit her website at www.joycareonsite.com
www.ahscares.org
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Letters to the Editor
junior
HUMANE
Throughout the year, my 3 year old class has been giving
tzdukah (the Jewish form of charity) every Friday before we
celebrate the Sabbath. We collected $108.00 & have decided
to donate the money to Popcorn Park because of the wonderful work you do helping animals. We know you will put this
money to good use!
Donna Binder,Teacher
Temple B’nai Shalom – East Brunswick, N J
EDITOR’S NOTE: A huge thank you to your class and a
Certificate of Appreciation was sent to them.
ABERDEEN SISTERS RAISE HUNDREDS OF
DOLLARS & PET FOOD FOR POPCORN PARK
Fund raisers Tinaz & Mehr
& mom Friaan meet
Princess the camel
Several months ago, 6 year old
Tinaz & 5 year old Mehr of
Aberdeen, N J took on the project of a canned food drive for
the Society. They had previously
taken on helping a local food
pantry & were now ready to
help the animals that they love
so much. They were methodical
in their efforts – even keeping a
clipboard to keep a tally of their
donations. Thanks to their hard
work, a large supply of pet food
worth well over $200.00 was
donated to our Forked River
facility. This year, they have set
up a lemonade stand on some
weekends at the flea market
located at the Matawan train station. So if you are in the area,
please stop in and have a
lemonade & help the animals!
Our thanks to their Mom, Friaan
for imparting her love of animals to her daughters and for
taking on our cause. The family recently visited
Popcorn Park -- and even got to meet Princess the
camel up close and personal!
My son, Matthew, raised these donations for a 5 Mile Race in
May. He hopes it will help many dogs!
Barbara DeShaw – Short Hills, N J
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our thanks to Matthew & all of the people
who donated towards his race for a total of $655.00!
Please allow me to express my gratitude for your participation
in our Career Day this year. It was an extra special day thanks
to your enthusiasm, vigor & energy. You served as an excellent role model for the students. Based on the feedback, I
received from the students, they thoroughly enjoyed the
event & learned a great deal about the opportunities available to them. We hope you realize how much we appreciate
you taking the time to share your first hand knowledge &
expertise with our children. Thanks for giving back to our
community.
Colleen Troiano, School Counselor
Wilson Avenue School – Newark, New Jersey
POINT PLEASANT YOUTH
DONATES BIRTHDAY GIFTS
TO POPCORN PARK EACH YEAR
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 312 OF BARNEGAT
HELP WITH HUGE GIFT OF GOODIES!
From left: Hailey Soccadato, Nicole Gomes, Ashley Cloake, Kallie Herring,
Gillian Connors, Lindsey Shugar & Skylar Wianecki from Girl Scout Troop
#312 of Barnegat.
Thanks to Girl Scout Troop #312 of Barnegat, much of the Forked River
facilities’ Waiting Room was filled with lots of goodies to help care for
animals. The girls brought in dog & cat food, blankets, towels, paper
products, cleaning products, cat litter & much, much more. Special
thanks to Troop Leaders Kathy Herring & Sharon Shugar.
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Spencer Goss celebrated his 7th birthday by donating his gifts to the Society
& presented $200.00 check to Jerry Weinhart, who is the caretaker for dogs
on the Animal Haven Farm.
For the past 3 years, Spencer Goss of Point Pleasant has not received any
birthday gifts. He donates all of his monetary offerings directly to
Popcorn Park in lieu of gifts. This year, the 7 year old brought a check
for $200.00 to share with Society orphans.
PINELANDS JR. HIGH SCHOOL
INTERACT CLUB HOLD DONATION DRIVE
FOR POPCORN PARK
junior
HUMANE
YOUTH SERVICES GROUP AT NEWARK’S
BARRINGER HIGH SCHOOL
HELD FUND RAISER FOR SOCIETY
Members of Pinelands Regional Junior High School’s Interact Club meet Zoo
Director John Bergmann & Princess the camel.
