The NHSPCA News Spring 2016

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Sunday, June 5th
STRATHAM HILL PARK
paws walk 2016
to benefit the animals at the
New Hampshire SPCA
Registration Opens at 10:00 am
Walk Begins at 12:00 pm
Paws Walk is our largest grassroots fundraiser of the year!
We’re counting on you! Please join us for a day full of fun for the whole
family with an important purpose. Paws Walk helps make it
possible for the NHSPCA to care for each one of the 2,500 animals that
need us every year.
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Tyson's Second Chance
By Alyssa Beville
Tyson was surrendered to us as a puppy in
early November of 2015 because his owner’s landlord
did not allow Pitbull breeds. He immediately
became a staff and volunteer favorite because he
was so handsome, but it did not take long for us
to also realize how much work he was going to be.
Although he was loved very much in his previous
home, it seemed as though he received little or
no basic obedience training or socialization with
other animals.
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this many times
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first step to making
Tyson more adoptable.
He spent loads of
time with volunteers
and staff who had
training
experience
to begin working
on
his
manners,
dog reactivity, and
obedience.
Tyson turned out to be one of the most food
motivated dogs we've had, so training sessions
were a breeze. Eventually, we learned he was
too intelligent for his own good and he began to
out-smart us. We had to figure out ways to deter
Tyson from acting up when first greeting people
or when seeing other animals. Our next move
was to create a specific walking schedule that
included a small group of people. Consistency is
key with training dogs and spending time with
Helping Animals Wherever They Need Us!
d To Save
Lives
SPRING 2016
The New Hampshire SPCA is committed
to helping animals whenever and wherever there
is a need. In February, the ASPCA undertook
the largest rescue of their 140+ year history.
Over seven hundred animals were seized from a
very ugly situation. Knowing that they would
need help with numbers that large, the ASPCA
reached out to its rescue partners, of which the
NHSPCA is one. We immediately agreed to help
and began planning and awaiting the call for when
they would need us and how many should plan to
go. We knew there would be weeklong teams
of staff and volunteers converging on the site
in North Carolina, and that we would be one of
the first waves to go. We were saddened for the
animals in this case, but so pleased that we had the
resources to assist when needed. Following are
observations from a staff member and volunteer
that went.
Allyssa, NHSPCA Staff Member
There are opportunities that arise in
life that you just cannot turn down. Assisting
the ASPCA with the biggest companion animal
seizure in their history, while representing the New
Hampshire SPCA, was one of those moments for
me. I wasn’t sure how I was going to fit a 6 day
stint in another state between the 65 hours I put
in at two places of employment, but I knew I had
to make it work somehow. Although I was going
into it without a clue what to expect, I knew it was
not going to be a trip for the light-hearted.
Seven hundred and ninety six animals
were removed from a property where people with
possibly good intentions had lost control. The
animals ranged in their condition, both mentally
and physically. The temporary shelter that the
ASPCA amazingly prepared in two days was
a form of organized chaos. There were dozens
of new helpers rotating throughout the shelter
which made it tough to get to know everyone by
name. It also gave a few people an opportunity to
supervise an area of animals, which meant being
responsible for their daily care and enrichment,
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the same small group of volunteers was important
to continue his progress.
Fast forward four months and Tyson was
still at the shelter. He sat in his kennel as so many
dogs walked by him on their way with their new
families. It is not often a dog stays with us for that
long, but as much as we loved this boy it seemed
like our efforts of extra training sessions, long walks
every day, and specific enrichment programs were
not helping him adjust easily to kennel life. Tyson
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PO Box 196
104 Portsmouth Ave.
Stratham, NH 03885
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2 Executive Director's Letter
President: Julie Quinn
Vice President: Joshua Scott, Esq.
Secretary: Patricia Bushway
Treasurer: Michael J. Murphy, CPA
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Al Casassa, Stephen Demarais, James Horne,
Anne Jamieson, Dr. John MacGregor, Jerry Robbins
NHSPCA STAFF
Executive Director: Lisa Dennison, M.S.
ADOPTION CENTER
Director of Animal & Medical Services:
Stephen Gentilella, DVM
Manager of Animal Care: Riann Goodacre
Manager of Adoption Programs: Dianna Currier
Veterinarians: Benedetta Sarno, DVM
Veterinary Technician: Lynsey Wentworth
Veterinarian Assistant: Linda Donovan
Adoption Counselors: Alyssa Beville, Jennifer Frey,
Michaela Gerome, Jessica Hansen, Corin Kelley,
Kelly Marinel, Joan McCormack, Monica Yanosick
Animal Care Technicians: Ian Matheson,
Colleen O'Keefe, Salome' Barrot
Farm Animal Care Coordinator: Michelle Cooper
Barn Technician: Denise St. Onge
Client & Animal Care Associate: Stephanie Lichtman
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Desiree Roberts
Administrative Assistant: Dot Pineiro
Accounting Manager: Brooke Tetz
Facilities Maintenance: Dan George
Phone Reception: Carol Gobar
HUMANE EDUCATION
Manager of Humane Education Programs:
Paula Parisi
Humane Educators: Elizabeth Segeberg,
Danielle Stone, Diane O'Callahan
TRAINING & BEHAVIOR
Trainers: Naomi Smith, Emma Schneidkraut
CFC# 88077
morning.
It doesn’t stop there however… volunteers
continue to arrive throughout the day. Some
will help out in humane education, or come to
the offices to assist with writing letters, making
calls and collating data. Others will arrive with
caretakers and shred documents that need to be
destroyed and others will head to the lumberyard
and pick up supplies to repair fencing, barn doors
or complete other projects needing attention.
As the day progresses, incredible
volunteers will hang posters, distribute newsletters,
collect coin boxes, plan events, and pick up display
boards for evening promotions and so much more.
Some of our amazing volunteers will not leave their
own homes today as they are the foster families
who give their time caring for our most vulnerable
- the babies not old enough or healthy enough to be
adopted. Others still, may be training our horses to
give them skills and help attract new forever homes.
Those who have chosen to volunteer for
us are truly an amazing breed and we are forever
grateful. We could not possibly do as much as we
do, travel as far, reach as many children, reach out
to as many community events and ultimately save
as many lives.
From each and every one of us, our
heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who
has ever volunteered a day or a lifetime. You are a
critical link in the success of the New Hampshire
SPCA. Thank you.
MAY
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MAY
13-15
MAY
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Lisa S. Dennison
Executive Director
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other changes please call 603-772-2921 ext.102.
Editor: Sheila Ryan • Graphic Designer: Tahlia Goupil
New Hampshire Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
104 Portsmouth Avenue, PO Box 196 • Stratham, NH 03885
TEL: (603) 772-2921 • FAX: (603) 778-7804 • www.nhspca.org
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Calendar of Events
SPRING 2016
MAY
19
FLATBREAD COMPANY BENEFIT
NIGHT!
Eat at Flatbread Company in Hampton (61 High St) from
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. to help the animals at the NHSPCA.
Flatbread will donate a portion of the proceeds from all
pizza sales. Don’t feel like dining out? This benefit includes
take-out!
PETSMART 3 DAY NATIONAL ADOPTION
EVENT
PetSmart Epping and Seabrook 10:00- 2:00
Come meet animals available for adoption! 603-772-2921
ext. 104
JUNE
5
JUNE
17
JULY
PAWS WALK 2016!
Don’t miss the 24th Annual Paws Walk at Stratham Hill Park.
This is our largest grassroots fundraiser of the year! Register
at nhspca.org today and start fundraising for the animals!
SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS!
COME. WALK. SAVE LIVES!
NEED A GOOD REASON TO SHOP AND
TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW OUTFIT?
Shop at Talbots in Stratham (64 Portsmouth Ave) on June
17 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 10% of your pre-tax
purchase will be donated to the New Hampshire SPCA
animals!
NHSPCA RABIES AND
MICROCHIP CLINIC
10am - 1pm. No appointment is necessary.
Visit www.nhspca.org for more information.
