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JACKSON - A TALE OF TWO
HOARDING HOMES ... ONE OWNER
PUP HIT WITH BASEBALL BAT
& THROWN INTO FREEZER
Story & Photos Page 21
Story & Photos Page 6
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OVER 275 DOGS RESCUED FROM HOWELL HOARDING HOME
Story & Photos Page 20
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
VOLUNTEERS AT AHS NEWARK HAVE BEEN
SPECTACULAR IN THEIR EFFORTS!
PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS MEASURE TO
DRAMATICALLY REDUCE ANIMAL TESTING
On June 22nd, President Obama signed into law the Frank R.
Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The measure
will reform the way chemicals are regulated & will save hundreds of
thousands of lives by replacing animal tests with human-relevant
alternatives. Thousands of phone calls and e-mails demanded
reforms to legislative proposals based on decades-old science. This
will revolutionize chemical testing.
According to the National Anti-Vivisection Society, the status quo
continues to be maintained with lip service paid, but minimal
action taken, toward moving away from the practice. Animal
experiments are still widely used by pesticide, pharmaceutical,
cosmetics, & other consumer products industries.
MILITARY WORKING DOGS ABUSED
& KILLED AT HOUND HELL
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Volunteers at AHS in Newark are a great bunch filled with energy, patience and
big hearts!
Our Newark pups had a fun day meeting old and new friends at the
Summer Adoption Event hosted by Bone Appetit Barkery & Spa in Kearny,
NJ. We would like to give a special thank you to Barkery hosts Michelle &
Kathy and Eileen from Forgotten Tails who are truly amazing supporters of
our orphans. Another big heartfelt thanks to our hardworking volunteers
who give up their free time every weekend going to adoption events, pack
walks and a very special Sandy Hook Beach Day. Best news of the day …
two of our dogs found their forever homes!
DOLPHINS TO BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA DESERT
SO PEOPLE CAN SWIM WITH THEM
Arizona is constructing a Dolphinaris Arizona – an entertainment park that
will feature 12 captive dolphins in which customers will swim with the
dolphins. Dolphinaris is a Mexico-based company with five locations – this
will be the first in the U.S. It will open next door to the OdySea Aquarium.
They will die before their life expectancy in the wild. While in captivity, they
suffer immensely both physically & emotionally. Log on to The Petition Site
to sign against this effort.
CAPTIVE DOLPHIN FACILITY PROPOSED
FOR GRAND TURK
Pres. Obama signed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act
which should have meant that ALL working dogs would be guaranteed
a ride home & retirement in the U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo
(NJ) was one of the sponsors of the bill.
In March, U. S. Sen. Robert Menendez (NJ) introduced legislation to
create medals for courageous canines & their handlers.
IN THE MEANTIME ….. handlers who tried to adopt decommissioned
dogs failed as two Pentagon employees and a contractor had secretly
given canines to others. On June 17th, a horrific image surfaced of a
slew of dead dogs that were found on the grounds of Eastern Securities
(ES) in Kuwaiti. Several US dog vendors & others posted photos of
longstanding abuse. The dogs that were trained to detect explosives
were mistreated, underfed, had eye/skin infections & more. Cancerstricken dogs were made to work until they died. Dogs were not given
proper antibiotics or medication and the 24 dogs that were killed,
were not killed by a doctor, but a kennel cleaner. It is still not known
how they were killed.
A double-page spread in the NY POST by reporter Maureen Callahan
includes information that ES phone numbers were disconnected & the
e-mail shut down. Sadly, these brave, hard-working dogs did not
deserve the manner in which they were treated or how they died.
Follow the money: ES was being paid $3,000 per dog per month by
the Kuwaiti government, but other sources say the figure is much
higher. There is more involved in this story. A Houston –based
company had a contract with the US Army. Most recently, the number
of remaining dogs is unknown but were in the care of the
Kuwaiti government.
PERDUE ANNOUNCES MAJOR ANIMAL
WELFARE POLICY REFORM
According to the Animal Welfare Institute, the Turks and Caicos Islands have long been a natural
oasis for eco-friendly tourists in the Caribbean. There is a proposal to build a captive dolphin facility
on Grand Turk. Cruise lines and their passengers
are the incentive for proponents of these facilities.
Cruise ship passengers buy “swim-with-dolphin”
excursion tickets on board & go straight from the
port to the facility. Please tell Arnold Donald,
President & CEO of Carnival Corporation, to oppose
the proposed Grand Turk captive dolphin facility.
These intelligent mammals need their families & a
miles-wide ocean environment for their health &
well-being. Penning them up for entertainment is a
life-long misery. Have we not learned anything?
Sea World and the National Aquarium have made
policy changes. You can help by logging on to The
Petition Site to let Mr. Donald know of your
PHOTO COURTESY: ADAM CUPIAL
concerns: http://bit.lv/297nB0n
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August 2016
After a shocking undercover investigation by
Mercy for Animals (MFA), Perdue farms has
issued new requirements for all its poultry
facilities. This will include environmental
enrichment, natural light, curbing malicious
abuse & eliminating cruel live-shackle slaughter.
The policy also addresses the unnaturally rapid
growth rates of chickens which causes incredible
suffering & crippling them, which leads to many
of them dying of organ failure. This move by
Perdue will reduce the suffering of nearly 680
million chickens across 2,200 farms every year.
The undercover investigation by MFA revealed
sickening animal abuse, birds kicked like
footballs, violently stomped to death by workers
& more. This is supposed to be the most
comprehensive animal welfare policy ever adopted by a major chicken producer.
It doesn’t give any time frame as to when this
will begin …..
“NEAR-TOTAL” BAN ON DOMESTIC
TRADE IN IVORY …..
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service completed
a rulemaking process under the Endangered
Species Act to institute a near-total ban on
the domestic commercial trade of Asian
elephant ivory. The Executive Order on
Combating Wildlife Trafficking substantially
limits imports, exports & sales of African
elephant ivory across state lines.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
COLE BROS. CIRCUS CANCELS TOUR
TIGERS REMOVED FROM
THAILAND TOURIST ATTRACTION
The Tiger Temple Sanctuary in Thailand was a tourist attraction & they
battled in court until Wildlife Conservation Office won an order to seize the
big cats. The abbot who founded the Buddhist-themed zoo vanished; several
others were arrested on suspicion of wildlife trafficking. After the tigers were
removed, the authorities found 40 dead tiger cubs stored in a freezer & 20
more preserved in jars. Tigers spent almost every hour confined to barren
concrete cells & only allowed out to make money from tourists who touched,
petted, hugged & took a selfie with a heavily sedated wild animal.
After all was closed down, they made a grim discovery of a slaughterhouse
where tigers were held for slaughter for skins, meat & bones to be exported
outside the country or sent to restaurants in Thailand that serve tiger meat to
tour groups.
Cole Bros. has failed to meet even minimal standards for
animal care as established by the USDA & the Animal
Welfare Act. They were repeatedly cited for depriving
animals of veterinary care & adequate space among other
violations. According to PETA, its trainers have used
blowtorches & electric prods on elephants. In 2015,
animal groups planned a protest in Islip, NY & it became
a celebration after town officials refused to give the circus
a permit to perform. A petition helped persuade the West
Deptford Lions Club in NJ to cancel a planned performance. The circus announced it will not be touring in 2016.
NATIONAL AQUARIUM PLANS TO SEND
DOLPHINS TO SEASIDE SANCTUARY
ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
PUTS STOP TO CRUEL “DONKEYBALL”
Thanks to the efforts of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), the
Margaretville Central School District declined to plan an annual fund
raiser based on the cruel activity. The District used the donkey basketball
as a fund raiser until the ALDF filed a notice of intent to file a lawsuit. This
year, they cancelled the event.
MONTREAL BANS HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES
FOR 1 YEAR MORATORIUM
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN PHOTO : WIKIPEDIA/NASA
The National Aquarium plans to move 8 Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins from their captive setting in Baltimore to a seaside
sanctuary off the coast of Florida or in a Caribbean nation over
the next 4-5 years. There are an estimated 300 dolphins now in
captivity including 100 used by the U.S. Navy.
ARIZONA GOVERNOR DUCEY SIGNS BAN
ON DOG RACING INTO LAW
June 24th is the date for the last race at Tucson Greyhound Park.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a ban on dog racing into law.
For years, greyhounds suffered & died; left to languish inside
warehouse-style kennels, many wore muzzles, had limited access to
water & subsisted on raw, diseased meat. Thankfully, the remaining
dogs will be placed locally & with waiting adoption groups.
PHOTO COURTESY: STEVE HAND
Effective immediately, horse drawn carriages will be banned on the streets
of Montreal. Mayor Denis Coderre announced that there will be a
moratorium on the practice for a year in order to re-evaluate the program.
CHICK CULLING TO BE ELIMINATED BY 2020
According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, United Egg Producers has
agreed to finally eliminate chick culling by 2020—a practice that never should
have been happening in the first place. This is a step in the right direction, but
it only occurred thanks to the tireless work of the animal protection movement.