A group of Pinelands Regional Junior High School students raised $120 & a carload of food, snacks & supplies for Popcorn Park. Located in Little Egg Harbor,
the school’s Junior Interact Club, led by teachers Melinda Most, Charlene Wilson
& Dorothy Mercurio, recently held their first ever donation drive for Popcorn
Park. For two weeks, students & teachers were urged to make cash donations or
drop off pet foods, snacks & supplies at boxes placed throughout the school.
“The kids know Popcorn Park – it’s in their backyard & most of them have visited there, so the donation drive was very successful,” said Mrs. Most. “We hope
to hold a donation drive for Popcorn Park every year”. In mid-June, five student
representatives from Junior Interact – Nick Bonar, Jenna Santiago, Dakota Wray,
Matthew D’Ambrosio & Kathleen Viola – took an after school trip to Popcorn
Park with Mrs. Most & Mrs Wilson to deliver their donation. As a special thank
you for their efforts, General Manager, John Bergmann treated the group to a
behind-the-scenes tour of Popcorn Park
GIRL SCOUT TROOP #214 DONATED GOODIES
& PERFORMED YARD WORK AT POPCORN PARK
From left: Barringer High School teachers Kelly Carmichael,
Odetta Lambert & student Yvette West delivered boxes of donations to the Society’s Newark facility.
A job training program at Barringer High School in Newark is a part
of a School Based Youth Services Program. The group decided to hold
a fund raiser to collect needy supplied for Society animals due to their
love of animals. Two of the staff members have adopted dogs from
the Society & were well aware of the never-ending need for donations.
Thanks to the efforts of Ayesha Muhammad, Alicia Burroughs, Jessica
Davis, Keeghan Padmore, Aquil Gregory & Yevette West, they delivered
boxes, boxes, bags & more to help the animals.
Halloween Danger Warnings
Girl Scout Troop #214 of Forked River – Tara, Micuela, Carlie, Emily, Isabell &
Lindsay with one of the Society’s dogs awaiting a forever home.
Tara, Micuela, Carlie, Emily, Isabell & Lindsay of Girl Scout Troop #214
in Forked River volunteered to help at the Forked River Animal Care
Center. They donated flowers, food & blankets and then raked the
cemetery and planted flowers by the entrance to the Memorial area.
Our thanks to these hard-working gals for helping to beautify the landscape and help Society orphans.
The Halloween candy is already on the
shelves; costumes & decorations can be
seen on sale at party stores. It should
be a fun time for you and your family…but please be cautious for your
pets. It is important to keep pets inside
and under your control. They would
best be left in a quiet area of the house
so that they do not see strange creatures coming and going. Many pets
left unattended in yards become the
targets for misguided and/or cruel
youths. They could be stolen, tortured
and/or killed.
Now that there are plenty of ads asking
that we cut down on sugar consumption, some well-intended treats could
be sugar free – that usually contains
Xylitol which is VERY toxic to dogs.
Chocolate is just as deadly…as well as
cellophane candy wrappers. Be sure to
stock up on doggy treats or chewy toys
so that there are no tricks attached to
those treats!
If you would love to adopt an
adorable Chihuahua, be assured we
have several at each of our shelters.
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Pet Health
News
A NEW PILL FOR OBESITY
STEM CELL THERAPY AVAILABLE
FOR DOGS WITH JOINT INJURIES
Thousands of horses & dogs have been treated for tendon, ligament & joint injuries
& diseases through stem cell therapy. Through using an animal’s own fat to obtain
adult stem cells (through the abdomen or shoulder blade area) are sent to Vet-Stem
in San Diego where lab work is done within 48 hours & sent back to the local surgeons in syringes. The cost is $2,500 but it is pointed out that Rimadyl & other similar drugs are not needed. If your dog has arthritis, hip dysplasia, luxating patella or
other joint pain, this may be for you. An article in Happy Tails suggests herbal remedies that have ingredients such as collagen, chondroitin sufate, glucosamine & herbs
like devils claw root, licorice, dandelion & boswellia. Whatever you decide, please
consult with your veterinarian first!
