New Beginnings SOCIETY RESCUES DOG IMPALED ON PARK

SOCIETY RESCUES DOG IMPALED ON PARK FENCE
Story and Photos Page 6 - WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS
This sweet pit bull mix was
impaled on a Newark park fence and left
to die. She didn't struggle as she hung on
the fence, nor when a Newark Animal
Control Officer removed her. Her recovery
has been nothing short of miraculous.
We've named her Marvel.
New Beginnings ...
for North Carolina Laboratory
Rescues! Pages 12 & 13
SOCIETY
ADOPT A PET FROM AHS
& GET FREE TAX PREPARATION
NEWS
MORE SOCIETY NEWS PAGE 20
Turtles Assisted by Society
REWARD OFFERED REGARDING ABANDONED
SOFT SHELL TURTLES
The Society is offering a
$1,000.00 reward for any
information leading to
the arrest & conviction of
the person(s) who
dumped ten soft shell
turtles on the side of the
road in West New York,
NJ, in sub-freezing temperatures. Four of them
were found frozen and
dead at the location. A
passing motorist saw a
flock of seagulls attacking them. After chasing the birds away, the driver brought
them to the Society’s Newark facility. None of the six surviving turtles sustained
any serious injuries from the gull attack. The turtles were brought to Popcorn
Park Director, John Bergmann, for further care. After a short time, they were
transferred to Turtle Rescue of Long Island.
SOCIETY TAKES IN DOZENS OF BABY
RED-EARED SLIDER TURTLES
Over 28 baby redeared slider turtles
were confiscated
by the Society
after a street
corner merchant
was selling them.
Over the past several years, the
Society has confiscated numerous
baby turtles from
street corner merchants in and around Newark. There has been a ban
by the Food & Drug Administration since 1975 for the sale of turtles
4” or smaller. Despite the ban, a black market for baby red-eared slider turtles has provided a huge profitable industry which has left thousands of turtles abandoned & dead. Tragically, their life expectancy is
50-70 years. A few months ago, over 10,000 live baby turtles were
found in California – 500 crammed into each box & others dead after
being abandoned at a park. Over 100 hatchlings were seized during a
2 week investigation including one person selling them on Craigs list.
An estimated 2 million turtles are sold in small pet stores, at county
fairs or street vendors.
◆ Report illegal sales of baby turtles to local authorities, local
humane society, & the FDA.
◆ Ask your local or state government to prohibit the sale of turtles.
2 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
You can’t claim your pet as a dependent on your income tax return
… but adopt a pet from AHS this tax season & one local preparer is
making April 15 a little easier to handle. Liberty Tax Service at 100
Route 37 East, Toms River, will prepare taxes for FREE to the first
50 clients who adopt a pet from AHS between now & April 15th.
Anyone who adopts after the first 50 can have their tax returns prepared at half price.
“We just love AHS/Popcorn Park. What they do for the community
& for all of Ocean County is wonderful. We are hoping that our
promotion will inspire folks to help AHS & bring a new family
member into their lives,” said Robin, a Liberty manager. All new
pet owners need to do is bring in proof of their completed adoption from any of the AHS 3 shelters (Newark, Tinton Falls or Forked
River). If they are among the first 50, the complete tax preparation
is free. This offer is available only at Liberty Tax, 100 Route 37
East in Toms River. For more information on this effort, contact
Robin or Roy at Liberty Tax: 732-244-8764
HELP NJ ANIMAL POPULATION FUND
AT TAX TIME
April 15th – that’s the last date for filing your taxes …. and the last date
that you can make a donation on your 2010 tax form to the state’s lowcost spay/neuter Animal Population Control (APC) Program. This program
helps provide low-cost altering services for residents on public assistance
programs or for those who have adopted from licensed animal shelters
or rescue groups. The following steps include:
• On line 63 of the tax form, check “other box”
• Fill in dollar amount to contribute to the fund
• Fill in “10” for the Cat & Dog Spay/Neuter Fund” on “Other
Designated Contribution” line of the NJ Resident 1040 tax form.
That is it to help this program which runs out of money every quarter.
You can also help by purchasing the “Animal Friendly” license plate – a
portion of which goes to the same APC Fund.
“EASTER” PETS ARE PURCHASED
INDISCRIMINATELY
According to the Chinese
Zodiac, the year of 2011 is
the year of the Golden
Rabbit. Sadly this celebration
only adds to the number of
bunnies that will be indiscriminately purchased. Over
the years, the Society has
been the discard center for
people who kept rabbits for
a short time and then wanted them out of their residence. Over the next several
Bunnies like this pair at our Newark shelter
months, we will get in
and so many more await adoption at each of
unwanted chickens, rabbits &
our shelters.
ducks that should never have
been family pets. These helpless animals are obtained as youngsters, and
most of them die either because of mishandling, poor diet, injuries, etc.
When the kids get bored with them, they are usually relegated to a cage in
the backyard or simply abandoned. The Society has many adult rabbits waiting for lifetime homes. For more information or an adoption application, call
Debbie at 973-824-7080 or e-mail [email protected].
JUDGE ORDERS NY TO RELEASE ANIMAL
TESTING RECORDS
The NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has been performing psychiatric experiments on rhesus monkeys – addicting them to alcohol &
other drugs & testing the effectiveness of various medications at breaking those addictions. The OMH blocked a Freedom of Information
Request from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
(PCRM) for records relating to the experiments. Justice Richard Platkin
of the NY State Supreme Court saw through the flimsy arguments &
ordered the state to provide the documents. Not because they fear terrorists, but because people who tortured animals for a living do not
ever want the public aware of exactly what is going on in their laboratories. The judge has ordered the state to provide the documents. The
ruling slams the OMH for denying the FOIA request seeking documents. The ruling also stated that the Court is not persuaded that an
agency can withhold factual information regarding the activities of
State employees who conduct publicly funded research at a State hospital merely because the passions of unknown terrorists or criminals
might be inflamed. OMH can point to no precedent for insulating the
work of NY State government from public scrutiny on the basis that disclosure could upset or incite those who lack respect for the rule of law.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
BLM CRUSHES PLANS FOR WILD
HORSE SANCTUARY
Madeleine Pickens, wife of T. Boone Pickens, oil producer & financier,
proposed an eco-sanctuary for wild horses which are currently languishing in holding facilities. The plan was rejected by the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM). It was first proposed in 2008 & BLM rejected it on
the grounds that it would be placed on land where there were no wild
horses. When that was rectified, BLM came up with excuses why it
wouldn’t work. The whole saga is filled with misinformation & BLM has
40,000 horses in holding facilities that it can’t afford to care for … and
they continue with roundups to support welfare ranching. The statistics,
requirements for environmental impact statements, delays, etc. provided
by BLM include many fallacies & untruths. According to Care2.com, the
bottom line is that the BLM program is failing horses & burros because
no one wants them on their land. The Pickens’ sanctuary plan would
save the taxpayers’ money.
RESCUED BOLIVIAN CIRCUS LIONS
AIRLIFTED INTO U. S.
SEA SHEPHERD WINS BATTLE AGAINST
JAPAN’S WHALING FLEET!
As mentioned in our February 2011 issue, documents had been
released revealing discussions between the U.S. & Japanese officials over plans to weaken the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s
anti-whaling efforts. Although Japan had a goal of killing up to
945 whales, the Sea Shepherd vessel had obstructed their
efforts. Japan has temporarily suspended its Antarctic whale
hunt Our thanks to Bob Barker who donated millions to
the Sea Shepherd for their boat.
STOP ICELAND’S ROGUE
WHALING & TRADE IN WHALE
PRODUCTS
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) & 18 other organizations have petitioned the Secretaries of Commerce &
Interior to certify Iceland pursuant to the Pelly amendment of the Fishermen’s Protective Act. The amendment
authorizes the president to impose trade sanctions on
countries that allow fishing operations that diminish the
effectiveness of international conservation treaties. Despite
a moratorium on commercial whaling by the International
Whaling Commission, Iceland continues to hunt minke & endangered fin whales & has even increased self-allocated quotas in
recent years. Despite a ban on trade under CITES (Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species), Iceland has engaged in international trade in whale meat, oil & other products to several countries.
The U.S. has not imposed trade sanctions in the past & Iceland’s escalation in whaling & trade demonstrate its blatant defiance of world opinion
& the need for meaningful penalties. Please send letters to Secretary of
Commerce Gary Locke at [email protected] and Secretary
of Interior Ken Salazar at [email protected] requesting that Pres.
Obama impose long overdue trade sanctions until Iceland ceases unlawful
commercial whaling & trade in whale products. To view the entire alert
and to send a pre-written e-mail, please visit
http://www.awionline.org/ht/display/ContentDetails/i/37065/pid/11187
Bolivian lawmakers passed a law in 2009 to ban live animals from being
used in circuses which took effect in 2011. Animal Defenders International,
(ADI), and a group of circus workers were able to produce undercover videos
showing how badly the circus animals were treated. ADI promised they
would take care of any animals left stranded by the circuses. Last summer,
circuses starting turning over 6 monkeys, a coatimundi, a deer
and horse. ADI found emaciated lion cubs in a local park,
eight lions jammed in a cage in a truck -- a total of 25
lions which were then recuperating in a temporary
compound. Thanks to the generosity of Bob Barker,
25 African lions that were stuck in abusively horrific circus acts were airlifted to a wild animal sanctuary in Colorado.
“THE LAST LIONS” FILM A POIGNANT MUST-SEE
THE LAST LIONS is a film that took 5 years in
the making. Although not listed as “endangered,” the wild African population has dwindled from 450,000 to 20,000 in the past 50
years. This heart-tugging film is about an ostracized lioness & her 2 cubs fighting for survival in
Botswana. This is a touching story that brings to light
the importance of protecting these beautiful creatures.
