Humane News - Associated Humane Societies

Humane News
Published by the Associated Humane Societies
JUNE/JULY 2005
Our 99th Year
Volume 36, No. 3
OHIO BLACK BEAR TRIO FINDS LIFELONG
HOME AT POPCORN PARK
Please see story and photos on page 6
SOCIETY RESCUES 97 CATS FROM HILLSIDE COLLECTOR
Please see story and photos pages 7 and 8
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, July 16th
Fund Raising Breakfast at Old Country Buffet
635 Bay Ave., Toms River – 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
(See Page 3)
JUNE/JULY 2005
SOCIETY HONORED FOR RESCUING
PETCO ANIMALS
Friday, Sat., Sunday Giant Flea Market @ Popcorn Park
September
See Next Issue for Dates and Details
Sunday, Sept.18th
Fashion Show by Kohl’s and Hot/Cold Buffet
Lacey Elks, Forked River – noon – 4 p.m.
Advanced Tickets on Sale
See Next Issue for Details
Saturday, Dec. 10th
Annual Chinese Auction
BPO Lacey Elks, Forked River
See Next Issue for Details
HELP POPCORN PARK FUNDRAISE
WITH THE FOODTOWN COMMUNITY
REWARDS PROGRAM
The Society is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with FOOD CIRCUS FOODTOWN! You can send for your Foodtown
Club Card by sending an SASE to FOODTOWN FUND RAISER, c/o
Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 07114 & we will mail you a card
like the one pictured - on the reverse will be a unique bar code and our
name. Just use your card and tell the cashier how many of your S & H
Green points you would like to donate to Popcorn Park, and we will receive
these donations twice a year, either as cash or as points redeemable for
merchandise.
You can also use the special Foodtown Community Rewards donation card
for the Society which can be obtained at our Tinton Falls and Forked River
Animal Care Centers. The following are Super Circus Foodtown Locations:
Super Foodtown of Colonia
Super Foodtown of Wanamassa
Super Foodtown of Port Monmouth Super Foodtown of Wall
Super Foodtown of Red Bank
Super Foodtown of Sea Girt
Super Foodtown of Ocean
Super Foodtown of Toms River
Super Foodtown of Atlantic Highlands Super Foodtown of Bayville
A NEW 3 YEAR DHPV INOCULATION
AVAILABLE TO DOG OWNERS!!!
Intervet, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of animal health vaccines,
announced the introduction of CONTINUUM ™ DAP --- the first and only
U. S. government-approved vaccine that can be safely given to dogs once
every three years instead of annually. Evidence now shows that annual
vaccination against the three viruses (distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus)
is unnecessary & that there is a vaccine proven to protect dogs for the full
36 month period
Society’s Tinton Falls General Manager, Bruce Sanchez, receives
Certificate of Appreciation from Eatontown Mayor Gerald Tarantolo
and congratulations from Councilwoman Joyce Englehart.
Courtesy:Michael Dalton
Society Animal Control Officer Caren Cunningham with one of the
rescued animals from the Petco explosion.
As the result of the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Zoo’s
efforts after an explosion at the Petco pet store in Eatontown, N J, an invitation was sent to attend a meeting to honor those people, departments
and agencies that took part in the rescue of lives at this horrific incident.
The Society/Zoo has always been in the forefront to assist in times of
emergency to help animals.
NEW VIDEOS PLANNED FOR
POPCORN PARK AND SHARE-A-PETS
The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park has started working on
new videos for those who wish to see the animals in either the Share-APet Program or Popcorn Park Wildlife Club. We are in discussions with our
film maker and in all probability, these will be done on DVDs. We hope that
this will not cause any inconvenience. Watch the next issue for more details
on the introduction which will include the latest on these animals.
“Think occasionally of the suffering of
which you spare yourself the sight.”
- Albert Schweitzer
JUNE/JULY 2005
QUESTIONABLE MOTIVATIONS FOR
BLACK BEAR HUNT IN N J
It wasn’t until after the New Jersey
Supreme Court voted unanimously
to cancel the black bear hunt last
December, that there was a remar kable shift in the bear population in
New Jersey.
