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MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:51 AM Page 1 The once-abused Einstein has healed from his physical and emotional scars and is now living happily in a new home. Einstein Escapes Years of Cruelty COMPANION FALL/WINTER 2007 Einstein’s bright eyes and happy expression show no indication of the horrors he once faced. Although he suffered from severe neglect and abuse, he still has the heart to wag his tail. He is truly a brave dog, especially considering his rough start in life. Einstein, a beautiful Weimaraner, began his life with an extremely abusive owner. Einstein spent much of his life in a cage without proper exercise or care — but that was not the worst of it. Not only did he suffer neglect, but he suffered through terrible abuse. His owner stabbed him with a knife, which left a long visible scar near his tail, and her attempts to electrocute him left his paws so severely damaged by burns that, even today, he still needs to wear booties in the winter. More than a pretty smile...Why your pet’s dental health is so important P2 Mind Your Manners! MSPCA Dog Training offers beginning to advanced classes P4 Take Advantage of a YearEnd Tax Break 2007-2008 MSPCAAngell Events November 17, 2007 Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Santa Photo Day November 20, 2007 Boston MSPCA-Angell’s A Tasting of Wines and Portos of Portugal at The Harvard Club of Boston December 1–9, 2007 Nevins Farm Winter Festival (Santa Photos December 1st and December 8th from 10am-2pm) December 2, 2007 Nantucket Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Photos with Santa from 12-2pm Holiday treats and gift ideas for your loved ones P7 There are many ways you can donate to the MSPCA-Angell, whether it’s through a specific fund or through one of our adoption centers or veterinary hospitals. Whatever you decide, remember, your tax-deductible contribution will have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of animals. Make your contribution by December 31, 2007 for a year-end tax break. Visit www.mspca.org/taxbreak to make your contribution today. December 6, 2007 Boston MSPCA-Angell Holiday Tree Lighting at the Prudential Center 5:30-6:30pm December 7-8, 2007 Cape Cod Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Winter Wonderland Weekend December 13, 2007 Western New England MSPCA Holiday Tree Lighting at Eastfield Mall in Springfield from 5-6pm December 15-16, 2007 Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center’s Paws and Claus Photos with Santa January 2008 Happy New Year! February 9, 2008 Nevins Farm Tour de Pooch and Pals Spin Event at Participating Gyms June 26, 2008 Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center’s 6th Annual Spirit of Kindness Silent Auction and Dinner Fundraiser Visit www.mspca.org for more information. Eventually, his owner was hospitalized and Einstein was surrendered to the Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in the winter of 2006. Through the generosity of caring supporters like you, we were able to offer Einstein, like all the animals that come through our doors, loving care and adoption services. Soon after Einstein’s arrival, the search began for his new owner, but the Adoption Center was careful — Einstein deserved the perfect match. Though Jim Robinson had lost his dog Simba during the pet food poisoning crisis, time had passed and he was ready for another canine pal. Jim and Einstein, two future best friends, met at the adoption center right before Thanksgiving of 2006, and soon they both had a lot for which to be thankful. Today, Jim and Einstein go everywhere together. Life is great for this deserving dog — he is able to romp on the beach in South Boston and enjoy longs walks with Jim. Einstein is happy and healthy in his new home and his success story is just one of thousands thanks to your support. Puppy’s Life Saved by Blood Transfusion Oliver Holmes, a one-year old Yorkshire Terrier/Poodle mix, is healthy and happy thanks to the Blood Donor Program at Boston’s Angell Animal Medical Center. Oliver came into Angell for surgery to repair a hole connecting both sides of his heart; a condition with which he was born. During surgery, Oliver began hemorrhaging and lost most of his blood. Fortunately, Angell had a sufficient supply and was able to give Oliver a blood transfusion that saved his life. A readily available supply of blood is crucial in saving the lives of over 1,000 pets each year at Angell-Boston that are critically-ill or injured. Because of the blood donation that was made by a Great Dane, Oliver is living a happy and healthy life. If you are interested in learning how your pet can save another pet’s life, please contact our blood bank coordinator at 617 989-1504 or [email protected]. Oliver Holmes received a blood transfusion at Angell-Boston thanks to a blood donation made by Great Dane, Atabey de Boriken. Please visit mspca.org/companion to donate! MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:51 AM Page 2 ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS BOSTON 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7282 NANTUCKET ISLAND 21 Crooked Ln., Nantucket, MA 02554 508 228-1491 Dentistry at Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston Dental disease is the most common ailment in cats and dogs. Oral health is incredibly important to pets since they use their mouths for eating, drinking, grooming and play. As with humans, we are finding that dental disease can significantly affect overall health, stressing the immune system as well as causing pain. Unfortunately, most animals do not alert us when their mouths hurt and in many cases, the extent of the dental disease continues to be vastly underappreciated. However, once a pet’s dental disease is addressed, the majority of Angell patients show increases in activity and appetite, not to mention looking and smelling much better. At Angell-Boston, we not only have an experienced, well-trained dental team, but also a hospital staff that understands that a healthy mouth is an important part of having a healthy pet. Providing care that extends far beyond routine cleanings, Dr. Bill Rosenblad and his team (Michael Johnson, CVT and Jean Sinnamon, CVT) treat periodontal disease, perform root canal treatments, address orthodontic issues, repair fractured jaws and perform biopsies and surgeries for oral tumors. They also work with the appropriate Angell specialists to address dental disease in pets with heart, kidney and other diseases