The South African government allows a certain amount
of wild lions to be killed through safari hunting & the legal
use of lion bones for Asian folk remedies, (as substitutes for the
unsustainable & popular use of tiger bones.) According to
www.treehugger.com there are things that we can do to help in this situation. 1) If you text “lions” to 50555, a $10 donation will be sent to this
cause; 2) support eco-tourism in Botswana; if you watch the trailer of the
movie on YouTube, National Geographic gives $10 towards lion and big
cat conservation in Botswana each time it’s viewed up to $100,000.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7SvK7w1xA
And hopefully, this movie will soon be coming to your neighborhood.
Pictured is our own Nyla at Popcorn Park.
www.ahscares.org
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The World Wildlife Fund has recently reported that 333 rhinos were killed illegally
in South Africa during 2010 – the highest rate ever experienced in the country. Ten
of the victims were the critically endangered black rhino. This crime wave is largely
due to a rising demand for rhino horn – used in traditional Asian medicine.
A particularly heart-wrenching poaching was recently reported concerning a Rhino
& her month old baby at the Tugela Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu/Natal, Africa.
A helicopter flew low over the area & used a dart gun with a powerful tranquilizer.
Within minutes, she was down & one of the poachers got out & using a portable
electric chainsaw, proceeded to quickly remove both her horns. Within a few days
after the incident, the pathetic animal was discovered by the Reserve owner. A part
of her face was hacked down & the whole nasal cavity had been exposed. They
almost decided to euthanize the Rhino but she appeared strong & calm. The baby
was found dead, having succumbed to starvation & dehydration. This is just one
event among 400 or so occurring in South Africa. Focus is now on reducing
demand in consumer nations & stopping wildlife trafficking through such initiatives
as aiding enforcement officials to detect rhino horn in transit.
Save the Rhino is a UK-based charity which is reportedly profiting from funds
raised from killing rhinos for sport. According to THE SUNDAY TIMES (UK), they
are endorsing the shooting of them for fun & are directly profiting from “trophy
hunts” of other species. They recently partnered with Safari Club International for
thousands of dollars in trophy hunt proceeds. They have been accepting donations from Safari Club since 2006. In the midst of the current rhino poaching crisis, & growing links between hunting & the illegal rhino horn trade, it is a tragic
& reckless partnership. Safari Club International is the largest & most active big
game hunting organization worldwide.
Elle Macpherson, host of “Britain’s Next Top Model” has been criticized for
advocating the use of powdered rhino horn – a traditional Chinese medicine
which is banned worldwide by CITES (The Convention on Trade in Endangered
Species). Trade of all rhino species & by-products has been prohibited since
1977. Four out of five species of rhino are critically endangered.
The last remaining adult rhino in South Africa’s Krugersdorp game reserve was
killed for her horns. A still-suckling 8 month old calf was seen wandering afterwards looking for her mother.
4 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
A DOG’S NOSE KNOWS ...
TRAINED LABRADOR SNIFFS OUT COLON CANCER
Led by Hideto
Sonoda at Kyushu
University in Japan,
researchers used a
specially trained
black female
Labrador named
Marine to carry out
“sniff” tests over a
period of several
months. Each of the
tests is comprised of
PHOTO COURTESY: PAUL PORTEOUS
breath or stool samples.
The dog’s sense of smell was especially effective in early stage
cancer & could discern polyps from malignancies which a
colonoscopy cannot. In the breath tests, the dog had a 95%
accuracy, & in stool tests, there was a 98% accuracy. The dog
was originally trained for water rescue in 2003 & began training
as a cancer detector in 2005. Every time she correctly distinguished a cancer sample, she was allowed to play with a tennis
ball. Researchers at the St. Sugar Cancer Sniffing Dog Training
Center in Chiba, Japan trained Marine. The team says they witnessed Marine not only identifying colorectal cancer but also
esophageal, breast, lung, gastric, pancreatic, prostate, uterine,
ovarian & bladder cancer. Much more research will be needed
before it can seriously think about routine clinical use of dogs in
cancer screening or diagnosis.
NYC SERVICE DOG SNIFFS OUT PEANUT ALLERGY FOR
STUDENT … BUT NOT ALLOWED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
For those with peanut allergies, the symptoms can arise quickly & can put you in the hospital. Grey, a 6 year old, who has
had severe allergic reactions to peanuts & shellfish, has landed
in the hospital several times. Peanuts or their residue can be
found on airplane seats, movie theaters, libraries, schoolyards,
etc. Grey attends public school in New York City where he is
shadowed by a paraprofessional who keeps him clear of any
nuts, & is armed with medication to treat allergic reactions.
Meanwhile, Layla, a rescued pit bull mix, was 4 months old
when adopted by the Sheer Family and was given training as
a “peanut dog”. When Layla detects even the tiniest scent of a
peanut, she lies down on her belly, stares at the culprit &
points with her paw. Unfortunately, service dogs are not
allowed in New York City’s public schools.
SNIFFING DOGS TO HELP SURVEY OF WILDLIFE
According to K9 Magazine, sniffing dogs will now be playing a
vital role to conduct a more accurate survey of wildlife.
According to the Journal of Wildlife Management, trained dogs
will be able to detect the "scat" of other critters & will improve
the ability to detect rare species & response to large scale environmental changes such as habitat loss & fragmentation. With
scat, you can confirm the identification of a species, as well as
individuals, as well as analyze hormone levels & diet. Two dogs
were selected from 600 candidates. A female Lab Retriever
mix is trained to sniff out mountain lions & the other is a male
pit bull terrier mix trained to detect red fox & kit fox.
The California Division of Motor Vehicles is the first in the US to
add text to the state’s driver’s manual warning motorists against
leaving dogs in hot vehicles. They also point out that it is illegal &
can result in fines and jail time. PETA has appealed to other states
& so far have received positive responses from officials in South
Carolina, Idaho, Virginia & Nevada.
ANIMAL TESTING News
EU COSMETIC INDUSTRY WANTS TO CONTINUE
DEADLY TESTS FOR 10 MORE YEARS!
In 2009, the European Union
pledged to ban the sale of all new
animal-tested cosmetics in the EU
by 2013. Three tests are still
allowed until the deadline which
include:
* repeat dose toxicity in which rabbits or rats eat, inhale, or are
rubbed with substances every 2890 days & then they are killed;
* reproductive toxicity tests in
which pregnant rabbits or rats are
force fed substances & then they
are killed.
PHOTO COURTESY:KAI KUUSIK-GREENBAUM
* Toxicokinetics in which rabbits or
rats are forced to eat a substance & then killed so their organs can be examined.
Although these tests would have been banned, the cosmetic industry officials want
the deadline delayed further for another 10 years. Please log on to Care2.com for
more information and how you can help.
ALL CANADIAN MEDICAL SCHOOLS END ANIMAL
LABS FOR TEACHING
According to PCRM, (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine), now that the
Memorial University of Newfoundland has ended live animal use in a medical student laboratory, every Canadian medical school now uses non-animal education
methods. According to PCRM: “Canada has completely ended live animal labs,
which should send a clear signal to the handful of U .S. medical schools still clinging to these inhumane procedures”.
NASA SUSPENDS MONKEY RADIATION
EXPERIMENTS
NASA has cancelled the proposed monkey radiation experiments due to scientific &
ethical concerns. According to the PCRM, the space agency issued a statement that
it is planning an extensive review of its radiation program.
ANIMAL TESTING MAY LOSE FUNDING
IN NIH RESTRUCTURING
According to Care2.com, the National Institute of Health, (NIH), is restructuring, &
animal testing facilities are worried they will lose funding in the process. As more
dollars are funneled into a new facility, fewer will go to older facilities. According to
NIH guidelines, one older facility will have to be cut when the new one is established. It is hoped that innovation & progress will undoubtedly be at least a small
step away from outdated & scientifically unsound practices, i.e., vivisection & animal testing. According to Care2.com, scientists who make their living torturing animals have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo, deferring progress, & discrediting newer techniques – not in bringing the realm of medical research into the
modern age. Scientists & researchers see funding as maintaining cash flow.
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s .... Dog Bed!
Worldwise, a California pet product manufacturer, has partnered with Wal-Mart
& Sam’s Club, who has bottles & other waste that can be generated & recycled.
Worldwise has turned bottles into dog beds, hangers are turned into cat litter pans, corrugated cardboard can be processed into scratchers. Pooch-Planet & Smarty-Kat pet
products are created from the retailer’s trash & are keeping it out of landfills.
technology
Residents of an upscale condo in Baltimore are voting on a plan
to gather DNA of every resident’s dog to identify the perpetrator of leaving piles of feces on the grounds. Each dog owner
would be charged $50 to cover the cost of the tests.
In the effort to develop a method to help the criminal justice system investigate & prosecute dogfighting cases, a Canine CODIS,
(Combined DNA Index System), is housed & maintained at the
University of California, (UC Davis), Veterinary Genetic’s
Laboratory. The database is an unprecedented component in the
fight against animal cruelty & will strengthen cases against animal abusers. Several months ago, there was a multi-state raid
that led to the nation’s largest dogfighting seizure in history.
DNA samples were taken from more than 400 dogs in the raid.
Lawyer Laura Allen of the Animal Law Coalition is concerned
that it could be used to identify aggression in genes which could
set back work done to ban breed-specific laws.
animal-friendly apps
If you have an
iPhone, it’s never too
late to begin your
New Year’s plan to
go vegan with an
app from the
Physician’s
Committee for
Responsible
Medicine (PCRM).
They have a new
app which complements their 21-Day
Vegan Kickstart
online program. The
Kickstart app provides 21 days of lowfat vegan breakfast,
lunch, snack and
PHOTO COURTESY PCRM
dinner recipes along
with nutriton tips and vibrant photographs.
Download the free iPhone app and sign up for the next
Kickstart at: 21DayKickstart.org
Dr. Shawn’s Natural Therapies is an iPhone application which
allows users to download holistic treatment information for a
number of common conditions in pets. Can be used on all
iPhones with OS version 3.0 or greater. For more information,
log on to http://pawsforpeace.com/iphone You can get an
encyclopedia of natural pet health data at your fingertips for
only $1.99!