According to a June 19th editorial in
the ASBURY PARK PRESS, “The
recent rash of black bear sightings in
residential areas of Monmouth an
Ocean counties has raised questions about why the animals have
suddenly begun to appear in such
large numbers. So far, State Division of Fish & Wildlife officials have provided either partial or unsatisfactory answers”. Up until now, most of N J
residents didn’t care about a bear hunt, but the increased bear activity in
unusual areas of the state have prompted local residents to be concerned
& there is a rene wed interest in such a hunt.
The ASBURY PARK PRESS asks:“What is Fish & Wildlife’s policy on relocating bears from one part of the state to another? Is the state trying to
‘stock’ the Shore-area wildlife management areas with bears?” There are
many more questions ….with no answers. When asked by a reporter on a
specific bear relocation, a DEP spokeswoman said some documents may
be considered “deliberative” and that internal department records are not
open for public review.
CONSCIENTIOUS VACATIONERS CAN
HELP PREVENT CRUELTY
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OLD COUNTRY BUFFET FUND
RAISING BREAKFAST JULY 16th
Kitchen Manager Robert Blossen & Old Country Buffet's Community
Representative Patricia Trustan meet the likeness of P-Nut and Rocky
who live on the Animal Haven Farm.
If you love breakfast buffets & helping animals, you have a great opportunity to do both on Saturday, July 16th.Between 8:00 a.m.and 11:30 a.m.,
anyone who visits the Old Country Buffet at 635 Bay Ave. in Toms River,
will enjoy a wide variety of breakfast and brunch items. All kinds of eggs,
meat, fresh fruit, salads, muffins, juice and more! Popcorn Park will receive
a $1.00 donation for each person who attends! Breakfast is $7.19 for adults
and for children between 2 and 12, it is $.50 for each year.
The Old Country Buffet is located in the Seacourt Mall off of Hooper Ave.
in Toms River. The restaurant is accessible from the parking lot.
You must present the coupon below to the cashier upon arrival in order for
Popcorn Park to receive a donation.
Popcorn Park Zoo
Fundraiser Breakfast
Seahorses and starfish are
among the living creatures casually killed for trinkets.
Summer, trips, vacations, cruises all lend themselves to holiday enjoyment
without any thought to many actions that citizens can take to help decrease
the impact of vacation activities on animals.
Jewelry, curios, etc., made of seahorses, shells, coral, sea urchins are
available to purchase.
Cruel methods of killing conch shells, sea horses, etc. for mere trinkets will
continue as long as there are people who will purchase them.
Refrain from purchasing coral jewelry. There is physical destruction to
coral reefs. In Florida, it is illegal to take corals and shells from the beaches … but it is not illegal to sell them.
Raise public awareness of the jewelry & curio trade in this overexploited
area.
Bullfights, carriage horse trade, seaquariums, aquariums, dolphin/whale
shows, petting zoos, county/state fairs, traveling circuses, dude ranches,
rodeos – are all activities that bring in tourists and vacationers, and may
involve cruelty to animals. You can make your concerns known by either
your pocketbook or your pen.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
8:00 am - 11:30 am
◆ Country
Buffet ◆
635 Bay Avenue, Toms River, NJ
Present this coupon to hostess when you arrive.
SOCIETY/POPCORN PARK ZOO
ADJUST HOURS OF OPERATION
As a cost-saving measure & to give an opportunity for Society staffers to
go home earlier, the Society/Popcorn Park Zoo will close at 5 instead of 6
p.m. As usual, the Associated Humane Societies’will continue to be on call
for animal emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last 34 years.Sadly, we have found that we cannot change the world...even though
we’ve tried. It is our hope that the information printed herein will have a ripple effect on you, your family, your friends, your co-workers. If we
can help one person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to adopt a lonely pup from your local shelter, to consider a
vegetarian lifestyle, then the HUMANE NEWS is achieving its intent. If this is the first issue that you have received and would like to be placed
on our mailing list,all that is required is a donation - the amount we leave up to you.Please make checks payable to the ASSOCIATED HUMANE
SOCIETIES,INC., P. O. Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731-0043.Thank you.