JOHN HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ENDS
TRAINING ON LIVE ANIMALS
John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore will eliminate the
course in which students operate on live, anesthetized pigs which are
then euthanized. A bill was introduced in the Maryland legislature to
ban the practice. The dean’s office & task force reviewed the course &
felt that the class isn’t essential for turning out a great physician in
training. They will no longer use live animals to train its students. The
only other school to use animals in medical education is the
University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga.
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SOCIETYNEWS
ROUGHNECKS ONCE AGAIN MAKE A
HUGE DIFFERENCE TO OUR ANIMALS
Roughneck Motorcycle Club of NJ members and our heroes!
Roughneck bikes come roaring down Humane Way.
More pet food and needed donations of every kind.
A tremendous amount of planning and preparation begins in early March. Since
then, every weekend, through good and bad weather, the Roughnecks manned
their posts at Petco of Middletown and PetSmart of Holmdel and collected
donations for Popcorn Park. Finally on June 4th, you heard the roar of the engines
as the Roughnecks started down Humane Way. A trailer filled to the brim and a
packed pickup truck followed the motorcycles. Handshakes and hugs were
exchanged, and it was back to the donation shed to unload the bounty.
With all the collected items, the Roughnecks filled our donation sheds from top to
bottom. In addition to the donations of cat and dog food, linens, cleaning supplies
and numerous other needed contributions, they collected over $5,000!!!
After unloading, we all came back to the picnic area where other Roughneck
members were grilling hot dogs and burgers for the club, family members, and any
Popcorn Park visitors who were hungry. Members and their families walked
through the zoo and enjoyed
their tours. The weather was
great for another Roughneck
Family Day at the Park.
The Roughneck Family Day
has, and always will be, one
of THE best days of the year -not just because of the
amount of donations the
animals receive, but for the
opportunity to be in the
company of such a
compassionate group. We are
forever grateful for the
continued support of these
remarkable men and to all of
you who have donated to
them on our behalf.
Stacked dog food donations alone nearly reached our
storage shed ceiling!
The Roughnecks grilled and generously fed anyone in Popcorn Park
who was hungry in addition to their own members and families.
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4 HUMANE NEWS
August 2016
BRAND NEW TEE SHIRTS FOR SALE!
Two of our baboons are emblazoned on our new t-shirts. Your help is
needed to raise funds for their move to the new compound.
Purchasing one of these beautiful tees is a great way to help!
Sizes:
Small thru XL
$19.50
2X
$21.50
3X
$22.50
Kids
$18.00
Colors:
Both adult and kids are
available in Sand,
Tennessee Orange, and
Texas Orange. Dark Heather
is available in adult sizes
only
SOCIETYNEWS
The summer onslaught of animals that are strays, surrendered by
pet owners, victims of cruelty & abuse, the casualties of hoarding
– all create the continual, escalating need for donations to help
those that come through our doors. We count on our supporters
to help make a difference. Our Res-Q Fund is dipped into on a
daily basis and our need continues. The upkeep and maintenance takes out the financial needs that must be met. If you are
on our current mailing list, you should be receiving a
sweepstakes package shortly. If you need more booklets, just email [email protected]
Below are this year’s fabulous prizes:
2016 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES
RAISES FUNDS FOR AHS
Approx. Retail Value
1st Prize 2016 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe, 4 passenger
sports car, automatic transmission, rear view
camera & many other amenities!
2nd Prize Amazon Gift Card
$29,140.00
$2,000.00
3rd Prize Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
$499.99
4th Prize Amazon Fire TV stick with voice remote
$49.99
ROCK2ADOPT BRINGS ADOPTIONS AWARENESS TO POPCORN PARK
Last year, after a very successful Rock2Adopt
2015, I turned to Donna and said, “Hey
what about Rock2Adopt 2016?” She looked
at me, paused, and said “I don’t know if we
can do it; we had a great run but I think
2015 will be the last one.” Issues with
Donna’s health as well as her family’s health
and various commitments were taking their
toll. Sadly we decided that 2015 would be
our last Rock2Adopt.
Solo artist Alex Chernick performing
cover rock and Christian rock. This is
Alex's 6th year with Rock 2 Adopt.
Sponsors:
Josh’s Pet Agree,
Ozane Termite and Pest Control,
Insectropolis,,
Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River,
DPT Medical Supply Store,
Warehouse Workers,
Berkeley Veterinary Center,
Revolution Property Management,
Open Minded Specialty Shop,
Fluffy Feet Treats,
Jill Houston - Certified Health Advisor,
Two Sisters Ice Cream Stop,
Lacey Collision Inc.,
Cousin Jared Juggling,
Joeys Place Ristorante,
Rowan College at Burlington County SGA,
Joey Tomato’s Pizza,
Jersey Mike’s Subs of Forked River.
Contributors:
The Heavy Metal Poet Dennis Townsend,
TGI Fridays of Toms River,
Dunkin Donuts of Toms River,
Sundaes of Toms River,
Girtain Sign in Toms River,
And Steven Keller of Ripped - Who
donated the beautiful guitar for the raffle.
Thankfully, Donna Torres and Peter Jester
made the decision that Rock2Adopt 2015
was not to be our last after all. This year’s
Fyrrhic, are a young Jersey rock band.
event was graced with beautiful weather,
great music and food, and hundreds of
awesome people looking at pets available for adoption! The weekend of June 11th and 12th saw yet
another Rock2Adopt, our 6th annual music festival promoting adoption awareness.
Donna’s hard work and perseverance enabled the Rock2Adopt event to raise over $9,200 this year, making
this an all-time new record amount plus SEVERAL adoption applicationswere filled out! We are incredibly
grateful to Donna, Peter, the bands who donated their time to play and all of the sponsors who made this
possible. We are also quite thankful to Alex for his genius work with sound and for bringing all of his
equipment, Bill and Jessica, Donna’s son and daughter and her brother Al, who all kept the food and
refreshments coming throughout the weekend. The crowds were bigger than ever before and we had a great
time and met some really amazing people! We’ve included a list of our very generous sponsors and
contributors -- without them there would be no Rock2Adopt. We encourage you to support them.
Peter, Donna and John after announcing this year’s all
time high total of over $9,200 raised by Rock2Adopt.
The Chardonairs, Saturday’s headliner, play original music
and folk & rock covers from the 50's through the 90's.
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STORIES
Continued from Page 1
PUP HIT WITH BASEBALL BAT & THROWN
INTO FREEZER
Suffering with a
fractured skull &
broken jaw, Rosey’s
pictures, video &
improvement can be
viewed on Associated
Humane Popcorn Park
shelter Facebook page.
It was Memorial Day holiday weekend …. but no holiday for a 6
week old pup who was experiencing a horror that no animal
should have to know.
Orange Police Officers Hamm & Rogers answered a complaint of
animal cruelty. The witness did not want to be identified but had
heard a puppy crying & when he listened at the door, he could
hear a dog being hit & yelping & this occurred over several days.
The Police tried several times to gain entrance, the man finally
opened the door to let them in a very small studio apartment.
They were allowed to check the room & couldn’t find a small place where a small animal would be. They
observed dog food in a bowl,a crate & blanket. P.O. Rogers opened the working freezer & observed a
blanket inside the freezer, in which they discovered a puppy wrapped in a blanket. The pup was alive &
bleeding from the mouth & had difficulty in breathing. It was at this time, the pup’s owner said that the
building didn’t allow pets & he tried to keep it quiet. Orange Animal Control Officer Rudy Giordano
brought the pup with a broken jaw to AHS.
The AHS had the pup taken immediately to the Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in Fairfield where
they found a fractured skull as well as a swollen and
painful broken jaw. After all necessary treatment was
done, “Rosey” was sent to our Forked River facility. In
the meantime, she is the sweetheart of the veterinary
staff & also enjoys long walks with new friends & playtime.
Rosey’s stay in the hospital & her rehabilitation will
PHOTO SUPPLIED
not come without a price. Our Res-Q Fund has been
set up for such sorrowful incidents. You can also text: HumaneHelp to 41444 to make a contribution to Rosey’s care. A few videos can be seen on YouTube plus frequent updates can be found on
Associated Humane Popcorn Park Facebook.
The abuser has a court date in Orange Municipal Court on June 30th. For more information on
Rosey, call 609-693-1900 or e-mail [email protected]
EPILOGUE: There are so-called critics of AHS who believe that they are “stunned” by our judgmental adoption criteria. AHS requires a copy of a landlord’s pet clause or a notarized statement from
a landlord. Rosey was living in a building where no pets were allowed & this man should never
have had access to obtaining a pet. AHS will continue to have this as part of our adoption policy.
SURRENDERED DUE TO “INSTANT” PARALYSIS – WALKS FINE NOW!
After a short time, Lucy gained movement in her
back legs & now walks fine!
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Meet Lucy – an adorable cute & cuddly 4 month-old Shih Tzu that was brought to the AHS
for inevitable euthanasia …. as far as the family was concerned. They surrendered her because
“in an instant”, the pup developed a paralysis of her hind quarters. They said they did not
know what happened but did not want to deal with it any longer. What happened behind
closed doors is not known. Could she have
been dropped? Did she fall off a bed/sofa?