NEW CANCER DRUG OFFERS HOPE
The Food &
Drug
Administration
approved
Slentrol – the
first obesityreduction drug
for dogs in the
U .S. Known as
dirlotapide, the prescription medication can be given orally once a day to
decrease the dog’s appetite & block fat absorption. Made by Pfizer, obesity
affects joint & respiratory problems, heart disease & a cancer risk. The average loss of weight on tested dogs was 3%. The drug company pointed out
that once the drug is stopped, dogs will likely gain back the weight if they
return to their previous lifestyle – just like people!0
NAT'L. PET OBESITY AWARENESS DAY OCT.
14TH - VETS URGED TO TAKE SURVEY
The Assoc. for Pet Obesity Prevention will conduct
a national survey on Oct. 14th in recognition of
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. There are no
corporate sponsorships or involvement – they are
just asking vets to record simple measurements on
each dog & cat seen that day during a routine
visit. The work should not take more than 2-4 minutes. For instructions & measuring tapes, e-mail
[email protected] or go to
PetObesityPrevention.com
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation announced that it has seen promising results from a drug which battles cancer in dogs with no negative
side effects. Joseph A. Bauer, Ph.D., lead researcher of Bauer
Research Foundation in Akron, Ohio advised that they offer to treat
dogs with cancer that otherwise have no hope. The drug is called NOCbl (nitrosylcobalamin) & this new drug will help human cancer sufferers, too. Scientists can study new cancer treatments & pets get
access to new treatments that provide hope.
ANOTHER CANINE CANCER
BREAKTHROUGH
The Food & Drug Administration approved a new cancer drug for
dogs called Palladia or toceranib phosphate, manufactured by Pfizer,
which has been found to reduce cutaneous for one-in-five skin
tumors often found as lumps on skin tha can be spread to other
places. The Food & Drug Administration are out to prove Palladia’s
effectiveness in dogs & at the end of trials presented to the FDA,
60% of dogs treated with the drug had their skin tumors shrink, disappear or stop growing. It has been reported that Palladia won’t be
available to vets until 2010.
NEW TREATMENT CAN REVERSE
FeLV DEATH DIAGNOSIS FOR CATS
According to a July 5th article in the NEW YORK POST, there is a
new treatment called LTCI (lymphocyte T-cell immunomodulator)
which is the first to receive a conditional license by the USDA &
has no side effects. “Reports prove that 75-80% of cats treated
are showing improvement & several positive cats have gone negative”, says Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig, veterinarian at ProLabs.
News on University Experiments
LIVE DOGS REPLACED AT
CASE WESTERN RESERVE
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine has
become the last medical school to end the practice
of operating on dogs to train students in cardiology
– replacing live animals with technologically
advanced methods such as echocardiograms.
According to the National Anti-Vivisection Society,
this now ends the use of dogs for this purpose.
MORRIS ANIMAL FDN. SUSPENDS
FUNDS TO AUBURN UNIV.
PETA
alerted the Morris Animal Foundation
NYU RETIRES CHIMPS DUE
(MAF) to cruel experiments at Auburn University
TO PUBLIC PRESSURE
that were being funded by MAF. A PETA under-
Several months ago, the HUMANE NEWS ran
an alert on six monkeys that were due for retirement at New York’s Lehman College; however
they were sold to NYU for invasive brain surgery. After hearing from thousands of people
NYU announced that Wanda, Holly, Jada, Lilly,
Sophie & Samantha are now living together at a
sanctuary.
cover investigation documented dogs enduring
post-surgical misery after undergoing cruel kidney transplant experiments. Although the dogs
could not eat, they vomited for days afterward &
also suffered from swollen & painful legs, bloody
diarrhea & so much pain that they could not lie
down. MAF did their own investigation & suspended funding to Auburn University.
