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Humane News
Published by the Associated Humane Societies
JUNE/JULY 2006
Our 100th Year
Volume 37, No. 3
SOCIETY HANDLES ARRAY OF ANIMAL CRUELTIES DAILY
Photos and stories Page 12
Abandoned To Starve To Death In An Apartment
Starving Guard Dogs Cannibalize
Doberman's Remains
Pit Bull & Kitten Discarded
in Cage Behind Garages
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HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR
2006 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES
JUNE/JULY 2006
‘DOG WHISPERER’ SUED
FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
‘Eight Simple Rules’ television producer Flody Suarez took his 5 year old
Labrador Retriever Gator to the Dog Psychology Center owned by Cesar
Millan, star of TV’s ‘The Dog Whisperer’. Within a few hours, Suarez was
called by a worker to inform him that Gator had been rushed to a vet.
Suarez claims that the dog was bleeding from the mouth and nose, in an
oxygen tent gasping for breath and with severe bruising to his inner thighs.
The training facility workers allegedly placed a choke collar on the dog,
pulled him onto a treadmill and forced him to ‘overwork’. Suarez spent over
$25,000 on vet bills and the dog must undergo more surgeries for damage
to the esophagus., The complaint claims breach of contract, fraud, animal
cruelty & intentional infliction of emotional distress & seeks more than
$25,000 in damages.
A word of caution: If your puppy or dog needs training, go with your pet and
work with your dog. Do not leave your dog to be trained by others.
Within the next several weeks, you should be receiving a very special letter which will include a book of tickets for the 2006 Save-A-Life
Sweepstakes. First prize is a gorgeous Ford Mustang. All funds received
through this program helps us to give care to the thousands of strays that
come through our doors. For additional books of tickets, just drop us a line,
e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at 609-693-1900.
WORKSHOP ON
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Colleen Nicholson, a gifted animal communicator, will be holding a seminar at Popcorn Park on Saturday, Sept. 30th & Sunday October 1st.
Saturday will be a repeat of Level 1 with Zoo emphasis and new material
will be presented. Students for a repeat session can re-take with a nominal
fee. (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Sunday, October 1st will be Level 2 – Animal Communication for Health
Care – techniques used to assess an injured, ill, or traumatized animal. Will
help rescue workers and health care professionals have a more complete
symptom picture. (8:30-1 p.m.) For details, log on to [email protected]
POPCORN PARK GIVES DISCOUNTS
TO AAA MEMBERS
The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park has partnered with the
American
Automobile
Association
through its “Show Your Card and Save”
program. There is a $1 discount on the
already low $4.25 adult admission and
50 cents off the $3 admission for seniors and children under 12. “With
gasoline prices such as they are, everyone is looking for inexpensive ways
to enjoy themselves”, said Executive Director Roseann Trezza. “AAA members who visit Popcorn Park are saving on their admission and on their
travel expense too”.
PRESIDENT’S BILLION DOLLAR
PUBLIC LAND SELL-OFF SCHEME
According to the Sierra Club, Pres. Bush is proposing to sell off 800,000
acres of National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands to raise
money for the federal treasury. This would include acreage of the Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon & Washington, 1300 acres in
Washington along Sultan’s Canyon, 55,000 acres in the southeast and
more.
“The test before us as a people is not whether our commitments
match our will and our courage, but whether we have the will and
courage to match our commitments.” - Lyndon B. Johnson
HISTORIC VOTE BANS FOIE GRAS
IN CHICAGO!
On April 26, the Chicago City Council banned the sale of foie gras within
city limits. A poll by Zogby revealed an overwhelming 79% agreed that the
production should be banned. This landmark legislation now joins Chicago
with California, United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel,
Norway, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland who have taken legislative
action on the issue and the cruel force-feeding practices.
POPCORN PARK EXOTIC BIRD
KILLER FAILS DRUG TEST
News of the horrific killing of exotic birds at Popcorn Park in 2003 drew
attention from around the world. Superior Court Judge Edward Turnbach
gave all three probation although Society Director Roseann Trezza
requested incarceration for the three men. They had gone on a wild,
destructive spree that night including stoning to death a goose at another
park.
Matthew Ronneberg, 21 of Forked River was the only one who had not violated his probation – until now. He was charged with testing positive for
marijuana use and by giving his probation officer someone else’s urine in
an attempt to defraud a drug test.
Matthew Mercuro, 21, of Waretown is now in a residential drug & alcohol
treatment program through the summer and has committed a few offenses. Mercuro will be sentenced on Sept. 11th for violating the terms of his
probation. Thomas Cavanaugh is in a youth correctional facility for the use
of heroin.
Superior Court Judge Edward Turnbach will retire this month after having
reached the mandatory retirement age of 70.
TRANSPORT BRUTAL & TRAUMATIC
TO FARM ANIMALS
According to an investigation by the Animal Protection Institute (API) &
Compassion in World Farming, they have documented and videotaped animals that are forced to travel more than 30 hours in hot, overcrowded conditions without food, water or rest. It is the transport of cows and pigs in the
U. S. to slaughterhouses in Mexico. The animals suffer from broken legs,
infected eyes, and the dead and dying animals were also filmed at the auctions. According to the API, government action is urgently needed to regulate the transport of farmed animals & set a maximum journey time of 8
hours. The report is entitled “Driving Pain” & log on to their website to see
the photos or the video at http://www.api4animals.org/a6a_transport.php It
is heartbreaking to see these pictures.
“One must care about a world which one
will not see.” * Bertrand Russell
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DO NOT LEAVE KIDS AND PETS
UNATTENDED IN CARS!
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PRISON TERM FOR TEEN IN
GROUNDHOG SLAYINGS
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Scrappy was a sorry mess when he was found as a stray with injuries
to his tail and leg and also a case of mange. It was necessary for us
to amputate the tail. He was at the Society for over 5 months when
CLAWS Rescue Group of Kenilworth took him. Scrappy was just
returning from a visit to the vet when the picture was taken.
The Society, as well as numerous other groups, remind people of the dangers of leaving children and animals in cars. The reports continue to arrive
that thoughtless people continue to allow animals to die in a cruel manner.
Florida – In Jacksonville, 3 puppies were allegedly left in a car while
Kimberly Gilio watched her son play baseball. By the time the animal control officer arrived, the puppies were unresponsive & near death & were
euthanized. She was arrested for animal cruelty.
California – Trent Payne of San Bruno allegedly left his brother’s black lab
mix while he spent 8 hours at a gambling casino. Payne faces fines of up
to $20,000 for animal cruelty.
New York – Laurie Jean Balcerak of Hemlock, Livingston County allegedly
left her 5 month old cockapoo in her car to die while she attended a movie
at Canandaigua Theater.
Balcerak has been charged with animal cruelty.
BIRD FEEDING INDUSTRY LAUNCHES
$1 MILLION PREFERENCE STUDY
The Wild Bird Feeding Industry Foundation of Sioux Falls, SD has organized a 3 year $1 million backyard bird-feeding study which commended in
13 states – including Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware & the Virginias
and also in Canada. At the end of the study, they advise that they will have
determined the feed & feeder preferences of wild birds & whether those
preferences are the same across different regions. The two phase project
includes an observational approach & an experimental approach.
Volunteers were provided with specific feeds & seeds & will monitor which
birds visit the feeders in a more structured manner. For more information,
log on to www.Percevia.com
A California research group, Reef Check, has decried that reefs off the
Philippines and Indonesia are the most damaged in the world. Reef fishing
in the Philippines provides 85% of the world’s aquarium fishes. The reefs
are badly damaged & overfished. The World Conservation Union warned
that half the world’s coral reefs may die in the next 40 years unless nations
enact measures to protect them.
These orphaned baby groundhogs were rescued by the Society and
released when they were old enough.
Christopher Welch, 19, of Middletown, N J was convicted of 3rd degree
animal cruelty after he and a 17 year old male discovered a mother & baby
groundhog under his mother’s car. Welch shot the baby to death with a high
powered paint gun & then they shot the mother 10 times. They threw a
blunt instrument at her, threw a net over her, poured gasoline onto the
groundhog after dragging her into the woods & set her on fire until it died.
Superior Court Judge Patricia Del Bueno Cleary sentenced Welch to 2
years probation , 30 days community service & counseling. Third degree
cruelty is punishable by 3-5 years in jail except when there is no previous
prison record. The juvenile pleaded guilty & has been ordered to serve a
probationary sentence.
6 FACE FEDERAL CHARGES FOR
HARVESTING 465 LEOPARD SHARKS
A federal indictment charges a church pastor, four men in the aquarium
industry & a commercial fisherman with illegally catching 465 baby leopard
sharks in California waters & selling to pet distributors in the U. S., U. K.
and the Netherlands. These sharks are protected under a state law that
prohibits the commercial catching of specimens under 36” long. Out of that
number, 9 were returned to the ocean & 19 were confiscated. The defendants face maximum penalties of 5 years in prison & fines of $250,000.
Among those indicted were Kevin Thompson, pastor of the Bay Area
Family Church in San Leandro, California. The indictment stemmed from
an investigation that followed the conviction of a pet distributor who was
caught with more than a dozen of the sharks.
COLUMBUS ZOO FINED
FOR ANIMAL DEATHS
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture fined the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium $3,250
for the accidental deaths of a giraffe & a red river hog. The hog had been
loaned to Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo for breeding and died on its return during shipment due to a poorly-ventilated crate. The giraffe died when a zoo
doctor mistakenly injected the animal with the wrong drug during an operation.
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can help one person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to adopt a lonely pup from your local shelter, to consider a
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SOCIETY SAVES "JUNKYARD" DOG
SUFFERING FROM OLD FRACTURE
The aging dog (,l.) suffering from a broken leg received no care from
the used car lot owner.