that may increase anesthesia concerns. Cisco’s favorite activity is going to the beach and swimming in the ocean, which he was able to do throughout his chemotherapy. Dr. Bill Rosenblad prepares to extract a tooth that was causing pain in his patient, Cosette. Our goal at Angell is to continue to meet the increasing demand for this valuable service. Only a few veterinarians in New England perform dental and oral medicine, as well as surgery, at this level. Dr. Rosenblad is the only one of these veterinarians practicing full-time at a comprehensive facility such as Angell. Increasing the surgery and procedure space, hiring an additional veterinary dentist and adding more technicians would allow Angell to make this valuable service more readily available to pets as the need continues to increase. To learn more about managing your pet’s dental health, please visit www.mspca.org/dentistry, or if you would like to contribute toward the expansion of this service, please contact our Development Department at 617 541-5046. In the Spotlight Jessica Basseches, DVM, DACVR recently joined the Diagnostic Imaging Department at AngellBoston. Dr. Basseches holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and recently completed a residency in veterinary diagnostic imaging at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She is board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Shawn Kearns, DVM, DACVIM has joined the AngellBoston staff as a small animal internist with a particular interest in hematologic, immune mediated and infectious diseases. Dr. Kearns holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Angell-Boston and completed a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Angell, as well. She is board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Lisa Maciorakowski, DVM is now a part of the General Medicine team at Angell-Boston. Dr. Maciorakowski provides wellness services and has a strong focus on preventative and feline care. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a General Small Animal Internship at Angell-Western New England. 2 Susan O’Bell, DVM recently completed an internship and residency at Angell-Boston and is now a practicing internist. Dr. O’Bell holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, MSc, DACVB is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and has recently joined the staff at AngellBoston. Dr. Schwartz holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec as well as a Master of Science degree in Ethology from the University of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. She has studied veterinary behavior for over 20 years. She is an awardwinning author and has been published extensively in veterinary literature. Megan Whelan, DVM is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and has joined the AngellBoston staff in Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Whelan completed a one-year internship at Angell and a three-year Emergency and Critical Care residency at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Cisco — Beating the Odds with His Amazing Spirit manageable cancers in dogs. Between 80 and 90 percent of dogs treated for lymphosarcoma by chemotherapy achieve remission and the average survival time is one year. Between 10 and 15 percent of dogs survive two years or more. The goal is to achieve remission with the least amount of side effects from the chemotherapy. Last December, Cisco, a very handsome, eight-year old, black Labrador Retriever, came to see Dr. Paula Klek at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Nantucket to have a lump checked. He was feeling fine and no one originally suspected that the lump was actually an enlarged lymph node. Cisco went through a common chemotherapy procedure, modified University of Wisconsin protocol, which lasted 24 weeks. He achieved complete remission after the first week and is doing great thanks to his family dedicating their time and resources. His favorite activity is going to the beach and swimming in the ocean, which he was able to do throughout his treatment and continues to do on a daily basis. After much discussion, Cisco’s caregivers decided to take action to fight his cancer. Lymphosarcoma (AKA lymphoma) is a malignant cancer that affects the lymphoid system. In a healthy animal, the lymphoid system is an important part of the body’s immune system to defend against infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. Lymphoid tissue is normally found in many different parts of the body: lymph nodes, liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and skin. Lymphosarcoma is classified according to the location in the body in which the cancer begins and most commonly occurs in middle-aged to older dogs. Breeds that are at a higher than average risk of developing this disease include Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds and German Shepherds. The term for Cisco’s lymphoma is multicentric, since it involved his lymph nodes. Often times, the diagnosis is made during an out-patient procedure by aspirating the affected lymph node with a fine-gauge needle and looking at collected cells under a microscope. Multi-centric lymphoma is considered one of the most successfully For more information about Oncology Services at Angell, visit www.mspca.org/oncology. Please visit mspca.org/companion to donate! About Companion Gift Cards Now Available at Boston’s MSPCA-Angell MSPCA-Angell gift cards are the perfect gift for your favorite pet owner. Gift cards can be used for hospital visits and purchases in the Animal Care and Adoption Center in Boston*. Visit www.mspca.org/giftcards for more information. *Not to be used towards the adoption of an animal. COMPANION ©2007 Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). All rights reserved. MSPCA, ANGELL, KINDNESS AND CARE FOR ANIMALS and the PAW PRINT-HEART LOGO are trademarks of the MSPCA. COMPANION is published by the MSPCA-Angell, a nonprofit organization founded in 1868 by George Thorndike Angell. We receive no state or federal funding. Our work relies on the generosity of those who care about the well-being of animals. Beginning with OUR DUMB ANIMALS in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell has continuously produced a publication about animal care and protection. The publication’s name has changed over the years. COMPANION is the continuation of that proud legacy. COMPANION is sent to MSPCA-Angell donors who annually contribute $15 or more. To ensure that COMPANION keeps coming your way, please