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HAPPY ENDINGS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
After 9 years as Share-A-Pet, Fiddler
Adopted to Mellerville, N Y Sponsor
Sitting atop the roof of a car
dealership building was a
painfully thin dog we rescued and appropriately
christened “Fiddler”.He was
featured on the front page
of the HUMANE NEWS …
and waited for adoption.
When he wasn’t lucky, he
was placed on the Share-APet Program …. and waited
for adoption. It took 9 years
but thankfully, his prayers
(and ours) have come to
fruition.
Paul & Bonnie Trowbridge
of Mellenville, N Y had been
sponsoring Fiddler and
when they had turned the
AHS calendar page and
saw his face, they felt it was
a sign to come & adopt their
pet.
Excerpts from a 2 page letPaul & Bonnie Trowbridge of Mellenville, ter states:“I really wish that
N Y with their newly-adopted Fiddler who we could have met and celebrated our joy of having
waited 9 years for adoption.
Fiddler come into our lives
and our hearts!! Fiddie is the absolute perfect example of why people
should consider adopting an older pet. After our drive back home, it was
time for him to meet his ‘younger’brother, Chance, a pit bull/plott hound mix
that we rescued over 7 years ago. Fiddie took over. He wagged his tail,
showed no aggression whatsoever & after much mutual sniffing, Chance
was satisfied that Fiddie posed no threat. Now it was time for Fiddie to
slowly be introduced to 5 rescued indoor cats over the next week. Once
again, he has shown the way to everyone, by always being kind & gentle,
to the point that the very smallest cat that we rescued from an alley actually has decided to ‘groom’him for the first time.
Fiddler is truly a living tribute to the devotion, compassion and love that the
staff of your organization shows these innocent, defenseless animals. That
he can have such an incredible outlook on life is affirmation that you are
doing an incredible job! On behalf of all the abused, lonely souls that you
have saved & continue to save, thank you…and our biggest thank you of
all is THANK YOU SO MUCH for loving Fiddler until we were blessed to find
him”.
Fiddler on the day he arrived at the Society, starving to death.
Lucy Finds Her Very Own Santa
in Blairstown, NJ
Last November, a concerned animal lover found
this female pit bull that had
obviously been abandoned a few miles from
the Society. “Lucy” was
pictured in the next issue
of the HUMANE NEWS
and by the time Santa
a r ri ved, Lucy had the
greatest gift of all! John
Kent of Blairstown, N J
saw Lucy’s picture and
traveled half way down the
state to adopt her.
According to a recent note
from John:“Just wanted to
tell you that she’s doing
fine and I love her very
much.”
John Keith with Lucy on
her lucky adoption day.
Lucy shortly after she arrived - she had been rescued by a good
Samaritan who found her running loose in the woods not too far from
the Forked River shelter. It was believed she’d been abandoned.
Fiddler on top of a roof in Hillside, N J
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MORE HAPPY ENDINGS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
White Sox the Share-A-Pet Waited 8 Years
For Loving Home
A
rat
trap
became
an
inescapable horror for a cat that
the Society rescued in October
2003.She had struggled so hard
that she had dislocated her
shoulder and injured her paw.
These injuries were not discovered until after she had been
cleaned up. Vegetable oil massages were the first order of the
day. After she was cleaned up, it
was then off for special surgery.
She was named Glynda….and
placed on the Share-A-Pet
Program. Life was great….but
now, it is even greater!!! Gary
Zidd & wife Barbara visited Kitty
City to see some of the cats who
had been waiting for sponsors or
adoption. Glynda was their
choice! She now shares the Zidd
household with two other cats & everything has turned out meowvelously!
DANGERS OF GLUE TRAPS
Glue traps have been a
source of an agonizing,
lingering death for most
animals that become
ensnared in them.The latest victim was this catbird
which was brought in
barely alive. The bird
expired within minutes
after arriving at the
Society.