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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 pup from your local shelter, to consider a vegetarian lifestyle, then the HUMANE NEWS is achieving its
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LEGAL
RULINGS
JUDGE STOPS BLM PLAN TO REMOVE
ENTIRE WILD HORSE HERD
Federal District Court Judge Rosemary M. Collyer found that the
Bureau of Land Management exceeded its authority in its plan to
remove all wild horses from the W. Douglas Herd Area in Colorado.
The plan, known as the 2008 Gather Plan, was to remove all wild
horses from the area beginning in Oct. 2008 by using helicopter trapping, assisted roping, water trapping or bait trapping. In 2004, wording was slipped into a bill that was thousands of pages long giving the
BLM authority to sell “excess” horses & burros & as a result, thousands
were sent to slaughter. In this case, the BLM conceded the horses in
this herd are NOT excess animals.
TEXAS SANTERIA PRIEST CAN PRACTICE
RELIGION IN HIS HOME
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s ruling that barred a
Santeria priest from sacrificing goats in his Texas home. The 5th U. S.
Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said a substantial burden had
been placed on Jose Merced, 46, of Euless, Texas barring free exercise
of religion without advancing a compelling governmental interest
using the least restrictive means. By practicing his faith in the privacy
of his home, he didn’t harm anyone…..except the animals.
As we go to press: Euless is asking the I. S. 5th Circuit Court of
Appeals to re-hear the appeal of Merced.
CUSTODY BATTLE FOR PUG
IN RELATIONSHIP SPLIT
Eric Dare, 36, a policeman and 35 year old Doreen Houseman have
been engaged in battle over custody of 6 year old Dexter the Pug. An
appellate court ruled that pets have “special subject” and “sentimental
value” that should have been considered in the initial decision. The
Animal Defense League & Lawyers in Defense of Animals filed briefs
asking the appellate court adopt a rule that “requires consideration of
the best interest of the dog”. Salem County Judge John Tomasello has
not made a custody decision yet but they will be back in court in
September.
U.S. SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW
ANIMAL CRUELTY VIDEOS
On April 21st, the U. S. Supreme Court stated that it will hear arguments on whether the sale of videos depicting dog fights & violent
deaths of small animals is protected by the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech. The statute at issue bans the commercial sale of
videos depicting extreme & illegal acts of cruelty. Before the law
(sponsored by Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-CA) was enacted in 1999, there
were over 2,000 “crush videos” on the market selling for $15-$300
each. The market all but disappeared but because of the controversy,
sales increased. The legislators were interested in limiting the sale of
the “crush videos” that show women crushing to death small animals
with their feet or high-heeled shoes and dog fights. The federal
appeals court in Philadelphia said the law illegally restricts speech.
The College Art Association filed a brief with the U. S. Supreme Court,
urging justices to back a lower court’s ruling finding unconstitutional a
federal law barring depictions of certain kinds of animal cruelty. The
association argues that artists & professors who create or use artistic
materials could be charged with breaking the law. The brief notes that
the association is not defending actual cruelty to animals –which is
barred under other statutes – but regulation of artistic depictions. The
brief was prepared b the National Coalition against Censorship.
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NEITHER THE HUMANE NEWS,THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE
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NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
JACKSON
A new feral cat ordinance was adopted with possible amendments on a TNR (trap-neuter-release) law. The ordinance will
mandate the length of time in which a trapped cat must be
picked up; the caregivers must execute a waiver of liability,
the cat must be altered by a township-contracted vet; a semiannual report must be submitted in writing & additional training must be given
& there will be no cost to taxpayers.
WEST LONG BRANCH
Katherine Buck, owner of Critter Ridder, pleaded guilty to one count of animal
cruelty and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. The pest control company set a trap
for a squirrel on the roof of a professional complex in Hazlet. Although the company was contacted once the squirrel was caught, they did not return to get it.
According to the MC SPCA, the squirrel was “cooked to death”.