Rabies: $25.00 per animal for a 3 year vaccine
(with proof of prior 1 or 3 year vaccine.) If you do not
have proof of prior vaccination, your animal will receive
a 1 year vaccine for $15.00 Microchip: $45.00 per
chip includes implant and registration of the chip with
Home Again.
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CLEAR THE SHELTER EVENT!
Join us on Saturday, July 23rd for a New England-wide
effort to find forever homes for the homeless animals.
AUG
SAUNDERS AT RYE HARBOR 10K TO
BENEFIT NHSPCA
Join us on Thursday, August 18th in Rye, NH for the
second oldest race in New Hampshire. 100% of funds
raised through sponsorship go to the animals of the
NHSPCA!
ETHAN ALLEN ANIMAL
DREAM HOME NIGHT!
SEPT
SAVE THE DATE! ANIMAL RIDE 2016!
Have a motorcycle? Love animals? Join this fun filled day
to raise money for a good cause starting here at the
NHSPCA and ending at Redhook Brewery!
$30 per motorcycle
NOV
SAVE THE DATE! 23RD ANNUAL
AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS!
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, NH
An elegant evening filled with fabulous food, spirts and
exciting silent and live auction items.
Shop at the Ethan Allen store in Portsmouth (755 Lafayette
Rd) between 5 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to find items for your
dream home and meet some adoptable animals looking for
their dream home!
Join us for refreshments, raffles and gift bags. Many local
businesses donated items for the raffles; Margaritas, Lago's
Ice Cream, Flowers by Leslie, Bowl-O-Rama, Audi Stratham,
Madaleine's Event Central, Country View Restaurant,
Dunkin' Donuts, Churchill's Garden Center, Captain's Cove
Adventure Golf, Salon Trio and MORE. Don’t miss a great
chance to meet some sweet adoptable animals and win
some great raffle items to benefit the New Hampshire
SPCA.
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THE AGENCY WILL BE CLOSED ON
THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
July 4th • Independence Day
Sept. 1st • Labor Day
This week we will spend an evening with a
group of very special individuals – our volunteers!
A day does not go by without these amazing
and dedicated souls who touch our lives in so many
ways. They do it not for the accolades that they will
receive but for the simple joy of knowing they are
making a difference in the lives of so many animals
both here and far away. And, the types of work that
the volunteers do are as varied as the volunteers
themselves.
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
When I arrive at 8 AM, I am greeted by
Director of Development & Marketing:
volunteers
who arrived earlier and are already
Sheila Ryan
walking eager dogs around the property, giving
Special Events & Sponsorship Manager:
Megan McCallister
them fresh air, exercise, training and lots of love.
Annual Fund & Digital Marketing Manager:
Others are walking the horses to their paddocks,
Courtney Vavra
throwing flakes of hay and offering fresh water. The
Marketing & Graphics Associate: Tahlia Goupil
Development Associate: Lindsay Sherman, Sue Frick day has just begun. Inside, a couple of volunteers
are placing bunnies in exercise pens with hay, giving
Endowment Associate: Mary Kelly
Volunteer Coordinator: Richard Maxfield
them space to move about and themselves the time
Community Outreach Coordinator: Ryan Osborne to clean and prepare their cages for the day. As I
walk through the building I see a number of other
FIELD SERVICES
volunteers in the cat rooms saying good morning to
Manager of Field Services: Steve Sprowl
the many cats seeking affection and preparing the
BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION
Pavilion for the visitors who will arrive later this
Director of Administration & Programming:
SPRING 2016
HOLIDAYS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
14 Leaving a Legacy for the Animals
The Easiest Way to Make a
Lasting Difference.
Natural Medicine for the Whole Family
The NHSPCA greatly appreciates the
concern shown by donors who give of their financial
resources to assist the Society with its mission.
Through their planned gifts, the following individuals
made generous contributions toward the ongoing
programs and services of the NHSPCA.
September 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016
Planned Gifts Received
From the Estates of:
Barbara O. Ambrose William A. Fleming
Portsmouth, NH
Newbury, MA
Dorothy Dobson
Kissimmee, FL
Cheryl N. Robbins
Warner, NH
Ferdinand B. Ensinger, Chadd I. Stevens
Exeter, NH
Jr.
Exeter, NH
E. Joan Tapper
Hampton, NH
Planned gifts build a foundation for the future of the
NHSPCA and a better life for the animals that need
us. Call about making a planned gift today.
New Hampshire SPCA
104 Portsmouth Ave, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-2921, ext. 107 www.nhspca.org
Field Services
SPRING 2016
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What Are Investigations All About?
BY STEVEN SPROWL,
MANAGER, NHSPCA FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
What goes into the makings of a good
investigation of animal neglect/cruelty?
First, there has to be a complaint made
against a person. The police are obligated to
investigate complaints and they set out to gather
information, talk to the owners of the animals and
try to prove or disprove the nature of the complaint.
When the police go to the farm, residence
or business accused of neglect or cruelty, they are
there initially to gather information, check on the
conditions of the animals involved in the complaint
and see if the complaint is substantiated. They
have a duty to act accordingly and take necessary
action to resolve the issues of the complaint.
Sometimes that can be handled merely by notifying
the owner of the animals they are violating the
Animal Cruelty Statutes and give them a reasonable
time to correct the problem. Most agencies will
work with the owners and return at a later date
and time to make sure the recommendations were
followed and the owners have corrected any issues.
In some cases, the police return and
find the owners have done nothing to correct the
situation and they are required to take further action
against the owners for the safety of the animals.
In actuality, the animal owners are forcing the
police to take these actions because they decided
not to take proper care of the animals. When the
police call in a veterinarian and the veterinarian
determines the conditions of the animals warrant
removal, the police usually call upon the NHSPCA
to assist. We then remove the animals, at the
request of the police department, and hold them in
protective custody until the case is adjudicated.
The owners are often given the option of
surrendering the animals to the police department
or the NHSPCA to save the costs of caring for
the animals while awaiting trial. NH law requires
the owner pay all restitution for the animals if
convicted, and that cost can be substantial if there
are numerous animals.
When the owners are charged with neglect/
abuse, there is a pretrial hearing where the judge
sets bail conditions. In a recent case, bail conditions
were worked out with the prosecution and defense
attorney and the animals were surrendered to the
Police Department, who then surrendered the
animals to the NHSPCA.
As the Manager of Field Services
Department, I was called out during my vacation
over the holidays to remove animals from a local
farm. I took two staff members and two volunteers,
as the rescue team, to assist in the removal of the
animals. The animals were surrendered to the
police in this particular cruelty case.
It took the rescue team two trips with a
horse trailer to remove horses and alpacas. We
also used our large specially designed Sprinter to
remove goats, geese, ducks, chickens and doves
from the farm. The animals we received are still
part of an investigation so they are still treated
as evidence in the case. All of them had to be vet
checked by local veterinarians and results sent over
to the police department. The animals are being
treated as directed by the veterinarians and will be
brought back to good health/weight before they
are ready for adoption. The NHSPCA works with
police agencies around the state and we are ready
and willing to assist in the removal of neglected/
abused animals whenever we are needed. It is
gratifying to see them, often months later, returned
to good health and finding a loving home.
The NHSPCA does all of this, and more,
thanks to the support of our community. We receive
no funding from the State or Federal Government.
If you would like to help us care for victims of
cruelty or neglect, donations can be made to our
SOS Fund at the NHSPCA which helps us provide
much needed care for animals from these cases.
Interested in helping the New Hampshire SPCA with our mission, but are unable to write a check
or give up current assets? A simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure we can continue our work for
years to come is by making a gift through your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest.
The New Hampshire SPCA has been the beneficiary of charitable bequests for more than 100
years and each one has made a difference. Whether the gift was enough to feed a mother cat and her
babies or enough to help build our Learning Center building, every gift is cherished and respected as the
gift of a lifetime that it truly is.
By including a bequest to the New Hampshire SPCA in your will or living trust, you are ensuring
that we can continue our mission for years to come. Your gift also entitles your estate to a federal estate
tax charitable deduction. Gifts can be made as a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or as
a remainder amount. Giving through a bequest or living trust enables you to leave a legacy that reflects
your particular passion for animals and their welfare, while knowing that the funds remain local, and
your family is taken care of as your plan dictates.