AVMA’S POSITION ON TEETH
REMOVAL
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved and adopted
a new position against removing or reducing healthy canine teeth as a way
to treat canine aggression.This approach does not address the cause of
the behavior and could be adversely affected. The AVMA frecommends
behavioral assessment & modification by a qualified behaviorist.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Above, White Sox in his very
own living room! And at right,
White Sox on the day of his
adoption with Alexander Rossetti of Toms River & Mr.
Rossetti’s
daughter,
Linda
Robinson.
After having been with us since March of 1997, we included White Sox on
the Share-A-Pet Program in mid-1998.Although his owner could not keep
him, he sung the praises of how talented his dog was – danced in circles,
gave his paw, played dead.After several months at the Society, it was his
kennel worker who dutifully ga ve treats while dancing in circles and shaking the dog’s paw. The quiet young fella was sent to the Animal Haven
Farm … and he became a part of the canine crowd until July 23, 2003 – a
red letter day for this doggy! Alexander Rossetti of Toms River, N J adopted him. We don’t know who is happier – but we think the smile on White
Sox cannot be denied! In a most recent note with photo, Mr. Rossetti said:
“Thanks for all the care you gave him and for the good condition he is in for
his age. You folks did a great job with him”.
CANCUN COMPANY BULLDOZES
SHELTER WITH ANIMALS INSIDE
La Gran Plaza Cancun is a mall being developed to further capitalize on
the tourist trade. The Opresa Construction Company allegedly made a
“bogus” deal to acquire land presently used as an animal shelter for the
street dogs of Cancun & promised the owner/operator of the shelter tat
they would construct a new facility in another area.There were 186 dogs
that were housed at the shelter and recently, veterinarians and volunteers
conducted a sterilization clinic at the shelter.
It has just come to light that in mid-February, Opresa had demolished the
structure using heavy equipment to bury more than 33 dogs alive & sending others injured & terrified into the streets. Shelter owner/operator
Rosalinda Castillo was assaulted by a mob of Opresa’s workers who beat
her & her son, sending them both to the hospital.The workers then continued to kick & beat the remaining dogs. Several of the workers were briefly
jailed for assault. Those who wish to see the unspeakable cruelty of
Opresa can log on to http://nacer.org/outrage.html and http://nacer.org/outrage2.html Although requests are being made to write to the construction
company, we think it more important to call the National Tourism Board at
1-800-446-3942 or e-mail [email protected]
Man’s heart away from nature becomes hard. –Standing Bear
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NEGLECTED OHIO BEARS
RESCUED BY POPCORN PARK
JUNE/JULY 2005
DE PAUL’S FUND RAISER CONTINUES
AS DROP-OFF FOR DONATIONS
Continued from Page 1
DePauls West Salon of Berkeley
Heights & Union, N J sponsored a
month-long fund raising drive culminating on Sunday, May 1st with an
open house and various beauty
services and products offered to the
public. Also on hand was a bake
sale, a caricature artist and other
attractions. As a result of their
efforts, the Society received pet car riers, pet beds, blankets, towels &
MORE FOOD THAT WE EVER
IMAGINED! Deer feed, horse feed,
dog/cat food and so much more! As
a result of the generosity of conThe bears enjoy exploring their new environment,as well as an occasional misting.
Continuing the mission of the Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn
Park, three bears were rescued from conditions which could have led to
their demise.
A Xenia, Ohio resident had been breeding bear cubs and selling them to
interested parties.
After the cub owners became disenchanted with the animals, they were
returned to the breeder who had more than he could handle.
Due to the flimsy caging, the bears kept escaping and causing concern to
the local residents. Not too far from their home was a day care center which
also created a concern for the safety of the children.
Also, their owner did not provide them with wholesome & nutritious food &
we have been advised that their main diet was Krispy Kreme donuts. The
owner would take Bonnie, a 4 year old, on a leash and walk her around
county fairs, etc.
Tom Sears, who also lives in Xenia, Ohio, was directed by the local sheriff
to pick up the errant bears on numerous occasions. Sears has his own livestock hauling for exotic and domestic animals & Tom & wife, Lizette, own
the Hole in the Wall Farm which is a no-kill shelter and rescue for domestic animals.