Was she roughhousing with youngsters?
X-rays and manual manipulation provided no
clues as to the possible cause of her condition.
After a brief time at AHS, it was discovered
that she had use of her back legs & was not
incontinent as was thought she might be. Lucy
started out on “sea legs” and by now is almost
normal in her gait. She is housebroken and
gets along fine with other dogs.
She is a happy-go-lucky pup who is curious
about anything that moves. Whatever mishap
or mishandling she experienced, her neurological problems are almost gone. Lucy has her
whole life ahead of her and would provide
love and laughter to a wonderful family.
File 26390-SF (Forked River).
August 2016
An adorable Lucy is housebroken, and would love to be
your family’s greatest addition.
Swollen eyes, face
& crusty wounds
over his body.
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STORIES
NEPTUNE STRAY MAY HAVE BEEN USED AS BAIT DOG
Ulysses is having a ball at the Tinton Falls shelter.
This sorrowful Pit Bull was found as a stray in Neptune
& we have named him Ulysses. Just like the mythical
Ulysses, he overcame many, many obstacles until he
reached a safe place. It is believed that this intact male
may have been used as a bait dog. By the time
he arrived at AHS in Tinton Falls, his face was
swollen, his eyes were shut but his personality
stood out above the rest. He clearly needed help
and treasured the realization that there were kind
people who were gentle with his wounds
and his heart.
Ulysses is getting the care he needed and now
waits for a home where he can lay on a soft
blanket & rest easy that someone cared enough
to bring him into their heart. He is at our Tinton
Falls facility getting all of the care he needs. For
more information, call AHS at 732-922-0100 or
e-mail [email protected]
Your donations to our Res-Q Fund have helped
him and now he waits for your visit. You can also
donate by testing HumaneHelp to 41444. What
a wonderful opportunity we had to make a
difference in his life …. that there is love, kindness and
respect that was waiting for Ulysses upon his arrival.
Ulysses is a gentle, kindly dog who will
no longer be exploited or abused.
SEVERE MANGE, MALNUTRITION &
TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR HIS OWNER
Due to malnutrition, poor diet, excessive crating & lack of care,
Rock had a scaly, crusty skin condition. He had lax tendons
which caused him to walk on his wrists.
Meet Rock, a 3 month old pit bull
who is sweet, love-starved & had a
severe case of demodectic mange. It
was so severe, he had nary a hair on
his body. His owner surrendered Rock
because he couldn’t afford to keep
him. He said he had been
treated by multiple vets. We doubt
that – within a few days at the
Medical Dept. at Popcorn Park, the
skin was losing the crusty, scaly
appearance & hairs started
growing back.
Demodectic mange can be brought on
by a number of factors including
malnutrition. Rock also has very lax
tendons in his front legs & walks on
his wrists. This can be caused by
excessive crating & malnutrition.
Thankfully, Rock is getting a taste of
what a good life he will have! The
veterinarian is hoping that exercise
and good nutrition to straighten his
It didn’t take long for a healthy diet, good medlegs. If not, braces may be needed to
ical care & exercise to bring out the improved
correct the condition.
appearance of hopeful handsome Rock.
Once again, we are relying on the
generosity of our caring & compassionate supporters to assist through the Res-Q Fund or text to donate: HumaneHelp to
41444. Keep in touch by logging on to Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
Facebook where you may find an updated picture, video or many other of our
latest success stories!
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CATS & KITTENS
Show me your heart ….and I’ll show you mine. AHS
spayed me to get me on the right road to a new life.
They even gave me the name Feisty…. but they should
have called me Mrs. Lonely. File 133993-SF (Newark).
Brooke was found as a stray with very little
background about the rough life she had in Newark.
Pregnant; fractured tooth, a weakened immune
system, internal parasites – and now we have made a
difference in her life. Won’t you show her how
meowvelous life can be? File 7503-SF (Forked River)
Meet Chunka Monk, a very pensive pussycat who
just celebrated her one year anniversary at AHS.
The 6 year old is hoping for a meowvelous chance
to find love. A year of homelessness surely shows
the purrrrpetual hope to find a new home and a
new heart. File 134364-SF (Newark).
After 10 years with my owner, they brought
me to AHS. I gaze around at all of us that are
waiting for a new life and a new future. How
sad that there isn’t a home for each of us. File
142005-NM (Newark).
Taza is a lovely lass whose owner never looked for
their stray cat. No microchip … no tag … just waiting
for someone to visit AHS & find the purrrfect addition
to make their house a home. File 142391-SF (Newark).
Meet Beamer
who seems to
be taking life in
stride. The 8
year old gent is
front declawed
& was an owner
surrender. The
unflappable
feline would
love to find a sunny spot by your front window so he can
watch the world go by. File 10656-M. (Tinton Falls).
Belinda is a 4 year old charmer who is looking for a
new home. She loves to play & will give sweet kisses.
To visit Belinda, AHS is open 7 days a week!
File 5353-SF (Tinton Falls).
Meet the
Cowardly Lion
who was captured
in a humane trap
at a homeowner’s request. He is extremely sweet & would bask in the
love, safety and security of a purrrmanent home. File 10354-NM
(Forked River).
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August 2016
Meet Jelly Bean who was abandoned in a local park.
She’s a little bit shy but
will turn on her charms
if you take baby steps to
meet her. Once she
bonds, she will love you
forever. If you can give
her a lifetime of happiness that she deserves,
the year old beauty
would love to meet you.
File 25953-SF (Forked
River).
HELP US BUILD THEIR NEW HOME!!
Frodo enjoying his egg.
Four baboons in need got
a fabulous gift at Christmas
- a permanent home at
Popcorn Park. They settled
in to temporary quarters
and now they’re ready for
the new and more
spacious area we’re
getting ready just for them
- will you help?
If you’ve not heard about them, here’s their
story in a nutshell. The four baboons belonged
to a terminally ill man who could no longer
care for them. His family made arrangements
for them, but the transporter they hired knew
the four male baboons would not be headed
to the best of all places. He also knew of
Popcorn Park and reached out to us for help
on Christmas Eve. On December 27th, four fellas in need of a home arrived at our door.
Today, six months after their arrival, their
troop order is exactly the same, and they get
along every bit as well. They settled in easily,
enjoy the attention of staff, and are content. At
Easter, staff dyed (the safe kind, of course) a
good amount of hard-boiled eggs for some of
the animals. As you can see in three of the
photos here, each of the baboons gave his egg
his full attention, and all enjoyed the special
treat immensely.
We had no history on them, no ages, no
names, so we named the four bachelors after
characters in “The Lord of the Rings” - Gandalf,
Aragorn, Legolas and Frodo. They have a very
specific order of dominance and it insures that
they all get along well.
When the foursome arrived, we housed them
in very livable, but temporary, quarters. We
are currently updating and reconfiguring
another space for them, the former enclosure
of Dante the tiger who passed away. The area
is not next to any other big cats, so they will
feel safe.
Gandalf is the alpha male and is the protector
of the group. He also makes all the decisions
and has the first pick of anything offered to the
four such as when food is offered. Aragorn is
second in command and right under Gandalf
in terms of dominance. Frodo is at the bottom
of the little troop, and the least dominant. If
something new is introduced that the others
are unsure of, Frodo is sent in to check it out.
If he is given food, he politely offers it to those
“above” him. Legolas is almost a “go-between”
- he sometimes hangs out with Frodo and is a
source of companionship for him, and at other
times, Legolas will pal around with Gandalf
and Aragorn. The order established among the
baboons, much like a pack of dogs or wolves,
insures that they all live peaceably together.
Inside their den, they have new heated floors
being installed at a cost of $13,000 plus new
benches and resting tables. Outside, the
entire area needs to be capped with
cyclone fencing with additional hot line
to keep them from climbing too high.
The area is approx. 80’ long and width
varies between 40’ and 20’. The cost is
$22,000. Flashing is needed for the
trees, plus new platforms and benches
will be added. They will be provided
with everything imaginable to make
their lives rich and comfortable.
If you can help with the expenses of providing this fabulous
home, please make a donation to Popcorn Park by check or
online and mention it’s for the baboons or
text a donation: BABOON to 41444.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Legolas is the one baboon who spends time comfortably with the “top dogs” Gandalf and Aragorn as
well as low man on the totem pole, Frodo.
Aragorn cracking open his Easter egg.
Gandalf, the most dominant of the four baboons
and the protector of them all.
www.ahscares.org
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newark
DOGS
Sage is a 2 year English Bulldog mix who is super
excited when he sees evaluators coming to meet
him.He’s a happy guy who has no issues with
sharing food, treats & toys. He’s a perfect
gentleman who would love to be a part of your
family. File 143507-NM.
This Staffordshire Terrier came in as a real
mess. She had been tied to a fence with a very
bad skin condition. Thanks to our groomer,
Lala has been receiving medicated baths
faithfully. She shares toys, her food bowl & will
even sit for a tasty treat. What a great
personality – and she’d love a lifetime of love
at your home. File 8861-F.