CHERRY HILL
Tom Homka of Orkin Pest Control was fined $1,000 for failing to check a squirrel trap at the Pottery Barn for Kids in Shrewsbury. According to the MC SPCA,
the company left a trapped nursing female squirrel & her baby for several days
without sustenance. The animals were trying to get out of the cages & were
dying. The animals were to taken to a vet hospital for treatment & survived.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP (Burlington County)
Horse owner Patrick Nelson of Lake Hiawatha & Dennis Cameron of Piscataway
were sentenced to pay $6,318 and$2,559 respectively in fines regarding the
unsatisfactory care of thoroughbred horses kept at the DMS Farms. The complaints were issued by the NJ SPCA. Cameron was promised an inheritance on
some of the profits made on breeding the horses & prize money from races.
Springfield Township Judge Richard Andronici stated that although the animals
were doing better, recommendations were made & they were ignored. The
efforts were too little, too late.
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AROUND THE WORLD
CYPRUS
The resort town of Ayia Napa has the first legal beach
exclusively for animals. An area known as Louma now
allows dogs & their owners to walk on the beaches as
it is prohibited in most areas.
Sonny … I look forward to meeting
him again at the Rainbow Bridge! I’ll
stroke his trunk & maybe he’ll even let
me scratch his tongue!
June & Charlie Masek – OH
Jessie Belle – thank you for taking care
of her. I have beautiful memories &
pictures of her.
Claudia Oderio – N Y
Rexie
Sandra I. Lynn-Gold - WA
Paul Orazio Cuzzupe, who in his brief
lifetime, was an animal lover & rescuer
Barbara A. Green – N J
“Maximus” – adopted from AHS in
Newark.Though no longer here on
earth, he is in our hearts.We miss you,
our Big Boy.
Amy & Joe Uggiano – PA
Myrna & Bernard Schatz - FL
Muggins Keeler – Jan. 1, 1990 – April
28, 2008 – Adopted at Popcorn Park
& brought home to Westfield, N J
where he gave so much happiness &
affection to all who knew him.
Philip Keeler, Jr. – VA
My beloved pets Cocoa, Kitty Cat,
Patches, Angel & Molly Grundahl.
Thank you for all you taught me. I love
and miss you.
Your Mom “B.J.” – NJ
My cat Alfie passed away June 1st &
decided instead of a funeral for him, I
would take the money & make a
donation in his memory to the
Humane Society to help other cats.
Alfie was 19 years old & I rescued him
from a storm drain when he was a tiny
little kitten screaming his head off. He
was very wild at first, but became one
of my most beloved pets.
Lynda Ludwig – N J
Doris Ann Borton
Douglas C. Borton – N J
Liesel, long haired Doxie, passed away
4/16/09 at 16 – never to be forgotten.
Charlie O’Brien – N J
My mother, Lorraine Phillips, a lover of
all of God’s little creatures
Scott Phillips – MD
Hawkeye
Christopher Leta – VA
Simba, our Great Pyrenees guard dog
Kenneth Cerra – IN
Jinx, my best friend, first ‘baby’ & dog
who brought more joy to my life in the
four short years she was with me than
I could have ever wished for. (I only
wish we would have had 4 more years
together).
Jackie Stelling – N J
Josie
Elizabeth Quinlan – N J
Alice, our wonderful dog that we lost
too soon
Mimi Michalski – N J
Our beloved cat, Panda
Elizabeth A. Biddick – MO
Our Aunt Peggy
Joanne, Dawn, Angelo, Denise &
Jessica Santini – N J
Joan A. Snyder
Cheryl Blauvelt – N J
Gladys Skilowich
Jack Bahm – NC
Michael D. Drake – friend of animals
A.Tur – N J
My mother, Margaret Baer
Nancy Baer Morris – N J
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.
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RUSSIA
The Russian parliament has passed new legislation on wildlife hunting &
conservation resources. The new law includes several clauses relating to sustainable use of animals & will provide a stronger legal basis for implementing hunting regulations. The law takes effect April 1, 2010.
RUSSIA
The government will create a “Russian Arctic” park which is a central area for
polar bear populations. It is also a key area for walrus, wild reindeer & bird
population.