When it was obvious that no corrective measures would be taken, the sheriff advised Mr. Sears to confiscate the bears. At one point, Mr. Sears picked
up two bears at one time -- (one under each arm) -- as they were less than
50% of what their body weight should have been. According to Mr. Sears:
"They were just skin and bones".
Mr. Sears then set out to find a lifetime home for the bears....which wasn't
easy! There were many who wanted the bears but Tom was concerned for
their quality of life and their future. After a year-long search, contacted
Popcorn Park. Bonnie, a 4 year old and Ginger and Maryann, 2 year olds,
now live at Popcorn Park where they will be provided with food, shelter, veterinary care and live out their life in a safe, tranquil setting.
The trio will be available for sponsorship under Popcorn Park's Wildlife
Club. For $3.00 a month, the public can help to support any of the bears
(or any other residents) of Popcorn Park.
For more information on the Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
log on to http://www.ahscares.org/ and visit the Wildlife Club.
cerned animal lovers,
DePauls' owners, Debbie & Paul Falivene presented us with checks totaling over $2,100.The Falivenes were taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of
the Society's humane society and Popcorn Park.They were so impressed
that they advise that their stores will continue to remain a drop-off place for
anyone wishing to contribute food and/or donations.
A BIG THANK YOU TO DEBBIE AND PAUL, THEIR STAFF AND TO THE
CONTRIBUTORS!
Paul and Debbie Falivene with the enormous amount of items donated through their fundraiser.
CAMPOBELLO’S MARKET DONATES
PRODUCE TO ZOO RESIDENTS
At a recent visit to the newly-opened
Campobello's Market & Catering
located at 130 Rt. 34 in Holmdel, N J, a Society staffer spoke of Popcorn
Park Zoo's need for fresh fruits and vegetables for Boo Boo the Bear and
the many monkeys in residence. Campobello's co-owner, Joseph Bono,
above left, took up some boxes and started filling them with over $35.00
worth of delectable items for zoo residents. Mr. Bono advised that they
would be happy to donate items on a bi-monthly basis for the animals. Our
appreciation goes to the staff at Campobello's for their hospitality and generosity. And their hot items are delicious too!
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 7
MISGUIDED CAT GROUP/INDIVIDUALS CAUSE ILLNESS & SUFFERING
This year…..more than any other time in the past….the Society has had to perform an overwhelming task of taking care of the abuses, neglect and overabundance of unwanted pets from animal lovers who accumulate large numbers of animals. Sadly, these animals deteriorate from the impact of poor standards of sanitation, veterinary care and nutrition.
Psychiatrists have studied this phenomenon but it is the humane societies, pounds and shelters that have struggled with this horrendous problem which
burdens the shelter’s space, time, food, vet care and emotional impact on the workers.
200 DEAD CATS FOUND
IN BACKYARD OF KITTY KIND
Owner agreed to separate sick cats, such as these , from the healthy
ones.
The Society was contacted by authorities in East Orange concerning
countless numbers of dead cats in plastic bags at a private residence.
Society staffers went immediately to the scene. Over 200 cats were found
rotting in garbage bags in the backyard.Marlene Kess, founder & director
of Kitty-Kind, a New York City no-kill shelter, was the owner of the home.
The N J State SPCA was contacted and the organization inspected her
home. She was found to have 48 cats – 38 of which were in one room. A
spokesperson for the animal law enforcement agency advised that she
could retain ownership if she promised to separate the sick cats from the
healthy ones. The State SPCA issued Kess 38 counts of failing to provide
for the cats on the premises. Due to additional information received, the
investigation is continuing by the Associated Humane Societies.
ALMOST 100 CATS RESCUED
FROM HILLSIDE HOARDER
When the Society received
a call about a huge number
of cats at a Hillside, N J
home, it was beyond any
other incident we have handled in the past, not only by
the sheer numbers, but the
inaccessibility to va ri o u s
areas of the house to rescue over 95 cats.
The numbers included
pregnant cats, teen-age kittens, many nursing kittens
that were inexplicably
placed with mothers who
already had litters they
were feeding.
Traps have been placed in
areas of the house to continue to remove the remaining few that are there.