The Pet Safe app contains a searchable database of plants
harmful to dogs, cats & horses as compiled by expert toxicologists from the ASPCA. Also included are toxicity symptoms for
each plant & a direct link to the Animal Poison Control Center
hotline. Available for $2.99 – www.trevisomedia.com
If you are traveling with your pet & need dog-friendly businesses, Paw Trotter app has more than 130,000 pet stores,
dog-friendly hotels, veterinarians, & dog parks. You need not
enter an address as the app uses the iPhone’s GPS to determine your location. $2.99 – www.pawtrotter.com
For $1.99 you can track upcoming vet appointments,
microchip numbers, medications, food information for an
unlimited number of pets. You can e-mail this info to a dog sitter, boarding kennel, etc. Log on to www.vurgoodapps.com
www.ahscares.org
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SOCIETY SAVES IMPALED DOG – OFFERS
$1,000 FOR PERPETRATOR’S CONVICTION
(Above) The injured dog was immediately sedated when she arrived.
(Right):There were two large gaping holes -- but miraculously there
were no internal injures or damage
to her organs.
Marvel is truly living up
to the name given to her by
her rescuers.
PHOTOS ABOVE AND BELOW: COURTESY: GREGORY E. SMITH
It is theorized that the dog was thrown from a moving vehicle as there
were no footprints in the snow. In the background is Route 22.
A passerby or motorist found this dog impaled on the spearhead iron rod fence
that borders Essex County’s Weequahic Park, separating it from Route 22. They
contacted the City of Newark Animal Control, and NAC Animal Control Officer
Larry Freeman was immediately dispatched to the scene. The young female dog
was not struggling – she just hung silently. ACO Freeman thought the dog may
bite in his attempt to handle her but she remained quiet as he lifted her up and
off as gently as possible.
Since the park is only a few blocks from the Society’s shelter, she was immediately
brought in, and within minutes, she was sedated and on the veterinarian’s table.
There were two large gaping holes where the iron posts had penetrated. It was
truly miraculous that the injuries she suffered did not touch any of her vital
organs.
While she convalesced in the Medical Dept., Society Shelter Manager, D.J. Infield
and Newark ACO Larry Freeman returned to the scene where this horrific act took
place. Judging from the evidence, it was ascertained that the snow-covered park
had no foot prints and no paw prints. Heavily traveled Route 22 has no emergency lane where someone could pull over, so it is a logical assumption that this
friendly, trusting dog was flung from a moving vehicle. They missed their effort
and she was impaled on the steel posts.
The Society has put up $1,000.00 in a reward fund for the arrest and conviction
of the perpetrator(s). The Society is also accepting donations to the Res-Q Fund; a
restricted fund to help offset the expenses for Marvel or any other sick or injured
animals requiring special care.
Newark Animal Control Officer Lawrence Freeman successfully saved
the impaled dog in Weequahic Park.
Marvel is super special –
friendly, trusting – and
needs to have a lifetime
of love to offset the
appallingly horrific experience she has had.
After a few days of convalescing, she was enjoying short walks, sunshine
& meeting visitors
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April 2011
Stitches are out, and
Marvel is fine and ready
to start life anew.
Princess Treated Royally in Her
Pennsylvania Home
Due to the economic
problems suffered
by many, beloved
pets have been the
victims in the tragic
losses that people
experience. When an
East Orange resident
was forced to give
up his three canine
companions in midDecember, we knew
it would be difficult
to keep the family
together. Princess, the 4 year old female, was featured in Petfinder
and on our montage at www.ahscares.org Within a short time,
Michelle DeMito of Phoenixville, PA decided that she would love to
adopt her. Although she works a full day, Michelle comes home at
lunchtime to keep Princess happy … and relieved. Princess was
spayed and microchipped, and was off to her new home. In a
recent e-mail, Michelle said: “I cannot believe it has been over a
year already since I adopted her. She is really doing great & has
developed such a wonderful personality all her own. She truly is
my best friend and I am so happy she is part of my family now”.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Happy
Endings
Overcoming A Blizzard, the Bradys Find Their
Beauty ... Bella
A stray German
Shepherd came to
the Society in
mid-January with
no background
history or identification to help
reunite her with
her owners. She
was found in the
heavily-traveled
downtown area of
Newark – an
unlikely place to
find her. She
arrived very thin & with tar balls on her rear flanks. Julia & Tom Brady of
Bayville, NJ had seen “Shana” and wanted to bring her into their hearts and
home. Their dedication was tested even more when they arrived in Newark on
the day of our biggest snowstorm – and our street was made impassable by the
snow plows that blocked it off. We asked them to visit our shelter a few days later
when the streets were cleared. Because of younger children in the home, she was
to be evaluated by temperament tester, Linda Goodman,
(www.petpawsforlove.com). Shana passed the temperament evaluation and was
spayed and microchipped. In a recent conversation with the Brady bunch, Shana,
(now re-named Bella), walks to the bus stop every day and kisses the kids as they
get off the bus. According to a
recent e-mail: “Bella has
brought so much joy to our
home. She is amazing and we
have showered her with love.
Thank you for your help”.
Thankfully, Bella has finally
tasted the good life.
(Above) Instead of tarballs to
contend with, Bella has fun with
rubber balls, kids to kiss, & is
content with her love-filled life.
(Left) Bella with one of the
Brady bunch.
(Top) Looking as beautiful as a painting, Princess has found her lifetime
of love. (Above) Princess has become Michelle’s devoted best friend.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Boss the Bulldog Finds Contentment in Connecticut
An aging English Bulldog had either been
given away to a miserably wretched home, or
he was lost, strayed or stolen – but we will
never know. In mid-September, he was found
as a stray and was practically bald. The very
sweet dog was suffering from mange and an
upper respiratory infection. A microchip was
discovered and efforts were made to locate an
owner. Unfortunately, the microchip was foreign and no information could be obtained.
He became known as “Boss,” and he stayed in
Mia, the bull terrier, loves Boss as much as the rest of
our Medical Dept. for several weeks while he
the family.
started growing some hair and was neutered.
Boss was featured on Petfinder and the HUMANE NEWS in the hope that he would find a lifetime
commitment. In early December, Leigh and Bill Whalen of Norfolk, Connecticut visited the Society’s
Newark facility after a pre-adoption interview and application had been completed and approved.
Boss is content and happy with his brand new family. They have to turn up the TV when Boss falls
asleep since he snores soooo loud!
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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Join! the POPCORN PARK
As Winter melts slowly into Spring, everyone welcomes warmer
temperatures and the re-birth of the earth, but at Popcorn Park,
we’re still in wonder at how beautiful our animals look in the snow ...
won’t you sponsor one?
WILDLIFE CLUB
Seven and her mother Trudy
were survivors of a horrible starvation/cruelty case about 8
years ago. Sadly,Trudy passed
away recently, leaving Seven
without her Mom.Won’t you
share some extra love with
Seven? She’s a real snow bunny,
but will kick her heels up for
your love all year `round.
Pierre was unwanted by his
owner who found that this
ornamental bird was pretty, but
also quite noisy. Pierre has
magnificent plumage in all
seasons, but is a stand-out in
the winter - he hopes for some
warmth from some appreciative
sponsors.
Our 3 minis,Troy, Early Surprise, and Star (in rear), wearing their
winter coats, (and blanket on Troy), enjoy lunch once the snow
has stopped. Unable to be kept when their elderly owners could
no longer manage the farm, each can be sponsored individually
and would love you to come down and meet them, too!
Not everyone wants to
rush out into the snow -Bonnie, Maryann and
Ginger are just fine
cuddling up in their den
for the time being. We
hope they’re not staging a
protest, and only planning
to come out when they get
new sponsors! Perhaps
you can entice them out
by sponsoring any one of
our three bear girls.
Princess enjoys the snow! And although her camel barn is quite
comfy, she’s not against a little frolic among the flakes. Princess has
become our official photo-op girl for many donors to Popcorn Park,
but she would always welcome some new sponsors, too.
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
APRIL 2011
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
8 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
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.
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 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 17.
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.
CATS & KITTENS
Meet Sophia – wide-eyed and waiting for a purrrrmanent place to find
love and acceptance. She has been
at the Society since last September.
She was found by a homeowner
who got her into their garage & then called the Society. She missed being in a
home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, AND Valentine’s Day – she’s
hoping to find a good egg by Easter! File L-19879-F (Forked River).
Halloween came … and so did
Thanksgiving ... then the staff
introduced me to Santa
Claus, who is supposed
to find homes for travel weary paws. I’m
still waiting … and
I’m awfully blue. If
you want to meet
me, just ask for
Izaboo. File L-19853SF (Forked River).
This handsome blue
cream tiger has
been at the Society
for over a month.
He is purrrfectly
happy to sit in your
lap and watch the
world go by. File TF63684-M (Tinton
Falls).
Santa says he knows who’s
naughty and nice. He’s come to
visit me for the past 3 years &
asked for my wish list. I have
been a good boy – good
enough to find my forever
home. File L-17163-NM (Forked
River).
When her owner was moving, this 3 month old
lass was one of several brought in by this multicat
household. She’s a sweetheart who is hoping that
the luck of the Irish will help her this St. Patrick’s
Day. File N99318-F
(Newark).
Meet Camille
who certainly
doesn’t want
to be alone.
The blue
cream tortie
was found as a stray without any collar, tag or microchip.
Now she is hoping for a visitor to come through the
doors and rescue her. File TF0-63604-F (Tinton Falls).
The cold brutal winter has left a path of sick kitties
that have been rescued by finders and brought to
the Society.
Brandywine is
a long hair
love who was
very ill and is
now on the
road to
recovery. All
that is needed
is someone to
mend his broken heart. File
TF-63587-M
(Tinton Falls).
When Kitty Good’s
owner was moving,
this handsome cat
was left in our care.
He is one of many
beautiful cats all
waiting for lifetime
care. File TF-63702M (Tinton Falls).
The economic downturn has left Josie and Jessie without a future. Josie, the 5 year
old, and Jessie, a 6 month old, came from the same home but they are available separately or together. File N-99015-F & File N-99013-M (Newark).
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
After 8 years as a
loving devoted
companion, Rock
was forced to be
surrendered when
the landlord gave
the family a deadline.The goodnatured gent is
well mannered,
gets along with
other dogs and
needs “a new leash on life”. File N-99089-M.