use the enclosed gift envelope or visit www.mspca.org/companion. Thank you for making this a better world for animals. MSPCA-Angell Officers: Carter Luke CEO, MSPCA-Angell Dana W. Ramish President, Angell Animal Medical Centers Amy Fredericks CFO, Vice President, Finance and Administration Alice Bruce Vice President, Development Bonnie Jarm Vice President, Marketing Kathleen K. Collins Vice President, Human Resources We love to hear from our readers so please write: Managing Editor, MSPCA-Angell COMPANION 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY Lance Bukoff, Accent Photography John Beardsley MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:51 AM Page 3 MSPCA ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS (ACACs) Martha’s Vineyard ACAC mspca.org/marthasvineyard MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 276 Vineyard Haven Road Edgartown, MA 02539 508 627-8662 Manager: Ron Whitney Project Coordinator: Jennifer Morgan Through the Martha’s Vineyard “Lasting Impressions” Brick Campaign, you can purchase an engraved brick in honor or in memory of a special pet or person in your life. Hours: Tues. — Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Make a Lasting Impression Make a lasting impression at the MSPCA’s Animal Care and Adoption Center on Martha’s Vineyard by honoring a loved one. Through the Martha’s Vineyard Lasting Impressions Brick Campaign, you can purchase an engraved brick in honor or in memory of a special pet or person in your life. Each brick will be permanently displayed in the adoption center walkway, commemorating your loved one, while supporting the MSPCA and its mission to continue helping the Vineyard’s homeless animals. Each brick is 4" x 8" in size and will be engraved with a personal message. Text can be as many as three lines with up to 21 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. All text will appear in black capital letters and will be centered on the brick. These bricks will be replaced, at no cost, if they become damaged over time. The cost per brick is $100, $250 for three or $400 for five — and all proceeds go to the MSPCA. And with the generous help of local mason, David Dunbar, installments of the bricks will begin in the fall of 2007. These bricks are great tokens of appreciation and make wonderful holiday gifts! Director of Adoption Centers: Jean Weber Manager: Meagan Rock Project Coordinator: Laura Hagen Of course, the Spirit of Kindness is only one of many special events that are held Have your pet’s photo taken at the Boston adoption center’s Annual Paws and Claus Photos with Santa event in December. The past year has been busy for the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center in Centerville, with successful events After 11 months at the that helped raise MSPCA Cape Cod adoption vital funds for the center, Blackie was adopted into a loving home. homeless animals of Cape Cod, volunteer recruitment efforts and adoptions. Our fundraising events included the Furry Affair Auction, which had a record-breaking amount of guests, the Sudz N’ Fuzz Dog and Car Wash and the MSPCA Walk for Animals in Hyannis. In addition to these events, our volunteer recruitment efforts on the Cape have also flourished and helped increase our volunteer base. One outstanding volunteer is Eliza Bowes, a 13-year old girl who, for Manager: Julie Sanborn Project Coordinator: Susan Griffin Hours: Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. the past five birthdays, has asked for MSPCA donations in lieu of gifts. And Eliza has no plan to stop. Her birthdays have brought the Adoption Center bedding, toys and mounds of pet food. We applaud Eliza Bowes for her kindness and generosity. Lastly, the Centerville adoption center has found forever homes for a tremendous amount of animals this year. One of our most exhilarating adoptions was that of Blackie, a black Labrador Retriever who was in our adoption center for a very long time. Unfortunately, Blackie’s kennel presence was a tad overly-social: he barked at everyone. Finally, after 11 months, he was adopted in May and is doing wonderfully in his new home. mspca.org/metrosouth MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 617 522-5055 In June, the MSPCA’s Copeland Animal Care and Adoption Center in Boston celebrated our animals and their supporters at the 5th Annual Spirit of Kindness, a silent auction and dinner fundraiser. This year’s Spirit of Kindness, the adoption center’s largest event, was our most successful to date, with 150 items available for auction and over $46,000 raised from generous donors and bidders. These funds benefited the thousands of animals cared for each year at the Boston adoption center. A Year of Success MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 1577 Falmouth Road Centerville, MA 02632 508 775-0940 Metro South ACAC mspca.org/boston All In the Spirit of Kindness mspca.org/cape Purchase one and help us pave the way to the future at the Vineyard adoption center. Call 508 627-8662 for more information or to place your order. Boston ACAC The 2007 Spirit of Kindness silent auction had items ranging from sports memorabilia to vacation packages. Cape Cod ACAC Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon – 5 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., and Holidays throughout the year to raise funds for our furry friends. Some special events, such as our upcoming Annual Paws and Claus Photos with Santa, are coordinated by the adoption center staff and volunteers. Other events are accomplished with the help of community partners such as the New England Patriots Cheerleaders and LaundroMutt Dog Wash, who donate their time and services for the Annual MSPCAAngell Paw Wash. Additionally, other special events are organized by caring members of the community, like you. These events come in many shapes and sizes: a bake sale at the office, a get together coordinated with your local coffee shop, a wine tasting in your home or at a local wine store, a house party of any theme or a summer yard sale with the proceeds donated to the animals at the adoption center. These events may raise $50 or $1,000; every dollar counts! If you have an idea for an event, want to let us know about something you have planned or would like to volunteer to help with upcoming fundraisers, please contact Laura Hagen at [email protected]. Be a Foster Hero! Anyone who has worked in an animal shelter knows the feeling — the cages are all full, and so is every office. For some reason, it seems that everyone in the world