When
the
Society
received a call concerning an injured dog kept
at an automotive tire
service/used car area in
Newark,
SPCA
President Terry Clark
and Society General
Manager, Denton Infield
visited the property and
found that one of the two
dogs had some type of
injury to the leg. He had
not taken the dog to a
vet.
In speaking with the
business owner, it was
ascertained that this
dog, that had wandered
onto his property several
years ago, had incurred
the injury by either After x-rays were taken, Society veterinariattempting to jump a an, Dr. Jennifer Feeney, advised that amputafence or in rough play tion was necessary due to the old break.
with the other dog. The
owner did not want to expend any money in caring for the dog and released
it to a local veterinarian. In an agreement between the owner and the veterinarian, the Society was contacted so that the animal could have a
chance for adoption. The Society’s Medical Dept. took x-rays and it was
discovered that the dog had a broken leg which was a very old fracture
which had already started to calcify. The SPCA advises that they will be
issuing Summonses for animal cruelty. Tripod is at the Society convalescing. He is a quiet, gentle dog who needs a loving home during the sunset
of his years. File File 47816-M (Newark).
PAPER SHREDDERS INJURE
KIDS & PETS
According to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, they have
received over 50 reports of injuries to children and pets. Five of the reports
involved dogs that had their tongues caught in shredders – for children,
hands were most often injured and most children were under 5. Due to
identity theft, millions of these appliances have been purchased since
2000. Keep paper shredders in places where kids and pets cannot get to
them – and ALWAYS UNPLUG THEM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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SURPLUS ANIMALS AT LONGSTREET
FARM SOLD AT LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, N J is
under the aegis of the Monmouth
County Park System (MCPS) and is
known as a “historic farm” – complete with mules, cows, sheep, goats
& horses that pull wagons & plow
fields.
Last year, the Society
became involved when Butch &
Buddy, two horses that had been
there for 9 years were being retired.
Shortly thereafter, they brought in
two more horses which arrived sick
and within a day, they were gone.
There were a lot of unanswered
questions at that time.
At the end of last summer, there
were very few sheep at the farm. A child enjoys touching one of
This year, there are several sheep the baby lambs at Longstreet
and many lambs. Sheeps, goats, Farm that may end up in slaughcows reproduce and the Board of ter at the end of the summer.
Recreation Commissioner has a policy of moving out animals to make room for replacements. Longstreet has
alternatives for the “overflow or extras”.They usually sell these animals at
auction.
Many families visit Longstreet with their children. They have a vet on staff
& because the males are not neutered, these farm animals are sold at livestock auction because of poor animal husbandry. It is a revolving door –
where new baby animals are there for the visitors during spring and summer and then are gone.
In a throwaway society where useless items are quickly discarded, this is
a disturbing practice. We cannot comprehend why a government entity
takes to slaughter unwanted animals because they never neutered them.
All animals that are there for the pleasure and “education” of the public
should be protected from being slated for auction or sold to private individuals.
Please write to Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry at the Hall of
Records Annex, 1 East Main St., P O Box 1255, Freehold, N J 07728,
Phone: 732-431-7310, Fax: 732-866-3696. Freeholder Burry oversees and
is the Freeholder-Liaison to the Monmouth County Parks System
BEARS KILLED AFTER UNATTENDED
4 YR. OLD STUCK HAND IN FENCE
There was a flood of calls to Richmond City Hall & immediate outrage after
Buster and Baby, two bears were killed at Maymont Park in Richmond,
Virginia. The 12 year old & 9 year old bears lived in their own compound.
There was a wooden fence surrounding a chain link fence. Somehow, a 4
year old boy who stuck his hand through a 10 foot high chain link fence was
slightly bitten but no stitches were needed.
Five days after the boy was bitten, it was decided to euthanize both animals since the mother did not know which bear bit her son. The town workers then brought the bodies of the bears to the local dumps. Mayor Douglas
Wilder ordered workers to find the bears & prepare a fitting memorial site.
About 500 attended the funeral. A Boy Scout troop escorted a color guard
& lowered bronze urns containing their ashes while an Episcopal priest
offered a prayer & Wilder gave the eulogy. The heads were sent for rabies
testing … and the results were negative. This wasn’t their time ……
“AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH”
BY FORMER V.P. AL GORE
This is a compelling documentary about global warming and its threat to
our wildlife. Damaging affects are already being seen. The melting sea ice
is pushing polar bears to the brink of extinction. Florida’s sea levels are rising & threatening to engulf crucial habitat for wildlife. Please encourage
family and friends to see this critical documentary.
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SOCIETY LOSES BID TO KEEP ANIMALS
FROM POULTRY MARKET
These are just some of over 1,000 chickens the Society rescued
When the Society received a call concerning a fire at Marzigliano’s Live
Poultry Market in West New York, N Y, a number of staffers and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene. Over a thousand chickens, goats, sheep, hens, rabbits and ducks were rescued – a Herculean
task that started at 5 p.m. and did not end until 3 a.m.! Many chickens had
died from smoke and drowning in the water that firefighters used to quench
the fire. It was our hope to keep the animals from being returned to ultimate
slaughter but the Society was ordered by the N. J. Dept. of Agriculture that
the animals had to be returned to the owners at another market which he
owns. We tried.
COVANCE FINED FOR ANIMAL
WELFARE ACT VIOLATIONS
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture has fined Covance, in Vienna, Virginia for violations of the Animal Welfare Act based on documents from PETA (People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The total amount of the fine was
$8,720 for 16 violations…..a very minimal fine.
Among the charges that were documented were included:
• Animals deprived of sufficient veterinary care & euthanasia
• Animals subjected to painful procedures but denied pain relief
• Primates subjected to physically abusive handling
• Monkeys were not provided with psychological enrichment & socialization
• Dogs were not provided with adequate housing
• Dogs were not exercised
Monkeys circled frantically in cages, pulling their hair and chewing their
own flesh. Footage revealed workers hitting monkeys, throwing them
against cage doors, psychologically tormenting them.
This is not the first time that Covance has been censured for misconduct.
Covance is headquartered in Princeton, N J and has plans to build in
Chandler, Arizona.
MYSPACE.COM SHOWS VIDEO OF
GIRLS STOMPING CAT
Recent television shows have uncovered some of the serious problems
concerning pedophiles who attempt to make dates with youngsters and
teens on the popular website MySpace.com. Obviously, this website is host
to other unseemly and illegal acts.
Two 14 year old girls from Marion County, Indiana posted a 2 minute video
of themselves kicking a cat wrapped in plastic. PETA was contacted who
then alerted authorities in Indiana. The cat was removed from the home by
the Humane Society of Indianapolis & both girls have been released to
their mothers pending a June 13th trial. In the meantime, the girls are not
allowed to leave their home unless accompanied by a parent or attending
school. They cannot have contact with animals or each other or use the
computer.
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INHUMANE TREATMENT BY MANY
PEST CONTROL OPERATORS
This baby raccoon is one of a few that had been left to die after a pest
control company took the mother away.
It's that time of year when raccoons, possums, squirrels, skunks, and deer
are nursing their young. Many people discover that these animals have
taken up residence in their attics, garages, sheds, etc .and will call pest
control operators to remove them.
In recent weeks, the Society has received complaints that nursing raccoons and squirrels have been trapped, taken away and the babies are left
to die.
Mother raccoons have extremely strong maternal instincts and mourn for
their babies when they are separated.
Please be patient - if you allow Mom and her babies to stay together, when
they are old enough, all of them will leave.
LIVE ANIMALS IN STUDENT TRAINING EXERCISE UNLAWFUL
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has notified
12 medical schools across the country that their use of live animals in student training exercises is unlawful under the Animal Welfare Act because
alternatives are readily available. Humane alternatives are more effective
teaching tools which is why most of the nation’s medical schools have done
away with crude, obsolete dog labs said PCRM medical advisor John J.
Pippin. The medical schools still using dogs which have been sent a letter
include:
New York Medical College
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Stony Brook School of Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine
St. Louis University School of Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Louisiana State University at New Orleans School of Medicine
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine
Georgetown University School of Medicinee
FRATERNITY CONTEST RESULTS IN
ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES
According to PETA, two members of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at
the University of Missouri-Columbia were charged with abusing 40 opossums. They rounded up the possums and stuffed living and dead into a barrel as part of a contest. Twenty possums & two raccoons died. Due to pressure put upon the University, the two members were charged with animal
abuse.
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CAT COLLECTOR LEFT CATS &
HOUSE IN DEPLORABLE MESS
RES-Q FUND HELPS NEEDY SICK &
INJURED ANIMALS
Beautiful snowshoes cats and domestic cats were living in indescribable
filth. The Society Animal Control Officer
had to visit the house on numerous
occasions to feed and water them. All
of them were brought to the Society’s
Newark facility for care and adoption..
When a Long Valley, N J homeowner moved out and abandoned her cats
in the home, the Society was notified by the Health Dept. and the new property owner to remove them. Many of the cats were difficult to handle and it
took several trips to set traps, place food and catch them. During the first
trip, the Society was able to trap 12 and a subsequent trip netted 3 more
cats. After our job was completed, the new property owner advised that he
would have to tear down the house and rebuild. The cats joined the rest of
the cats at the Society’s Newark facility for adoption. Over the past several
months, the Society has taken in huge numbers of cats that were taken in
by collectors who no longer want them. These huge numbers have
increased dramatically over the past few years and has become a drain on
the Society’s resources. Your donations will help us to help them.
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A serious injury to the tail ... but
we fixed it without fail. Now she
needs to stop shaking in her
shoes. A loving home would
cure her blues. File 48562-F
(Newark).
These two pups were found
alone & scared. They had no one
but each other that really cared.