Shazam! Captain Marvel is at the Society
waiting to be yours. A real superhero
resides inside this handsome, mild-mannered, unassuming, everyday all-American
bulldog. Capt. Marvel is a pleasure to
walk on lead & is social with other dogs,
including small dogs. He obediently “sits”
on command to accept a treat with a
tender touch. His intense people-focus
will serve him well at obedience school
& throughout his exciting life. Excellent
manners at the dinner bowl & sociable behavior at the toy box complete his impressive resume. Can you imagine spending your life with your very own superhero, Capt.
Marvel? File N-98731-M
This appreciative girl was
found on a heavily traveled
Lucky the 2 year-old
street by the Newark borSiberian Husky just doesn’t
derline. Our temperament
feel very lucky.The spayed
evaluator met Vega the beasweetie was happy in her
gle & did not know whether
home…but then her
she is a well-mannered famiowner’s pregnant girlfriend
ly girl or just depressed in
just couldn’t take the smell
her present situation. She
of a dog. Lucky would be a
answered to no commands
great addition to an active
in several languages. She did,
family. File N-98980-SF.
however, react playfully to sharing an array of toys & also revealed good manners at
her dinner bowl.Vega bestowed sweet kisses on the hand of her evaluator as she
finished her meal. File N-98999-F.
He was left inside of an apartment until someone
realized that there was a dog inside. Booker came in
as an emaciated abandonment –and it was obvious
that he had worse than poor care. He is easy to
walk on lead … and will sit on command when it
suits him. His tail wags constantly when he is at the
food bowl. He is very playful & LOVED the balls – all
of them. He really wanted the rawhide bone &
walked away with it as if the evaluator would not
notice. He traded it for treat. Booker will fit in with
a family dedicated to providing obedience training &
he can teach you all you need to know about unconditional love! File N-98746-M.
I am just a 3
month old
pup….why
would someone give me
up? They
never looked for me & never gave a backward glance. I am
only asking for a lifetime of romance. File N-99283M.
It was midnight when the Police gave us a call.They had
a stray Bichon Frise with no background history. She
was microchipped which traced back to a Midwest
puppy mill. Forgive her past history …. she needs lots of
love & care – more than what her owners gave. File N99266-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
10 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
NEWARK
DOGS
Meet Luca,
about 8
years old,
who was
abandoned
in a local
park. He
walks easily on lead,
sits promptly on command, & gently offers his paw for a
treat.This super senior shows excellent manners around
the dinner bowl.While having his coat brushed, Luca
immediately lays down & rolls belly up to invite a rub. Life
has not always been fair to this Rottweiler but if you take
him into your heart & home, you will be rewarded with
unconditional love & devotion. File N-98513-M.
Meet 6 year old Bridget & 8 year old Brandon, Cocker Spaniels whose owner was unable to
keep the pair.They are friendly, outgoing & belong to each other. Brandon remains centered
on food & his favorite time of day is anytime the buffet rolls out. Bridget enjoys meeting new
friends – canine or human.The doggy duo are high maintenance – ear cleaning, grooming,
etc.They both look forward to long walks in the park. File N-98886-NM & File N-98887-SF.
About a year old is Marcie, a sweet lass who
neatly fits the published description of an
American Dingo.The young lady is people
focused, medium-sized, and active, affectionate
& playful. Marcie is easy to walk on a lead,
“sits” on command, & readily shares her toys
with all. She has excellent dinner bowl manners to round out her impressive credits. File
N-98709-F.
A “good
Samaritan” found
the dog in
January and kept
her for a few
weeks. Perhaps
there was an
owner looking
for the dog ….
but that’s difficult
to establish &
they may have
given up on their
search.The good Samaritan says his dogs do not like the newcomer & she is now with us. File N-98982-F.
Meet Sara Lee who is easily persuaded to
lie down & roll over to enjoy a belly rub.
She was given up by her owner because the
“animal was too friendly and would not bite
anyone”. She’s easygoing & good natured, &
also enjoys the company of friendly dogs.
Sara Lee is relaxed on lead & demonstrates
good manners at the food bowl. She is generous with her toys & would make a
charming companion who is eager to get
on with life’s journey. File N-97945-F.
Meet Apollo,
only a year old
and already
homeless.
Through no
fault of his own,
he was requested to leave by
the landlord.
The young man
has his whole
life ahead of
him.Won’t you
give him the
opportunity for
a second chance at romance. File N-98567-M.
She
waited
at the
bus
terminal – the only place she could find some
shelter. Cold, brutal winds made survival grim.The
Society was contacted to help the beautiful
Doberman who had somehow been separated
from the home she once had. But no identification
can only lead us to one conclusion – a new home
is what is needed for this beautiful lass. File N99149-F.
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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New Beginnings for North
Northstar the NC Lab Cat Finds
Loving Family in Jackson, NJ
Kevin Luzzi, 11
years old, with
Northstar, rescued
from the horrors
of a lab.
Northstar was one of three NC lab cats
that were brought to the Tinton Falls
facility for temporary holding until the
laboratory cats could move to Kitty
City. The day after Thanksgiving,
Jackson residents, Lisa and Dave Luzzi
and their 11 year old son, Kevin, visited the Tinton Falls shelter and after
looking at many, many cats, opted for
this friendly, loving feline. They were
totally smitten with this sweet and
affectionate girl, and especially so
because Northstar had such a heartbreaking story.
Northstar has been a delightful addition to their family. A mutual admiration society has developed between
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Kevin and Northstar, & they advise that
she will enjoy the long and happy life with them that all of their other pets have
had.
Boo Boo the NC Beagle Babe Enjoys
Bottomless Food Bowl in Bricktown
When Jo Ann Marple of Brick,
NJ visited the Forked River facility, she adopted a Beagle with a
special history -- Boo Boo had
been rescued from the NC
research lab. Jo Ann decided to
change her name to Hope. We
recently heard from Jo Ann:
“Hope is doing great. If it was
up to her, she would sleep and
eat all day. Elwood, her adopted
brother, will not hear of it. He
has encouraged her to chase
Frisbees and tennis balls. He
will do whatever it takes to get
PHOTOS SUPPLIED her up in the morning & annoy
her during the day. Hope can
hold her own & has let Elwood know when to stop. Even though their have their own
beds, it makes my heart melt to see them sleep
together. I am still working on the housebreaking & don’t know if I will ever accomplish that
task. That’s okay with me. I just remind myself
of where she came from & I am forever grateful that she is with me. Please keep doing the
great job of rescuing animals. I applaud you
for your commitment, strength & patience.
Thank you for entrusting me with Hope. I
promise she will be well taken care of.”
(Above) Boo Boo, now named Hope, with her
new canine companion, Elwood, who is quite
smitten with the new addition. (Right) Hope
enjoys the love, freedom & friends in her new
home.
12 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
On Sept. 17th, the Society took a journey of 30 hours to
North Carolina to save 35 beagles and 6 cats. The Society
received a desperate call for help from the Animal Welfare
Institute to rescue the abused animals. Several other organizations were also involved in the effort.
Staffer Javier Vargas, John Bergmann, General Manager of
Popcorn Park, and volunteers Ida May Hornberger and Larry
Donato unload the 35 Beagles and 6 cats from our trailer at 4
a.m. Saturday morning at the Forked River shelter.
Marli Joins Feline-Friendly Family
in Manahawkin
Society supporter
Judy Healey with
Marli who was
introduced into a
home of fabulously friendly felines.
Judy Healey of
Manahawkin is a
wonderful supporter and volunteer at the
Society’s Forked
River facility. Each time she arrives, she is aware of all the
needy animals waiting for homes. After some consideration, she decided to adopt Marli, one of the NC lab cats.
One need only view the undercover video on PETA.org, to
see the unbelievable horrors that took place -- that none
of these cats or dogs received a kind touch…only abuse.
The mishandling, slamming cats against fencing, and
throwing them into cages was more than our staffers
could continue to watch. So it was even more unbelievable
that the cats that the Society took in were so miraculously
sweet and loving. According to Judy: “All of the other cats
love Marli.” Her boy cat keeps kissing Marli, & it seems
the entire cat population at the Healey home are pleased
with the new addition. Judy advises that as lovable as this
cat is, she can’t believe she never lived in a home.
Carolina Laboratory Rescues
NC Lab Cat Finds Loving Home,
Feline Friend in Forked River
Over 250 dogs and cats were subjected to cruel and abusive
treatment at a research lab which was subsequently shut
down for that reason. It was a journey we made for one purpose only – to give them all the gift they needed most – the
gift of life. And that we have done. Two cats - Backup and
Carolina - still await homes ... please see Page 24.
Here are some of the stories.
Madelyn meets Holly McAfee-Brennan who
gave her a new home … and a new life and
a new friend. She’s now re-named Jersey
Thirty hours after departure, staff returns to Forked River.The
Beagles and cats await to be taken inside and settled into their
much improved living conditions. Pictured is Larry Donato.
Holly McAfee-Brennan of Forked River
is a frequent visitor to the Society’s
Forked River facility and uses the
Popcorn Park Animal Clinic for her
cat’s veterinary needs. At home is her
cat Lacey, adopted from our facility,
and Holly decided that Madelyn
would make a wonderful addition to
keep her cat company. When Madelyn
arrived, she wouldn’t leave the living
room for about a week. After that –
Madelyn, (now re-named Jersey), And Lacey are BFF! Holly advises that this newest
cat has fit in superbly as they play and clean each other, and are a perfect match.
She says that Jersey is a grateful addition to the family.
NC Beagles Experience An Endless
Procession of Firsts
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Sleeping soundly after a busy day of wrestling and running, we can only hope
the past is a dim memory.
After watching a disturbing undercover video of the NC lab that was shut
down, Carol Vinzent & David Lidsky of New York City visited the Society’s
Forked River facility and adopted the last two Beagles waiting for a brand
new future. Although they came for one … when they saw them playing,
why not two? Not only had they been used in experiments, staff abused
them, slamming dogs into cages, etc. The dogs were bred to be docile lab
subjects & didn’t even have names … just numbers tattooed on their ears.