is surrendering cats, and every staff member’s face reflects the same expression of frustration and continual awe of the challenge we all face. As two staff members peer into yet another box of meowing kittens, they raise their eyebrows and one asks hopefully, “Do we have any foster homes available?” On days like those and every other day, foster families are heroes, whether they realize it or not! Foster families play a critical role in caring for the homeless animals that come to the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Centers. There are a multitude of reasons why animals may be appropriate foster candidates — they may be too young for adoption, recovering from an injury or in need of some friendly socialization. For both animal and temporary family, the rewards of fostering are tremendous. A foster parent writes: MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 1300 West Elm St. Extension Brockton, MA 02301 508 586-2053 Manager: Kim Heise Project Coordinator: Kate O’Donnell Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. families, an opportunity that they may have never had if not for our participation in the foster program.” To learn more about becoming a foster parent, please contact Joyce McFadden, the Foster Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. For more information on foster programs at other locations, visit www.mspca.org/foster. Many foster animals are kittens that are too young for adoption and need time to grow, like Heath and Hanna (pictured). “I never thought that I could foster animals — I thought that the temptation to keep them would be too great! But as a volunteer in the adoption center, I witnessed so many animals that needed help and I knew that I was capable of providing it. As a foster family, we have been blessed to know so many animals, each with their own personalities and stories. Sure, one or two ended up as ‘keepers,’ but it is intensely rewarding to know that many more have gone on to have enriching lives with their own 3 MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:52 AM Page 4 MSPCA ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS (ACACs) Nantucket Island ACAC mspca.org/nantucket Put Your Best Paws Forward MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554 508 825-2287 Director: Paula Klek, DVM Project Coordinator: Stephanie Henke Hours: Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The high caliber “couture” on this year’s runway attests to how popular the event has become. An air of excitement stirred around the island months in advance, as contestants designed their themes and sewed their costumes. Among the winners Tiny Tim, a beneficiary of the event, has healed from his two broken legs and is happy in his new home. Penny Dey with “Dory” won Audience Favorite. Dressed up as Sankaty Lighthouse, “Clovis” (the Pug) Taylor wowed the judges at the Second Annual Canine Couture Fashion Show, held on August 8th at the MSPCAAngell on Nantucket. In fact, his hand-knit costume won him top honors and bragging rights around the island as “Best in Show.” The event raised $50,000 for the Nantucket Animal Care and Adoption Center’s homeless pets. The fundraiser was attended by 27 dog contestants as well as over 200 humans and featured local merchant judges Robin Bergland, Mallory Alfano and Greg Mechechnie. Gordon McGregor was the evening’s host and auctioneer. was “Dory” Dey, the olive in a very large martini glass, an original design made by Penny Dey. “Dory” won both 2nd prize and Audience Favorite. One of the beneficiaries of the event was Tiny Tim, a little Chihuahua who was surrendered to the Nantucket adoption center after breaking his leg. He was flown to the MSPCA-Angell in Boston where he underwent several surgeries to repair not only the broken leg discovered on Nantucket, but also a former break discovered in Boston that had not healed correctly. Fostered in Boston by critical care nurse Marissa Zaleznick, he finally recovered and returned to Nantucket and his new adoptive mom, Susan Hardy, who works in the MSPCA Boarding Facility. Thanks to the MSPCA-Angell on Nantucket and in Boston, and the funds raised at the Canine Couture Fashion Show, Tiny Tim is now able to put his own “best paws forward!” Alyssa and Maren Taylor with “Clovis” won Best in Show. Nevins Farm ACAC mspca.org/nevinsfarm MSPCA Dog Training “Help, my dog is growling at other dogs!” Unfortunately, this type of issue is not uncommon. Many people and their dogs suffer through reactivity or aggression towards other dogs. There are numerous reasons for this and the MSPCA Dog Training in Methuen offers help. MSPCA at Nevins Farm 400 Broadway Methuen, MA 01844 978 687-7453 Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager: Mike Keiley Project Coordinator: Jill O’Connell Equine and Farm Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager: Brenda Hess-McAskill Project Coordinator: Carolyn Heinen Equine Rescue and Training Manager: Roger Lauze Carolyn Barney, Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), joined the Methuen training team two years ago. She has over 20 years of Hours: Animal Care and Adoption Center Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. Sun., noon — 3 p.m. The MSPCA offers Dog Training classes ranging from Basic Manners to Agility. Equine and Farm Animal Care and Adoption Center Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays experience working with dogs and now specializes in behavior consultations and reactive dog classes called “Ruff Diamonds.” One dog and owner who benefited from Carolyn’s expertise was Uma, a German Shepherd adopted from the Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center, and her owner Nancy Moran. “Carolyn had a consultation with us before Ruff Diamonds. It was obvious that Uma already had some training, but she was very reactive to other dogs. My husband and I are still working with Uma to reduce her reactivity using the tools Carolyn taught us in class,” explains Nancy. Carolyn uses Classical Conditioning techniques to help owners change their dog’s emotional state when in the presence of other dogs. Over time, the 4 In addition to group classes, the MSPCA offers behavior consultations. dogs learn to be calmer and are able to perform basic obedience behaviors or even tricks. “What surprised me most was the fact that feeding a reactive dog is the way to treat the situation. Now when Uma sees an unfamiliar animal, instead of getting all worked up, she turns to me for a treat. She has progressed to the point where