“Knowing my gift will take care of animals even after I’m gone makes me feel good. Animals
and the NHSPCA have been a big part of my life and I wanted my plans to reflect that.” A current
Sarah J. Pickering Circle Member
When you choose to add the New Hampshire SPCA as a beneficiary, we hope you will let us
know, as doing so makes you a member of our Sarah J. Pickering Circle of Friends. Named for our
founder, Sarah Pickering, Circle members are invited to special donor gatherings and we are given the
opportunity to thank you for your thoughtfulness and to better understand your intentions for your gift.
We hope you will consider leaving a legacy for the animals to continue to support the lifesaving work
that you care so much about today.
For more information, contact Executive Director, Lisa Dennison, 603-772-2921 x107. We
recommend also consulting with your financial advisor.
SPRING 2016
4 Adoption Center News
SPRING 2016
Being a "Cat Person"
Continued from cover
By Dorothy Pineiro
was very frustrated, which was understandable given that an athletic puppy
like him didn’t belong in a kennel most of his day. We needed to start thinking
of other options for him because his behavior started to decline day by day. We
reached out to other rescues to see if we could find him a place that had foster
homes so he could feel like he was part of a family again. We had confidence
someone was going to step up to the plate, but it was taking longer than we
hoped.
The day finally came when someone asked to visit with Tyson
and looked genuinely interested in taking him on as a new pet. He behaved
atrociously when I took him outside for the potential adopter. I apologized over
and over again for his behavior and made sure to tell her he behaved quite well
with people who walked him on a daily basis. She did not seem turned off at all
by the fact we did not make it ten feet out the door before I needed to bring him
back inside. I sought out one of our volunteers that bonded with Tyson to show
Being a “cat person” most mornings, when I first arrive to work, I
do a quick check to see what cats have come in overnight. One day, in early
February, I walked into our stray holding cat room and made eye contact with
a cat and thought “oh, oh I am in trouble” – and I knew that I was in love.
Jackson is a two year old male cat that came to us with an old injury
– a fractured rear back leg. Thanks to our programs, Andy’s Fund and Koda
Fund, we are able give animals with severe injuries a new lease on life.
Jackson needed leg amputation for his life to be regained. We performed the
surgery and he's been a happy boy ever since. In fact, you would never know
he was missing a leg. Jackson came home with me on February 22nd and he
has a slightly older brother Yuki. They race around the house and spend lazy
days in front of the fire place. Jackson is sweet, feisty, affectionate, and a
wonderful new addition to our family.
Henry, the goose has
gone to college. He’s
the first resident of the
UNH fowl “hall”. He’s
already spoiled there
and has quite the fan
club!!
From UNH: Some
highlights of Henry's
new life: Henry will
reside at Fowl Hall with
25 heritage laying hens in the fall. He summers
off campus at a staff members house with the
Cheyenne was one of the four
mustangs that were surrendered to the
NHSPCA. His new mom was looking for
a horse for quite some time and when she
saw Cheyenne online, she fell in love.
They continued his training at Garland
Farms where he has been trained to ride.
He’s now happily home in Wisconsin.
Congratulations Cheyenne!!
and also looking out for the other one or two people assisting in the area. I was
fortunate enough with my work experience to be made a supervisor for one of
the dog pods (a group of about forty-five dogs kenneled in one area). Being
made a lead was a huge responsibility and a very demanding job, but I loved
it. The dogs in my pod were awesome even though some of them looked like
they had been neglected for nearly their entire lives. They made it impossible to
forget why we were there helping them- someone failed at their promise to give
them a better life.
Despite the huge number of animals, each one needed to be treated as
an individual. They each had their challenges to work through before finding a
forever home. Many were excited to see anyone with a leash in their hand, others
snapped at the site of medical staff with medication, and some were simply
stricken with fear. I only had one dog that was extremely fearful, but she was a
great reminder of why I was there in the first place. The pod supervisor training
me introduced me to dog “E24” by hand feeding her wet food from a can. I was
told the only way to get “E24” out of the kennel and into the exercise pen was by
picking her up and carrying her. With “E24” weighing in at sixty five pounds,
this was not an easy feat. She showed no interest in leaving the corner of her
kennel. I was mindful to spend extra time working with this dog specifically as
it was important she started to associate people with positive things happening.
I was with her for three days and saw very little improvement until my last hours
with her I had one more shot to get her to walk by herself. I fed her wet food off
my hand for a couple minutes and told her she was going to do a great job and
walk on her own today. I leashed her up and pointed to the pen we were going
to before opening the door. I said more words of encouragement to her before
unlatching the door and heading briskly to the exercise pen- with her following
right behind me! This little victory meant a great deal to me and I hope it was a
big step toward recovery for her.
Being surrounded by people from all over the country working together
on a common goal was amazing to witness. I was educated in the adoption
programs at other shelters and was able to share the shocking fact that our
adoption rate is so high that we even transfer in cats from overcrowded shelters.
What seemed like a very long week came and went quicker than we expected
and before we knew it we were on a plane home. Even from a temporary shelter,
I was able to take home different ways to make our animals happy and keep
them healthy that we have since implemented with our population. This was the
most humbling experience of my life and a reminder of how lucky I am to work
for an organization that has the donors, volunteers, adopters, and staff possible
to make thousands of animals happy every year.
Annette, NHSPCA Volunteer
When I was first asked if I had time to help out with a rescue I was
excited and scared at the same time. I had vacation time I could use and my
husband didn't mind if I was away for a week as long as it fell into the window
of open time I had all would be good.
I was definitely stepping outside of my comfort zone but that is a good
thing. It was helping animals which I like to do, and I like to be busy, the more
work the better. But I am not that outgoing, I do not like change, I don't usually
travel or fly, and it has been many, many years since I have been to school.
There were several online courses that needed to be taken... could I do it... did I
know enough? Could I be of help?
All in all, the course went well, I spent Super Bowl Sunday at the
computer getting in all the courses that were necessary to be done. Not knowing
what to expect I over packed and had way more with me than needed. I do tend
to plan for the worst case scenario, just in case. I got to the airport in plenty of
time and met up with my travel companions, Allyssa and Dave. The flight was
smooth and upon arrival a shuttle bus took us directly to the shelter. From there
it was right to work, a quick tour and then we were helping with afternoon care
for the dogs. After all was done, we finally made it to the hotel. It made for a
long day, but it was a fitting start to a busy week.
It was hard work helping keep the animals fed and clean. There were
plenty of sore muscles and bruised knees, but the pain got less each day, and I
was getting more organized and efficient throughout the week. I wish I could
have stayed longer. It seemed that as soon as I had it all down pat, it was over
and time to go back home.
This couldn't be done without dedicated volunteers and workers. It was
a great experience, great people to work with and everyone worked really hard.
They fed us well and we had great conversations over dinner while meeting
people of like minds from all over the country. I can't wait to have a chance to
do it all again.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
by Michelle Cooper, Farm Care Coordinator
girls (they will be in pens next to each other
until the hens are larger). He will have a private
pool at his summer residence - he has to share it
with some frogs. Henry's only job is too alert his
staff (us) that something is worrying him or the
girls. The horticulture department has offered
to grow him hydroponic forages (greens). He
is making us a little sad when he calls to the
Canadian geese that fly overhead but he'll have
plenty of friends soon enough.
Things we have noticed since Henry
arrived on campus: People stop to talk to
him going in and out of the building. We will
be moving a bench there for people to enjoy
the splendor of his "ganderness". He quietly
grumbles under his breath when staff are in his
pen and if we are late he yells at us. Parking
spaces close to Henry were never used before
but now people are parking further away from
the Thompson School and closer to Henry.
her what he was really like once he trusted you. They came back inside from a
walk and she had love in her eyes and magic words in her mouth. She wanted to
adopt him. We were all ecstatic and cried happy tears as we watched Tyson walk
out our door and into a loving home. We know his new person wasn’t afraid to
put the effort into making him the best dog we knew he could be.