There is no mistaking the heartache &
worry that this little lass has known. She
was abandoned in an apartment for over 2
weeks! Thin, dehydrated & heartbroken, her
personality is sweet, affectionate & has won
over the hearts of our staff. Please come &
meet Sedona who was betrayed by a cruel
owner. File 11136-F.
She’s only a year old but has survived more
trauma than dogs triple her age. She had a
terrible ski condition & all of her paws swelled
up. She’s a mild-manned youngster who had no
interest in toys or treats & prefers to be hand
fed from her food bowl. Won’t you come to
meet a really sweet Cookie. File 6512-F.
Alexis was found as an injured stray in Elizabeth & was
brought to us by a good Samaritan. The damage to her leg
was so extensive that it required amputation. She is an
extremely sweet & energetic lass who hasn’t been deterred
with only 3 legs. File 9187-F.
Stella was found as a stray & no one
has come forward to claim her.
There were no identifying tags or
chips to help reunite her with an
owner. Won’t you help this damsel
in distress? File 11454-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
10 HUMANE NEWS
August 2016
Meet Bloo & Dusse – two littermates that have found solace with
each other now that their family is gone. The 1 year old sweet
sisters would love to go through life side by side …. and with you
as their trusty companion. File 142992-F & File 142993-F.
newark
DOGS
Meet Tigger , a neutered gent who has been
here for several weeks. The young boy
prefers to be your one-and-only “top dog”.
File 10176-NM.
This handsome Red Doberman came to
AHS on Memorial Day. No one has come
forward to claim the handsome gent and
there were no identifying chips or tags to
help us. File 10861-NM.
Meet Stevie – a 7-8 month-old pup whose owner
was moving. He’s a placid, playful boy who is
interested in being a people pleaser. He didn’t
know what to do with a rawhide …. so he left it
on the ground. His people-pleasing personality
would make him a great companion. File 11529-M.
Another Rottweiler
waiting for
adoption. The very
handsome youngster is friendly &
handles well. Rocky
will sit for treats
but hangs on to his
toys & guards his
rawhide. Dogs
should not be
handled, interrupted
by kids, or adults
when eating or
sleeping! File
11496-M.
Perhaps the fireworks startled this Cocker Spaniel
who came in on Independence Day. There was a
floodgate of strays that arrived as a result of the
terrifying noise of firecrackers. His owner still hasn’t
arrived & so a new home is what is needed for this
handsome fella. File 12195-M.
A Shih Tzu
without a
collar or
microchip
is not an
unusual
sight at
AHS. This
handsome
gent has
waited for several days but no owner has arrived to claim
him. He came in with a need for grooming & now he’s
ready to go out & meet the world! File 12021-M.
Hmmmmm - an unusual mixture that
some may say has Rhodesian Ridgeback in
his ancestry. Come in and meet 2-year old
Jax & we can try to figure it out together
... and perhaps you may want to adopt.
File 141597-M.
If you love Bulldogs and Mastiffs too, Daphne is
a mixture of both. She thinks she is a lapdog &
we don’t have the heart to tell her otherwise.
She has no interest in toys or treats and prefers
sitting next to the evaluator. File 11640-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
View More Orphans at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org
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Happy
Endings
TUPELO HONEY FINDS ANOTHER BONDED
BROTHER IN ISLAND HEIGHTS
Tupelo Honey & her close companion Kozy were featured on the
Share-A-Pet Page in April. Kozy
was 100% blind & Tupelo Honey
was his guide dog & protector.
When Kozy passed away Tupelo
Honey was alone in this world.
Terence gets a smooch from Tupelo
Almost 2 years before, Junior &
Honey who is going home to be a friend
to Junior who also had a bonded brother. Papi, two bonded brothers were
adopted by Terence Cleary of
Island Heights and recently, Papi passed away due to complications from
diabetes. Junior was devastated at the loss as was his dad.
After reading about Tupelo Honey being alone after having lost a close
companion, Terence felt compelled to come in and meet her. Junior came
along and they hit it off like old friends! We hope that Kozy and Papi are
looking down on their closest companions and smiling upon their friends!
AFTER OWNER’S DEATH, HOMELESS
TWOSOME FIND FRIENDS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Snowball & Billy found
a great home in
Pennsylvania thanks to
True Friends Animal
Welfare Society .
After a Bloomfield
resident
suddenly
passed away, a close
friend could find no
one to take this
adorable twosome.
AHS came to the rescue & Snowball and
Billy were brought to
the Newark facility.
Within a short time,
they were sent to our
Forked River facility
for a chance to see new faces & new opportunities. No luck! Amy &
Joe Uggiano of Pennsylvania saw the doggy duo and suggested another change of scenery! Amy & Joe not only support the efforts of AHS,
she also helps with the endeavors of the True Friends Animal Welfare
Society. Thanks to their
efforts, Snowball and
Billy have been adopted
& can bask in the love
of a new family, a new
home and a bright
future!
POORLY NEGLECTED SHEPHERD FINDS HEALING AT AHS
& THEN A LIFELONG HOME
Leoti, going to a lifetime of love from the Fizer
family, who also have 2 Italian Greyhounds.
Snowball and Billy, on
the day they were
brought to AHS after
their owner had passed
away.
Leoti was a bag of bones and protruding ribs when her
owners said they could not care for her medical
conditions. She was suffering from multiple skin, eye and
ear infections. Most of her hair was missing and caused
an uncomfortable, distressing itch. It may sound like a lot
of problems and we tackled them all! Good medical care,
good meals, medicated baths, and Leoti began to thrive
once again. Josh Fizer & family of Toms River noticed and
brought in their two little dogs, (Italian Greyhound twosome), that hit it off with Leoti right away!
No more skin, eye & ear problems which
were all cleared up. Leoti enjoyed relaxing
with the staff until she was adopted.
Leoti was a bag of bones who needed a lot of medical care.
12 HUMANE NEWS
August 2016
Featured on the back page of our June issue was Benson who was deliberately cut up to incite other dogs for a blood-thirsty fight. The injured dog
was thrown over a fence into a private backyard where he huddled in a
back corner until AHS was called to rescue him. He was a terrified & shy
puppy in September 2015, and as much as we tried to socialize the young
boy, he had a fear-based reaction to his existence. He was given all
necessary medical care & was eventually brought to Popcorn Park where he
had a room in our recovery suite.
Benson was so scared when he arrived. He wouldn't walk on a leash and
cringed when you petted him. It took lots of
time, love, and patience, but little by little,
we brought Benson out of his shell. Soon he
began playing with other dogs, playing with
us, and enjoyed getting attention. After a
couple of months, Benson put his sad past
behind him and started loving life and all of
his new friends. He had a little trouble
meeting new people though, so we knew it
would be tougher to find that special
person that would come in several times to
meet Benson in order for him to become
comfortable with them.
Finally, that person came along. Sal
Concepcion of Ocean Gate read Benson's
story online and felt compelled to come in
and meet him. Benson shied away from him
at first but Sal didn't give up quickly, and
came in about 8 times to spend time with
Benson. Soon, Benson was playing with Sal,
hugging him like he did the rest of us, and
was happy to be spending time with him.
Happy
Endings
ABUSED, SLASHED & USED AS BAIT DOG FINDS LOVING HOME IN OCEAN GATE
This terrified pup was slashed to incite a blood-thirsty dog
fight. He was abandoned & thrown over the fence of a
private residence in Newark.
Benson has gone off to start his life with his new dad and we want to wish
them both a very long, very happy and healthy life together.
Congratulations! We'll miss you Benson, and love you always.
SWEET SISTERS WITH UNKNOWN FUTURE
FIND A HAPPINESS HAVEN IN TOMS RIVER
Nela & Sachy were
“temporarily” waiting for
their owner to come &
take them back home.
Finally, they found a lifetime of love with Robert
Petronella of Toms River.
Nela and Sachy are two
sweet sisters that were
brought to us for
temporary care while
their owner straightened
out their own life. It
took a few months for
the owner to consider it
might be best for the
dogs if they were
surrendered to AHS so
they’d have a chance to
move on to a better life. Once the decision was made, Nela & Sachy’s
owner surrendered the 6-7 year old ladies. Both were spayed and
included on our Facebook pages for another chance at happiness.
Robert Petronella of Toms River visited and decided that this doggie
duo would be a perfect fit at his home!
Sal Concepcion of Ocean Gate visited with the shy Benson
several times & finally adopted him.
DUTCH THE DOGUE DE BORDEAUX EN ROUTE
TO MARVELOUS HOME IN MARYLAND
Valentine’s Day was the
last time that Dutch spent
with his owner. The 3 yearold Dogue de Bordeaux
was surrendered as his
owner could no longer
keep him. After some
time at AHS in Newark, he
was transferred to our
Tinton Falls shelter where
he was neutered and
waited for “a new leash on
life”. It didn’t take too long
after posting his handsome
pic over the internet for
people to start showing
interest. The Howell family
of Gaithersburg, MD
visited the Tinton Falls
facility and adopted the
big boy! Our thanks for
their kindness and efforts
in adopting a shelter dog.