she doesn't always get a food treat and the process still works,” says Nancy. In addition to Carolyn’s behavior consults and Ruff Diamonds classes, the MSPCA’s Dog Training in Methuen also offers a wide range of classes for nonreactive dogs — from Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Manners to Canine Good Citizen and Agility Prep classes. For more information on MSPCA Dog Training at Nevins and other locations, visit www.mspca.org/dogtraining. Please visit mspca.org/companion to donate! MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:52 AM Page 5 INTERNATIONAL Western New England ACAC mspca.org/wne The American Fondouk fondouk.org The American Fondouk c/o MSPCA 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 888-FONDOUK (888 366-3685) The American Fondouk B.P. 2048, Fez (V.N.) Morocco 011-212-055-93-1953 Left and Middle: Along with 57 other cats and kittens, Dupree and Bert were adopted at the western New England adoption center’s Kitten Kaboodle event. Right: Kathy, who survived a devastating multi-unit apartment fire, was also adopted at the event. The Whole Kitten “Kaboodle” The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center-Western New England celebrated the wonderful world of cats and kittens at Kitten Kaboodle on Saturday, September 1st. The event’s purpose was two-fold: to promote the adoption of kittens and cats (adoption prices were reduced by more than 50% in some cases) and remind the community that the MSPCA continues to serve the animals and people of western Massachusetts through its Animal Care and Adoption Center and Law Enforcement department based in Springfield. In animal welfare, summer months are referred to as ‘kitten season’, the time of year when most litters are born and when adoption centers receive the majority of their feline population. The western New England adoption center receives more than 8,000 animals annually and 6,500 of those animals are cats and kittens with the majority arriving May through October. Kitten Kaboodle was a day filled with fun, laughter, balloons, cotton candy, comradery, patient visitors and adoptions! A recordbreaking 58 adoptions took place that day: 57 cats and kittens and one dog went home with loving families and the promise of a new beginning. Dedicated volunteers were an integral part MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105 413 736-2992 Adoption Center Manager: Pam Peebles Hours: Mon. — Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. of the day’s success. Many of the foster families who helped raise kittens from just a few weeks of age stayed by them all day to talk with potential adopters and offer guidance about each kitten’s individual personality and needs. Volunteers worked as greeters and matchmakers, while others offered behind-the-scenes assistance to staff. Scores of people, many with children in tow, graciously waited in long lines to adopt. Heartwarming stories abounded, including the placement of two young cats, Kathy and Meadow, who survived a devastating multiunit apartment fire. With soot and the lingering smell of smoke still on her fur, Kathy’s new family choked back tears when they realized that she had been a victim of the fire that made headlines earlier in the week. Additionally, a gifted kitten, Dupree, wrote a poem to promote his own adoption…which worked. Dupree is now a Big Buddy to a smaller kitten that was also adopted. Due to the always generous support of the media to promote Kitten Kaboodle, subsequent Saturdays have been busier than normal as well! With the help of many hands, many hearts and lots of adorable paws, Kitten Kaboodle was the cat’s meow! The George T. Angell Circle of Friends We would also like to take this opportunity to remember with gratitude all of the individuals whose estates benefited the MSPCA-Angell this year. Carolyn L. Aldrich Helen Anders Florence B. Anderson Barbara H. Baacke Richard Blackham Eva Price Boggs Gracia M. Bradstreet Yvette Brown Miriam Bullard Max Canter D. Eva Carideo Marguerite R. Cavanaugh Doris E. Connolly A. Gladys Copeland Janet M. Corliss Anna H. Corso Adabelle L. Crawford Ruth A. Dingee Virginia B. Doane Louise Doyle Gertrude E. Duvall Dorothy Engert Alan C. Fagan Sarah Jane Fitzgerald Dorothy I. Garfein Helen E. Gates Frank Grieves Helen Hammond Jean Holzworth Eleanor N. Johnston Maxine M. Jones Selwyn A. Kudisch Anna O. Lamoureux Elinor K. Leen Paul Lewis Martha Magoch Richard W. Manton Helen Monaghan Christine C. O’Rourke Leona Pellerin Sally E. Perlman Owen Reese Sandra Rodgers Helen M. Roller John P. Rooney Hugh M. Russell Janet Sargent Judith A. Sollows Dorothea L. Souza Margaret Stickell Marilyn M. Sullivan Mary L. Sullivan Jana Susat Laura C. Swanson Elizabeth Sweeney Linda S. Thackeray James B. Wadsworth Dorothea M. Waterbury Eileen S. Werthman Kenneth A. Wilkie Rowley Society Luncheon At a luncheon held in May 2007, members of the Rowley Society were thanked for their friendship and support of our mission through their estate plans. Also honored and remembered were those friends whose legacies in 2006 provided generous support for the animals and people served by the MSPCA-Western New England. Dr. Frappier and his trusty Yorkie “Clara” welcome a goat herd for treatment at the American Fondouk in Fez, Morocco. Highest Honors to Dr. Denys Frappier for His Work at the American Fondouk At this year’s Animal Hall of Fame Dinner, the MSPCA-Angell awarded its highest honor, the George T. Angell Humanitarian Award, to Dr. Denys Frappier, Director of the American Fondouk. The Fondouk is a charitable animal hospital that provides free veterinary care to the needy animals of Fez, Morocco. The MSPCA-Angell oversees its endowment and operations. When Dr. Frappier left his thriving Canadian practice and headed to the Fondouk, he only planned to stay for two years. That was 13 years ago. Today, American Fondouk donors make it possible for over 22,000 Moroccan animals to receive free care by Dr. Frappier and his team annually, and it is no wonder that the 100,000 people who depend on these treated animals for their own survival each know Dr. Frappier by name. In addition to treating animals with ailments ranging from rare blood disorders to broken bones and parasites, Dr. Frappier has passed his knowledge on to others in the region. He regularly hosts and mentors students from prestigious veterinary programs including Tufts and Cornell, as well as from countries such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as they come to the Fondouk to learn how to treat equines