Eyes peering out of the dim residence
All of the cats have been
examined by our veterinary technicians and all were infested with fleas, ear
mites and intestinal parasites. The rescue has taxed the Society’s
resources and we are in urgent need of cat beds, cat food, rescue groups
and adoptive homes.
Several cats in various parts of the house…..all in need.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NJ SPCA
This is how Kitty Kind’s cats are kept as a no-kill shelter.
Pictures and story continue on Page 8.
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ALMOST 100 CATS RESCUED FROM
HILLSIDE HOARDER
Pictures and story continued from Page 7
JUNE/JULY 2005
Previous Director Admits They Used
Misleading Data on Panther
SAFARI CLUB INT’L. LOBBYIST TO
HEAD U. S. FISH & WILDLIFE SER VICE
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE of Clinton, WA, Matthew J. Hogan has
been appointed as Acting Director of the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service succeeding Steve Williams who has resigned. Williams resigned after admitting the U. S. F & W used incomplete and misleading data on Florida panther movements in assessing several high profile land-use applications.
Pres. George W. Bush & former Pres. George H.Bush are life members of
Safari Club International (SCI).The SCI is an elite trophy hunting organization….and to win a so-called Grand Slam and Inner Circle award, a
hunter needs to kill a minimum of 322 separate species and subspecies.
PROPOSED BILL TO INTRODUCE
SUNDAY BOW HUNTING
Pictured are some of the many,
many cats that we have inoculated, cleaned out ear mites, treated
for intestinal parasites….and are
now ready for adoption.Many cats were infected with ringworm.
A change in the outlook and assimilation of cat colonies, has created a
nightmare for the Society when a cry for help is issued to help these animals. There aren’t enough homes for all of them; and more arrive every
day. We will continue with our open door policy but situations such as cat
collectors has created a severe financial hardship, inadequate cage space,
limitations on veterinary care and emotional distress on Society staffers.
Yes – June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat month…..but each year, the number of
unwanted cats and kittens has grown and the number of homes has
decreased. We need your help so that we can continue in our efforts.
Present statistics indicate that there are 77.7 million cats and 65 million
dogs in 64.2 million households.
We will continue, as we have in the past, to feature some of the beautiful
felines available to forever homes. The Society is open 7 days a week as a
convenience to those searching for a new addition to your family. You will
be blessed with years of loving companionship by adopting one of our
felines. If you do not see something you want within these pages, just log
on www.petfinder.org and see many more of our delightful cats at our various branches.
This deer suffered an arrow through one of its e yes.
Assembly Bill 3736 (R.Smith) and Senate Bill 2475 (B.Smith, S.Sweeney)
would allow bow hunting on state wildlife areas as well as private land use.
Both bills have been voted favorably out of committee. The proposed bills
now await being posted in both houses. We urge that you contact your legislators and let them know how you feel about hunting with a bow and
arrow. Pictured are two beautiful animals that met their demise as a result
of a bow hunter’s arrow.
MAJOR CLOTHING RETAILERS TAKE
STAND AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY
According to PETA, American Eagle Outfitters has joined Timberland and
Limited Brands (which operates stores under The Limited, Express, Henri
Bendel, Victoria’s Secret) are the latest major companies to join the retail er-led movement to reform the Australian wool industry by pledging to not
use Australian merino wool until lamb mutilations and live sheep export
ends. Along with Abercrombie & Fitch, J.Crew, SmartWool and others,
these companies have made a compassionate decision to send a powerful message to the Australian wool industry that cruelty to animals will not
be tolerated. For more information, log on to SaveTheSheep.com
The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do
evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.
- Unknown
The Society rescued this wild turkey from Fairfield, NJ, which had to
be humanely euthanized.
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HUMANE NEWS 9
JOIN THE POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
Popcorn Park Zoo is a 7 acre zoo located at the Society’s Forked
River Shelter and caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds
that have been abused, exploited, injured, abandoned, handicapped,
elderly, etc.The zoo is open daily from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.Admission is
$4.25 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years and senior citizens over 62 - including tax.Babies under 1 year are free, as well as
all members of the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club, Popcorn Park
Zoological Society and the Share-A-Pet Program. Members must
present their membership card when entering. If you would like to
support one of these unfortunate animals, it is $3.00 a month & will
include a membership card, free admission,a color photo and report
every 4 months. For information on the zoo’s residents, just send
$2.00 for a copy of the booklet to POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB,
PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731. You may now also sponsor
Wildlife Club animals online! Log onto: www.ahscares.org, and click
on the Wildlife Club on the right navigation.