Tyson had all odds stacked against him. His breed deterred people,
possibly because of landlord or insurance breed bias, or the common
misconception that bully breeds are aggressive dogs. Although he was with us
months longer than most dogs, eventually someone stepped forward. Tyson’s
success story shows the overwhelming support we receive from our community.
We are fortunate enough to place animals into homes in cities and towns near
and far. Today, there are dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and birds waiting for a
forever home and we are confident no matter how long they have to wait, their
day will finally come… just like Tyson’s. Thank you so much for your continued
support. Success stories like this would not be possible without you.
Helping Animals Wherever They Need Us...Continued
Notes From The Barn
Fresca the pony was rescued from
a neglectful situation and was in our care for
nearly TWO years until she recently went
home. The smile on her new mom's face says it
all!
Cover Story 13
SPRING 2016
12 Humane Education
SPRING 2016
Meet Some of Our Newest Staff Members!
notes from Nellie
Most of you who have met me and have been to the Humane Education Classroom know that I have been
coming to work at the NHSPCA almost every day for close to fourteen years and I still love to welcome
visitors! Especially if they bring treats! Everyone is invited to say hello to me and all the other classroom
pets as well as the animals in the Adoption Center. But if you are delivering a donation from your birthday
party, school project, community event or any other reason, please make an appointment with our Humane
Education Manager at 603-772-2921, ext. 113 or [email protected] so that we can properly thank you,
snap a photo and give you a behind-the-scenes tour of our Adoption Center. If you just drop by without making
an appointment when you have something special to donate, the staff may be unable to give you the attention
you deserve! Hope we see you soon!
Religious Ed Classes Care
About Homeless Pets
Birthday Gifts
for the Animals
At Oyster River Middle School in
Durham, seventh graders are urged to “pay it
forward” by doing a project to help others in their
community. Emily Fortin, 13, of Lee decided to
help the animals at the NHSPCA. Emily spoke
to the management at Friend-Lee Pets in Lee
and asked to set up a table outside of the store
to collect donations for homeless pets. She was
able to explain her project to customers as well as
educating them about the importance of adoption.
Emily had an amazing response to her display and
collected over $250.00 in cash and pet supplies!
Emily visited the NHSPCA for a tour with her
dad and we showed her just how her donations
would benefit the animals here. We’d like to say a
huge thanks to Emily for “paying it forward” for
needy pets.
We work with lots of different types
of schools and classes through the NHSPCA
Humane Education department. Most of them
are local preschools, elementary, middle and
high schools. But we also work with other
types of schools, such as religious education
classes, church youth groups and home
schoolers. Whenever the subject of kindness
and compassion comes up, many teachers and
students naturally include animals. Recently,
a group of religious education students from
St. Anne’s Church in Hampstead brought
yummy home-made dog and cat treats for the
animals to enjoy. The NHSPCA welcomes
homemade pet treats as long as the ingredients
are included along with them in case any of
the pets here at the time have any allergies or
food sensitivities. The St. Anne’s students also
brought fresh veggies for our small animals as
well as blankets and towels to keep the animals
clean and comfy. We are very happy to know
that love and respect for animals is something
that people celebrate and embrace in all aspects
of their lives.
Dr. Steve Gentilella joined the NHSPCA in
March of 2016. He’s long wanted to work full time in
animal sheltering and is excited for the opportunity to
join the NHSPCA team. He looks forward to helping
everyone else keep the animals healthy, happy, and
ready for adoption!
Dr. Steve graduated from Cornell University
in 2011. While at Cornell, he was a member and
officer of the Shelter Medicine Club and a CoCoordinator of the Pet Loss Hotline. He was able to
obtain valuable shelter experience by working for a
mash style High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter
(HQHVSN) organization and for Maddie’s Shelter
Medicine Program. Externships at Humane Alliance
and The Humane Society of Greater Rochester
(Lollypop Farm) provided more hands on training in
the field.
After graduation Dr. Steve spent five years
working in small animal clinics in both Vermont and
New Hampshire. He is a member of the Association of
Shelter Veterinarians, the Humane Society Veterinary
Medical Association, and the American Veterinary
Association (AVMA).
Prior to vet school, Steve held a variety of
jobs from waiting tables to providing harm reduction
outreach services to managing paralegals at a large
law firm. When not at work, Dr. Steve enjoys
spending time with family, playing soccer, and the
occasional card game.
Meet Denise St. Onge…our new Barn
Technician!
Denise has been volunteering in the barn
since December. She’s worked on farms for more
than half her life, and has a great knowledge of what
is needed on a daily basis, caring for animals and
facilities. She has taught lessons, helped train horses,
and run a summer pony camp. She resides on a farm in
Newmarket with her husband and their horses, ducks,
chickens, a goose, dogs and a cat. Please join us in
welcoming Denise to the NHSPCA Farm Program.
We are very excited to have her on board!
It was Will Jeffrey’s 7th birthday party
and he decided that the homeless animals at the
NHSPCA needed gifts more than he did. So Will,
who lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts, requested
that all his friends bring gifts for the animals instead
of himself! After his party, Will and his parents
came to the Adoption Center to visit the animals
and deliver the gifts. He brought a huge box full of
food and supplies as well as a monetary donation
for the animals. Will’s kindness and generosity will
go a long way to help the NHSPCA’s homeless
pets.
ORMS Student
Pays It Forward
Adoption Center News 5
SPRING 2016
6 Commemoratives
The Commemoratives Listed Below Were
Received By the NHSPCA Between
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016.
BIRTHDAYS.................................. FROM
Amelia Raab..........................................................Mr. Adam P. Blackadar
.................................................................................Ms. Sonia R. Byrnes
.................................................................... Mr. and Ms. Jeffrey M. Raab
Andrew and Rory Weeks........................Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Richardson
Andrew Lucier............................................... Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lucier
Calloway Veischer.................................Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. Bancewicz
Dorothy Meader............................................................ Ms. Susan Huber
Emma Scanlan................................................................. Ms. Lory Pease
Fofinha...................................................................... Ms. Sally M. Martin
Harriet Bicksler............................................................... Ms. Emi Wallace
Harry Chabot..............................................................Mr. Mark Rapaport
Katharine Price........................................................Ms. Jaimie Bezanson
................................................................................. Ms. Suzanne LeDuc
......................................................................Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Misiura
........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tedford
Kathy Hovanec....................................................... Ms. Donna E. Rooney
Liam................................................................... Ms. Denise Timmerman
Lilyana....................................................................Ms. Margaret Mallari
Mia Mozzoni................................................................ Ms. Katherine Cox
..................................................................................... Ms. Tanya Regna
Nathan Arzilli............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Quatrale
Prerna Reddy........................................................... Ms. Kristen Saulnier
Sophie Bosa............................................................Ms. Susan Sarmiento
Vicki Orkin.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. John T. Shaw
IN HONOR OF............................... FROM
IN MEMORY OF (ANIMALS)......... FROM
Ada Castonguay................................................................. Ms. Ann Lane
Alistair......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laughlin
Barkley Linney...........................................Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman
Bella........................................................... Mr. and Mrs. James Crawford
Bo and Charles...............................................Ms. Margaret S. Hartmann
Brady Cutting................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Brad Meade
Buddy........................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Pope
Buka Tate...........................................................................Ms. Jen Borda
Catherina, Clancy, and Laddie.............................. Mrs. Anne Parmentola
Charlotte Simas......................................................... Mr. Justin Christian
...................................................................................Ms. Simonne Huot
Chloe........................................................... Mr. and Mrs. William Randle
Chloe and Misty Moitoza............................Mr. and Ms. Bob R. Warner Jr.