suffering from conditions rarely seen in more modern societies. Our congratulations go to Dr. Frappier for receiving the MSPCA-Angell’s George T. Angell Humanitarian Award. It is an honor he has more than earned and we are grateful for his work. For more information on the American Fondouk or to make a donation, visit www.fondouk.org or call 617 541-5046. They Are Always in Our Hearts Have you ever stopped to read the inscriptions on the Tree of Life sculpture directly inside the front doors of the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston? Hundreds of our supporters have chosen a leaf, branch or stone to celebrate the life or memory of their dearly-loved friends and family members — both animal and human. These tributes symbolize support for our mission while creating a lasting expression of love and respect. Recently, two Angell clients purchased a branch on the tree in memory of their Labrador Retriever, Pudge L. Their dedication reads “You were the best thing that ever happened to us. We miss you every day.” Other donors have chosen wording such as “With thanks to Dr. Ko for saving our wonderful Emmett,” which graces a leaf, and “Sacha the Magnificent ~ January 25, 1994 ~ June 30, 2006 ~ It was an honor knowing him” on a stone at the base of the tree. Visitors and clients love to stand and read the Tree’s touching messages. “Tree of Life” tributes to a loved one symbolize support for our mission while creating a lasting expression of love and respect. Commissioned by our friends Nancy and Arthur Altman and created by artist Sanford Werfel in 1990 in honor of Angell’s 75th anniversary, our Tree of Life continues to grow more meaningful every year. For more information on the Tree of Life, call Kathleen Santry at 617 541-5075 or email [email protected]. In Memoriam Rowley Society members attending the May 3rd luncheon (from left to right): Diane Gould, Audrey Schubach, MSPCA Development Officer Mary O’Connell and Barbara Hebert. A close friend of our organization since 1961 and one of the most generous donors in our history, Miss Louise I. Doyle, passed away on July 25, 2007. Miss Doyle was a private philanthropist who generously supported many charitable causes. Her lifetime giving to the MSPCA-Angell showed her interest in all aspects of animal welfare: she contributed to our Boston Capital Campaign, the Critical Care Unit at Angell, the Animal Care and Adoption Centers, our Natural Disaster Relief Fund and to the American Fondouk. She was also a member of the George T. Angell Circle of Friends, a group of supporters who have remembered us in their estate plans, and her bequest reflects the generosity of her past giving. She will be sincerely missed. 5 MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:52 AM Page 6 ADVOCACY LAW ENFORCEMENT New Video on Solving Canada Geese Conflicts Available Wakefield becomes the latest MA community to adopt humane Canada Geese conflict resolution. Wakefield, MA Adopts Humane Canada Geese Conflict Resolution The Goose Control Committee (GCC) of Wakefield, MA has proactively pursued humane methods to reduce human/Canada Geese conflicts. The GCC implemented a three-step strategy: (1) addling eggs to stabilize the population, (2) using trained Border Collies to humanely harass geese and (3) installing signs to prohibit feeding the geese. And, the results are in! Two years ago, Wakefield had 43 goslings and 265 resident geese. As of August 2007, they had just nine goslings and 56 resident geese. This dramatic reduction in geese mirrors statistics from other communities including Boston, Sharon and Worcester that have implemented this proven, humane, effective, long-term strategy with the support of the MSPCA-Angell. In November of 2008, voters will have the chance to finally end dog racing in MA. Greyhounds Head to the Ballot Again A ban on Greyhound racing is headed to the ballot again. In November of 2008, voters will have the chance to finally end dog racing in the Commonwealth. State reports show that from 2002-2007 there were 728 injuries at Massachusetts’ two dog tracks. Injuries include fractures, broken necks, lacerations, paralysis and cardiac arrest. Please join us in this effort to end dog racing. Contact [email protected] for more information or visit www.protectdogs.org to read more about Greyhound racing. Our new video includes information on the geese population, biology and behavior of Canada Geese and programs to abate conflicts in Massachusetts. It provides steps residents and municipal officials can take to incorporate an effective program in their communities. We anticipate that this video will encourage more municipalities to handle these issues with geese in a humane manner. Visit www.mspca.org/livingwithwildlife to place your video order. Internet Hunting Banned in Massachusetts In August, Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill into law that prohibits internet hunting in Massachusetts. Internet hunting is the practice of setting up a remote rifle (operated via computer) and shooting animals from a remote site. Internet hunting bans have become one of the fastest moving animal protection legislative efforts across the country and Massachusetts became the 34th state to pass the ban. Law Enforcement Case Update Princess, a one-year old Miniature Poodle, spent her last moments of life in an undersized wire crate, with Bella, a one-year old Saint Bernard — both surrounded by months of accumulated feces. After she died, Princess’s emaciated, three-pound body remained in the crate next to Bella. Fortunately, justice ultimately was served. Early in 2007, MSPCA-Angell Officer Nadya Branca began an investigation after one of the defendants brought Princess’ deceased body to a veterinary clinic. The nearly unrecognizable dog was profoundly matted and caked with feces from nose to toe. The defendant later boasted to co-workers that he had saved money at the veterinary clinic by denying ownership and maintaining that he had merely found the dog. The investigation revealed that the defendant gave Bella, emaciated and urine-soaked, to his co-worker. Bella only weighed 49 pounds — severely underweight for a Saint Bernard. The defendant admitted that the two dogs were confined to their fouled wire crate at all times, and shockingly, that he had not cleaned the dogs’ waste from the crate for approximately two months. For more information please visit www.mspca.org/princessandbella. Important Phone Numbers Suspect animal cruelty? Please call: 617 522-6008 or 800 628-5808 In western New England