Their new names are Moxie & Huckleberry, and life is good – and each
day is an endless procession of firsts: Stairs, fire hydrant, deli, pigeon, fire
truck. Huck is fascinated with TV and both are enchanted by the handsome
Beagles they see in the mirror. Huck & Moxie wrestle, destroy toys & play
tug of war. Carol & David sent a holiday card: “Thanks so much for bringing Moxie & Huck into our lives & family. They’re sweet & smart & give us
lots of love & fun. Huckleberry is a natural born teddy bear but Moxie now
likes to cuddle too. We feel very lucky & blessed to have them.” For more
information on their animal efforts, visit http://animaltourism.com For the
full story & more pictures, log on to
http://animaltourism.com/news/2010/11/15/beagle
(Above) Moxie & Huckleberry have weathered a miserable life.They
are showered with love & attention and, as you can see, the contentment on their faces. (Below) Time out for tug of war!
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TINTON FALLS
DOGS
This hopeful Chihuahua was found as a
stray and after several weeks, we have
not received a phone call or inquiry. He
is about 1 ½ years old and has lots of
hope and anticipation in walking out
the front door with you at the end of
his leash. File TF-63479-NM.
When the landlord nixed
the tenant having a pup in
her apartment, she brought
the 4 month old Bullmastiff
to the Society. Lilly is very
intelligent and is willing to
sit, stay and lay down for a
tasty treat. Before she forgets her kindergarten training, she needs to find a new
owner, willing to spend the
time and training for the
lovable, exuberant lass. File
TF-63616-SF.
He’s a handsome Alaskan
Malamute who came in
with a tumor in need of
emergency care. Sadly
the microchip he carried
had never been registered & efforts to locate
an owner have been
futile. Now we look to
Nikita’s future and hope
you will too. File TF63276-NM.
Browni-Girl was brought to the
Society after her owner could no
longer keep her. At 9 years of age, the
Chocolate Labrador is hoping that
her sunset years will be peaceful and
loving. File TF-63475-F.
Meet Abby, a mature maiden who
was found as a stray. She was fortunate enough to be wearing a
rabies tag and microchip.The
Society staff traced the owner
who decided he no longer wanted the 8 year old English Setter.
File TF-63721-F.
We call her "Apple" for the street on
which she was found.The adorable 6
month old Australian Shepherd needs
to find a responsible owner, as the
last one didn't keep her under their
control. She had no tags, no
microchip ..... and now she has no
home. File TF-63823-F.
Meet Pebbles &
Bam Bam. 5
year old littermates that
their owner
could no
longer care for.
They lived in a
garage for
most of their
adult life &
have no manners living
inside of the
home.They are lovely dogs who are good with adults & need a family that
can give them attention 24 hours a day.That is a tall order! They are well
trained and obey commands ... but are starved for attention. File TF-63336SF & File TF-63337-NM.
Meet Alonzo, found as a stray,
obviously in need of assistance.
He’s especially sweet, needy and
waiting for the right person to
see his hopeful heart. File TF63562-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?”
14 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
FORKED RIVER
DOGS
It was determined by a casual poll of dog enthusiasts that Johnny is a Rottweiler in disguise. For
those who cherish the intelligence & devotion of
the breed, Johnny may be the answer to circumvent breed-specific rules. He was found waiting at
Newark’s Penn Station & was brought to the shelter. Johnny is easy to walk, harbors no issues
when sharing food or toys. He is searching for a
family that will give him love, rules & structure &
help him overcome his fear of abandonment. File
19577-NM.
Jazz was
rescued off
of heavily
traveled
Route 22 where his sights were set on heading west
to Pennsylvania! He came to the Society around
Thanksgiving and has been with us through all of the
holidays. He is a Lab mixture who would love to be
your permanent fixture. File L-18957-M.
In early
December, he
was found
trotting along
heavily traveled Route 72
when he was
picked up by a
good Samaritan. He was brought to the Society where
he was identified with a microchip. After several unsuccessful contacts were attempted, this little fella needs to
find “a new leash on life”. File L-20131-M.
Looking for some hospitality is this
Georgia transplant from a humane society
overwhelmed with lots of strays.The
neutered gent has been at the Society
since September & would love to play at
your house. File L-20094-NM.
Meet Spencer, a 4 year old boy who had some previous
issues to deal with.The German Shorthaired Pointer has
separation anxiety and enjoys having someone at home
with him. So if you are one of the unemployeds, a couch
potato or enjoy keeping your dog with you at all times,
consider Spencer who may be 4…but he is just a big baby.
File L-20244-NM.`
This
youngster
celebrated
Christmas
at the
Society
after the
shelter in
Virginia
needed to
find this
Mini Pinscher type a new home. Roxie has had all necessary
inoculations and tests and now waits to find a good egg by
Easter! File L-20247-SF.
Meet Chuckey, only 8
months old, and on
the unemployed list.
His owner who has
lost her job, as well
as a landlord who did
not appreciate dogs,
have dovetailed in
having the heartbroken terrier being
given up. File L20302-M
AT FORKED RIVER
He was found in a rural area of central Jersey
without benefit of tags, collar or microchip.The
young, adventuresome fella must have strayed
too far from home … and couldn’t find his way
back. Since Jessie has been at the Society for
well over a month, his owner has obviously
decided that out of sight is out of mind. File L20223-M.
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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ANIMALS
100 SLED DOGS KILLED AFTER
TOURIST BUSINESS SLOWED
in Entertainment
Outdoor Adventures Whistler in British Columbia, Canada has become
the target of animal abuse charges following documents awarding compensation to a worker who claimed post-traumatic stress disorder after
having to kill 100 sled dogs. The dogs were killed after bookings
dropped sharply for the tour operator following the 2010 Winter
Olympics. Several dog-sled tour operators in the community said they
routinely adopt dogs from other companies but were not asked to take
any from this company. Outdoor Adventures did not contest the man’s
compensation claims. The British Columbia SPCA & the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police are investigating the slaughter of the dogs.
PUBLICITY STUNT FOR TOURISM COMPANY USED
PARASAILING DONKEY
There was worldwide outrage when a
40 year old donkey was forced to parasail over the Sea of Azof by a motorboat as part of a publicity stunt.
Anapka became famous as a YouTube
sensation & nearly drowned off the
Russian beach before being pulled from
the water by bystanders. She was sent
to a lavish farm outside of Moscow
where she recovered with fresh fruit &
vegetables … and even massages.
Anapka succumbed to heart trouble in
late December, apparently from stress
related to her terrifying flight.
THE COST OF USING CHIMPS IN COMMERCIALS
Donkeys, like all equines, are “flight” animals who, by nature, run when they
are frightened or threatened. It is impossible to imagine the terror Anapka
must have experienced from this stunt. Above is Jenny, one of our
Popcorn Park donkeys, loved, safe with us and waiting for sponsors.
HARRY POTTER OWL SUPPLIER FACE
18 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
Since 2008, eighteen, (18), advertising firms pledged to stop using
apes in their ads/commercials. Sadly, the chimps used in ads are
quite young & it necessitates taking them from their mothers prematurely. Both baby and mother suffer psychologically. Once they
are too old for ads, they are “retired,” which is another problem
that they face. According to Care2.com, when people are accustomed to seeing chimpanzees performing, they are less likely to
perceive them as endangered and less likely to want to preserve the
species. A chimp can now be seen in a commercial for a cough
medication. CareerBuilder used chimpanzees, including their newest
one on the Super Bowl.
TILIKUM’S SON DIES AT SEA WORLD
Reinhard Mepham, 64, & his wife, Veronia, 70, supplied an owl
called Cuddles for the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The RSPCA issued 18 animal cruelty charges against them for
unnecessary suffering to a fox, goat & other animals, and birds at
their sanctuary in Benfleet, Essex, England. The RSPCA will drop the
case if the couple have their animals surrendered to new homes.
FAMOUS GIRAFFE DIES SUDDENLY
Tweet, an 18 year old giraffe, suddenly collapsed in its enclosure
and died. The giraffe, which is from the Franklin Park Zoo, was
transported to a movie set for filming “The Zookeeper” starring
Kevin James. Tweet has appeared in “Ace Ventura, Pet Detective”
and a series of Toys R Us commercials.
PHOTO COURTESY:WILLIAM PICARD
Facts Behind Your Food ...
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON
CONSIDERED SAFE BY FDA
FDA (Food & Drug Administration) scientists went on record to say that genetically
engineered, (GE), developed by Aqua Bounty is safe to eat. California State
Assemblyman Jared Huffman introduced AB 88 requiring all genetically engineered
salmon in California to contain clear & prominent labeling. In Alaska, Reps. Bob
Miller & Scott Kawaski will introduce similar legislation & that genetically engineered
species would be prohibited from being cultivated in Alaskan waters. U. S. Senator
Mark Begich of Alaska introduced a bill that would prevent FDA approval & require
labeling of GE salmon. It is anticipated that Oregon & Washington may follow suit.
The FDA has failed to address if/how GE salmon would impact on wild salmon populations. GE salmon grows twice as fast as regular fish.
EXOTIC MEAT MARKET WILL CONTINUE TO SELL LION,
KANGAROO, BEAR, ETC.
Anshu Pathak, the owner of Exotic Meat Market in Perris, California, is a wholesale
supply firm who sells to restaurants, imports lion steaks, kangaroo roasts & alpaca
burgers. Also available at his business are cuts of bear, python, (imported from a
farm in Viet Nam), & he has no plans to eliminate the importing & selling of these
meats. One of Pathak's customers, a taco shop in Tucson, made headlines recently
when he was going to sell lion tacos. Due to the publicity, the taco shop backed
down. Lions are raised on a farm in the Midwest & slaughtered.
16 HUMANE NEWS
April 2011
Sumar, an orca whale
at SeaWorld’s San
Diego seaquarium,
died prematurely – the
third this year. They
call this kind of death
“mysterious”…or unexpected… The average
orca lives up to 60
years in the wild. Three
out of four orcas die
before the age of 10 –
all “unexpectedly”.