Cinnamon ..............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lord
Cisco............................................................................. Ms. Nancy Banffy
Clients' deceased pets.....................Brentwood Country Animal Hospital
Clients' deceased pets............................. Exeter Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Clover and Calvin.........................................Mr. and Mrs. James M. Barry
Codie Girl............................................................ Dr. and Mrs. Craig Berry
Cosmos............................................................. Ms. Charlotte R. Huebner
Daisy.......................................................................Mr. Frederick Courser
Dexter............................................................................Ms. Sarah Glenn
Drew............................................................................Ms. Judith Belyea
Dutch.........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman
Elijah Murphy.............................................................. Mr. Maurice Patch
Fezzik........................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laughlin
Frisky and Rusty................................................... Ms. Alexandra R. Davis
Gunnar....................................................................Mrs. Susan Johanson
Gunner Kellogg..........................................Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hughes
Guys Winter...............................................................Ms. Claire Campbell
Harley............................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Posthumus
Jack Gage........................................................................ Ms. Diane Gage
Jackson.................................................................. Ms. Barbara Gauthier
Jessie.......................................................................Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick
Kathmandu.................................................................Ms. Caryl Sawtelle
Lady Rouleau................................................................Ms. Diana L. Orso
Lexy.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hart
Lily............................................................................ Ms. Lisa D. Buckson
Louie LaRue Dittmer........................................Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Canty
Lucky............................................................................ Mr. Jerry Molliver
Lucy and Jackie.........................................................Ms. Leslie Hamilton
Maddox.................................................................... Ms. Wendy L. Clarke
Mia Bono.....................................................................Ms. Simonne Huot
Miss Lilly........................................................Sagamore Animal Hospital
Misty................................................................................ Mr. John Bowe
Misty........................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swanson
Molly.............................................................................. Mrs. Lynn Doyle
Niche......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Andre
Niche............................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Allen Laughlin
Nico............................................................................... Ms. Jeanne Clark
Nubi.........................................................Mr. and Mrs. John R. Steere, Jr.
Oreo.............................................................................Ms. Laurie Snyder
Oscar..........................................................Mr. and Mrs. James N. Martin
Parker Posey...............................................................Mr. Greg Intinarelli
.................................... Ms. Lisa Karakostas and Mr. Steve Nickologianes
Patience Treen................................................................... Ms. Jane Mika
Pedro.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. James W. Fogarty
Polo.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lichtman
Puck Pope ................................................................. Mrs. Janet Johnson
Razzle.....................................................Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury P. Fogg
Regal.......................................................................Ms. Theresa S. Snook
Riley.....................................................................Ms. Diane Coughenour
Rocky........................................Ms. Zilioli, Mrs. Collins, and Mrs. Mucher
Shamrock......................................................................Great Bay Equine
Smoke and Sam........................................... Mrs. and Mr. Lesley Morgan
Spirit..................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Pettengill
Susie Q.....................................................................Ms. Patricia Mitchell
Tanner Janicki................................................Sagamore Animal Hospital
Tasha.................................................................Mr. and Ms. Todd O'Brien
Tavin Maxam..............................................Mr. and Mrs. William Gladhill
Vance..............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cook
Yogi...............................................................................Mr. Tim Bateman
Zulu............................................................ Ms. and Mr. Donna O. Randle
Zulu...................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Zink
IN MEMORY OF............................ FROM
Arabella T. Tuttle...........................................................Ms. Marjorie A. Eaton
Arthur W. Andrews......................................................Mr. Mark Dellapasqua
...................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Bibb G. Longcrier
...................................................................................... Ms. Joan S. Marston
....................................................................................... Mr. Scott R. Pafford
............................................................................ Mr. and Ms. Gregg Seward
Bettyann French............................................................ Ms. Holly M. Seibold
Bonnie Messer Moore...................................Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
..................................................................................... Ms. Susan Gallagher
Brian Jennison Brady....................................................Mr. William Jennison
Brie Oneail..............................................................................Mr. Jeff Oneail
Caitlin E. Titus...............................................................Ms. Barbara Moriarty
Carle Sawyer..................................................................Ms. Linda M. Jordan
Carol Lebold.................................................................... Ms. Darla Hembree
Charlotte Preston................................................. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blais
Claire R. Nigrelli............................................................Ms. Kimberly J. Soller
Connor R. Jacobsen.......................................... Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Abbott
...................................................................................... Ms. Mary Bourgault
.........................................................................................Mr. Stephen Boyle
...........................................................................................Ms. Elaine Canell
.......................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Brian Chatlosh
...........................................................................................Ms. Lauren Dews
............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott
.......................................................................................Ms. Heidi Hedegard
..........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Hoff
........................................................................................... Ms. Karen House
.................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jackson
...........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Roger Keroack
................................................................................................ Ms. Ann Lane
............................................................................................ Ms. Ruth Larson
...................................................................................Mr. Edward R. Mackay
........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Marshall
.................................................................................... Mrs. Carol A. Mitchell
...........................................................................................The Poole Family
..................................................................... Mr. and Ms. Steven J. Portalupi
................................................................................Ms. Joanne L. Provencal
.......................................................................................Mr. Ronald Rodgers
........................................................... University System of New Hampshire
Crystal........................................................................Ms. Deborah L. Brewer
David L. Dyer.........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Kilian
Debra V. Goodwin.....................................................Ms. Patricia A. Belleville
............................................................................... Ms. Marilyn S. Raymond
.................................................................................Ms. Teri Weitzman-Filip
Donald F. Tucker............................................................... Ms. Karen T. Tucker
Donald R. Susla...................................................................... Ms. Vicci Lamb
................................................................. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Stutzman
E. Joan Tapper..........................................Mr. and Mrs. Christian P. Brouillard
............................................................................ Ms. Margaret B. Creighton
Edward W. Long............................................................Ms. Margaret Tutone
Elizabeth H. Benner........................................... Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tomaswick
Elizabeth J. Frisbee.........................................Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Greene
Ellen Becker Gray..................................................................Dr. Peter A. Gray
Frances K. Wallace................................... Southern New Hampshire Services
Frederic L. Poulin............................................Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Greene
Gloria R. Colpritt............................................................ Ms. Sheri A. DeTrude
.................................................................................Ms. Patricia Hutchinson
Henry W. Jones........................................................................... Anonymous
Hilda M. Rosencrantz..............................................Ms. Catherine L. Barrows
..........................................................................................Ms. Ann Gatcomb
.....................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hanscomb
..................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rosencrantz
.......................................................................................Ms. Carol J. Sargent
Irene Champagne..................................................Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Baglio
James B. McGee.................................................Mr. and Mrs. Sears Eldredge
James R. Donahue......................................Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Bernarducci
.............................................................Butternut Hollow Condo Association
...................................................................................The McGinness Family
......................................................................................Ms. Maureen Means
...................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. David Mulrooney
Jason A. Wolff...............................................................Mr. Frank T. Gutmann
..................................................................................Mrs. Sally H. Hollaman
......................................................................................... Mrs. Jackie Proulx
.......................................................................................... Mr. J. Derek Teare
Jessica White.....................................................................Ms. Ruth B. Albert
..................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. David N. Griswold
John J. Nigrelli..............................................................Ms. Kimberly J. Soller
John L. Cavaretta...............................................Mr. Dan and Mr. Bill Mitchell
John W. Marble...............................................................Ms. Pamela Caswell
........................................................................................ Ms. Gaylen Marble
..............................................................................................Velcro USA Inc.
Joseph Parmentola..................................................... Mrs. Anne Parmentola
Kathleen A. Schneider...........................................The Nicholas Walts Family
Kenneth J. Kirchner..........................................................Mr. Stephen R. Alie
...................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Wayne F. Gagnon
.......................................................................Mr. and Mrs. James E. Maryak
....................................................................................... Ms. Pam A. Richard
..............................................................................Ms. Marta Rubinic Wilson
..........................................................................................Ms. Anita Thomas
Development 11
SPRING 2016
6th Annual
Doggie Paddle Plunge
Makes a Big Splash Again!
The 2016 Doggie Paddle Plunge
has now come and gone, and dozens of
brave individuals once again raised funds
and jumped into the icy water of the
Atlantic Ocean in the midst of winter in
support of the New Hampshire SPCA.
This year’s Plunge featured a freezing water
temperature of just 32 degrees which gave
every plunger a reason to be proud of the
feat of taking the dip. In total, 58 Plungers
helped raise over $27,000 making the
2016 Plunge a record breaking year!
Congratulations and thank you
dearly to all of our dedicated and brave
Doggie Paddle Plungers, our generous
Plunge donors, and of course our sponsor
Jackson Lewis, LLC! Make sure to look
for the coolest event on the coast again
next year!