They had medical problems that
need tending. But then Paws and
Prints have hearts that need
mending. File 47789-F & File
47790-F (Newark).
The Res-Q Fund is a unique fund established for the sole purpose of emergency, surgical or other lengthy, intensive medical care for animals that
come through our doors. The medical costs are extensive but if it will help
in finding them a forever home,
VESTED INTEREST FUND STILL
NEEDS DONATIONS
DOVES & MARRIAGE VOWS NOT A GOOD MIX
When a couple recently took
their marriage vows at a
church in Barnegat, a pair of
doves were released outside
of the church. Sadly, they
stayed close to the church,
seeking shelter, food and protection from hawks that are
heavily populated in the area.
After staying by the church for
5 days, the white pigeons had
become a nuisance to them.
The church called Popcorn
Park and we have taken them
These 2 pigeons are hoping for a suitin until a suitable home can be
able home.
found for them. Many times in
the past, doves and/or pigeons have been released to celebrate the nuptials. The birds have not been as fortunate as this pair and tragically, met a
long, lingering demise. Throw bird seed - throw confetti - throw rose petals
…. but leave live animals alone and do not put their lives in jeopardy.
Burlington City Police Officer Jaime Lambing (l.) with his partner, K9 Odie who was just presented with a protective vest. Thanks to the
generosity of Moorestown attorney, Mark Catanzaro, he donated the
funds to purchase Odie’s vest as well as the vest that went to Officer
Matthew Wiesniewski and his partner, K-9 Mic. On hand for the presentation was State Senator Diane Allen.
The Associated Humane Societies Vested Interest Fund continues to supply bullet-proof and knife-proof vests to law enforcement K-9s wherever
there is a need. Most recently, the Society delivered a K-9 vest to
Burlington City Police Officer Jaime Lambing’s partner, K-9 Odie. Also on
hand was Police Officer Matthew Wiesniewski and his partner, K-9 Mic who
had received a vest previously. Both K-9 vests were provided through the
generosity of Moorestown attorney, Mark Catanzaro, who donated the
entire cost of each vest which runs $825 each. State Senator Diane Allen
(R-7th District) was on hand to congratulate the officers and their K-9s.
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SOCIETY REMOVES OVER 100
PARAKEETS FROM E. ORANGE APT.
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POPCORN PARK TESTS USERFRIENDLY TRASH CARTS FOR BEARS
Susan Springfield of BEAR loads up the trash carts with goodies as
the media covers the event at Popcorn Park.
The owner set up perching areas around the apartment so that most
of the budgies flew freely.
Boo Boo tried hard – but he
couldn’t open the trash cart.
Later that day, the cart was
opened and everyone enjoyed
their unusual treats.
The Society was contacted by the East Orange Health Dept. to handle the
matter of a foul smell emanating from an apartment. Once inside, Society
staffers found over 100 parakeets – most of which were freely flying around
the apartment. There was bird droppings and bird seed everywhere and
birds were nesting in nooks and crannies throughout the apartment. It took
Society staffers over 5 hours to safely contain most of the parakeets and
brought to the Society’s Newark Animal Care Center. Abba Bird Products
of Hillside, N J donated some large cages where they are safely
ensconced.
Although they cannot fly free, they live in cages much larger than those
used for the usual pet birds.
OVER 300 SICK/EMACIATED CATS
SEIZED FROM IDAHO BREEDER
The Rocky Mountain Cat resort in Twin Falls, Idaho was a cat breeding
operation for Himalayan, Maine Coon and Ragdoll cats. It is thought to be
one of the worst cases of neglect & the largest cat cruelty case in Idaho’s
history. At this point, it is undetermined as to how many counts of animal
cruelty will be charged against owner, Janet Rasmussen. Although the cattery appeared to be a reputable business from its ads in national magazines, behind this were hundreds of animals suffering from neglect,
untreated contagious disease and parasites. The cats were being treated
and put up for adoption at the Idaho Humane Society and Pets Magic
Valley Shelter in Twin Falls.
Raspberry jam was placed on
the outside of the carts to entice
the bears to look for more.
Susan Stringfield of BEAR (Bear Education and Resource) Group contacted Popcorn Park to test a trash cart strong and secure enough to keep
bears out, but simple enough for the average resident to use. The bin combines a covered trash container with super strong, but easy-to-obtain
hinges; however, the group needed to test its effectiveness. It is hoped that
if they carts pass such a test, residents will be able to bear-proof their property and keep black bears out of communities.
And so Boo Boo, Bonnie, Ginger and Maryann came out of their dens in
the morning to find some unusual breakfast treats inside the cans.
Peaches, tuna fish, dog food, raspberry jam were placed inside and
although they tried during a 30 minute test, they tossed the cans around
but were unable to get to the contents. The containers were left in their
compounds for the entire day … and then before nightfall the staff opened
the containers and Boo Boo, Bonnie, Ginger and Maryann enjoyed a great
buffet. To learn more about the group, log on to www.savenjbears.com or
checkout the website http://www.crittercan.org/
NEW HOSPITAL FOR MILITARY
DOGS PLANNED
The U. S. Dept. of Defense will build a new 30,950 square foot facility at
Lackland Air Force Base in Texas for military police dogs. Currently, such
dogs who help to guard against terrorism, are treated in a 38 year old,
15,000 square foot facility. The new building will keep functions such as
radiology, surgery, internal medicine & critical care compartmentalized. It is
scheduled to open in September 2007. There will be areas for dental work,
for dogs recovering from surgery or suffering from orthopedic injuries. It will
also have a 40 kennel recovery wing with dry treadmills & underwater therapeutic exercise treadmills.
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WE TRY TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE
SO BRING A LEASH, YOUR LOVE & YOU!
Shu Shu and Pele are a Doberman pair and they are very lucky that
someone cares. They were brought to a shelter by their owner &
scheduled to go to sleep. A rescue group saved them and brought
them for us to keep. A forever home is what is sought. Lifetime commitment is what the previous owner should be taught. File 49228-F &
File 49227-M.
Meet Chazz who has a broken
heart. After 2 years, he and his
owner had to part. The landlord
said no pets are allowed. So now
he is here with the canine crowd.
File 48232-M.
Look at me – I’m low to the
ground. A dog with shorter legs
could never be found! I enjoy a
walk – but I take four steps to
your one. We could take a
leisurely stroll – wouldn’t that be
fun? File 48384-M.
Shepherds seem to be the breed
du jour. Many owners move or
just don’t want them anymore.
They are devoted comrades asking only for your love in good
measure. A dedicated heart is
your special treasure. File
48669-M
It’s easy to see the sadness in
his eyes. Whether abandoned or
strayed, the heartbreak can’t be
disguised. We have the prescription …. & it’s not at the drugstore. It’s daily doses of love &
hugs …. and then a lot more! File
48213-M.
These two dogs were supposed to be fed by the son. But that type of
responsibility just wasn’t any fun. He didn’t feed them for a week & so
mom advised our staff, she could no longer keep. It was difficult as
she couldn’t meet the cost. But we rescued them and now all is not
lost. After what they have endured, they need homes where they’ll be
secure. File 49229-M and File 49230-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave. - Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: ContactUs@ahscares,org
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JOIN THE POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
If you love to see animals in a tranquil setting, Popcorn Park is the
place to go! The Society has rescued wildlife, farm animals, exotics
and birds that were either abused, exploited, unwanted, handicapped,
ill, injured, elderly, etc. and this is their home. The 7 acre zoo is open
daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ON HOLIDAYS, WE CLOSE AT 2 p.m.
Admission is $4.25 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and senior citizens over 62. Babies under a year are free. If you are a member of
Popcorn Park Wildlife Club, Share-A-Pet Club or Zoological Society,
show your card for free admission. If you would like to see a video of
Popcorn Park, just log onto www.ahscares.org and look under
“What’s New”.
Want to know more about the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club? You can
support one of these animals for $3 a month, you will also receive a
beautiful color photo and report every 4 months, Just send $2 for the
Wildlife Club booklet by mailing your donation and request to
Popcorn Park Wildlife Club, Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731.
Popcorn Park doesn’t give camel rides…but Princess will accommodate those who tire easily. Barely discernible is this little peahen who
decided a camel ride is just what the tired youngster needed.
Take a look at Wiley Coyote!! It’s the first sighting of her (and probably the last) since she came to the Society on June 27th, 1991 – 15
years ago. She is from a veterinarian in Brewster, New York who had
taken her in, given her the necessary medical attention and then
asked if we could take her in for safekeeping. She is in Popcorn
Park….but you’ll never see her. There is no reason to put her in the
Wildlife Club since it is doubtful that we will have another picture of
her. Enjoy the beauty of this elusive lass.
This black and white
photo does not do
justice to the gorgeous coloration of
Gobbles, one of our
two
lovely
wild
turkeys available for
sponsorship. Both
Gobbles and his
mate, Sweetie, were
once kept as pets
then no longer wanted because they got
“too big.” We hope
you’ll find them just
right - and sponsor
them together.
This entitles the bearer to
one FREE admission
to Popcorn Park Zoo
with one paid adult admission
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693 - 1900
When it’s come time to write to his sponsors, Spike has taken matters
into his own ... well, claws. He’s not the fastest on the keyboard, but
he does promise to send a letter and dashing photo three times a
year. What more could one want from a spiny-tailed lizard?
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
June/July
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________.
NAME _____________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $3.00 each = TOTAL $ _________
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All sweet but lonely, so don’t delay ...
It’s that time of year when hundreds of litters of homeless
kittens and cats are brought in to the Society – the majority of
them never finding a loving home or a caring owner.
June was recognized as Adopt-A-Cat Month …
but we celebrate the concept every day of the year.