FROGS & TURTLES AT LIVE MARKETS
IN CALIFORNIA
In an ongoing battle, the Dept. of Fish & Game will be issuing permits to import live frogs & turtles on a month-to-month basis even
though the California Fish & Game Commission had voted unanimously to have F&G cease & desist. Due to pressures by live animal
markets, the policy was reversed. California imports 2 MILLION
American bullfrogs & an estimated 400,000 freshwater turtles for
the live markets. The turtles are taken from states east of the
Rockies which deplete local populations. According to Action for
Animals, all are diseased and/or parasitized. Frogs are raised commercially in Taiwan. It seems that legislation is the only way to
resolve this simple issue. Governor Jerry Brown may be written c/o
the State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
THE TRUTH BEHIND “FREE RANGE”
Many merchants use the label “free range” for turkeys, chickens,
etc. Consumers believe that they are not supporting horrific abuse
involved in factory farming. The truth behind free range turkeys
can be seen on investigate footage from rescuedanimals.org. As
you will see from the video, “free range” farms still have animals
suffering a tremendous amount & endure nightmarish living conditions for their short lives before they are prematurely killed. Cage
free does not mean free roaming.
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATION
A-3695 (Burzichelli/Mainor) would remove wildlife
rehabilitators from the Dept. of Environmental
Protection & establish the Wildlife Rehabilitation
Board (WRB) which would develop the permitting
process & educational requirements for rehabbers in
the state. It would include a “good samaritan” clause
that provides immunity from civil liability for providing emergency care to
an animal(s) at the scene of a natural accident or emergency so long as
the person contacts a rehabber within 48 hours. Presently, the F & W
requirements for a wildlife rehabilitator are daunting, and discouraging, to
say the least. The bill has been referred to the Assembly’s Agriculture &
Natural Resources Committee. A companion bill is being introduced by
Senators Beach, Van Drew, Bucco, Bateman, Allen & others.
Senate Bill 2541 (Sponsors: Madden,
Norcross; co-sponsors Batemen, Bucco)
would enhance the penalty for killing a
police dog or a dog engaged in search and
rescue efforts. Persons convicted of killing a
police dog or a dog engaged in search &
rescue efforts would be subject to a
mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 5 years, during which they would
be ineligible for parole. They would also be
subject to a $15,000 fine. This bill is to be
named “Schultz’s Law” – Schultz, a
Gloucester Township K-9, was tragically
killed while in the process of chasing an
alleged perpetrator. The bill is in memory
of all K-9 officers who have lost their lives
in the line of duty.
Senate Bill 2541 passed the Senate 40-0
APRIL 2011
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Wills and Bequests/What Will Happen to My Pet?
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
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ATLANTIC CITY
Resorts Hotel Casino Chief Executive Dennis Gomes first
proposed a professional rodeo which every casino is
now sponsoring. There will be tie-down roping, team
roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling & other
events. Brought in for this event will be 50 cattle, 30
bulls and 40 horses for the April 1-3 event to be held
at Boardwalk Hall.
ATLANTIC CITY
Showboat Casino is rolling out the red carpet for dogs & is the only dogfriendly casino in town. A collection of rooms have been set aside in the
New Orleans Tower to accommodate the canines who will be treated to
food & water bowls, treats, a doggie mat, disposable waste bags, & a
keepsake duffle bag. According to their release, on March 3rd, Showboat’s
Club Harlem will welcome pet owners & their dogs for a special soiree
complete with complimentary drinks.
CAMDEN
William Jefferson admitted dragging his Rottweiler mix nearly a mile
behind his car & pleaded guilty to fourth degree animal cruelty. Judge
Anthony Pugliese voiced displeasure that Jefferson had not taken enough
responsibility for nearly killing his dog; for acquiring a 9 month old Boxer
mix just 3 months after the dragging, & he was ordered to give Ace to his
daughter, Rosita Corbin, & also ruled that he can’t have any future pets.
Jefferson was allowed to keep Penny, his 8 year old Golden Retriever. He
was sentenced to 5 years’ probation. The 64 year old Jefferson must repay
$2,760.35 to the SPCA for Bud’s shelter stay & medical care. According to
the Courier Post, Bud is in a new home – Country Haven Kennels in
Easthampton.
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SPRING LAKE
Edward F. Colrick, 62, a Freehold-based attorney, would capture squirrels
near his home and then drown the animals in his backyard fountain pond.
After watching her husband do this for almost 5 years, Patricia Colrick
called the Police out of frustration for the cruel, illegal acts. Colrick pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges & Spring Lake Heights Municipal Court
Judge George C Pappas fined him $2,500 & ordered him to cease trapping animals.
MORRIS COUNTY
The Morris County
Park Commission
agreed to support a
regional center that
would collect data &
share information on
controlling Canada
geese. The Commission
still plans to continue
to use all methods to
control the Canada
PHOTO COURTESY: FRED KUIPERS goose population
including hunting. The proposed center could be a resource for information that would allow county & adjacent towns to coordinate effort.
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cruel situation, to adopt a lonely cat or pup from your local shelter, to consider
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BROWNIE TROOP 1174 OF WALL TWP.
HELP SOCIETY ORPHANS
“SMART COOKIES” AT JUST BABIES
DAYCARE HELPS SOCIETY ORPHANS
It was a full
house when
Girl Scout
Troop
Brownies
#1174 of
Wall
Township
visited the
Society’s
Tinton Falls
shelter. They had a copy of our Wish List and went about collecting items
for our orphaned dogs and cats. They were taken on a tour of the facilities
by Society Tinton Falls Manager, Bruce Sanchez (pictured in rear).
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERCA DELIVER
HOLIDAY VAN-LOAD OF FOOD
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Through the efforts of Allison Hausen and Lauren Wentzheimer, Just
Babies Daycare in Westfield took on the effort of collecting pet food and
toys for the animals. The Smart Cookies Class, Sugar Cookies Class and
Toddler Room all helped to make it a great contribution in helping to
make life better for the animals. The pet food was then delivered to
Popcorn Park. Our thanks to all who contributed to make it a great day!
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PHILA, PA SCHOOL’S “RARE BREED CLUB”
HELD 1ST ANIMAL APPRECIATION DAY!
Two days before Christmas, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) from
Allentown, N J visited the Society – and it was a joyous holiday for Society
orphans. Thanks to the efforts of Dale Cruzan & Denise Emmons, this
annual project to help the shelter always fortifies us for what is much
needed for Popcorn Park animals. The FFA group brought a van loaded
with feed, blankets, toys and cleaning supplies. Our thanks to all who participated in this annual holiday project for Popcorn Park!
4th grade teacher, Mrs. Christine Schuler, with the "Rare Breed Club"
At Anne Frank Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA, a group of 5th
grade students read the book BIG CATS by Seymour Simon. They were
so inspired by what they had read, they wanted to do something in
order to improve the lives of big cats. The students asked 4th grade
teacher, Mrs. Christine Schuler to help them find a worthy cause. Mrs.
Schuler has been a Popcorn Park “parent”, (first of Cindy Lou and now
Nyla), and thought the three tigers residing there would benefit from a
fund raiser. The students named themselves “The Rare Breed Club” &
held the school’s first “Animal Appreciation Day”. The Club asked students to bring in a quarter and in return, they could bring their favorite
stuffed animal and/or animal book to school that day. The Club was
hoping to raise enough money in order to adopt Bengali, Caesar and
Dante. It was an overwhelming success! The Club raised $400.00! The
Rare Breed Club would like to thank Principal Ellen L. Cooper, Assistant
Principal Mickey Komins, Teachers and the entire Anne Frank
Community for their support in helping the Club to reach its goal.
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April 2011
Who Wants A Bunny?!
I do! I do! Make mine chocolate, please!
Many animal-conscious kids know nowadays
that it’s wrong to give living animals as presents, and one of the worst times of year
when this is done is Easter. If you’re even
thinking of getting a bunny, chick or duckling for an Easter pet - STOP! You and/or
your mom and dad will get tired of these
needy little babies in no time and won’t
want them anymore - plus what would you
do with a grown up noisy rooster or chicken
or duck? And bunnies have a lot of special
needs. Go for the chocolate bunnies and candy Peeps if you want chicks
or ducklings. And here’s a chance to be a good influence - talk to your
friends and let them know - getting an animal that won’t have a home in
a month or two is just not cool!
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HUMANE
Every year at Christmas time, Katrina, (l.), sends letters to friends &
family to ask for help in collecting for Popcorn Park. Blankets, pet
toys, food & $85 were amassed in her yearly effort! Katrina visited
the Society with her friend Amber.
A Very Big
Thanks to
the Many
Caring Kids
Who Help
Our Animals!
Patricia Stout, (pictured), and
cousin Khaly Terrel of Toms
River, sold items & donated
their funds to Popcorn Park.
Kinsey DeLisa displays much of the goodies donated by A Cause for Paws group at
Marlboro High School.The vast array included pet food, pet toys, paper towels, baby
wipes, leashes, dog bed & much, much more.
Students at West Dover Elementary School in Toms River wanted to help the animals
during the Christmas holidays. They donated several hundred dollars worth of muchneeded items.Thank you to Joanne Yuro, Katie Yuro, Michele Martone, Matt Bombadier,
Bobbie Yuro and to the students at West Dover Elementary School.
6th graders and their teacher Amy LaBarca at Toms River Intermediate School North, (the Dolphins), raised
$144.00, and collected a large gift basket of goodies for our animals.This project was done in conjunction with
class work by the students. They read two stories about rescuing animals and wrote essays about why adopting
animals and supporting shelters is important. Ranger Dave, pictured center, did a one hour powerpoint presentation about Popcorn Park Zoo and the work we do.
Teachers inspire the smallest hearts to grow big enough
to change the world." ~Paula J. Fox
When Alexis DiMenze of Manchester, NJ
celebrated her 9th birthday on Oct. 16th,
the only gifts she wanted were donations
for Popcorn Park. Alexis, along with Mom,
Brandy, delivered the goodies to Forked
River on the same day as her birthday!