The Howell Family of Gaithersurg, MD visited AHS in Tinton Falls to
meet & bring Dutch the Dog de Bordeaux into their heart & home.
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forked river
DOGS
Meet Dolly and Kenny, 8 years old and 4 years old respectively who were given up by their
family. They would love being together with a family that will hold them dear. File 9266-F &
File 9267-NM.
Only 6 months old with a whole life ahead of him. Dean
was found as a stray by a half-way house and had
concerns for his future safety. As with all that enter
AHS, he received all necessary inoculations, worm check,
front line & a bunch of hugs & kisses from the welcoming
committee. Won’t you help Dean fulfill his hope of
finding a love-filled lifelong home. File 26225-M.
Duke was
surrendered
to AHS
when his
owner
could no
longer keep
the 7 year
old German
Shepherd.
He is neutered and would make a wonderfully
devoted friend to be by your side. File 26261-NM.
Tenny came to us 7 years ago in search of a
home. She finally found the home of her
dreams but sadly, her owner passed away. She
is an 8 year old Coonhound that is pleasant,
sweet, well-behaved & ready to lean on you
& never leave your side. File 26401-SF.
This is the month for Chihuahuas, Boxers &
Rottweilers – we have several of each! Lexi is 4
years old & waiting to give her heart to a great
family. File 26220-SF.
Beanie is one of several Chihuahuas waiting for “a new
leash on life”. He has a few strikes against him: 1) He’s
8 years old (but has many, many more years to enjoy
life); he has luxating patellas (common & in need of
exercise); he’s been here since December 2015. He’s
just waiting for someone who would enjoy having him
spend lap time with you. File 26294-M.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
View more Orphans at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org
or “Like” us - Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter on Facebook
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August 2016
Say hello to
Barnaby – a
handsome 4
year old fella
who was found as a stray in Newark. Volunteers and
staffers saw the hopeful heart shown in this Labrador
mixture’s eyes. During an evaluation, our volunteers said
he would make the perfect companion for a fellow couch
potato. After a few weeks, he was chauffeured to Popcorn
Park to meet a whole bunch of new staffers, volunteers and
a new chance for love. File 26305-M.
tinton falls
DOGS
Beauty is one of two pregnant Shepherds
that were surrendered by their owner. They
were never kept inside and now she looks
for a wonderful new life where she will be
treasured by a new owner. File 9303-SF.
She was just
about
1-½ years old when Mia’s owner surrendered the attractive Labrador. She sits for a treat … sits upon command
… and would love to sit by your side. She has been at
AHS since January and has been patiently waiting for you
to adopt & go hiking in the woods! File 7420-SF.
Wiffle is one of our senior sweeties who was found near
a half-way house in Newark. He needed a dental, he had
abscesses on his hip that needed to be attended to & he
weighs only 11
lbs. He was a target for cruelty or
abuse! Wiffle is
now waiting to
spend his golden
years with a loving owner. File
142724-NM.
The wife threw the dog out & no longer wants him in
the house so hubby brought him to AHS. The rejected
boy is about 2 years old & hopes his owner finds a marriage counselor because he just lost the best friend he
ever had. File 9096-NM.
Meet Dozer, a 2 year-old American Bulldog/Boxer
type whose face has been featured on Facebook,
Petfinder & now the HUMANE NEWS! ...
If my face is familiar & pleasing to you, feel free to visit
with me. Take me for a walk around the shelter to see
if I will fit into your home & heart. File 8018-NM.
The sweet
gent was surrendered by a
Monmouth
County resident but Taz’s
inoculation
history traces
back to
Virginia. The
sweet 3 year
old has been
with us for over a month & is very anxious to get on
with finding a perfect life. File 10292-NM.
Boomer is a hopeful gent who was found as a stray in
New City, NY. The good Samaritan & animal lovers
decided to keep him & his home was in the basement.
While being tethered outside, he attacked another dog
& so Boomer was brought to AHS. He has been
neutered, heartworm checked, received all necessary
inoculations, and dewormed – as with all incoming residents - and also hopes for love. File 8393-NM.
Have we got a gentle guy for you to meet!
Only 1-½ years old, this Rotti named Rouse
was rescued by AHS after he had been hit
by a car. The microchip was not registered
but the chip company gave us the
name/address of the owner. A visit to the
address revealed that no one lives there by
that name. Rouse is a sweet, lovable guy –
just touch his paw & he leans into you.
File 9093-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)
View More Orphans at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org
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AROUND THE USA
MICHIGAN
Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a measure
that allows courts to issue protection orders
preventing respondents from injuring,
torturing, neglecting, threatening or removing
petitioner’s animals. It applies to current or former spouses; individuals
with whom the petition has a child in common, or where there has
been a dating relationship, etc.
CALIFORNIA
According to The LINK-Letter, the California General Assembly adopted
H.R.28 which resolves that compliance with Education Code provisions
should include educating students on the principles of kindness &
respect for animals & observance of laws, regulations & policies
pertaining to the human treatment of animals. It also encourages the
Supt. Of Public Instruction to ensure the incorporation of humane
education in California’s core curriculum.
TEXAS
According to AWI, the infamous horse slaughter plant was demolished
– one of the last three US-based plants used to kill horses hauled to it
from across the country & Mexico.
PENNSYLVANIA
Crystal Davis, who had been known on her horse rescue Facebook page
as “A LIFE SAVED IS A LIFE SAVED” faces 12 counts of animal cruelty
charges. Officials said they found her animals without proper access to
food, water or shelter. The Facebook page can no longer be found.
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
Assemblyman James Brennan sponsored a
measure that would allow cremated pet
remains to be interred in a human cemetery, grave, crypt or niche. The
bill excludes cemeteries affiliated with religious institutions. A separate
regulation enacted in 2014 allowed pet cemeteries to accept human
remains. The new bill allows cemeteries for humans to accept pet
remains. All pets would be covered; not just dogs and cats. Very few
states have such laws. In Pennsylvania, they allow cemeteries to have
one section for humans, one for pets & one area for both.
JONES BEACH
The Federal Court of the State of New York dismissed a complaint that
had been filed by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) alleging the
NY Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation were in violation
of the Endangered Species Act by allowing feral cats to live in Jones
Beach State Park where a group of piping plover birds also lives. The
state called ABC’s allegations unreliable as to the connection between
the presence of the cats & impact on the plovers. The piping plover
population has made an immense recovery
NEW YORK STATE
State legislators have voted to continue the prohibition against state
licensing of slaughterhouses within 1,500 feet of a residence for four
more years. Before the restrictions were imposed in 2008, NYC failed to
adequately control poor air quality, health threats from live poultry
markets in residential & retail areas.
NEW YORK STATE
AS1265 would create the crime of companion animal hoarding. The
bill is in the Assembly Agriculture Committee.
PENNSYLVANIA
H.B. 869 (Bizzarro) would prohibit people convicted of a first or second
degree misdemeanor or a felony from further caring for animals they have
harmed by requiring them to forfeit the animals to shelters or other
organizations dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. The House Judiciary
Committee approved the measure & it now goes to the full House for
consideration.
FLORIDA
As stated in The Link-Letter, the South Florida Link Coalition has
established a hotline (877-999-5374) to receive crisis calls and provide
direct service to protect pets and people. The coalition is a multidisciplinary, multi-county organization with representatives including Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office, animal care & control, fire rescue, Spay & Neuter
Alliance of the Treasure Coast, St. Lucie County Humane Society, Palm
Beach County Victim Services, Palm Beach County School Police & many
others.
CONNECTICUT
Rep. Diana Urban proposed HB 6310 “An Act Concerning Animal
Advocates in Court Proceedings” would permit a veterinarian with the
Dept. of Agriculture to be appointed as an advocate for an animal whose
welfare or custody is the subject of a civil or criminal court proceeding.
HB 6310 would provide an advocate in court for an egregiously injured
animal. It would enable an animal’s injury to be identified as a red flag for
future violent behavior.
PENNSYLVANIA
House Bill 2007 & Senate Bill 1231 would mandate cross-reporting of
evidence of child and animal abuse when the evidence is observed by
public servants; social workers and animal control officers.
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August 2016
Thanks for Helping the Animals!!
GEORGE OTLOWSKI MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
TOOK UP COLLECTION FOR AHS DOGS & CATS
A big THANK YOU to the
employees at the George J.
Otlowski Sr. Center for Mental
Health Care in Perth Amboy.
The community center is
sponsored by the Middlesex
County Board of Freeholders
and serves residents from 5
years old to the elderly!!!!!!
They did a collection recently
for our Tinton Falls animal
shelter and look at all the
awesome donations!!!
You guys rock!
PHOTO SUPPLIED
The employees at the
George Otlowski Center
in Perth Amboy made a
great collection for the
benefit of the animals at
our Tinton Falls shelter.
PETSMART DONATED FOR THE 33 CATS
WHOSE OWNER DIED
THANK YOU to PetSmart of West Long
Branch!!! Earlier this week their staff
delivered a van load of supplies to our
little shelter to help support the 32
cats taken in when their owner died, and an abundance of dogs we
received and are caring for from the Howell hoarding situation.