Spring Cleaning
is Coming!
NHSPCA'S
CAR DONATION
PROGRAM
Do you have a Car, SUV or Boat that you aren't using?
Please consider donating it to the NHSPCA! When you do, you
will be helping us provide a second chance at life and a loving home
to over 2,500 animals that turn to us each year. The process is
simple! To donate your vehicle, simply call Courtney at 603-7722921, x102 and she’ll arrange to have it picked up. We will mail you
the information for your tax records within 60 days of the sale or
salvage.
Thank you for considering the
NHSPCA Car Donation Program!
The 40th Annual Saunders at Rye
Harbor 10K will be held August 18th, 2016 and
has once again teamed up with the NHSPCA to
support the animals. This historic race is part of
the Seacoast Runner’s series and is the second
oldest race in New Hampshire, and one of the
most prestigious with over 1,000 competitive
runners. We are excited to be able to offer you
the opportunity to Sponsor this event! With
marketing benefits ranging from signage on
banners throughout the race, to your company’s
name on the runner’s bibs, your Sponsorship
dollars will give you and your company great
exposure. All while helping the nearly 2,500
animals who will come to us in need of a home,
medical care, love and attention this year. To
get more information about Sponsorship of the
Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K, please contact
Megan McCallister at mmccallister@nhspca.
org or by calling 603-772-2921 ext. 105.
Ann Richardson...........................................Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gerrish
Bobby & Maggie............................................... Ms. Elizabeth McCluskey
Christopher Brown.................................................... Ms. Kathryn Brown
Claire Michelle Vermette............................................Ms. Rebecca Kelley
Donald Gagnon and Donna Hardy.................................. Mr. David Hardy
Donna and Jim Connell............................................. Ms. Janet Thornton
Erin and Scott Truesdale............................................... Mr. James Dennis
Jill and David Rumore.....................................................Frisella Fine Art
Jill Essigmann.................................................. Mr. Anthony Antosiewicz
Josie Sedam.................................................Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. Sedam
Judith Hepner.................................................... ExxonMobil Foundation
Julie Lacasse...................................................................Ms. Chloe Banks
Lily Hammond.........................................................Ms. Karen Bresciano
Lynda Swartz............................................Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Haley
Mary Hoisington.................................................... Ms. Gayle Hoisington
Nancy Winkley...................................................Ms. Elizabeth T. Wheeler
Roland Folsom...................................................Ms. Jennifer L. Downing
Rosa Draper.....................................................................Enterprise Bank
Sally Lavery.................... Ms. Joanne C. Baker and Ms. Muriel Cummings
Sue Russell.................................................................. Mr. Frederick Gray
Tanya Geneman......................................................Mr. Michael Hastings
The Anthony Family....................................Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Arnott
Tracy Pomo.................................................................... Ms. Darcy Wilcox
SPRING 2016
10 Volunteer
SPRING 2016
2016 Volunteer Recognition
During the last quarter
of 2015 and first quarter of
2016, the volunteers listed
below achieved milestones
for their service to the
NHSPCA. We wish to extend
our congratulations to each
of them, with our deepest
gratitude for their service.
Richard Maxfield
NHSPCA
Volunteer Coordinator
25 Hour T-Shirt
50 Hour Name Badge
Marianna Barnhart
Mary Bloser
Sandy Bonin
Debbie Briscoe
Brendan Cahoon
In mid-March, Friend of the Animals and Renowned Psychic Medium, John Holland held another
sold out event to benefit the homeless animals at the
New Hampshire SPCA. Each year, the event benefits
The Koda Fund of the New Hampshire SPCA which
John established to “provide lifesaving care for animals in need”.
John initially approached the New Hampshire
SPCA back in 2009, saying “I’d like to do something for
the animals.” Since then, he has performed six events
for the New Hampshire SPCA, donating 100% of the
proceeds for lifesaving efforts for animals in desperate
need of them. In addition, Holland conducts raffles at
his other events, and does everything he can to keep
raising funds for his brainchild, the Koda Fund. This
year’s event raised over $12,000 and the total raised
through John’s efforts now exceeds $75,000.
The
Koda Fund is named for John’s adorable, little West
Highland Terrier, Koda, “I am constantly grateful for
the generosity of the people that attend the events that
benefit the Koda Fund,” said Mr. Holland. “My sweet
dog Koda opened my eyes to the love and generous
Kate Deveikis
Shannon Doherty
Heidi Duncanson
Jody Epstein
Diana Friant
Mell Fuller
Dede Heckler
Kate Kucharski
Stephanie Lavigne
Chris Lee
John McCole
Andrew Medeiros
Sarah Musselman
Sabina Petrucci-Coutis
Emilie Pomeroy
Bob Reid
Kaitlyn Reynolds
Sarah Rickershauser
Katie Roy
Tom Roy
Heidi Schule
Denise St. Onge
Mary Tauscher
200 Hour Name Badge
Stacey Bender
Tracey Gallagher
Laurel George
Erik Hammarstrom
Jen Hammarstrom
Kayla Hampe
Diane Hatch
Carol Howe
Cynthia Jordan
Kaitlyn Lawson
Greg Major
Vickie Mason
Elaine Portalupi
Harry Shields
Don Truax
Casey Syvertsen
Tricia Wentworth
500 Hour Name Badge
Charity Chatfield
Sandi Coté
Kathy Dobben
Judy Hepner
Colette Murray
Julie Rossetti-Cipullo
Janet Savage
Rich Walker
Nancy Wheeler
1000 Hour Name Badge
Sue Frick
Bertha Trently
Kalee Willard
Tedd Cluff
Dot Helie
Bob Hillery
P.J. Knowles
Jan Marston
Evelyn St. John
Anne Enste
Paul Verrette
Lois Auclair
Mike Hughes
Kim DeTour
Rod MacKay
A Super Thank You to Psychic Medium John Holland who
Continues to Save Homeless Animals With His Incredible Gifts
spirit of animals. They are pure unconditional love
and they give so much to us. It was my privilege to
establish the Koda Fund, and my joy to continue to
contribute to it.”
This year’s event was attended by more than
125 people who were thrilled to spend time listening to
John’s messages from the Other Side. There were light
moments and sad moments for some of the attendees.
The loving energy that filled the room was palpable.