Bonnie arrived as an abandoned fawn,as have many other of our resident deer, and was raised by staff. She, of course, loves people, and
could never be on her own in the woods. But here, she seems to be
"top doe", and that's just fine. She's a real doll, and some sponsors
would make her very happy. Please open your heart and sponsor our
lovely lady, Bonnie. She’s been at Popcorn Park for awhile, but just
joined the Wildlife Club and would love to know you care .
Zeke came to us in 2002, only two years old - we were called about
sdome goats that were fighting. Apparently Zeke was butting and biting the other goats, and when we went to get him found he was also
badly injured. Zeke's turned over a new leaf once he was neutered
and in our care - but he will need special care for a lifetime so his
damaged horn cannot grow into his neck. Won't you help support our
reformed pugilist?
My owner fell on hard times,
and could no longer afford me;
I’m sure that was never foreseen, yet it left me with little
future to see. Large birds like
me can live 60 years or more;
no small commitment, you can
be I’m sure . If you’d like a bird
that will live a long time; why
not sponsor me and you can
be all mine!
Casey is a handsome Umbrella
Cockatoo that would love
some sponsors. He is new on
the Wildlife Club, as are all his
buddies on this page, and
doesn’t have any sponsors yet
to call his own.
Meet Duncan, the Severe Macaw.
A kind woman took Duncan and
another bird from a friend who
was moving and couldn’t keep
them. When the other bird died,
Duncan became very noisy and
gave his new oner a hard time.
She wasn’t able to cope with this
change in personality, so asked
us to take Duncan in. We suspect
Duncan was bonded with the
other bird and was upset at the
loss. His noisiness wmay have
been how he expressed his feelings. Duncan’s fine here, but could use a friend or two. We think
sponsoring him would help him feel a bit better.
This entitles the bearer to
one FREE admission
to Popcorn Park Zoo
with one paid adult admission
Open 7 days a week,365 days a year, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road,Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693 - 1900
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
JUne/July
Name of animal(s) sponsored:__________________,
________________, __________________.
NAME _____________________________________________
"True courage is not the absence of fear; rather it is
the taking of action in spite of the fear."
- Anonymous
ADDRESS __________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $3.00 each = TOTAL $ _________
10 HUMANE NEWS
JUNE/JULY 2005
AS MAGICAL AND ETERNAL
IS THE LOVE AND DEVOTION
Cindy’s “parents” had a baby &
they gave the infant all the attention. When Cindy wanted to get
involved,it created some dissension. They write books about
how to introduce a dog to a new
newborn. Obviously, they never
read the book & now look who is
forlorn. File 36360-SF.
A handsome boy has been here
since May …. a breed more
brave won’t come your way.
Intelligent and waiting for the
command. Won’t you extend a
loving hand? File 35791-M.
Statistics show that 1/3 of the
nation move every year. Judging
by those figures,it is much more
we fear. Here’s Bugsy who has
one eye that’s blind. He’s been
here since April hoping for
someone who has a lease that’s
already signed! File 34650-M.
He was allowed to stray before
his life had even begun. A 6
month old Dalmatian deserving
of a life of safety and fun. If you
having a special “spot” in your
heart, meet a white/liver fella
who waits for a brand new start.
File 36286-M.
If you are searching for a special
breed, we may have a friend for
you indeed! Gizmo the Chihuahua is 5 years old and his
owner was moving & now Gizmo
is out in the cold.File 36163-NM.
His sad eyes … a look of hopelessness drew us to his sad
plight. A pat on the head, a loving word fills his world with
delight. There are many in our
facility that would fill your world
with glee. Here’s a fella that
would go unnoticed and all he
says is: “Please pick me”. File
36284-M.