please call: 413 781-3231 Poisoned Pet? Please call the Angell Animal Poison Control Hotline: 1 877-2ANGELL 24 hours a day, every day. Angell Animal Medical Centers Boston: 617 522-7282 Nantucket Island: 508 228-1491 Would your pet like to become a blood donor? Please call: 617 989-1504 Phinney’s Friends Volunteers Make Impact The MSPCA-Angell was pleased to be selected to participate in the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Excellence InitiativeTM Student Leaders Program this past summer. The program invests in future leaders today in order to ensure the vitality of communities tomorrow. Antionetta Kelley came to the MSPCAAngell as part of this program and assisted with a myriad of responsibilities, including testifying at the State House on spay/neuter legislation, researching information related to wildlife issues and assisting pet owners in the Shalit-Glazer Spay/Neuter Clinic. Antionetta was an extraordinary intern and we were glad to have her on board! A Phinney’s Friends volunteer with Phinney’s client ‘Shadow’. “I feel good knowing my pup is getting the exercise she needs to stay healthy and going for walks in the neighborhood she loves to explore. Without Phinney's Friends, I would be in a situation I can't bare to think about.” ~Phinney’s Friends Client 6 Thankfully, Bella has recovered and has been relocated to a new, loving home. In August 2007, Princess and Bella’s former co-owners entered into a plea bargain. They each were sentenced to one year in the house of corrections and suspended for five years of probation. During their Extraordinary MSPCA Intern Antionetta Kelley completed an MSPCA-Angell internship assisting the SNAP, Advocacy and Wildlife departments. probation, the two defendants may not possess or own any animals. Phinney’s Friends is an MSPCA-Angell volunteer-based program that helps individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their pets so they can remain happy and healthy together. When one of our Phinney’s Friends clients becomes too sick or weak to walk their canine companions, Phinney’s Friends steps in and helps to find a team of dog-walking volunteers. These committed volunteers don their walking shoes and devote time each week to providing exercise and fresh air to clients’ four-legged friends. Marilyn began volunteering for Phinney’s Friends in 2003 and has been spending her Thursday evenings with four Chihuahuas ever since. When she heard about an energetic Australian Shepherd who needed help, she decided Mondays were meant for Shadow. Marilyn represents the heart and soul of the Phinney’s Friends Program — devoting her time, energy and compassion to helping people in need stay with their pets. If you are interested in volunteering for Phinney’s Friends, contact the program coordinator at 617 524- 5632 or visit www.mspca.org/phinneysfriends. MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:53 AM Page 7 PET RECIPES On the Web Spread Some Holiday Cheer This Season... www.mspca.org Holiday Cards and Gifts at the MSPCA-Angell E-Store Ring in the holiday season with gifts and holiday cards for your family and friends. Shop for all your gift-giving needs at www.mspca.org today! Looking for the perfect one-size-fits-all gift? Make a donation in honor of a loved one and send an e-Card or have us mail a card indicating that a gift was made in their name. There is a $5 minimum donation for e-Cards and a $25 minimum for mailed cards. Visit www.mspca.org to send a holiday card or call 617 541-5075 for more information. MSPCA-Angell Credit Card Apply today for your MSPCA-Angell Platinum Plus Credit Card with WorldPoints Rewards. A percentage of your purchases will go toward the MSPCA-Angell at no cost to you. For more information or to apply, call toll-free 1 866-GET-MBNA and mention priority code LSF7. Pet Portal Access your pet’s health information online to refill prescriptions, view upcoming appointments, update account information and check your pet’s vaccination status. Pet Portal is easy, convenient and free! If you are an Angell client, please visit www.mspca.org and click on the Pet Portal button to sign up. Become an MSPCA-Angell All-Star! The animals in our adoption centers and hospitals need warmth, food and love all day, everyday, 365 days-a-year. MSPCA-Angell All-Stars provide this support by pledging a monthly gift. You choose the amount you want to pledge, and you can cancel your monthly gift at any time. Visit www.mspca.org/allstar to become an All-Star! Apple Cinnamon Dog Treats 1 large apple 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup of water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/8 cup whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 350 ° F . My husband, Brian, and I wanted to send you a quick [letter] to let you know how the new addition to our family is doing. You had helped us a couple months ago when we stopped by the MSPCA “just to look,” and ended up falling in love with Woodstock. He’s been the perfect addition to our home. We’re sending along some pictures to help you remember our little guy. We had absolutely no problems adding Woodstock (we call him “Woody”) to our family. He settled right in and didn't seem uncomfortable at all with the change in scenery. He immediately snuggled up to our dog, a Pug named Diesel. They have since become best friends. They chase each other around the house, they play together with toys all the time, they sometimes clean each other, and recently we’ve even caught them ”spooning“ on Diesel’s bed. They make us so happy. Woody is not only a great match for us but he’s become a wonderful companion for Diesel, which pleases us to no end. Our other cat, Sadie, hasn’t developed the same bond with Woody, but she is a stubborn 14-year old lady who historically has been finicky Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). In a large bowl, combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the 1 1/2 cups wheat flour, adding enough to form stiff dough. Mail Woody in his new, loving home. In a small bowl, add 1/8 cup wheat flour. Spoon the dough by rounded teaspoon onto un-greased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass dipped in the wheat flour (to prevent sticking), flatten each spoonful of dough into a circle. Adjust the size of the drops based on how big a treat you like to feed your dog. Best friends, Woody and Diesel, love to play together. about the company she keeps. Woody quickly understood his place with her, and their relationship has become one of respectful tolerance. I think in her heart she appreciates having another cat around since Diesel drives her insane…she just has a hard time expressing her emotions effectively. As you may remember, Woody had some issues with his teeth when we adopted him. He has since seen the kitty dentist for a thorough cleaning and a couple extractions. He seems much happier, and the stink in his breath has just about vanished. He still loves to lick his humans (and our dog), which is hysterical. He’s as comical as ever. That’s about it! Our story is a very happy one. Thanks so much to you and to everyone at the MSPCA for bringing Woody into our lives. He has brought us all so much happiness. I am sure that the work that you do may sometimes seem thankless, but please know that we will be forever thankful for the role that you played in bringing us together. Kind regards, Kristen & Brian Trudeau (and Diesel, Woody & Sadie!) Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each cookie to brown evenly on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 325 ° F. Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight. Sweet Potato Cat Treats 3 oz. boneless chicken, dark meat, cooked 1/3 cup white rice, cooked 1/5 cup sweet potato, cooked Preheat oven to 350 ° F . Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Form mixture into small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes until dry and crunchy. Let cool. Note: This recipe is meant for the average 12lb. cat with no medical problems. Thank you Whole Foods for sponsoring the 2007 Walk for Animals with the Coupon Program! 7 MSPCA178 Companion r7 10/29/07 10:54 AM Page 8 Thank you to our generous supporters. Statewide MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals Grows and Sets New Records Generous supporter, Jo-Edith Heffron and one of her Papillons joined CEO, Carter Luke to accept her award as the top Walk fundraiser. www.walkforanimals.com The statewide 2007 MSPCA Walk for Animals was held on September 9th and once again set a new record with the total donations exceeding $360,000! More than 3,000 people and over 1,200 canines turned out to support the mission of the MSPCA-Angell in our most successful Walk yet. As the tradition of the MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals continues to grow in Boston, Hyannis and Springfield, we also added two new locations in 2007 — Brockton and Martha’s Vineyard. The vital funds that were raised through the coordinated efforts at the five locations will help the MSPCA-Angell care for over 250,000 homeless, injured and abused animals annually. Lloyd Animal Medical Center Fox 25 News’ Anqunette Jamison and Carter Luke led the crowd of 2,000 at the MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals in Boston. “The Walk for Animals remains a focal point of our fundraising events,” said Carter Luke, MSPCA-Angell CEO. “Our community of supporters from across Massachusetts and beyond enable us to operate through their generous donations. The Walk is our way of saying thank you by celebrating the animals they support through a day filled with fun activities and prizes.” Walkers enjoyed a wide range of activities at the five sites, including: contests, prizes, canine frisbee shows, police K9 demonstrations, information tables, behavior and agility training, free food and more! The Chomp Frisbee Team wowed the crowd with super canine talent. The heralded “Mutt of the Year” honor was bestowed upon Einstein, an adopted Weimaraner owned by Jim Robinson of Boston (see cover of this issue of Companion). Einstein had previously been subjected to a stabbing and electrocution by his previous owner; however, he now enjoys playful romps through South Boston and the company of a kitten that Jim also rescued. Jim and Einstein raised over $1,200 to support the Walk. Wag your way into your dog’s heart Dog Training and Behavior Counseling A special thanks to Whole Foods for sponsoring the Boston and Springfield Walks through their Coupon Program, and to all of the five locations’ sponsors who helped make this event a success. Boston • Brockton • Hyannis • Martha’s Vineyard • Springfield 2007 Animal Hall of Fame Connie and Peter Lacaillade, Event Co-Chairs and Animal Hero Hosts Jim & Barabara Schaye, Event Co-Chairs Robert L. Beal, Human Hero Host Stephanie Manning, Young Hero Award Adele, Animal Hero Award (with Marty Harris) Dr. Denys Frappier, George T. Angell Humanitarian Award Dr. David Wiley, Human Hero Award Over 330 of the MSPCA-Angell’s enthusiastic supporters honored some remarkable animal and human heroes at our 20th Anniversary Animal Hall of Fame Dinner, held at the JFK Library on October 11th. We’re delighted to report that the event raised almost $300,000 for the animals! Deck the Halls with Your Pets’ Photos! Buy an ornament for the MSPCA-Angell Holiday Tree — and celebrate your pet as well. Photo ornaments and wrapped gift boxes will display your pet’s picture at Boston’s Prudential Center throughout December, and wreaths created from dog and cat toys will focus attention on your pet in the lobbies of our Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center and Angell Animal Medical Center. Proceeds will go to the Pet Care Assistance Fund, which provides veterinary care for homeless animals, pets whose owners cannot afford treatment and animals rescued from abuse or neglect. In Boston, please join us at the Prudential Center near the Huntington Avenue entrance, on Thursday, December 6th, at 5:30pm, for the tree-lighting ceremony with our guest emcee, 7News anchor Randy Price. And remember to bring an unwrapped toy for an animal at one of our Animal Care and Adoption Centers. In Springfield, the tree-lighting ceremony is on Thursday, December 13th, at 5pm, at the Eastfield Mall. All donations to the Purchase an ornament for the MSPCA-Angell Holiday Tree and help pets less fortunate than your own through our Pet Care Assistance Fund. Springfield MSPCA Holiday Tree will benefit the treatment of homeless and abused animals in western New England. To purchase ornaments online, please visit www.mspca.org/holidaytree. For more information on the Boston Holiday Tree: Call Cory BerryWhitlock at 617 541-5046 or email [email protected]. For more information on the Springfield Holiday Tree: Call Candy Lash at 413 750-7666 or email [email protected]. 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 www.mspca.org If you receive duplicate copies of COMPANION please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 56959 BOSTON MA
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