NEW ZEALAND
According to the WSPA, a cross-reporting agreement between the Royal New
Zealand SPCA & the government’s anti-abuse initiative Child, Youth & Family
was signed at a ceremony. A world first, this joint reporting program
between a national child protection agency & a national animal welfare society acknowledges the link between animal & child abuse.
NETHERLANDS
Varkens in Nood (Pigs in Need) has persuaded two supermarket chains – Lidi
and Aldi -- to stop selling pork from castrated pigs. Effective Spring 2009,
this action will safeguard 275,000 piglets a year that are automatically castrated without anaesthetic. Two other supermarket chains (C1000 and Alber
Heyn) refused to cease selling pork from castrated pigs. Varkens in Nood has
started a legal case to compel both retailers to stop selling meat from suppliers that carry out mass castration without anesthesia. For more information, log on to www.stopcastratie.nl E-mail: [email protected]
BOLIVIA
President Evo Morales signed into law a bill that defines use of domestic as
well as wild animals in circuses & the conditions in which they are kept as
animal cruelty. There is a one year grace period. The new law authorizes
regulations for the confiscation of animals held by circuses & sanctions for
violations.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Union ban on trade in cat & dog fur has been approved by
European governments. The new law which took effect on Dec. 31, 2008,
prevents the production, marketing, import & export of feline and canine
fur. There are two exceptions – for taxidermy & specific educational purposes; however, a full commercial ban is now in place.
INDIA
The Mumbai Zoo has refused to make even minimum improvements, i.e.,
stopping visitors from harassing animals, heavily pouring rain from falling
on many animals in cages without tops; all monkey cages were rat infested;
poor health condition of elephants; anyone can enter in back side of elephants’ tent; uneducated zoo official tried to mate male elephant with
female elephants unsuccessfully, causing injuries to both females who collapsed; no enrichments or toys for monkeys, etc. The local animal group and
PETA are urging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp. to close the zoo down.
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FOR SMALLER PETS
For those who have hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets,
rats, etc., owners often provide them with pine and other type of
softwood shavings as bedding for their cages or aquariums. The
chemicals that produce the pleasant smell may also cause liver damage and other potentially life-threatening illnesses. Hardwood shavings or recycled paper-based products would be a more environmentally conscious
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
ALABAMA
With the passage of a 3 year rabies immunization
in Alabama, all states now accept the 3 year inoculation. Previously, an annual rabies vaccination
for dogs was required.
ILLINOIS
This is the first state to take steps to prevent convicted felons from using
dogs as weapons. The law took effect in January & stipulates that felons
cannot own, live with or have custody over any dog legally deemed dangerous or vicious., or an intact dog older than 12 weeks of age. Dogs
owned by felons must be microchipped & the restriction takes effect upon
the felon’s release from jail & lasts for 10 years.
MASSACHUSETTS
Over 90 dogs & puppies were seized from deplorable condition in a house
in Randolph. All were filthy, some encased in mats & fecal material, some
were malnourished. Snow is the owner of Missy’s Puppy Land. The dogs
were housed in shelters & a network of foster homes for over 6 months.
Snow pleaded guilty to 7 counts of animal cruelty. She was given 3 years
of supervised probation & one year unsupervised. Judge Paul Chernoff
allowed her to keep two pets which must be spayed/neutered. Snow’s codefendant, Mark Zimmerman, has a warrant out for his arrest for failure to
appear.
MISSOURI
According to Kansas City Dog Advocates, animal control officers in KCMO
shelter WILL BE REQUIRED to issue a minimum of 15 summonses &
impound a minimum of 20 dogs per month. This, along with a raise in
redemption fees, will cause an increase in numbers of animals euthanized.
NEW MEXICO
Gov. Bill Richardson signed a bill making New Mexico the 18th state to ban
gassing of dogs & cats. Richardson also endorsed a bill that will permit
state-licensed euthanasia technicians to buy & use euthanasia drugs. The
techs need not be veterinarians & need not work in the presence of a vet,
according to ANIMAL PEOPLE.