“We are so grateful that John approached us
seven years ago and has become such a great friend to
the homeless animals here. The Koda Fund is helping
to save animals lives,” said Lisa Dennison, Executive
Director of the New Hampshire SPCA. “In addition
to the animals that have individually benefited from
the Koda Fund, we are also happy to share also that
the Koda Fund has purchased a dental machine for the
shelter. Dentals are lifesaving procedures as well, by
reducing chronic infections, they prevent bacteria traveling through the blood that can cause more serious
illnesses. These procedures also make it possible to
Kenneth J. Kirchner..........................................................Ms. Sheila Upshaw
Larry G. Schrempf............................................................ Ms. Betty Fournier
..........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Knowles
Leslie O. Chase................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St. Ours
Lyleen Silverman......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Al DeBurro
.............................................................................. Mr. and Mrs. James O'der
..............................................................................Mr. and Ms. Isaac Salema
Maddi Weeks....................................................................Ms. Siobhan Norris
Margaret Fuller.....................................................................Mr. Bruce Fuller
........................................................................................Ms. Carol Gammon
........................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nevins
Michael J. Hopwood...............................................................Emerson-Swan
..............................................................................................Mr. Fred Felder
.....................................................................................Mr. Richard Freeman
Mike Hopwood.............................................................. Mr. Thomas Boucher
Minnie Davis.................................................................Ms. Marion Eldredge
Morris Schertz...............................................................Ms. Renee Silverman
Omer A. Chagnon............................................................Ms. Caroline Ledger
Pamela J. Calzini............................................. Mr. and Mrs. James Skoczylas
Patrick J. Woods................................................................ Ms. Linda Roberts
Richard D. Lee.................................Newburyport Post 150 American Legion
Rita H. West........................................................ Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich
Robert E. Ross...................................................................... Mr. Sean Curran
......................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Richardson
Robert Johnson...............................................................Ms. Miriam Clayton
............................................................................................ Ms. Lori Clayton
Robert O. Grunditz................................................................. Ms. Gail Haney
Robert Twombly Sr., Richard Twombly Sr., and Amy Twombly........ Mrs. Ruth
Twombly
Russell Scott.......................................................................Ms. Jane Schmidt
Sonya Desjardins......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Abel Plaud
Steve Cutter........................................................................Ms. Nancy Cutter
Steve Heguy........................................................................ Rye Senior Serve
Tracey Hathaway..................................................................Ms. Betty Beizer
.................................................................................... Ms. Sara Tracy Collins
............................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John J. Corr
.........................................................................................Ms. Mary S. Foster
.............................................................................. Ms. Elizabeth P. Jefferson
.................................................................................Ms. Suzanne M. Russell
.............................................................................................Ms. Sheila Ryan
.........................................................................Walmart Distribution Center
........................................................................................Ms. Nancy Winkley
Walter S. Marston...................................................... Ms. Donna Provencher
Wesley G. Woodman........................................................ Ms. Wendy Kessler
Winnifred A. McKay.............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Huntress
..........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lacoste
........................................................................................Ms. Linda J. Rogers
IN HONOR OF (ANIMALS)........... FROM
Caspar........................................................................... Ms. Pamela Gjettum
Jackson...............................................................................Ms. Sarah Dugan
Lola...................................................................................Ms. Susan Stanley
Misty, Ziggy and Wanda......................................................Mr. Brian Frattali
Sophie .......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Moreau
Winston................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Linthwaite
To Make a Commemorative Gift Please Visit
nhspca.org or Contact Lindsay Sherman at
(603) 772-2921, ext. 120 or [email protected]
ND ANNUAL
22
22ST
Auction
SAVE the DATE
Saturday, November 19, 2016
WENTWORTH BY THE SEA HOTEL AND SPA
Please save the date to join us for
our Annual Auction for the Animals!
Join animal lovers and community
members for an evening of lively
bidding and festivities that helps
homeless animals in countless ways.
Come Experience the Difference
at our Unique Clinic
Your Pets will be
Glad You Did!
Small Animal Medicine and
Surgery Offering Conventional
and Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture, Chiropractic,
Homeopathy and Nutritional
Consultations to raise the level of health
to the highest level possible for our
pets to live longer, healthier lives.
help many more animals to eat without pain and find
forever homes. Thank you John for all that you do!”
(Pictured above: Lisa Dennison receives a
check from John Holland.)
Ocean Valley
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Bringing The Family Together
T
hanks so much for checking in on Mr. Kitty,
now named "Norm." He has quickly made
himself at home and has stolen our hearts. I
took him to Great Bay Animal Hospital for his
checkup the week after he came home, and he
got a completely clean bill of health. The vet
confirmed that his ear mites were gone, and that
he is somewhere between 2-4 years old (likely
on the younger side). At home, he adapted very
quickly to the litter box and a feeding schedule.
He has also done extremely well with our 8 year
old beagle, who occasionally tries to play with him
and he indulges her a bit by chasing her around and
swatting at her playfully (he definitely likes to tease
her). Sometimes they even cuddle together! He is
behaviors, other than getting in to the trash or
getting into things on the counter, so we have
quickly learned to put things out immediately
if they have meat and to cover anything on the
counter while we eat.
Around the house, Norm mostly likes
to snuggle with us or jet around playing with his
mouse toy, chasing a laser pointer, or the dog's
toys. I swear he is part dog sometimes--his tail
wags like crazy.
One exciting thing to mention is the day
we got him, my fiancé proposed to me using a cat
toy we bought for him. An especially memorable
day.
We are just so happy he has joined our
lives. Thank you for all you do! I'm happy to have
you use any pictures to promote the great things
NHSPCA has done for our family and for the many
other animals and pets out there.
Best,
Jill
To all the people who work at the NHSPCA,
We are writing to tell you how the newest
member of our family is doing. We adopted Katy
on 01-05-16 and we are so grateful for the care
you gave her. She is a special dog, sweet, loving
and soulful.
Katy is settling in well and enjoys her
long walks and rides in the car, playing ball and
just laying on one of her 3 beds watching TV with
us. She is still making friends with our cat Maddie
and everyday Maddie gets more accepting of
Katy. Maddie is slowly warming up to Katy.
We have come to believe that Katy was
meant to be apart of our family and we cannot
believe how blessed we are to be the ones to give
Katy her forever home she so deserves. She is all
we could ask for and more. Her tail never stops
wagging. She has new beds, toys and plenty of
room to move around. We couldn't love her more.
We took her to our vet and bought her
the best food recommended. She has not vomited
once since she has been home with us. She had a
complete check up and got a great bill of health
except for the Kennel Cough which is healing
nicely.
Someday we may adopt a friend for Katy,
if she will have one. She will have the final say.
Katy has filled our hearts with love. We wish
people understood that older animals have so
much to give if you are willing to give back.
Thank you again, you have saved Katy's
life and added a richness to ours. God bless you
for the work you do.
-Pam Brownell, Rico Arico, Katy and Maddie
Dear NHSPCA,
I came in last Tuesday, and adopted a
bunny named Yukon Cornelius. Since then, I
have renamed him Houdini due to his history of
escaping. Houdini is the happiest, friendliest, and
most entertaining bunny I have ever seen. I have
discovered that he absolutely loves bananas, but
burns them off real quickly by erratically sprinting
around the room shortly after eating them. He is
Meet Emma Schneidkraut
Our new Training and Behavior Coordinator!
Emma joined the Training Department in March of this year but is no stranger to the shelter
environment. She brings her experience from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, where she worked
as a Team Leader in their adoption center and also helped with dog enrichment through their behavior
modification programs. In addition, she helped teach obedience classes for the community. Emma has
her training certification from the Karen Pryor Academy and a BS in Business Administration from the
University of Colorado at Denver. She continues her training with workshops and lectures in canine
behavior and training and is already making a positive impact at the shelter! She shares her home with two
dogs. We are thrilled to welcome Emma to the NHSPCA Behavior and Training Department!
Pack Leadership Rules; Myth or Fact?
While dogs may be related to wolves, it’s
important to remember they are not wolves.
Below are some great myth busters from an
article by VCA Animal Hospital.
still shy around groups of people, but he enjoys
flopping down nearby to listen to the conversation,
and will occasionally work up the courage to make
his rounds and bump everyone in the feet with
his nose. However, when it's just the two of us in
my room, Houdini stops exploring only to wiggle
and binky in excitement. I have also discovered
that he is quite the little trouble maker. In under a
week, he has completely destroyed a paper bag I
was using for storage, snuck into areas I've tried to
box off numerous times, dragged things off of my
shelves and onto the floor, unplugged my alarm
clock, knocked over a trash bag, and much more.
I can never thank you enough for helping
me find the perfect bunny. After six years of
wanting one more than anything, I can assure
you that Houdini was the perfect match for me.
Here are a few pictures of the little guy causing
mischief, and enjoying his new home.
Thank you so much,
Jenna Cole
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Myth: Don’t let your dog walk ahead of you.
If he is ahead of you on a walk, he will walk all over
you in all other areas of your relationship!
Fact: Dogs may pull when walking on a leash
for a variety of reasons. They may have the desire to
play, explore, investigate or be social. This can become
a learned behavior that is self rewarding; the reward
being successful attempts to experience a new area’s
odors, other dogs, and people. In other cases, dogs
pull to get out of a fearful situation!
The second part of this myth is actually more
damaging: how a dog walks on a leash does not reflect
your relationship, it simply means you haven’t taught
your dog to walk on a leash. Teaching a dog to walk
nicely on a leash will not improve separation anxiety,
aggression or phobias. However, this should not be
confused with the fact that dogs that show excitable
or aggressive meetings and greetings on walks may
need to learn to walk calmly by the owner’s side as
part of the behavior management program. Mostly
walking nicely on a leash is about manners, training
and enjoying something you should do with your dog
frequently.
Myth: Your dog should wait while you pass
through doorways before your dog.