A young sweet tiger lass
belongs in your lap; not caught
outside in a humane trap. I came
in from Cream Ridge in March
2004. I am still waiting for a lap to
come through that door. File
2002-F (Forked River).
I’ve been here over a year, but
not to worry. I’m just waiting for
the right purrrson – so I’m not in
a hurry. Everyone loves me for
the markings on my face. If you
want to meet me, come to Tinton
Falls … that’s the right place!
File 35850-M (Tinton Falls).
It was just before Thanksgiving
when life got rough. Another cat
in the family was really rough.
My name is Melody … and I’m
singing a brand new tune. I just
want to be in a family with
pussycats that don’t act like
prunes! File 35088-F (Tinton
Falls).
Some idiot dropped off 3 cats on
the side of heavily traveled
Route 9. If they had been cited,
they would have gotten a hefty
fine. All of this happened in July
2004. Christian is still waiting for
a loving owner to walk through
the door. File 2544-SF (Forked
River).
If you like big bears, then here’s
your boy; just waiting to be your
bundle of joy. Eight years old,
neutered and sweeter than pie,
Big Bear just longs to be the
apple of your eye. File 32015-NM
(Union)
Just like Tara, she’ll worry about
it tomorrow. She’s happy she’s
been rescued & not feeling any
sorrow. She came to the Society
2 years ago. Come visit Tara
before her self-esteem gets low.
File U-32009 (Union).
Peanut came to us over 2 years
ago. Judging from his previous
history, we are sure he was
happy to go. He was one of a
family of four that came through
our doors. We don’t know why
she didn’t love us anymore. File
6183-F (Tinton Falls).
My name is Phillip and I’ve officially been here two years; I
hope it’s enough to move you to
tears. Life is easy ...I have food,
water, and get to hang around;
but what I really want is a home
where love and companionship
abound. File 32013-NM (Union).
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... come choose a kitty to love today!
It is also the time of year to remind cat owners of the
importance of spaying/neutering your pet. There are hundreds
of cats and kittens available for adoption at the Society’s Animal
Care Centers. Pictured are but a few of them.
You can also log on to our website at www.ahscares.org
Somehow I have been left on my own. It hasn’t been easy being alone.
Now I have found a place where I can rest. Then they’ll help to find me
a home that’s the very best. File U-32120-F (Union).
Guess what we get plenty of in
Barnegat? Lots and lots and lots
of cats. Leaving one unspayed
female and a male and their offspring – in 9 years, millions of
kittens it could bring. Please
help us and unwanted ones.
Give them a home as their life
hasn’t even begun. File 12743-M
(Forked River).
Perhaps his coloring is why they
called him Ash. He’s a biii-i-ig cat
so to feed him, you’ll need some
cash! Gentle and patient for an
owner who will love him more.
Come visit … he’s near the front
door. File 47351-NM (Newark).
Teen-ager brothers left in front
of a food store. Hoping for attention and a whole lot more. We
could name them …. but we’ll
give you that pleasure. No matter what you call them, they’ll be
a love-filled treasure. File 48104M and File 48105-M (Newark).
My owner brought in three of us
because she had too many pets.
I was pregnant at the time … she
didn’t take me to the vet! Now
I’m spayed and my problems
aren’t many. Anyone hear of that
diet lady named Jenny? File
10718-SF (Tinton Falls).
A beautiful lady found wandering alone; well-kept and 9 years,
she must have had a home. But
why it’s so important we share
with you her plight, is that in
only one eye does she have any
sight. File 32120-F (Union).
I looked like something the cat
dragged in – emaciated and
dehydrated. If I hadn’t been rescued, my future was ill-fated. I
was hours away from being at
death’s door. I have been given a
second chance and want love
furrrever more. File 47936-SF
(Newark).
Another cat that’s been here so
long, she lost her tag. But Fi Fi is
still waiting for a home…wondering how life would be. Will
someone come along who truly
loves me. File 35846-NM (Tinton
Falls).
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FAMISHED GUARD DOGS CANNIBALIZE
DOG THAT DIED OF STARVATION
WAITING FOR AN OWNER WHO
NEVER RETURNED
The Police recently contacted
the Society late at night to rescue a needy dog that had been
abandoned to die in an apartment. He had patiently waited
by the door for an owner who
never returned. He had given
up on hope....and was betrayed
by the people he loved the
most.
We call him Chauncey and he
has put on weight and regained
the shine in his coat. What we
cannot fix is a broken heart and
the loss of trust this little guy
has experienced. We want to
make a difference in his life. To
find a "forever home" where he
never has to wait, alone and
hungry, and will never be
betrayed again. File 47510-M.
Four dogs (one not seen in photo) were without food and water during the Memorial holiday weekend. The remains of the pathetic creature had died of starvation. The dogs did not kill the Doberman; they
only started to attack her when Society staffers arrived.
PIT BULL AND KITTEN
ABANDONED TO THEIR FATE
There was not a single morsel of food in any of the feeders
For years and years, the Society has documented the cruelty and abuse
that goes on in the guard dog industry – most specifically in Newark. The
guard dog company that has been a great source of complaints was sold
to a new owner. Sadly, nothing has changed The latest horror occurred
during the long Memorial Day weekend when it appeared that the company employees gave no thought or consideration to the animals’ welfare.
Four dogs in one cage – an empty dog feeder – no water – was a recipe
for disaster. We can only surmise that the Doberman was either too timid
to try and get food/water or the other dogs would not let her near it.
Sometime that weekend, she died of starvation. The three other dogs started to cannibalize the body
when Society staffers
arrived. The only dog still
remaining at the Society is
a female which we have
spayed. She is a sweet,
gentle lass who remains
affectionate to humans
even though others treated her with indifference.
File 47156-SF (Newark).
Terry Clark, President of
the NJ SPCA has issued 9
summonses for animal
cruelty to Hector Rosario,
the owner of the guard The one remaining "guard" dog is a sweet
dog company.
female with a jubilant personality. File
47156-SF (Newark).
A young pit bull and
a teen-age kitten
were left in a crate
behind a garage
adjacent to a large
apartment building
and out of sight to
whatever fate awaited them. It may be
that a heartless person left them together so that the pit bull
attack the kitten if left
under such conditions long enough
Someone in Irvington was extremely
unfeeling and cruel
when they left these
animals there to die.
We call them Josie
and the Pussy Cat.
Now both are available for adoption together or to separate homes. File 47686-F and File
47687-M (Newark)
MORE ON GUARD DOGS
LATEST NEWS!!! As we go to press, one of two guard dogs being delivered to an abandoned house under construction got loose & attacked two
children at an elementary school located across the street. AGAIN - Hector
Rosario is the owner of the guard dog company. The City of Newark elected a new Mayor. We urge that you send a letter to Mayor Corey Booker, c/o
City Hall, Broad St., Newark, N J 07102 asking that these inhumane and
dangerous guard dog companies be legislated out of existence.
Companies that need protection can hire security officers.
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SENIOR DOGS FROM SOCIETY ASSIST RESIDENTS AT SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
"NEW BEGINNINGS" -- INSPIRED BY BEETHOVEN
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Helene Federico is Beethoven's mom at Sunrise Assisted Living
Beethoven is the king of the house. He takes the lift and then rides
the bus with the residents and they love him!
Merynda Fuellhart of Whippany, N J has been a frequent visitor to the
Society to adopt orphans for herself and to bring friends and co-workers
who were looking for something special. After a few years, she had run out
of friends and co-workers. But this powerhouse of energy for animals had
a special plan …..
New Jersey that have independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehabilitation – and all of them allow the community to have one dog or one cat
in each neighborhood to give a very special home-like atmosphere.
In cooperation with Merynda and a senior dog who had no future…..we
proudly announce “New Beginnings-Inspired by Beethoven”! She had
made contact with Sunrise Senior Living – 30 communities throughout
DISASTER PLANS DESIGNED
TO INCLUDE PETS
At the same time that Merynda had this brainchild, a 12 year old Labrador
Retriever named Beethoven, came through the Society’s doors. His owner
had lost their home and they could not keep him. Executive Assistant
Debbie Beyfuss contacted Merynda in the hope that a special home could
be found. Merynda went one step better and built a whole program around
him! Each dog will receive a nose to tail check-up, dental, neutering, inoculations – in a program that we hope will be supported by our donors.
Although one person is ultimately responsible for the dog or catl, the entire
staff of the Sunrise community takes responsibility for the day to day care
of the animal.
Beethoven was the first in what will be a number of homeless dogs and
cats that have the temperament and personality to fit into community living
– and this pet project couldn’t have started with a better dog!
Beethoven went through a check-up at the Society’s Medical Department
and Merynda placed him at the Sunrise Senior Living in Edgewater. He
rides the elevator, has a special lift to get on the van for field trips and visits with all of the 53 occupants on two floors. His picture is on the door for
all to see introducing him to staff and residents. He has new bowls and a
new bed, new toys and lots of friends that just think he is the best thing on
four legs.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Legislation is being introduced on a federal level and on state levels
throughout the country that would require county and state agencies to
create emergency plans for service animals and household pets I the event
of a major disaster or emergency. Current emergency plans do not include
animals and this would encourage people to evacuate when required. It
would spare pet owners the heartache of being separated from their animals. New on the market is the EvakPak! In an emergency, you could take
your pet and everything needed to provide for it for a week. There are cat
bags, small and large dog bags. Plans are in the works forEvakPaks for ferrets, birds, reptiles & more! You can see the bags on www.evakpak.com or
contact them at the address in the article at right.