We are grateful to have friends and organizations who support us!
Thank you again and we can't wait to visit your store with adoptable
dogs and cats during your upcoming Mega Adoption Event in July
TRAVELERS PROMOTES VOLUNTEERING,
HELPS SOCIETY ORPHANS
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Debbie Youngblood, (left), and Margaret Zybrick --with the huge amount of
donations collected by employees and children for Society dogs and cats.
On April 28th, it was “Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” at
Travelers. Margaret Zybrick and Deborah Youngblood coordinated a
segment on volunteering. Employees and their children participated in
the event, which included collecting a huge amount of donations for
animals. Margaret and Deborah delivered the items to the AHS Newark
shelter. They were so excited to participate in the project for a worthy
cause. The SUV arrived with a full load of pet items that made it a
memorable Memorial Day holiday for orphaned animals.
AHS/POPCORN PARK PARTNERS WITH
INVESTORS BANK
SUNHAM HOME FASHIONS DONATED A HUGE
AMOUNT OF BEDDING FOR OUR ANIMALS
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The AHS is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Investors
Bank (IB) in theCare2Share Affinity Program. Now donations will be
given to AHS because you are a customer of IB! There is no cost to you
nor are you asked for any donations. Just being a customer of Investors
Bank will entitle AHS to a percentage of your average quarterly
balance. Just visit your Investors Bank and ask for the Account
Linking Form. There is no cost; no charge to you!
AHS staffer Oscar DeLosAngeles unloads truck full of bedding to ACO Freddy
Jeanty.
Sunham Home Fashions donated a massive amount of bedding to the AHS
thanks to a suggestion by Sunham employee, Kathleen Ryan, who adopted
a canine companion from AHS. A HUGE THANK YOU to owner Richard
Landis who personally paid for trucking the bedding to AHS.
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dogs' teeth while playing, tossing, tugging &
squeaking. www.mammothpet.com
www.ahscares.org
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junior
STUDENTS AT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC &
ENGLISH CLASSES HELP HUMANE SOCIETY
HUMANE
LOGAN LOVES TIGERS & COLLECTS
FOR THEM AT EACH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
9 year-old Logan McLain is a
3rd grade student at Avon
Elementary School in Avon-ByThe-Sea. He has 8 pets – 2
cats, 3 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs &
a parrot. (The cats & one rabbit were adopted from AHS in
Tinton Falls). He lives with his
Mom, Dad & his sister Lexi in
Lakewood.
Logan really loves animals and
nature. He is extremely
compassionate; always trying to
save bugs, caterpillars, spiders,
turtles, and any other critters
in need of assistance. He
frequently watches nature programming on Animal Planet
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and National Geographic and
he even enjoys nature themed
reality shows like River Monsters, The Most Extreme, and Call of the
Wildman. He constantly reads animal books and routinely attends
Ocean County Parks Department classes and programs after school and
on the weekends to help satisfy his enormous curiosity concerning
nature and living creatures. He is a frequent zoo visitor also and has
even attended summer camp at the Philadelphia Zoo and at
Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
Logan loves all animals but his all time favorite is the tiger. When he
learned that there were rescued tigers living nearby at the Popcorn Park
Zoo, he wanted to do something to help. For the last 3 years, Logan
has donated 50% of the birthday money that he received to the tigers
at the Popcorn Park Zoo. On his birthday party invitations, each year he
has asked for money to donate to the tigers in lieu of birthday gifts.
These donations have enabled Logan to sponsor 2 tigers every year
since he was in the 1st grade.
“FINDING DORY” MOVIE RELEASED
JUNE 17th
When “Finding Nemo” came out in 2003, the number of sales of
clownfish rose by an estimated 40%. However, the blue tang known as
Dory in the movie, is a species that does not do well in tanks. “Finding
Dory” is a new movie that will increase demand for pet Dorys,
prompting collectors to ramp up their efforts.
According to Hakai, a marine science magazine, their popularity could
lead to large-scale depletion of critical ecosystems, especially around
Indonesia and the Philippines where there are no regulations governing
fish collection. The researchers are hoping that this sequel will send the
message that fish belong in the ocean and not aquariums.
Organizations have found that 6 million tropical marine fish imported
into the U.S. each year for the pet trade are exposed to cyanide
poisoning. A new report entitled “Poison Waters” examines the
destructive practice of cyanide poisoning. In the method used with
cyanide, as much as 50% of all nearby fish are killed on contact as well
as nearby corals. Although it is illegal to import these fish, there is very
little to regulate the practice. For more information, contact
[email protected]
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The Music Class of Regina McAllen
and English Class of Cindy Popiel
at Howell High School in
Farmingdale took on a fund raising effort with student Stephen
Ruocco and Mary Cate Baroska,
last year’s graduate. They were
concerned about the need for
donations for the animals rescued
by AHS from the hoarding situation in Howell. The compassionate
students donated their lunch
money, job earnings and any extra
they had to this cause. Our thanks
to the teachers and students who
can be very proud of their efforts
in collecting lots of animal related
items and raising over $300.00
for their care!
Stephen Ruocco, student at Howell High
School & Mary Cate Baroska, last year’s
graduate, delivered items and over
$300.00 donated by the students
for the Howell hoarding situation
MATTEL INTRODUCES VEGAN CHARACTERS TO
“EVER AFTER HIGH” SERIES
According to PETA’s ANIMAL TIMES, Mattel has included two vegan
characters in its “Ever After High” web series & associated action-figure
collection. Hunter Huntsman frees animals from his father’s fur traps, and
Ashlynn Ella loves cooking meat-free meals.
junior
bookshelf
BIRD BRANIACS
– Activity journal & log
book for young birders
Written by Stavy Tonio
& Ken Keffer
Illustrated by Rachel
Riordan
Throughout the 104 pages,
kids are encouraged to write,
draw and give opinions about
anything and everything related
to birds – quizzes, fill-in-theblanks, nature truth or dare &
so much more. Great timing as
the nation celebrates the 100th
anniversary of its National
Parks, with thousands of local &
national efforts focused on getting groups outside.
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
WANAQUE
A proposed ordinance would limit the number of dogs
and cats to 3 per residence, notwithstanding the number of owners or guardians residing in the household.
The ordinance makes exceptions for properly licensed
kennels, pet shops, shelters or pounds & for newborn
pups or kittens which may be kept up to 90 days after
weaning. There is a public hearing and vote for final passage on June 13th.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS
The Town Council has voted unanimously to disband the town’s Trap-NeuterRelease program from management of the feral cat population & form a
committee to investigate alternative humane ways to control the population.
The committee will be five persons including the Borough Administrator, 3
residents and a business owner, to study the feasibility of the TNR program
& make recommendations to the council.
NEW MILFORD
The Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting a state
law to prohibit pet shops from selling kittens and puppies from inhumane
mills. According to the proposed law, pet shops would be required to sell
cats & dogs only from specified sources such as shelters and pounds.
EMERSON
Town officials are expected to be the first town in Bergen County to pass an
ordinance to ban the sale of puppy mill dogs. The ordinance will require the
dog’s birth date, along with name & address of veterinarian & their breeder,
as well as the USDA license number.
VACATION WARNINGS
Summer is upon us and plans are underway for vacations,
weekend getaways & enjoyment in the outdoors. Your choice
may have an impact on animals because many times,
animals are used to attract tourists.
MARRIOTT RESORT HAS 40 DOLPHINS AT
DOLPHIN CAY AS TOURIST ATTRACTION
Marriott Resort has 40 dolphins living in tiny white concrete cells. These
inhumane living conditions & training practices are the rewards for the
dolphins who survive the capturing process. Also, tourist attractions will
pay more for certain breeds or female dolphins because they are easier
to train. Five of the dolphins living at Dolphin Cay were purchased from
a Mississippi dolphinarium after Hurricane Katrina. All 40 of the dolphins
live in only 1% of the space they are meant to inhabit. Care2.com is on
The Petition Site to tell Marriott at Dolphin Cay to close down this
merciless attraction.
ABUSE, HORRIFIC CRUELTY & DEATH AT
GRAND CANYON’S HAVASU TOURS
OCEAN GATE
The AHS is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the conviction of the motorist that struck at least 3 geese & injured another one on
July 5th. Several other geese were killed over the past month
FORT LEE
Kazem Shirinzad, a Fort Lee tow truck operator, was charged with drenching
a kitten in diesel fuel, cramming it into a box, sealing it with cable ties &
leaving it in the bushes outside of a high rise. A resident walking his dog,
found the box near the front driveway. A security guard helped him open it.
Shrinizad, a 35 year-old immigrant, was released on a summons. The cat,
named Olive, was brought to Bergen County Animal Shelter for adoption
(201-229-4600).
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Just one of the many horses and mules used as pack animals in the Havasu
Falls area of the Grand Canyon. The open wounds and skeletal condition seen
here are commonly found under the animals’ saddles and blankets.