Fact: Dogs should be taught nice manners at
doorways: go out when told, wait when asked to and
don’t knock people over. Doorways are man-made
structures that have little significance to a dog. Most
wolves have a narrow inconspicuous opening to their
den and wolf biologists do not observe confrontations
regarding the order wolves utilize a den entrance.
This is relevant for manners and safety
– your dog should not knock you over as you pass
through a doorway and he should not escape past
you. In addition, if your dog tends to pull excessively
or show aggression when meeting or greeting new
people and pets, he should be trained to follow you
out the door. However, adherence to these guidelines
does not signify your dog’s respect, admiration or
allegiance. In fact, a dog that is punished may learn
not to go through a doorway when a specific person is
around because he has learned from past experience
punishment occurs; this is fear, not respect.
Myth: Eat before your dog; this shows him
you are his alpha leader.
Fact: Dogs naturally associate food rewards
as an indication the immediately preceding behavior
was appropriate.
Dogs are scavengers by nature and while he
may longingly desire what you are eating, he is not
reflecting on his place in the pack while he watches
you eat. Simply put, because we provide the food,
our dogs cannot eat unless we give them the food
regardless if we eat first or second. Dogs learn best by
operant conditioning and food rewards facilitate that
learning process much like a wolf would learn how to
hunt a prey. A successful hunt means that a wolf will
likely try that strategy again. By the way, wolves in
packs do not display a meal time hierarchy: in times of
plenty; everyone eats together and in times of scarcity
the parent wolves make certain their offspring are fed
first.
Myth: Don’t allow your dog on the furniture
or on your bed. If you allow your dog to be on the
same level as you, you are elevating his status and
lowering yours.
Fact: Neither dogs nor wolves use elevated
positions to infer social meaning. Wildlife biologists
who have spent their lives observing natural wolf pack
behavior do not observe acquisition of higher places
to be associated with confrontation or challenge
among wolves. Dogs or wolves may choose to occupy
a comfortable location. They may select a location to
observe prey or approaching enemies.
The pertinent questions become: Do you
want your dog on the bed, couch or chair? Is it safe to
have your dog in those places with you? Do you enjoy
that interaction with your pet or would you rather not
have dog hair in your bed? This is a personal decision
based on how you enjoy interacting with your pet
and if it is safe. This matter only becomes relevant for
behavior issues if a dog is aggressive to people while
in these vulnerable positions. So, cuddling in bed
with a dog that may wake up suddenly and react by
startled aggression is a bad idea because it puts people
at risk for an aggressive episode not because the dog
infers some hierarchal privilege by being in the bed.
(For more information go to VCAhospitals.com.)
extremely affectionate and has become especially
attached to me--follows me everywhere around the
house. He is also very vocal--our morning wake
up and greeting from work are now sweet Normie
meows :)
We haven't had too many challenging
Houdini
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wags like crazy.
day.
Best,
Jill
and soulful.
nicely.
Dear NHSPCA,
Thank you so much,
Jenna Cole
in Happy Tails?
[email protected]
frequently.
was appropriate.
first.
lowering yours.
meows :)
Houdini
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................................................................................. Ms. Suzanne LeDuc
..................................................................................... Ms. Tanya Regna
IN HONOR OF............................... FROM
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...........................................................................................Ms. Elaine Canell
...........................................................................................Ms. Lauren Dews
........................................................................................... Ms. Karen House
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............................................................................................ Ms. Ruth Larson
...........................................................................................The Poole Family
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......................................................................................Ms. Maureen Means
.......................................................................................... Mr. J. Derek Teare
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The New Hampshire SPCA is committed
to helping animals whenever and wherever there
is a need. In February, the ASPCA undertook
the largest rescue of their 140+ year history.
Over seven hundred animals were seized from a
very ugly situation. Knowing that they would
need help with numbers that large, the ASPCA
reached out to its rescue partners, of which the
NHSPCA is one. We immediately agreed to help
and began planning and awaiting the call for when
they would need us and how many should plan to
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animals in this case, but so pleased that we had the
resources to assist when needed. Following are
observations from a staff member and volunteer
that went.
Allyssa, NHSPCA Staff Member
There are opportunities that arise in
life that you just cannot turn down. Assisting
the ASPCA with the biggest companion animal
seizure in their history, while representing the New
Hampshire SPCA, was one of those moments for
me. I wasn’t sure how I was going to fit a 6 day
stint in another state between the 65 hours I put
in at two places of employment, but I knew I had
to make it work somehow. Although I was going
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not going to be a trip for the light-hearted.
Seven hundred and ninety six animals
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possibly good intentions had lost control. The
animals ranged in their condition, both mentally
and physically. The temporary shelter that the
ASPCA amazingly prepared in two days was
a form of organized chaos. There were dozens
of new helpers rotating throughout the shelter
which made it tough to get to know everyone by
name. It also gave a few people an opportunity to
supervise an area of animals, which meant being
responsible for their daily care and enrichment,
the same small group of volunteers was important
to continue his progress.
Fast forward four months and Tyson was
still at the shelter. He sat in his kennel as so many
dogs walked by him on their way with their new
families. It is not often a dog stays with us for that
long, but as much as we loved this boy it seemed
like our efforts of extra training sessions, long walks
every day, and specific enrichment programs were
not helping him adjust easily to kennel life. Tyson
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Warner, NH
Exeter, NH
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Exeter, NH
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Hampton, NH
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of their lives.
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Association (AVMA).
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pets.
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6 Commemoratives
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016.
BIRTHDAYS.................................. FROM
.................................................................................Ms. Sonia R. Byrnes
................................................................................. Ms. Suzanne LeDuc
..................................................................................... Ms. Tanya Regna
IN HONOR OF............................... FROM
...................................................................................Ms. Simonne Huot
IN MEMORY OF............................ FROM
...................................................................................... Ms. Joan S. Marston
.........................................................................................Mr. Stephen Boyle
...........................................................................................Ms. Elaine Canell
...........................................................................................Ms. Lauren Dews
........................................................................................... Ms. Karen House
................................................................................................ Ms. Ann Lane
............................................................................................ Ms. Ruth Larson
...........................................................................................The Poole Family
..........................................................................................Ms. Ann Gatcomb
......................................................................................Ms. Maureen Means
.......................................................................................... Mr. J. Derek Teare
........................................................................................ Ms. Gaylen Marble
..............................................................................................Velcro USA Inc.
....................................................................................... Ms. Pam A. Richard
..........................................................................................Ms. Anita Thomas
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Kate Deveikis
Shannon Doherty
Heidi Duncanson
Jody Epstein
Diana Friant
Mell Fuller
Dede Heckler
Kate Kucharski
Stephanie Lavigne
Chris Lee
John McCole
Andrew Medeiros
Sarah Musselman
Emilie Pomeroy
Bob Reid
Kaitlyn Reynolds
Sarah Rickershauser
Katie Roy
Tom Roy
Heidi Schule
Denise St. Onge
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Tracey Gallagher
Laurel George
Erik Hammarstrom
Jen Hammarstrom
Kayla Hampe
Diane Hatch
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Elaine Portalupi
Harry Shields
Don Truax
Casey Syvertsen
Tricia Wentworth
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Sandi Coté
Kathy Dobben
Judy Hepner
Colette Murray
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Nancy Wheeler
Sue Frick
Bertha Trently
Kalee Willard
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Dot Helie
Bob Hillery
P.J. Knowles
Jan Marston
Evelyn St. John
Anne Enste
Paul Verrette
Lois Auclair
Mike Hughes
Kim DeTour
Rod MacKay
........................................................................................Ms. Carol Gammon
..............................................................................................Mr. Fred Felder
............................................................................................ Ms. Lori Clayton
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Commemoratives
SPRING 2016
8 Happy Tails
SPRING 2016
T
wags like crazy.
day.
Best,
Jill
and soulful.
nicely.
Dear NHSPCA,
Thank you so much,
Jenna Cole
in Happy Tails?
[email protected]
frequently.
was appropriate.
first.
lowering yours.
meows :)
Houdini
SPRING 2016

The NHSPCA News Spring 2016

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