The following is from Helene Federico who is Beethoven’s mom at Sunrise:
“He is the best dog in the whole world. I don’t regret one minute I have
spent on him. The residents are all falling in love with him. Everybody is
always checking on his progress. Up to date, he has lost 14 pounds. The
doctor is so happy for him & proud of me. My boss kind makes jokes about
me & Beethoven, that he is my ‘love of a lifetime’. “
For more information on New Beginnings, you can write to Merynda at 83138 Route 10, Suite 155, Whippany, N J 07981, Phone: 973-887-4542. You
can e-mail her at [email protected]. EvakPak is a great new product
that Merynda has put together – a pet bag with all necessary items in the
event of a trip or emergency. Evakpak.com has a link to the New
Beginnings website starting next week. Please see article his page for the
item. A portion of the proceeds will be used to help Merynda in her efforts
with New Beginnings—Inspired by Beethoven.
Watch next month! – Gizmo is the second success story in New
Beginnings!
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WE TRY TO GIVE EACH ONE
EACH ORPHAN HAS ITS VERY
Meet Holly, a 2 year old spayed
Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier who
may have had some family strife.
We are now searching for a special home to give her the best in
life. A loving lady with no kids or
grandkids to make her tense.
She will give you years of love &
devotion that will be immense.
File 37224-SF.
Meet a joyful but lonely fox terrier. If she found a great home, her
life would be merrier. For now,
she takes pleasure in having her
picture taken. Each day brings
new hope as she awakens. File
37093-F.
A handsome Retriever we
thought would surely be
reclaimed. Sadly, he is the lonely
one but it was an owner who’s to
blame. Wandering loose, he
received an injury & was hurt.
How much is a dog license
worth? File 37074-M.
Meet Molly, a Standard Poodle, a
10 year old whose owner is moving away. She certainly has had
her brighter days. She’s good
with other animals & kids, knows
how to sit & come. But in front of
a camera – she acts real dumb!
File 37608-F.
Are you looking for a companion
that will enjoy summer fun, this
is where your search is done.
He’ll keep you active and on
your toes and you will have love
& devotion wherever you go. File
37221-NM.
When his owner lost his job ...
that cooked his goose. So he
turned in his Doberman whose
name is Zeus. What this handsome guy requires is a felinefree habitat. One thing he doesn’t like is anything that purrs like
a cat. File 31567-NM.
This
gorgeous
German
Shepherd was found in a local
park. When we discovered she
was microchipped, we thought
redemption would be a lark. But
the info led us to Indiana…with
not very much else known. It
doesn’t matter whether she’s
from N. J., or Indiana grown. File
37648-F.
A very sad state of affairs & now
we have Lonnie who needs
someone new to care. If you
think you’d like a mature Boston
Terrier, please come in and make
his life merrier. File 37283-M.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (No.)
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org
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THEIR SHARE OF GLORY
OWN SAD STORY
Here’s a Miniature Pinscher type
who’s called Sassy. Her history
at her last home was not too
classy. Not housebroken, no
cats … no other pets. Anyone
want Sassy??? How unlucky
can you get? File 13044-F.
Ruby the Rottweiler has been a
recycled pet. We are trying again
… to find the best home yet. No
kids, no dogs, no cats at all. She
also has separation anxiety. If
you can deal with all that, she is
at the Society. File 12594-SF.
Here is a fella we like a lot. He’s
a dog that we’ve named Tots.
Found in front of a Post Office,
he’d love to go first class. Give
him your stamp of approval &
watch him go home with you
fast! File 12855-M.
Meet Louie, a young, exuberant
dog found as a stray. He likes to
be part of the canine crowd &
loves to play all day. I ran away
from nowhere wishing I could
take flight. My heart weighs me
down ‘cause it was broken one
night. File 12575-M.
Look at that face – those eyes
that look with expectation. Life
for Luling has been no vacation.
She came to the Society through
the Katrina Hurricane rescue
undertaking. Giving her a whole
new world is within your making.
File 12710-F.
A death in the family has left her
all alone in this world. She’s an
adorable Cocker Spaniel whose
hair is curled! Tootsie is housebroken & would love a home
that’s quiet. If you think you
could love her, come in and try it.
File 12493-SF.
Saved from Georgia’s gas chambers are these 2 boys. Both of
them would give you double joy.
They are called Mason & Dixon –
and they’re littermates. Going
through life together would be
just great. File 12694-M & File
12695-M.
Meet Red, a fabulous Husky who
has separation worries. If you
go out, you have to get back
home in a hurry. When home
alone, he feels disquiet. So you
wouldn’t want to return to find a
house that looks like a riot. File
12878-NM.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsforkedriver..petfinder.org
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FEDERAL
LEGISLATION
Reps. Phil English (R-PA) and Mike
Doyle (D-PA) and 32 co-sponsors
would prohibit the sale of “random
source” dogs & cats by Class B
dealers. Many of these animals are
obtained by responding to “free to
good home” ads. A companion bill
(S.451) was introduced by Senator
Daniel Akaka (D-HI). This effort
was exposed in the HBO documentary “DEALING DOGS”. The
Society took the last 14 dogs from
C. C. Baird of Martin Creek Kennels
& still have two remaining with us.
Baird was closed down but there
are still 15 random source dog/cat
dealers in the U.S. – six of which
are currently under investigation by
the USDA.
In a 349-24 vote, the House of
Representatives passed H.R.
3858, the Pets Evacuation &
Transportation Standards (PETS)
Act. This would require state &
local emergency management
agencies to take into account the
needs of individuals with pets &
service animals in the event of a
major disaster. The Senate version
is S.2548.
Thousands of children and animals
become ill or die each year from
anti-freeze
poisoning.
H.R.
2567/S.1110 would require the
addition of a bittering agent to
make this substance unpalatable.
Please contact your legislators in
Washington, D C requesting that
they support the Antifreeze
Bittering Act. Not only is the sweet
taste attractive to animals, there
have been deliberate poisonings of
animals. Help to prevent such
tragedies.
STUDY ON TEEN
DIETARY HABITS
The Vegetarian Resource Group is
interested in finding out how many
young people are actually vegetarian. Please go on www.vrg.org and
click on polls. They need know if
you never eat: Meat, Poultry,
Fish/Seafood, Dairy Products,
Eggs, Honey. The group also offers
two $5,000 college scholarships to
high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism. The 2006
scholarship is already closed but
log on to website for scholarships.
www.ahscares.org
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NEWS FROM NEW YORK
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Sean Campbell was charged with repeatedly beating
a horse, Joey, with a lead shank at Saratoga Gaming
and Raceway. The State Racing & Wagering Board
suspended Campbell’s horse-training license after
the incident. Campbell faces charges for the beating
which left Joey with head & neck wounds. PETA
asked District Attorney David Harper of 480
Broadway, Suite 214, Saratoga Springs, N Y 12866
that if convicted, Campbell be banned for life from all
contact with animals as is allowed by New York law.
ROCHESTER
Laurie Lerkins pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and
animal abandonment after dumping 10 puppies
along a road earlier this year. She was working as a
volunteer in an animal shelter and admitted she was
paid by a Rochester animal dealer to dispose of the
puppies because they were sick. Motorists found the
pups at various places along the road & took them to
the county shelter veterinarians. Several of the puppies later died of a virus infection. Lerkins was sentenced to one year in jail.
NEW YORK CITY
An Appellate Court has denied Michael Garcia’s
appeal for a downgrade of animal cruelty charges
from a felony to a misdemeanor or thrown out because
the victim was a fish. In a domestic fight with his girlfriend, he said it was not nearly as severe as if he killed
his girlfriend’s 2 dogs and a cat. But the 5 judge panel
disagreed. Garcia was jailed for 7-15 years, but the
appeals court reduced his time to 5-11 years after finding fault with one of the assault convictions.
COCHECTON
Fire ripped through a “no kill” animal shelter owned by
Gloria Smith and killed a dozen dogs and cats locked in
cages. Firefighters discovered and killed dozens of
dogs and cats locked in cages. Firefighters discovered
cats and pigeons in the basement. Dogs confined in outdoor runs were unharmed. In 2002, the town passed a
kennel law to stop Smith and the now-defunct Lazarian
Society from hoarding animals. Smith has until May
2007 to reduce the number of dogs on her property.
WATERTOWN
Caught on videotape was a group of young people with
a pit bull. They let go of the leash and allowed it to attack
and kill a cat that belonged to Susan Lyndaker. Police
have charged Dominick Mattocks, 20, Walter Davis with
felonies. Michael Purvis, 17 was also charged and had
provided the camera & taken video of the attack on the
cat.
AROUND THE WORLD
CHINA
A Beijing resident who took care of 50 homeless cats
in her house said that 38 of them have died after eating Xiduoyu cat food made in China. There are
dozens of other cat owners who have reported that
their cats also died or became seriously ill after eating the product.
UNITED KINGDOM
Within 2 years, it will be illegal for dogs with docked
tails to take part in shows in England & Wales. It is
one of the measures contained in the new Animal
Welfare Bill . This will also apply to dogs that have
been docked legally in other countries. Under new
legislation, a vet will have to certify that any dog that
is being docked as a puppy will be engaged in lawful
shooting, pest control, search-and-rescue or security
work before carrying out the procedure. The dog will
need to be microchipped before reaching 3 months of
age so it can be identified.
ITALY
La Conchiglia D’Oro or Golden Shell restaurant in
Vicenza was fined $855 for displaying live lobsters on
ice to attract patrons. An environmental activist who
brought his 2 young children there contacted a
national animal protection society concerning the display. A court ruled the display was a form of abuse
dooming the crustaceans to a slow death by suffocation.
The restaurant owners are appealing the verdict.
THAILAND
A plan to swim-with-dolphin program aimed at attracting
tourists has been thwarted by Dr. Roy Jones, a wildlife
coordinator with WSPA (World Society for Protection of
Animals). Dr. Jones offered evidence showing that dolphins cannot live naturally in captivity. The facility was
the brainchild of a marine biologist from Denmark, Judith
Kungsted and a local marine center. WSPA asks that
they be notified if you hear about a new captive dolphin
facility being proposed in your community. Send e-mails
to [email protected]
CROATIA
Senj has become the 28th town in Croatia to ban circuses with animal acts.