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SUPER COUPLE DONATE GOODIES FROM
SUPERBOWL PARTY
The picture and story may seem like a re-run but it isn’t! Bill and Bev
Eichler of Waretown, NJ had a Super Bowl Party. This is the second year
in a row that they have done this. The Eichlers are featured near the
huge amount of goodies that were donated to this year’s party. Our sincere gratitude to Bill & Bev Eichlers & to their guests who were so generous in donating to the animals.
Santa congratulates
Princess on her Super
Bowl accuracy as Zoo
Director John Bergmann
looks on.
Princess got some extra
graham crackers as she
ended the season on a
high note picking the
Packers for the Super
Bowl. She finished the
season with 62% accuracy! Go, Princess!
FREEZING WEATHER AFFECTS STARVING
WILDLIFE – KEEP WATCH OVER PETS!
The animal cruelty case involving the
appalling conditions of 427 caged birds
has been adjudicated, but there are still
over 100 birds in need of new homes and
better lives. The atrocious manner in which
birds were stacked from floor to ceiling in
every room without proper ventilation,
poor lighting, old bird feed & feces lying
everywhere, is now just a memory for the
birds. If you would like to adopt one or
more of these birds, just e-mail [email protected] requesting an adoption
application or visit the Society’s Tinton Falls
shelter at 2960 Shafto Road, near the Rt.
33-34 circle. They are available for viewing
any day between noon and 4:30 p.m. If
Birds such as these green cheek
you cannot adopt, but would like to help
conures still await loving homes.
the birds, animal lovers can donate fresh
fruits & vegetables, dried fruits, bird seed, & monetary donations. Volunteers
are temporarily needed to clean the cages. Just e-mail if you are interested.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR THERAPY DOG PROGRAM
If you own a therapy dog or want to
get your dog certified, there is a new
fun and flexible
volunteer opportunity you can feel
really good about.
Offered through
the nonprofit
agency Caregiver
Volunteers of
Central Jersey,
Caregiver Canines
brings unconditional love, companionship and comfort to
elderly Ocean
PHOTO SUPPLIED
County residents
Leonard receives a visit from Denise and Nutmeg
in their home.
You and your dog will be matched with a local senior to make friendly visits
once or twice a month at a time that is convenient for you. If you own a pet
therapy dog or would like to get your dog certified, please contact Jessica
Pierro at 732-505-2273 ext. 202, or e-mail [email protected].
Visit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey on the web at
www.caregivervolunteers.org.
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APRIL 2011
With the recent blizzards,
hail and biting gale-force
winds, the wildlife in most
areas of the nation have
had a difficult time surviving. This starving coyote,
covered with mange, was
rescued in Springfield
before he would have languished and died a slow,
miserable death. He was
brought to a wildlife rehabilitator where he is being
cared for. In Colts Neck, a
homeowner was digging
up snow and unearthed a
groundhog that was in the
midst of his winter’s hiberPHOTO SUPPLIED nation. The teen-ager is
now at a rehabilitator until
the season changes to welcome him back to nature.
Over the past several weeks, reports have come in concerning small dogs,
cats, rabbits, etc. who have been outside for bathroom breaks, and
attempts were made by animals who have accosted them. Coyotes, owls,
and hawks are trying to find food & they aren’t that selective. Wildlife is
having a hard time existing and it is important that small dogs and cats
be watched over as you let them out for bathroom breaks.
BIRDS NEED FOREVER HOMES – AHS NEEDS
BIRD SEED, DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
COLORADO
Rep. Wes McKinley, a rancher, is proposing a bill to get rid of
animal cruelty investigators who work for non-profit organizations. A hearing on the bill will be held on February 21.
As we go to press, we have found that the House Bill died in Committee.
CONNECTICUT
HR 5530 was reintroduced after it won support, but died when the Senate failed to
call it for a vote before the session ended in May. This bill would prohibit a school district from requiring any student who raises a conscientious objection to dissection from
performing experiments or dissection as part of classroom instruction. This bill includes
a requirement that a school district provide students with an alternative to the use of
the animal or animal specimen.
MINNESOTA
A new bill would increase potential restitution costs for people who hurt dogs used in
police actions, search & rescue, correctional facilities, or arson investigations. Under the
bill, killing or causing great bodily harm to such a dog could result in prison time, a
fine up to $5,000, & restitution costs of up to $25,000. Current penalties in state law
do not require restitution. The House & Senate bills are up for floor votes.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Rep. Frank Kloucek is trying to promote horse slaughter as he has done in the past 2
years. H.B. 1072 would authorize $100,000 of taxpayer funds for a study of the feasibility, viability & desirability of establishing & operating a horse slaughter facility. The
commercial slaughter of horses is illegal in the U.S. and it is unlikely that a state law
can change that. American horses are not safe for consumption provided the manner
of drugs, steroids, de-wormers & ointments in its system, & a kill buyer has no idea of
the horse’s drug or veterinary history.
VIRGINIA
H.B. 1541 & SB 1026 would lower the standards of care for farm animals & horses.
The new section basically states that owners of “agricultural animals are not required to
feed them except to prevent emaciation or give them water except to prevent dehydration. According to the bill’s sponsor, Delegate Robert Orrock, they ‘aren’t entitled
to the same luxuries as dogs and cats”.
UTAH
House Bill 210 will allow the killing and torture of feral animals in rural areas of the
state. This would include feral cats, pigeons, pigs, horses, rodents & other "pests"-- any
animal that has reverted to the wild. It even approves specific methods, i.e., shooting,
clubbing or decapitation. The House had originally rejected the shooting & killing of
feral animals, but in a floor debate, the House of Representatives voted to go with the
original bill. The bill now goes to the State Senate.
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PENNSYLVANIA
A law signed by the Governor in July provides potential penalties for poaching a single deer of 3 months in jail, a $1,000 fine,
and a 5 year ban on hunting. Killing 5 or more big-game animals, i.e. deer, elk, bear and turkey, could result in a felony conviction, 3 years in prison, a $15,000 fine & a 15 year hunting
license revocation. The law stiffens penalties for assault on a
wildlife conservation officer & illegal sales of game, use of
unlawful methods or devices, killing threatened or endangered
species. The punishment for “accidental” kills of whitetail deer
during hunting season had been a fine of $500 – now reduced
to $25.
The dubious distinction of being the first individual to be
charged with felony counts under the new Game & Wildlife
Code is William Kirkwood, 50 of Bethel. He faces total fines &
penalties of up to $64,000 & 10 years in prison. His brother,
Thomas, 54 of Lebanon, faces up to $5,000 & 9 months in
prison for aiding & abetting. The brothers are alleged to have
killed 7 deer in 2010 & 4 deer in 2009 & fleeing an officer &
trespassing. Evidence & admissions by William showed that he
killed two bucks that were below minimum antler restrictions, 3
antlerless deer & two button bucks. None of the 7 deer were
tagged & he did not possess any valid antlerless deer licenses.
FLORIDA
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced he is proposing an initiative to develop a new national wildlife refuge
and conservation area. The Everglades National Wildlife Refuge
& Conservation Area would help to preserve the community's
ranching heritage & conserve the headwaters & fish & wildlife
of the Everglades. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is conducting
a preliminary study to establish about 150,000 acres of important environmental & cultural landscapes in the Kissimmee River
Valley. It would protect important habitat for 88 federal & state
listed species including the Florida panther, Florida black bear,
whooping crane, Everglades snail kite & Eastern indigo snake. A
final plan proposal is expected by the end of 2011. For more
information, log on to www.fws.gov/southeast/greatereverglades
TEXAS
After a year long investigation, the HSUS has found more than
100 cockfighting rings throughout the state. According to the
group, this is due to the state’s current law which is filled with
loopholes. Cockfighting is a felony in the state but the law only
applies to the people that actually place their own rooster into
the pit to fight. It does not cover spectators and does not outlaw
the buying & selling of cockfighting paraphernalia.
WASHINGTON
Washingtonians for Humane Farms are working to get an initiative called Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act on the
November ballot. The proposed initiative calls for a ban on battery cages and also on the same of eggs from battery-caged
hens.
WISCONSIN
A dozen teens from four counties are accused of planning a
thrill-kill competition. According to the Dept. of Natural
Resources, (DNR) they’ve been killing animals for at least two
years. The group is accused of illegally shooting & beating to
death raccoons & intentionally hitting deer with vehicles. The
DNR state the teens would take a bat, golf club, and even a
firearm to kill the wildlife, then compare & tally who killed more
animals. Charges were referred to the District Attorneys in Brown
& Manitowoc counties.
ILLINOIS
Dr. Gary Friederich, 64, a Palos Park veterinarian at Park Forest
Animal Clinic, has been accused of faking vaccinations, hiding
dogfight wounds & distributing narcotics without seeing pets.
He covered up & failed to report dog fighting activities. The U.
S. Drug Enforcement Administration has already suspended his
license as well as the Illinois Dept. of Professional & Financial
Regulation pending its own investigation.
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IN MEMORY OF JIM D’ALESSIO
Lillian Paternoster with love
The WAMS Sunshine Club – N J
Naomi Sternberg
Janine & Bob Nowatzky – N J
I always loved you, even though I only
knew you for a little while.You were such
a joy when I had you, I will never forget
you. Rest in peace my beautiful Snow
Flake, until we meet over the Rainbow
Bridge.
Barbara J.Wyskowski - NJ
Our adopted Baby Girl, Sandy, who could
have been Evita’s (Share-A-Pet cat) twin
sister. Sandy wouldn’t have wanted Evita
to be the only one left without a sponsor
& neither could we.
Linda Frank – N J
Charlie Senior – he loved all animals &
was thankful that Popcorn Park was
there to help. More than once, he
dropped off a critter he’d found who
needed assistance.
Susan Senior – N J
My son, Aaron, 18, who died Sept. 4th
trying to help poor Dominican children in
Santa Domingo. He loved all animals &
loved to help fellow humans.