The Grand Canyon is a wondrous site that is on the itinerary of thousands
of travelers. Sadly, there are reports and pictures of horrifying and violent
situations for pack animals at Havasu Falls where they are abused,
punched, kicked, injured, denied water, forced to work for long periods
without rest, even pushed off the mountains when injured or abandoned
to die. Unless and until there is action taken to boycott the Havasu Falls
tours, nothing will change for these animals. There are beautiful pictures
of the area but there are many letters from those who have witnessed
such cruelty. Visit havasupaihorses.org for how you can help.
3/4 digit sec. code: _______
Your signature: ________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________
Please send all donations to:
Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park
PO Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
AUGUST 2016
SAFETY CONCERNS FOR STAY-CATIONS
If you have decided it is better to enjoy familiar surroundings in a “staycation”, there is no greater enjoyment than having the kids, pets, relatives, friends around to soak up sun, games, friendship & food. It is
important that pets be kept at a distance from any barbecue grills, a
cause of injuries to animals in the past. Corn on the cob (even small or
broken off) should be thrown into the garbage as the cobs are dangerous
for dogs. They can cause a fatal blockage to your dog’s in the intestines.
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ANIMAL HOARDING HAS BECOME A GROWING PROBLEM
Over the past several weeks, the AHS has been directed to numerous animal-hoarding residences to rescue the casualties that are forced to live
in filth and squalor, with a lack of proper food, water and medical care. It appears to be a continually growing trend once the problematic
situations are uncovered. The AHS takes steps to socialize each dog before adoption. If you are interested in one of these orphans from
hoarding situations, we ask for your patience as we are working with them every day. The day they are adopted will be another milestone for
them to adjust to and that may still be of concern. Your donations to our efforts are sincerely appreciated.
OVER 275 DOGS RESCUED FROM
HOWELL HOARDING HOME
These beautiful little ladies lived in a horrendous hoarding situation
& are now at Popcorn
Park. We are taking the
time to socialize them
before adoption. If we
didn't do this, it would be
setting them up to fail.
The AHS in Tinton Falls
has 10 that are still being
cared for. Many had never
been outdoors & are
now playing in a
free-roam area.
Tessa before and after
AHS Animal Control Officer Luis Mercado was
contacted concerning a stray dog in Howell
Township. He was in dogged pursuit to find the
canine when he approached a house that had
paper across the windows, sounds of barking
and a foul odor emanating. He knocked on the
door but no one responded. The ACO reported
the matter to the Monmouth County SPCA and
an investigation was launched. The AHS, along
with the MC SPCA and St. Hubert’s Animal
Welfare were involved in the rescue of 276
dogs, one of which was in the midst of giving
birth. A production line of checking each dog,
giving inoculations and microchipping was started but ran out due to the enormity of the number of animals.
The AHS took 31 of the dogs which comprised
Chihuahuas, Terriers, Yorkies, Pugs & mixed
breeds – frightened, unsocialized, some pregnant, but all in basically good health. Ten of the
little dogs were sent to Popcorn Park in Forked
River. The MC SPCA filed charges against
Charlene & Joseph Handrik. A few of the dogs
have given birth at our Tinton Falls facility.
Staffers and volunteers have been handling and
socializing these anxious little ones in a slow,
methodical way. If you are interested in adoption, call AHS at 732-922-0100, e-mail [email protected] or 609-693-1900, or e-mail
[email protected] or log on to ahscares.org
for updates.
UNION BEACH RESIDENT PASSES AWAY WITH
33 CATS IN THE HOME
AHS in Tinton Falls took
in 33 cats & a week
later needed to remove
40 cats from a tenant
eviction. All are healthy,
altered and waiting for
adoption.
When a Union Beach resident passed away, he left 33 cats in
his home. The AHS in Tinton Falls was called in to remove
them from the property. Sadly, there were no friends or relatives that could assist in re-homing any of them. All of the
cats had been altered and well cared for. They are now at our
Tinton Falls shelter in search of caring families and a lifetime
of love and acceptance. These kitties range in age from 2 to
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6 years and are very friendly and social. AHS
does not label this as a “hoarding” situation as
they had all been well cared for. Pet owners are
urged to consider what will happen in the
event you are no longer able to care for your
pets. Arrangements should be made for such
an occurrence. At the very least, you should
advise a friend, relative, veterinarian, etc. as to
what you desire in the event you are no longer
able to care for your pets and what your last
wishes would be for your pet.
One week after taking in these 33 cats, we had
to remove 40 cats from an apartment in
Neptune whose owner was evicted.
ANIMAL HOARDING HAS BECOME A GROWING PROBLEM
Chapter #1 - The AHS was alerted to a hoarding situation in Jackson where several dogs were
kept in horrific conditions in a garage without
windows or ventilation. The owner started out
with a few unaltered dogs and quickly became
overwhelmed with multiplication misery. There
was no end in sight for these dogs that existed in
such filth. With cooperation from the owners, AHS
took in four of the 17 poor souls that are less than
a year old & completely terrified. The feces had
been on them for so long, it had formed dreadlocks, twisted tightly against their skin. The
bathing, grooming, and shaving were tolerated by
them but they were quite terrified and could barely handle being touched. The biggest challenge is
getting them to realize that they have nothing to
be afraid of.
JACKSON - A TALE OF TWO HOARDING HOMES ... ONE OWNER
Pinto, is a 5 month-old German Shepherd pup, that was born and lived in the garage.
Huckleberry also lived in the garage and underwent a huge transformation once groomed.
These pathetic dogs lied in a garage …
without windows or ventilation.
Grooming them was a horrific ordeal for
the frightened dogs.
Chapter #2 – Sadly, the owner of the 17 dogs described above also owned another residence where
more dogs were living in even worse conditions. Home Free Animal Rescue took in the 11 dogs and
brought 5 of them to AHS/Popcorn Park. Trembling with fear, the dogs panicked after having water and
soap touch their bodies. They are even more terrified than the first group as they have been living in
solitude and isolation for a longer period of time.
They are now clean, fed, and being made as comfortable as possible. Some have been provided with
Calming Collars to ease their stress. You will be able to see updates by logging on to Associated Humane
Popcorn Park Shelter Facebook page or log on to ahscares.org where we keep you updated.
We would like to thank Home Free Animal Rescue for all of their efforts in rescuing these poor souls
from miserable lives.
Simon, above, is about 3 years old and lived
in the second house in Jackson. Asia, at right,
came from the same house.
Due to the overwhelming number of orphaned dogs and cats that have arrived in a short time,
AHS is urgently in need of pet food, donations to our Res-Q Fund,
or text to donate: HumaneHelp to 41444.
To see additional pictures, videos, etc., log on to
Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter Facebook.
To donate an item from our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com and go to
Lists (upper right), choose Find A List or Registry,
and type in Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
Terrified victims living in isolation & filth for a long
period of time. It will take loving patience for them to
come out of their frightened shell.
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In Memory of Alvis Carrington
Bretagne, a Golden Retriever, the last
Ground Zero search-and-rescue dog who
died at 16. She continued serving as a
good will ambassador for a local fire
department & as an elementary school’s
reading-assistance dog. In her farewell
ceremony, she was saluted by firefighters
and search-and-rescue workers.
Associated Humane Societies Staff – NJ
Carol Fisette
Catherine Grammer – NJ
Linda Jaye Molee - NJ
Raymond & Barbara Owen – NJ
Kelly Celine O’Brien
Joanne Perch – PA
Marie R. Siebler – PA
Rita M. Granitz - PA
Ann Marie Callahan – PA
Joanne M. Kochmaruk – PA
Patricia A. Ohay – PA
Adam S. Collik – NJ
Carol Krause – PA
Carol Osika – PA
Motor Vehicle Commission’s Security &
Investigations Unit – NJ
Patricia L. Stewart – PA
Alan Dewan – PA
Lisa Groff – PA
Janis Kastel
Charlotte Gilbert – WV
Keith Gelcius
Somers Point Post Office Workers – NJ
John Spaldo, Jr.
Harry & Karen Mill – NE
Francis James Novak
Long Beach Island Education
Association - NJ
Warren “Ed” Dowling
Outreach of Greenbriar Woodlands - NJ
Colleen L. Ippolito – NJ
Catherine M. Tamblyn - NJ
Marie Bonnano
Harry & Camellia Seals – GA
Beverly A. Vichko – NJ
Daniel S. Rinck – NJ
D. Thomas Pye III – GA
Our mother, Anne Planko of Forked River
to benefit Popcorn Park
Eileen – WA
Frank, Marlene & Ron - NJ
BJ Marro’s dog, Katie the Cajun Lady
Marie A. Marro – NJ
Benhur Heimburger
Benhur Heimburger, Jr. – NJ
Wanda Montgomery
Judith Johnson – FL
Sylvia Dorsey
Todd & Dawn Ebert - VA
John R. Gerba
William & Constance Erdek – NJ
Gloria Hayko – NJ
Robert and Helen Bruett
Anita Bruett – NJ
Rosalyn M. Green
Richard Potter – NJ
Louise W. Innella – NJ
Dennis Taylor
Elliot & Marta Schindler – PA
Janice Kastel
Women of the Moose – Ortley Beach
chapter 1248 - NJ
Janis Kilroy – NJ
Audrey Keim
Jay Duco – NJ
Phyllis Stansbury – NJ
Walter & Janet Varan – NJ
Jerry & Joann Melillo – N J
Ann Mary Oakes – NJ
My Mother, Marian P. Perry who passed
away in 2007.