UGANDA
The Ugandan police have announced that people transporting & slaughtering animals in a cruel manner would
face severe charges after a new animal prevention law
takes effect. Being cruel to animals including birds would
be 2 million shillings ($1.00). Most traders transport animals especially cattle in a cruel manner with their heads
tied on the lorry upside down. Others transport diseased
animals. The new law is called “Animal Prevention Crime
Act” and “Animal Disease Act”.
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NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATION
NEWS FROM
NEW JERSEY
On April 11, 2006, Gov. Corzine
signed into law A-764 sponsored
by Assemblymen Robert Gordon
and John McKeon. This legislation
would prohibit computer-assisted
remote hunting. Computer-assisted
remote hunting means the use of a
computer via an internet connection or any other device or equipment capable of establishing an
internet connection or equipment
or software capable of being used
with an internet connection to
remotely access and control the
aiming & discharge of a firearm,
bow & arrow or any other weapon
to hunt any game bird, game animal or fur-bearing animal in the
State and for ‘facilities for computer-assisted remote hunting means
real property & improvements on
the property associated with hunting including hunting blinds, offices
& rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted remote hunting via
an internet connection. There is a
civil penalty of up to $500 for each
offense.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
Municipal Court Judge H. Robert
Switzer imposed a fine of $7,248
against Marybeth Bennett, known
as ‘the bird lady’ to local police, animal lovers and citizens who bring
sick and injured birds to her. He
also fined Jack Snyder $5,248 who
owns the property that Bennett
used at no cost to care for mourning doves, turkey vultures, crows,
grackles and other birds found as
orphans or injured. The judge
emphasized that the State has reasons for requiring permits, BUT
THE STATE TOOK AWAY MOST
OF THE PERMITS!. Currently,
there are 23 people with permits.
Last year, there were 27. A few
years ago, there were over 125.
Please see story on the right.
S-1856 (Coniglio) and A-3082
(Fisher) would authorize a court to
issue an order directing the care,
custody, or control of any animal
owned, possessed, leased, kept, or
held by either party or a minor
residing in the household. Animals
are not directly addressed by current domestic violence law. The
purpose of the bill is to provide
specific statutory authorization for
courts to issue orders covering animals in situations where a person
abuses or threatens to abuse an
animal as part of a domestic dispute The bill is modeled on a
recently-enacted Maine law.
Assembly Bill 3230 (Joan Voss
(Dist.38-Bergen) prohibits forcible
feeding of ducks, geese & other
poultry for the prodution of foie gras
& directs the State Board of
Agriculture & Dept. of Agriculture to
establish standards for humane
feeding and raising of poultry for
such purposes.
A3275 (Panter) would change the
composition and revise the authority of the Fish and Game Council.
“You can easily judge the
character of others by how they
treat those who can do nothing
for them or to them.”
-- Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990
American Publisher
RARITAN BOROUGH
Darrick Doughty, 28 owned a
female pit bull mix and five 3 week
old puppies which were left in a
box/crate on the second floor balcony of his home. This was where
they stayed; they were not brought
into the house. Three of the puppies fell off the balcony on to a
cement sidewalk and did not survive. The NJ SPCA signed complaints against Doughty who failed
to show on two previous court
appearances. The judge found
Doughty guilty on two counts each
for failure to provide proper shelter
and causing the death of an animal. He will serve 30 days in the
county jail and was fined $1,155.
PATERSON
Former priest James T. Hanley was
charged with animal cruelty after a
2 month old Siamese kitten was
found in his car with the temperature approaching 100 degrees
inside. The only thing inside the car
was an empty bag of cat food – no
water. As a priest, Hanley had been
accused as a sex abuser but was
never charged because the statute
of limitations had expired.
OCEAN CITY
James P. Kelly IV, 18 of Somers
Point, was charged with animal
cruelty after he allegedly beat a 5
pound Chihuahua/Papillon mix
named Brenal that he was watching for owner, Luanne Longfellow.
She found her dog, barely alive &
covered in chemicals in a port-opotty at a construction site. On May
16th, Kelly entered a not-guilty plea
& plans to apply for pre-trial intervention.
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FISH & GAME IGNORES NEED FOR
WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS
This fawn is one of two rescued by the Society in one day
The Associated Humane Societies has long been in the forefront in trying
to assist in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned, injured, sick
& abandoned wildlife. Although the Society services over 70 municipalities
for animal control service, we have gone wherever it is necessary if wildlife
is in imminent danger.
A few years ago, there were over 120 wildlife rehabilitators. Today the number is about 25. As a result, wildlife is being cruelly abused, killed and concerned residents and homeowners have no where to turn if they find
wildlife in their attics, yards, garages, etc. Requirements to gain a permit
have become cumbersome -- with a one year apprenticeship. Wildlife
rehabilitators perform this as volunteers and it is a labor of love. There is
no cost to the residents and no cost to the municipality. However, there are
pest control operators who are less than humane now doing the job at
costly sums to the homeowner. It is not unusual for some pest control operators to trap a mother raccoon and put the babies in a garbage can or just
leave them to die.
Marybeth Bennett of Egg Harbor Township was fined over $7,000 for rehabilitating birds without a proper rehabilitator’s license.
Senator Ellen Karcher has introduced S-1780 which will establish a N J
Wildlife Rehabilitation Licensing Study Commission & more importantly,
will expand the scope of ‘cooperator permit’ to include rehabilitation of
other kinds of wildlife besides game animals. Please write to Senator
Karcher at 400 W. Main St., 3rd floor, Freehold, N J 07728, or e-mail her at
[email protected] asking that the bill be heard before the
Environment Committee.
Assemblyman Michael Panter, 167 Avenue of the Common, Suite 7,
Shrewsbury, N J 07702, [email protected] & Assemblywoman Joan
Voss, 520 Main St., Fort Lee, N J 07024, [email protected] have cosponsored` introduced A-532, the companion bill which is in the
Assembly’s Agriculture & Resource Committee. Please write asking that
these bills be heard in Committee and released for a full vote.
CINCINNATI ZOO BREEDING
DOMESTIC CATS TO SHIP TO LABS
According to PETA, about 80 domestic cats are kept at the Cincinnati Zoo
for 5 to 8 years. The cats are then given to Summit Ridge Farms where they
are locked in cages and used for geriatric dietary experiments. According
to random inspections done by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Summit Ridge
Farms failed to include in experimental protocol, a search for alternatives
to painful procedures that were performed on animals. THIS WAS A
REPEAT VIOLATION 2 YEARS IN A ROW. They failed to include in the
experimental protocol the name, dose or route of various drugs to be
administered to animals to minimize pain and distress. THIS WAS A
REPEAT VIOLATION 2 YEARS IN A ROW. They failed to provide adequate
dental care to dogs, all of whom had the facility’s “worst dental score” several years earlier and whose “premolars molars were covered with tartar”.
Last but not least, they failed to properly maintain sanitary surfaces.
Letters can be sent to Gregg Hudson, Pres. Of the Cincinnati Zoo at 3400
Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220-1333 or e-mail [email protected]
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Letters to the Editor
I had a birthday party on January 14. Instead of asking for gifts, I asked for
donations. I got $50.00 in donations from my friends. I hope this helps a lot.
You are my favorite zoo that I have ever been to.
Nic Pellegrini – Egg Harbor Township, N J
My name is Karyn Joseph. I am a Third Grade teacher at School Two in
Linden, N J. My students read the story: “Wild Shots, They’re My Life” by
Tui De Roy and we researched the special animal care that you provide at
Popcorn Park Zoo. So, we have been collecting money for these hurt, sick
and disabled animals. Thanks to all of my third grade students who gave
their extra change, ice cream money and gifts from the heart! Please
accept our donation of $71.00 for the animals at Popcorn Park Zoo!
Mrs. Joseph’s Third Graders - School Two – Linden, N J
During a May 20-21 town-wide yard sale, my granddaughters, Danielle
Long, 10, and her sister, Megan Long, 8, conducted a fundraiser benefiting their animal friends at Popcorn Park Zoo. They were able to sell 90% of
their miscellaneous plush animals, including Build-A-Bear clothing. On
their behalf, I am enclosing a check in the amount of $48.75, the results of
their efforts.
Anita Telkowski – Manchester, New Jersey
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HUMANE
FORKED RIVER BIRTHDAY BOY
ASKS FOR GIFTS FOR POPCORN PARK
When Donato Sierchio of Forked
River celebrated his 5th birthday, he
asked that his friends bring dog
food, cat food, pet treats and toys
for the Society’s residents instead
of gifts for himself. This handsome
fella delivered lots of goodies to
make the dogs and cats lives so
much brighter! Our thanks to
Donato for his generosity and
thoughtfulness.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SERVES
ONLY CAGE-FREE EGGS
After a discussion with the HSUS, Georgetown University has agreed to
stop using eggs from caged hens for meals served in the student dining
facilities. The school joins several other universities, including American
University and George Washington University, that have eliminated or are
phasing out the use of eggs from caged birds.
TOMS RIVER STUDENTS DONATE OVER $1,600
FOR K-9 VESTS, MONEY & SUPPLIES
Students from two Toms River schools got a lesson in caring, sharing & giving after sponsoring a donation drive that garnered $1,651 for the Society’s
Vested Interest Fund…& also hundreds of blankets, towels, food, toys & treats for shelter residents.