NORTH CAROLINA
The U. S. Marine Corps has banned pit bull terriers, Rottweilers, wolf
hybrids & any other breeds of dog that show dominant traits of aggression
from Camp Lejeune. A fenced yard is not enough; they must have an
approved pen. According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the order was signed 3
months after the U. S. Army banned the same breeds above & also included Dobermans & Chows from Army base housing throughout the world.
OKLAHOMA
Lila Beth Taylor of Lexington was charged with animal cruelty after the
Sheriff’s Office took pictures of the woman’s former residence which
showed animal carcasses & skeletal remains. Several dogs were kept in a 10’
x 10’ storage shed & the bodies of dogs that died were not removed &
other dogs were allowed to eat their remains. One dog, “Bullet” was found
“buried alive in one of the pens with only his nose sticking out of the dirt.
The dog was taken to a vet but died of hookworm. Taylor pleaded no contest & was given a 3 year deferred sentence.
SOUTH CAROLINA
The Carolina Polo & Carriage Horse Co. is being investigated by the City of
Charleston as well as other carriage horse owners. A letter from a person
who cares for Carolina’s horses said that in the last 21 months, 5 horses
have died – poor nutrition & at times, refusal by the owner to provide vet
care. One of the most horrific claims by the letter write concerned the death
of Samson who suffered from colic. Her calls to stable owner Robert Knoth
were not returned & she was forced to watch the animal die a slow and
painful death.
VERMONT
The VT Supreme Court ruled that pet owners cannot recover damages for
pain & suffering when an animal dies due to negligence of vets or pharmaceutical companies.
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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
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Mona of Union
At left, lovely Mona today. Below, when
she first arrived,
Wolf
of Forked River
Although she was matted so badly, it
interfered with bodily functions, the
girth on 5-6 year old cat was from her
weight. She could not walk so her
heaviness kept increasing due to her
lack of movement. Now that the matted fur was removed, she could be
seen rambling around the Medical
Dept. Since Mona hasn’t received a flattering invitation for a lifetime commitment, we have included her on the
Share-A-Pet Program. File N-79996-SF.
(Forked River)
On Dec. 29, 2004, a Forked River resident brought in his Akita type dog out
of frustration that Wolf kept digging out
of the yard & running away. He had no
time or interest to train the dog & so
Wolf was surrendered. Her picture was
featured in the HUMANE NEWS and
has been on Petfinder and our own
website for most of those 5 years –
without any luck. In order to get a better understanding of Wolf, this writer visited Wolf in her kennel. She sat quietly & looked up
imploringly as if to say: “Are you here for me”? In speaking with her kennel caretaker, he advises that she is very sweet, not overly active & very content with her lot in life.When walked by
visitors, she takes pleasure in laying by their feet or sitting next to them. Five years is a very
long time to deal with the daily disappointment of waiting for a home. If you would like to
share a part of your heart with Wolf, please come and visit as she would love going for walks
with you. Since she doesn’t appreciate other dogs, she continues to stay in her own kennel
where she can go in and out. (Forked River).
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OCTOBER 09
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
Sammie of Newark
Something went
sadly awry in
Sammy’s life. He
was found as a
stray in late July.
The bright-eyed
boy has been getting frequent
walks and personal attention when
it is believed that
he is displaying a
stereotypical
behavior of “biting” at the air or
snapping at imaginary flies. It occurs sporadically & is still a question mark for
veterinary neurologists.There is no conclusive evidence that it
is a manifestation of seizures, genetics, epilepsy but appears to
be involuntary movements. Expensive tests, costly drugs, to try
and trace this abnormality would be traumatic to the dog is
happier, calm and peaceful when with other dogs. So that is
medication prescribed from the non-veterinary side of the
aisle. Doses of running & playing with dogs on the Animal
Haven Farm.Would you like to help by sharing a part of your
heart with our patient, Sammy? File L-18257-M (Forked River).