Robert E. Perry – NJ
Grace Westhall
Carlo & Janice Di Gioia – NJ
Linda Stein – NJ
Frances J. Ferone
Josephine & Frank Coluccio - NJ
Catherine Ferone – NJ
Michael Joseph Clifford, Jr.
Lorraine Zupicich – NJ
Victor Simon
Edward P. Reddy – NJ
Kathleen M. Reddy - NJ
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.
AROUND THE WORLD
According to ANIMALS24-7.org, Greyhound
Racing New South Wales has brought 179
Australian “industry participants” for allegedly illegally exporting greyhounds to Macau, China. The
Australian greyhound racing industry exports hundreds of greyhounds to supply & stimulate racing industries in other countries where most of them will be killed after their racing days. One of the
biggest markets is Macau – where the Canidrome racing track does not
allow any dogs to be adopted. Qantas Airlines quit transporting greyhounds to all Asian destinations in December 2015 soon after the media
questioned the fate of greyhounds who were exported to Macau,
Vietnam, Cambodia, South Korea & the Philippines.
INDIA
The newly elected government of the northeast Indian state of Assam has
launched plans to crack down on the poaching of the area’s one-horned
rhinos. The local police have been asked to join the offensive against
poaching. Previously, Forest Rangers & Kaziranga National Park antipoaching staff handled this responsibility.
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Joan E. Benedetto - N J
On behalf of the Associated
Humane Societies Board of
Directors, staff and volunteers,
we wish to acknowledge our fallen brother, Alvis Carrington,
who was tragically shot and
killed while on duty. We are devastated at this tragic loss. Alvis
was a 16 year veteran as an
Animal Control Officer with the
Associated Humane Societies
and a true professional to say
the least. Authorities believe that
a preliminary investigation suggested the killing was not random. Essex County Sheriff
Armando Fontoura’s Crime Stoppers Program announced a reward of
up to $10,000 for information in the fatal shooting. The animals lost a
champion, his family lost their rock and his friends lost their mate. Rest
in Peace Corporal Carrington.
End of watch 5/31/16.
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Events Calendar
◆ Forked River Anniversary Celebration September 17-18, Popcorn Park
◆ Annual Gift Auction
October 8th – B.P.O.Elks, Washington Avenue, Toms River
Please check Events at ahscares.org for a regular listing of many
events supporting AHS/Popcorn Park near you!
Kelly Czupkiewicz meets Rosey, the
abused pup. Kelly’s company, Kelly Sea
Images,has donated a great wedding
package with a retail value of $2,350
with certain minimal requirements.
For more information, see their website: www.kellyseaimages.com
The Annual Gift Auction will be held
on Saturday, October 8th at the
Toms River Elks on Washington Ave.
in Toms River. PLEASE HELP with a
donation of a brand new item, gift
card or gift certificates. Donations
can be dropped off through
October 3rd. If you have questions
PHOTO: KELLYSEAIMAGES.COM
or need to arrange pick up, call
Renee or Sandy at 609-693-1900 or email: [email protected]
www.ahscares.org
LEGISLATION
AUGUST 2016 - Volume 47, No. 4
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this
charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. registration
with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
On the Medical Front
The canine influenza strain that struck thousands has shown up in four cats
at a shelter in Indiana. Dogs housed at the shelter also tested positive for
the H3N2 strain. Most dogs infected with H3N2 recover after supportive
care. There is a canine vaccine but no such vaccine exists for cats.
Check us out! - We’re social!
Stay in touch and up-to-date on AHS’ activities and the animals
we shelter, defend, and protect. Please stop by ....
FEDERAL
A3899 (Singleton) would make declawing a cat
or other animal in NJ illegal. NJ would be the
first state to outlaw declawing if it is signed into
law. Presently, California cities such as Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Burbank, Santa Monica, Berkeley, Beverly Hills
& Culver City passed an ordinance banning declawing. The bill has been
referred to the Assembly’s Agriculture & Natural Resource Committee.
H.R. 5560 (Adams-NC & Lowey-NY) would prohibit interstate commerce
in & shipment of steel-jaw leghold traps & Conibear traps. It is known as
the Public Safety & Wildlife Protection Act.
NEW JERSEY
U. S. Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) has introduced legislation to create
medals for courageous canines & their human handlers. Handlers who
completed active duty were supposed to be given the first opportunity
at adopting decommissioned dogs but two Pentagon employees and a
contractor had been secretly giving the canines to civilians.
AHS website: ahscares.org
Facebook: ‘Like’ Us at Newark: AHS-Newark Branch
Tinton Falls: Associated Humane Tinton Falls
Forked River: Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
Popcorn Park Refuge: PopcornParkAssociatedHumaneSoc
Instagram: ahsnewark
Newark: AHSNewark
YOU Tube Forked River: Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter
Pet FOOD ALERT
Radagast Pet Food has announced a voluntary recall of frozen Rad Cat
Raw Diet products due to the potential of a salmonella or listeria
monocytogene contamination. The Radagast pet food products include
Grass-Fed Beef, Free-Range Chicken, Free-Range Turkey with affected lot
codes 62384, 62361m 62372, The recalled products were distributed in
Western Canada, all US states except Hawaii & Mississippi.
Blue Buffalo Dog Food is voluntarily recalling a limited batch of its Life
Protection Formula Dog Food Formula Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe due
to moisture & mold. For questions, call their customer service at 855201-4331
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The unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM was established in 1978. The animals are chosen for various
reasons so that you can select from the homeless dogs or cats featured each issue. We also give our
Share-A-Pet parents the choice of receiving photos, reports, etc. by mail or through your e-mail. In the
last several months, many of the animals on the program are featured in their own personalized videos!
For the $10.00 monthly donation, you will receive a color photo and report three times a year, a
membership card, free admission to Popcorn Park, can visit your pet for walks, etc. All funds gathered
under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds exceeding the need for a
particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other shelter animals. You can view and sponsor
all Share-A-Pets on our website at www.ahscares.org You can also order our most recent edition of the
Share-A-Pet Booklet (see Page 21) The staff has undertaken an effort to take videos of many of our
Share-A-Pets, and posted them on YouTube. Videos can also be seen on our Facebook pages (see Page 19
for the Facebook list). Then you will be able to view your Share-A-Pet “live”!
Phoenix & Brimstone of Barnegat
Our beautiful and bonded girls Phoenix and Brimstone were hoping for
a fabulous home where they could stay together forever. The girls were
adopted out briefly but were returned because one was having diarrhea.
We are weaning them off of an anti-diarrheal pet food & thyey do use
the litterbox faithfully.
These darling little ladies are Phoenix and Brimstone, two jazzy little
orange tigers that would just love a great home to grow up in. The sisters are only 9 months old and they came to us when they were found
as strays, and were just tiny little things. The girls were only a couple of
months old at the time and both had terrible colds and spent quite a
while in our hospital under medical care. Once they got their clean bills
of health, they moved on out into our general area and were hoping to
catch the eye of some wonderful person that would offer these sweet
siblings a good home. Both girls were terribly shy when they first
arrived which is understandable, but in time, they both began to realize
that they're in good hands so they settled in and let their hair down;
now they're both silly, playful, and very friendly. They're very kittenish
and can be seen playing and rolling around together all day. They are
both very curious and won't sit still very long without going to check
something out. They both love people and don't have much shyness
about them any longer; They even seem to be just fine with other cats.
Phoenix and Brimstone have been waiting soooo long, we have included
them on the Share-A-Pet Program. File#25658 & 25659
Fizzle of Newark
Each unwanted or lost soul
that arrives through our doors
is given the chance to find a
family and live a life filled with
love & acceptance. Our
vigorous adoption program is
the mainstay of the efforts at
each of our shelters. The
attempt to find a wonderful life
for a Society orphan is quite a
challenge and sometimes more
difficult than anticipated.
This handsome neutered gent
was found as a stray with no
identity either by tags or
microchip. When the staff
reported excessive drinking
and urination, he was
transferred to our Medical
Dept. for a further check-up.
"Fizzle" was found to have a
kidney condition which can be
managed ... but not reversed. A prescription diet, phosphorus binders (a
medication typically used with chronic kidney problems) and monitoring
Fizzle's health is a management plan to give him several years of
happiness and well being.
He was brought to the AHS in Tinton Falls for a change of scenery, and
dog walkers, volunteers and staff who will give the 4 year-old neutered
boy a chance at happiness. Fizzle met with our veterinarian, Dr. Emily
Marion who did some labwork and the results indicates his numbers are
relatively low and his phosphorous is normal … which is good. We have
included Fizzle on the Share-A-Pet Program in the event there is a
Florence Nightingale in our readership who will give him whatever time
he has left to live in comfort. For more information, call 732-922-0100
or e-mail [email protected] and ask about Fizzle.
SHARE-A-PET
AUGUST 2016
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________