Susan Abud – PA
Rocco Lucci
Dorothy Lucci – N Y
Elizabeth Pilecki
Eileen & Henry Balut – N J
Desiree Durkin – N J
Janet G.Vreeland – N J
Louise P. Kuglin – N J
To honor the life of Leonard Mohusky
Melissa Ashby – N Y
William Van Zandt
Carol Hanford – N J
Frank Vitale
Ellen Levitt – MD
Stella Bochese
Brad Aufderheide – N J
Keith Spears – N J
Theresa Merle – N J
Ron Fiore
Gaill, Karen,Terry, Dee, Jen & Betty
of Berkeley Twp. Sewerage
Authority - N J
Bill Wielinski
Jo Ann Kocher – HI
Cowboy, a loving friend to Rick
Cynthia Bailey – OR
Frank Paglia
Diane Sme – N Y
Lucille Stanley – Lucille was a humble
woman who found great joy in the simplest things in life. One of those things
was her love of animals.With that in
mind, it seems only natural that one of
her wishes was that she might offer
some comfort to the animals at your
shelter. So in her loving memory, we hope
you can put these funds to good use!
The family of Lucille Stanley
– Charlie, Lisa & Lacey - CO
Our son and brother, Jeffrey Brunner. He
truly loved animals and people in need.
He was our gift for 37 years.
Elaine & Jack Brunner & Family – N J
Elizabeth Grob – She had a great love
for dogs through the years.We will always
think of her & her beloved dog, Lacey,
with fond memories.
Bruce Bolderman – N J
John O’Reilly – N Y
Carolyn Spinola – N J
A Pair of Piggies Need A Home
Hannalore Sachok
A.J. Gross – N J
Josephine Mueller
Adrienne C. Perona – N J
Thelma T.Thompson – MD
Beverley M. Powell
Katherine Clement – N J
Thaddeus Krawiec
Leah Z. Ziskin – N J
Frasier, a beloved, unique & wonderful cat
Celeste – PA
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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PHOTO COURTESY: JAN WILLEM
2010 Old Bird Jim D’Alessio Memorial Race was held on Sunday,
June 6, 2010 at the Toms River Racing Homing Pigeon Club. There
was food & drink for all members & their families to enjoy. A time
of silence was held so all could remember Jim and the man that he
was – gentle and kind to all – giving of himself to all of us in the
sport of pigeon racing. Jim D’Alessio had kept, cared & flown
pigeons for well over 50 years. Always a strong competitor & willing
to help others. Jim was an animal lover & spent many of his days
visiting Popcorn Park with his daughter & his grandchildren. Jim
served his country in the U. S. Navy & after his service, he joined
the Jersey City, NJ Fire Dept. where he served again and retired at
the rank of Captain. Jim was Second Vice President of the IF
Federation of Racing Homing Pigeon Union where he contributed
many hours and leadership to others. He will be missed but not forgotten. Jim will always be in our hearts, flying his pigeons & looking over us. A donation from the Toms River Racing Homing Pigeon
Club in Honor of Jim D’Alessio will be presented to Popcorn Park
Animal Shelter. We know Jim would be happy with this & proud of
all the members & their families who helped in this worthy cause.
We, the Toms River Racing Homing Pigeon Club, want to thank the
family of Jim D’Alessio for letting us share this time with Jim and
Jim’s donation to the club. The Jim D’Alessio Memorial Race will be
held each year in the Old Bird Series at the 300 mile race station in
honor of him. There will be a member and family picnic at this
time. Funds will be collected and a donation will be made to a worthy cause, picked by the Toms River Racing Homing Pigeon Club.
April 2011
Meet Babe & Napoleon – two pot bellied pigs that had been obtained by a
Monmouth County school. Once the two males continued to grow, the school
no longer wanted them.They are bonded with each other and we are hoping for
the proper homes for this bonded pair. File TF-63692-M and File TF-63693-M.
(Tinton Falls)
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Humane Societies
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2011
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Airline News
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
CENTRAL ISLIP
Suffolk Police arrested 33 people and removed 35
roosters from the basement of a local residence. The
house is a well-known location for illegal cockfights.
The owners were charged with two felony counts of animal fighting & 31
spectators were ticketed. Police seized a fighting ring, scales, & spectator
seating. Owner of the home, Rosa Medero, 37, was charged with animal
fighting & selling alcohol without a license. Pablo Lopez, 34, was arrested
& charged with animal fighting. The police busted the same house a year
ago, & confiscated 39 roosters and arrested 4 people.
NEW YORK CITY
Glue traps are extremely cruel as it can take up to 5 days to die while the
animal languishes. The instructions also state that the trap can just be
thrown into the garbage – even while the animal is still alive. Glue traps
also trap non-target animals including birds, squirrels & reptiles. The NYC
Dept. of Parks & Recreation continues to use these traps to control the
rodent population. The NYC Police Dept. has switched to more humane
alternatives according to PETA.
SHIRLEY
Suffolk County Police uncovered an alarming case of animal cruelty and
removed one cow, one pig, 8 goats, 5 dogs, 6 cats, 2 ducks, several chinchillas, a conure, two cockatiels, rats, two love birds, 3 hens, a pheasant, a
dove, several cats and about 75 pigeons. Many animals in the house were
already dead. Veterinarians were on the scene to help the animals that
could still be saved. An investigation revealed that many of the animal
corpses were in the basement & left to rot. The home is owned by
Concetta Gigliani, an 85 year-old woman. Alan Warner, a 23 year-old family friend, is a caretaker, and claimed the animals were his. He lives there
with his 18 year-old pregnant girlfriend and their 5 year-old child.
NEW YORK CITY
AB 269 (Paulin) and S1853 (Oppenheimer) would make a second offense
within 5 years for animal cruelty a Class E felony. The second offense
would be punishable the same as an act of aggravated animal cruelty or
torture punishable by up to 2 years in prison. Currently, animal cruelty is
punishable as a misdemeanor no matter how many times the perpetrator
commits it. The statute protects only companion animals.
AB 1843 (Rosenthal) would include wildlife as well as companion animals
within the protections of the aggravated animal cruelty law.
AMERIJET TO CONTINUE SHIPPING MONKEYS
FOR RESEARCH
Delta Airlines was paid an additional $300 to fly Snickers, an 11 pound hairless kitten, from Utah to Connecticut in a climate-controlled air cargo hold.
It was 10 degrees when the kitten was removed from the plane. When the
kitten was finally handed over to Heather Lombardi, who purchased it from
a breeder, the kitten was icy cold & couldn’t move her head or paws.
Snickers died soon after en route to a veterinarian. Between Nov. 2009 &
October 2010, Delta Airlines reported 12 deaths, four injuries and one loss.
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture will now investigate Snicker’s death.
ALDF PETITIONS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION ON
AIRLINE ANIMAL DEATH REPORTS
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed a petition with the Dept. of
Transportation urging them to compel airlines to report on the deaths of all
animals – not just “pets” -- in transit & to identify the shippers and consignees involved in their shipment. American Airlines has refused to reveal
the shipper’s name, but 7 puppies died in August may have come from a
puppy mill & the welfare policy states that “pets cannot be accepted when
the temperature is above 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any location on the itinerary. Not every animal shipped by air freight is considered a “pet” – and
that is the distinction. ALDF is offering a reward to identify the shipper in the
American Airlines case as they believe state law was violated.
According
to
Care2.com,
Amerijet has refused to stop shipping monkeys for research which
makes the Fort Lauderdale based
company the only airline in the
country to import research monkeys. A letter & a peaceful protest
was held by the Animal Rights
Foundation of FL. Amerijet stated
that they would not cancel their
monkey flights & threatened
ARFF with legal action under the
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act if
they continue to target the airline. Amerijet had received notification that one of their clients, Primate Products, was under investigation by
the USDA for injuring several monkeys, Amerijet continued to do business
with Primate Products as usual. Amerijet refers to themselves as law abiding citizens who are providing a humane service. According to Care2.com
Amerijet's decision comes as a set back after good news last week when the
NIH announced it had stopped the transfer of 186 chimpanzees to a biomedical laboratory in Texas.
PHOTO COURTESY: ALDON SCOTT MC LEOD
KITTEN FREEZES TO DEATH ON PLANE
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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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On Sept. 17th,
Cupcake of North Carolina
the Society took a journey of 30 hours to North Carolina to
save 35 beagles and 6 cats. The Society received a desperate
call for help from the Animal Welfare Institute to rescue the abused animals.
Several other organizations were also involved in the effort. Over 250 dogs and
cats were subjected to cruel and abusive treatment at a research lab which was
subsequently shut down for that reason. It was a journey we made for one purpose only – to give them all the gift they needed most – the gift of life. Two of
the NC cats were in Tinton Falls for awhile and are now going to be included
in the Share-A-Pet Program. (The others have been adopted! Please see pages
12 and 13.) The undercover video that can be viewed on peta.org showed the
horrific daily torture of violently slamming cats against cyclone fencing, throwing them into cages and more. Before the cats arrived, we wrongly assumed
that they would be difficult due to their past experiences with humans. Nothing
could be further from the truth. They are loving, affectionate, curious cats who
take joy in living. If you would like to share a part of your heart, (or even your
home), with one of these cats, they are pictured below.
Carolina
On her tour of Popcorn Park, Cupcake got to meet Santa who was there
meeting & giving treats to many of the residents.
Featured on this page in the Holiday issue was Cupcake, an emaciated dog
at a high kill shelter in which her days were numbered. She was suffering
from anemia, heartworm, hookworm, roundworm & whipworm. It was
our intention to put her on the adoption page but she loves making
rounds on the golfcart to inspect areas of Popcorn Park, so we added her
to the Share-A-Pet program. The dramatic change in her life has left her
as a bright & cheery addition to the staff. From time to time, we will feature some of her encounters at the facility. She is available for sponsorship (or even adoption) …. but at this time, we do not know who would
be more heartbroken – Cupcake … John…or the staff.
SHARE-A-PET
APRIL 2011
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
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dirt you may have on your
face! She licks and licks to
make sure you know how
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a little nip at the end. Give
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seventh heaven - kneading
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