Toms River Intermediate South & Intermediate East’s Early Act Club, a community service club sponsored by the Toms River Sunrise Rotary, held the
donation drive at both schools. The two schools began their project by asking for animal supply donations. The response was overwhelming. Co-advisers
Lydia Hull & Mary Steiniger & students then held a brownie sale to collect money for the K-9 vests. In a few days, the group gathered $751. About $200
was collected through a teacher dress-down day in which participating instructors paid $5 to wear jeans to school on a targeted date. The Club at East
baked cupcakes & that sale brought in $700! Ms. Lavin said the real treat & eye-opener for the students was taking the trip to Popcorn Park to make these
donations. Many of the youngsters had never been to the zoo & seen first-hand how these animals had been given a new lease on life.
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PAWS 4 ACTION CLUB IN
PENNSYLVANA VISITS POPCORN PARK
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 982
EARNS SILVER AWARD!
Several months ago, “Ranger” Dave Sharpe a teacher in the Lacey
Township school system visited the Tohickon Middle School in Doylestown,
Pennsylvania with a presentation of the Associated Humane Societies/
Popcorn Park’s efforts. The school’s Paws 4 Action Club decided to raise
funds to help support some of the animals. During February and March,
they sold donuts in the morning at school and raised over $650.00 for the
cause. Many of the members visited Popcorn Park in April – during the
middle of a rainstorm – and weathered the tour of the zoo. They wanted to
see how their contribution would make a difference and they picked out
animals that the Paws 4 Action club would sponsor.
THE HARE CLUB OF WHITING RAISES
$300 FOR FOOD, SUPPLIES & TREATS!!
The Girl scouts of Troop 982 have their wish fulfilled when they get to
meet Princess in person.
From left: Girl Scout Troop 982 Liz Davis, Brittany Granquist, Kaitlin
Kraft, Michelle McAvay, Jennifer Quimby, Amy Hallahan.
The Silver Award is the highest honor for Girl Scouts – they have to spend
a least 40 hours planning & implementing a service project to help others,
building skills, develop leadership abilities & explore career opportunities.
When Girl Scout Troop 982 read about Popcorn Park, they decided to help
and that would be the perfect project to earn their Silver Award.
According to Marianne Moscatiello, Troop Leader, the first part was accomplished by spending 8 hours cleaning up the zoo’s grounds, picnic area &
cemetery. The next giant step was holding a pasta dinner and collecting
much-needed supplies for the zoo & animal shelter. As part of the dinner,
the girls aired a photo presentation that they prepared by themselves with
pictures they took during the zoo visit. These great scouts gathered a host
of supplies, cat food, blankets, towels, treats & toys – and they received
their Silver Award! – Their greatest moment was meeting Princess the
camel & having their picture taken with her.
By Club Reporter Clayton Knapp
From left: Tory Kravtzoff, Brandon Knapp, Brian Pugliese, Branden
Pugliese, Dakota Lowe, Clayton Knapp, Jenna Parliament, Ethan
Knapp, Kendal Parliament, Julia Knapp, Sierra Lowe & Cara
Parliament – all members of The Hare Club of Whiting as they started
cleaning up the grounds.
The Hare Club of Whiting, a local 4-H club raised money for the animal
shelter at Popcorn Park Zoo. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, the club members
all gathered and worked for this very special cause. With their permission,
baked goods were sold & monetary donations were collected outside the
Stop & Shop on Rte. 530 in Whiting, N J.
The $300.0 raised was used to purchase food, treats, collars, leashes, toys
&cleaning supplies for the animal shelter at the zoo.
Stop & Shop of Whiting kindly donated a $20 gift towards the purchase of
the supplies They also took an additional 10% off the total bill. On Sat. Nov.
26, 2005, the club members met at the zoo to deliver the cleaning supplies
& volunteer their time by cleaning up the picnic, parking & roadway areas
The club members hope to make this an annual event.
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
ALABAMA
Gov. Riley signed a bill which
requires the sterilization of all animals that are acquired from a public or private animal shelter, an animal control agency or a non-profit
animal welfare organization.
ARIZONA
The Maricopa County Attorney’s
Office assigns a victim’s advocate
to people whose pets have been
intentionally harmed or killed.
Owners are also entitled to restitution & can give a statement at sentencing. Krystal Garza, Director of
Communications for the Maricopa
County Attorney’s Office, says that
going through the court system can
be difficult & confusing. The victim
advocate provides the pet owner
with support & information about
the case.
FLORIDA
The Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission voted unanimously to
remove the manatee from the
state’s endangered species list.
Last year was the second highest
mortality year on record. Most of
the people on the Commission may
not have a concern for manatees.
On the federal level, the U. S. Fish
& Wildlife Service is re-evaluating
the manatee’s designation in the
Endangered Species Act. Please
write to Gov. Jeb Bush, PL05, The
Capitol, 400 So. Monroe St.,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001,
Phone: 850-488-4441, Fax: 850487-0801 or
[email protected]
FLORIDA
Fort Lauderdale is considering an
ordinance that would bar pet owners from chaining dogs & cats outdoors for longer than 15 minutes at
a time. Under the law pending
before the City Council, owners
would have to check on their animals at least once every 12 hours.
FLORIDA
Rep. Ralph Poppell has introduced
legislation that would require a
$100 annual permit fee on people
who own non-native snakes,
lizards & iguanas .The bill also
calls for photographs or embedded
chip IDs for snakes so they can be
traced back to their owners.
Poppell also supports raising fines
to $5,000 for knowingly releasing
these species.
KANSAS
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed two
bills into law – one requires owners
of exotic animals to keep them confined so they can’t come in contact
with people & also makes it illegal
to allow such animals to “run at
large”. The measure was prompted
by the death of a 17 year old high
school senior who was posing next
to a Siberian tiger for a class photo.
It also makes it illegal after Oct. 1st
to own a dangerous animal without
having a USDA license & owners
must carry $250,000 worth of liability insurance.
The other new law is known as
“Scruffy’s Law” inspired by a terrier
that was beaten & burned to death.
It intensified when they found a
puppy in a trash bin wrapped in
wire with cuts, a broken leg &
chemical burns. “Magnum died
from his injuries. It requires those
convicted of animal cruelty to serve
at least 30 days in jail & pay a fine
from $500 to $5,000. They must
have a psychological evaluation &
complete an anger management
course while in jail. Both laws take
effect July 1st.
MAINE
Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill
that allows animals to be included
in protection orders in domestic
violence cases.
MISSISSIPPI
Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill
that now legally protects cats in the
State. The law outlines punishments for anyone who maliciously
kills, maims or wounds a cat. The
impetus for the bill concerned a
Natchez man who threw his cat
into boiling oil. The man was arrested, went through the legal process
& was released without punishment by a judge who said there
was no state law against harming
cats.
RHODE ISLAND
Passing both the House and
Senate, a bill requiring cat owners
to spay/neuter pets now goes to
Gov.
Don
Carcieri.
East
Providence,
Pawtucket
and
Warwick already have similar
municipal ordinances. The bill has
a provision for low-income pet owners to receive subsidies for lowcost spay/neuter and exempts
farmers. Violators would be fined
$75.00 a month. Owners who do
not alter would pay $100 for a
breeder’s license or special permit.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Legislation enacted in March gives
private citizens the right to confiscate pets.
VIRGINIA
House Bill 1007 bars insurers from
denying insurance based on ownership of certain breeds was
signed into law.
for re-election until 2007. He could
not be reached for comment by the
local paper as he was believed to
be in Maine on a hunting trip.
VERMONT
A Senate committee has passed a
bill that would allow judges to
include pets in protection orders for
people leaving abusive relationships. This initiative is included in a
larger bill that would allow victims
to seek protection from stalking.
Violators would face up to 3 years
in prison & $25,000 in fines.
WYOMING
A new state health rule signed by
Gov. Dave Freudenthal would
require that unvaccinated dogs,
cats & ferrets be euthanized if they
bite a person. The new rule conflicts with ordinance that requires
unvaccinated animals be quarantined for 10 days & allows them to
euthanize an animal that shows
symptoms during the quarantine
period.
VERMONT
Statehouse Sergeant at Arms
Kermit Spaulding is accused of violating Fish & Wildlife laws a second
time. He was cited by a game warden for baiting deer during bow
season. Two years ago he resigned
from the State Fish & Wildlife
Board after pleading guilty to
shooting from his truck at a deer
decoy. Spaulding is employed by
the Legislature & holds the position
of sergeant at arms which is not up
TEXAS
The animal control advisory board
in Waco has recommended the
City make it mandatory for all dogs
in Waco to have a microchip
implant
for
identification.
Microchipping is already required
for dogs released from the city’s
animal shelter. The advisory board
also suggested prohibiting the tethering of pets for more than 2 hours.
"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if
the well being of a person or an animal is at stake.
Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds
we inflict on our soul when we look the other way."
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THEY LOVE TO BE CUDDLED OR TAKE A STROLL ON THE BEACH
AND WITH YOUR LOVE, IT’S ALL IN THEIR REACH
Meet a young Golden Retriever
sweeter than cherry pie. She had
to be the apple of someone’s
eye. Sadly there was no collar or
tag attached. For the right home,
this pup is a great catch. File
The case of abandonments has
risen severely. All of the animals
pay for it dearly. Here is a lass
who was one of the discarded.
And now her heart is somewhat
guarded. File U-32144-F.
She’s at a loss as to why she’s
here. Did someone hurt her or
didn’t they care? Why is she
here when she was able to give
devotion. Her heart is capable of
love like the bottomless ocean.
File
Tony was brought to the Society
several months ago. Whatever
the reason, it’s another tale of
woe. We’ve surely heard it all
before. All we hope for is a new
owner to walk through the door.
File U-32103-M.
Meet Cassie who didn’t have
such a great start. Her owner
never spayed her & didn’t have
much of a heart. She was found
pregnant & had 5 little ones of
her own. She’s waiting for a
home ... as all of her pups are
grown. File N-44008-F (Newark).
I had been with my family since I
was a pup. After 8 years, they
had to give me up. They were
moving away, so brought me
here. I’ve been waiting since
December ... isn’t there anyone
who’ll care? File N-43590-SF
(Newark).
AT UNION
Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East
Phone: (908) 810-1663
Turn right directly after Temple Abraham Memorial Park
Don’t See What You Want? Log on to www.petfinder.org
Whoever said: “Whatever Lola
wants, Lola gets”. It didn’t happen to this 5 month old…the
family was allergic to the pet.
She’s just a sweet youngster,
eager to please. Come adopt this
energetic lass….if you don’t
have allergies. File U-32149-F.
I was adopted and within 2 hours
returned. We hope the family
had a lesson to be learned. We
had the chance to speculate.
Maybe that home just wasn’t too
great. File U-32148-NM.
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In Memory Of
JUNE/JULY 2006
POPCORN PARK GRANTS LAST WISH
TO TERMINALLY ILL ANIMAL LOVER
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.
A decade ago, we came to your
shelter after losing our first cat.
We needed something to fill the
empty space in our house. We
found Willy, a timid Siamese who
actually hid in our closets the
first month he was home! He
later developed into one of the
most affectionate cats with a
NOISY meow & the bluest eyes
Always cuddled up tight to sleep
at night, and a purr you could
hear across the house. Sadly,
Willie Wonka (as we came to call
him for his chocolate-point tail)
passed away this year. His voice
is missed in our house and family, as much as his presence.
Please find a donation in his
name. Thank you for bringing
Willy & our family together for
the past decade & bringing us
such happiness. He will be
missed.
The Thonack Family – N J
We lost our two beautiful girls –
Sadie, who we had from a puppy,
our Yorkshire Terrier, who died
from ….congestive heart failure
& 8 days later, our beloved Lily
(Lil’s MaGee), a Silky we adopted at the age of 10, who very
unexpectedly died from cancer.
Both girls were a couple of
weeks shy of their 14th birthdays. In his grief for us, my dad
gave us money to donate in Sadie
& Lily’s honor, and therefore,
would lke you to have this check,
in their loving memory, in the
amount of $1,000.00 as our way
of saying thank you for all the
work you do to help animals in
need.
William & Suzanne Kilpatrick
- NJ
Virginia Huehnerbein
Donna Boulos – N J
Mark & Cara Bernard – N J
John & Kim Tuminaro - VA
Jack & Jeanette Tuminaro – NJ
Sandra & Jack Sobilo – N J
Brian Gibney – N J
Barbara Belha
Carol & Roy Miller – N J
JoAnn Fanizzi – N J
Mrs. M. Ferentz – N J
Russel Sternberg who passed
away Jan. 1, 2006. We adopted
Russel from your Newark shelter. Russel was an incredible
addition to our family, bringing
our entire family closer in the
last 10 years. I am not a religious person but if there is a God
who sends angels down on earth,
I believe that Russel was the
angel sent to us. He was so good,
so sweet, just so wonderful. All I
can say is thank you for your
shelters & the great work you are
doing in providing a place for
those abandoned, forgotten without voices to have a place to be
taken care of & hopefully provided a new home and family.
Amy Sternberg – N Y
Jessica Villa visited Popcorn Park and took an early morning tour.
Bill Presing
Jenny & Dan Stodolsky - MA
Max, beloved little friend to
Norma Baer & John Ruccolo –
Our wish is that this donation
will assist in the care of another
shelter dog until they find a loving home like Max did with
Norma & John
Caroline Bauer & Jane Bauer
– PA
Mary Brown
Women’s Club of Brielle – N J
Frederic Paperth, D.M.D., P.A.
–NJ
Lady, Dawn Pintinalli’s dog
Eileen Piontek – N J
Joseph Gudgeon, Jr.
Elizabeth A. Gudgeon – PA
Justin & Jared Villa accompanied their mom on a special tour of
Popcorn Park.
The Society received a touching request from the loving relatives of
Jessica Villa of West Orange, N J who has terminal cancer. One of her
wishes was to see a lion and some of the other animals at Popcorn Park.
Arrangements were made for Jessica to visit early in the morning – when
all of the zoo’s residents are at their liveliest. Jessica and her sons, Justin
& Jared had a great time and the Society is gratified to have been able to
fulfill her wish.
DONATIONS FOR KURANDA DOGGY
BEDS ALWAYS WELCOMED
My beloved tri-color cat,
Jennifurr – 1988-2005
Laura W. Nieder – N J
Thomas A. Bryan
Helen Bryan –N J
Edward Bradley
Tracey Aldrich – N J
Viola Smith
Liz & Brian Flynn – AL
Adelaide M. Harmon
William Jack & Kerry Farrell
– NJ
Thanks to the kindness of many donors, many of our kennels are equipped
with Kuranda doggy beds. If you would like to donate one of these special
beds, just log on to our website at www.ahscares.org and go to Ways To
Help. If you are not computer savvy, just send us a check for $54.00 and
make a notation that it is for a Kuranda dog bed.
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Published by the Associated
Humane Societies
A Century of Caring
1906 - 2006
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
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Phone: (973) 824-7080
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Roseann Trezza
Contributing Editor
Jeanne Balsam
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park Zoo Editor John Bergmann
Photography Editor
Colleen Buchanan
[email protected]
MONMOUTH COUNTY BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7608
Phone: (732) 922-0100
FAX: (732) 922-4032
OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH &
POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone: (609) 693-1900
FAX: (609) 693-8404
E-mail: [email protected]
UNION COUNTY BRANCH
Jefferson Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
Phone: (908) 810-1663
Fax: (908) 810-1670
Circulation Staff: Debbie Beyfuss, Carole
Goss, Karen Powell
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River, Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
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HUMANE NEWS 23
ARE YOU CONCERNED THAT YOUR
PETS WILL OUTLIVE YOU?
If you would like to have your love of
animals live on long after you’re gone,
the Associated Humane Societies/
Popcorn Park Zoo has a unique
mission to care for animals.
All too often, pet owners are left with
the troubling question of what
will happen in the event their
pets outlive them.
The Associated Humane Societies
can offer you peace of mind
for special long-term care.
For information on special wording,
please contact us at our Executive
Offices at 124 Evergreen Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07114 or
call (973) 824-7080.
For specifics on our long-term facilities
and the pleasant surroundings,
feel free to visit any day of the week
between noon and 5 p.m. at
Humane Way and Lacey Road,
Forked River, NJ 08731
SUMMER ALERT ON HEALTH &
SAFETY HAZARDS
THE ARBOR OF LOVE
A WARNING!!!! July 4th – hot weather – firecrackers – both are dangerous and deadly to your pets. Every year, the Society is overwhelmed by the
number of phone calls and visits from pet owners who are searching for
their lost animal. The best place for your pet is inside the home. The loud
noises, hot, humid weather, thunderstorms, visitors and picnics can leave
your pet exhausted and disoriented with the unfamiliar sights and sounds.
In past years, several dogs have been victims of tossed firecrackers. These
health and safety hazards can be solved. Jogging is a questionable activity – if this is a usual pursuit, be sure it is in the early morning or after dark.
There will be those people who keep dogs tied outside. We urge that for
the sake of those animals, that fresh water be available at all times. Rabbits
are adversely affected by the heat so keep ice cubes in their water.
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IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US: NEITHER THE
HUMANE NEWS, THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, NOR
POPCORN PARK ZOO MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS AVAILABLE
TO ANYONE.
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JUNE/JULY
The Arbor of Love will be erected in the Forked River Animal Care Center’s
Waiting Room. The bronze sculpture will give a permanent honorable mention or memorable tribute. For more information on the various memorials
from $1,000 to $50,000, please request a copy of the Arbor of Love pamphlet.
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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 & report of your pet every four
months, & a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK ZOO.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, & 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 & 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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ASSOCIATED HUMANE
SOCIETIES, INC.
In recognition of June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, listed below are some of
the cats who reside in Kitty City at our Forked River facility. You can
help one or more of these cats by sponsoring them. You are also invited
to visit them…even adopt one of them … or visit other areas of the
shelter to see many, many more cats and kittens who would make a
meowvelous feline friend. All cats are altered before they leave, have
all necessary inoculations and are microchipped.
ZEPHYR OF NEWARK
MIKA OF NEWARK
Mika was abandoned at
our Newark Medical Dept.
in August 2003. The owner
brought the cat in for
injuries because she had
run over her own cat
which caused some of her
toes to be crushed. She
had maggots in other
areas, masses on her back
& at the base of her tail.
After 3 months at our
Newark
Animal
Care
Center, we sent the young
lass to Forked River
where she is happy to be
part of the cat crew.
SPIKE OF LACEY TOWNSHIP
A Society staffer grabbed this cat away from a group of neighborhood
thugs dangling her over a pit bull. Her life was in such peril that laying among rocks is pure comfort compared to the hazards of the past.
The warmth of the sun can only be compared to the warmth of her
sponsors who enjoy visiting and lavishing Zephyr with the kind and
caring attention she never had.
SHARE-A-PET
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
JUNE/JULY
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
She was just a newborn
when
she
arrived with her
mother on Sept. 22,
2000. They had their
own private suite so
Mommy could raise
her baby. Although
featured
in
the
HUMANE NEWS, no
one wanted them
and they were placed
in Kitty City. Like
most
teen-agers,
Spike became independent and Mom
watched from afar. At
that point, Society
staffer
Colleen
Buchanan who handles the Share-A-Pet (and Popcorn Park) programs, took Mom into
her heart and home. Spike enjoys the accoutrements of Kitty City.