Just a bag of bones ….a skeletal
figure who needed special feed.
We’ve brought his weight up and
it is a friend that he now needs.
He would surely be a dog who
would be devoted. He’s been
here since April to be needy and
alone. Can you offer him a loving
heart and a loving home? File
34004-M.
When an apartment dweller
moved out, he left behind some
things he obviously didn’t care
about. I was there for him when
he needed a nuzzle. People are
so fickle about felines …. it is
such a puzzle. File 33962-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airpor t
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 11
AS THE WAVES UPON THE SHORE
WE NEED FOREVER MORE
Leon is a 3 year old Chihuahua
whose heart is broken. He was
given up by his owner … no reason … no words were spoken.
We would love to give him a life
filled with joy. Won’t you adopt
his adorable boy? File 36060-M.
What an adorable lad y….whose
owner never claimed her. She
belongs to us now; and so we
have named her. Sugar is sweet
….and she patiently waits.If you
are interested in Sugar, please
don’t hesitate. File 33555-F.
He’s affectionately called Rudy
by the staff. He’s an unusual mixture … & he makes us laugh. If
you’d like to start out with a
smile each new glorious day,
may we suggest this adorable
stray. File 36116-M.
Here’s a beautiful Brittany
Spaniel that somehow got away.
There was no tag or microchip to
help return this stray. The breed
is people oriented and needs
consistent training. They also
need mental stimulation o their
interest is waning.File 36463-M.
Here’s a lass who has fallen on
hard times. It doesn’t take much
to make Goldie’s life sublime.
Good natured, even tempered
and gets along with everyone.
Add this Golden to your home &
she’ll fill your life with sun.
I’m still waiting, ging nowehere
fast; my life before might make
some aghast. Abandoned in the
Lincoln Hotel; one of those
places they kiss and tell.But I’ve
been waiting since Janu a ry ;
won’t you please come and
adopt Sophie. File 19185-F.
My owner travelled out of town,
but hired a sitter with whom I
could pal around. Well, I wasn’t
watched and got away; then I
was picked up as a stray. My
owner promised to come, but
that was two months past;could
you give me some love to last?
File 34167-M.
I was one of three dogs found
hanging about;we look like each
other and were probably just
tossed out.With a deep furrowed
brow, Wrinkles is my new name;
perhaps a Rotti/Dogue de
Bordeaux cross is what staff
thinks I am. File 32544-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 6 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: ASSOCIATEDHUMANE @AOL.COM
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsnewark.petfinder.or g
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JUNE/JULY 2005
SOCIETY RESCUES CAT
SHOT THREE TIMES
WILDLIFE REHABBERS BECOMING
ENDANGERED SPECIES
It didn’t take very long for the number of wildlife in New Jersey to find no
assistance from the very agency that should be helping them. The N. J.
Division of Fish & Game has set out on a path to reduce the number of
wildlife rehabilitators in the state so that pest control operators can take up
the slack.
Until now, homeowners, animal lovers and concerned citizens could call a
wildlife rehabilitator who would rescue these animals at no expense to
them or to the taxpayer.
In a recent case, a healthy baby raccoon was euthanized for no reason
because it was the expedient thing to do.
Survivor, at right,after being treated by ..the emergency clinic?, and
at left, dreaming of his new homw.
When 19 year old Joseph Pearson of Fanwood, N J called the Police Dept.
regarding an animal that had been shot, the ensuing investigation revealed
that it was Mr. Pearson who had shot the cat. The report indicates that
when a basement window had been left open for the family’s cats, this portly, neutered male decided to enter also. When he attempted to remove the
cat which scratched him, he went and got his pellet gun and shot the cat 3
times – once in the eye and on the back. Pearson was remanded to Union
County jail where bail was set at $75,000.
The Fanwood Police Dept. contacted the Associated Humane Societies
and an ambulance was immediately dispatched to the scene. The cat was
brought to an emergency veterinary clinic where it was given immediate
care. Due to its obesity and traumatic state, Dr. Tony Tavormina of VIP
Animal Hospital suggested that any invasive care be postponed.Within a
few days, the cat was then sent to Garden State Veterinary Specialists in
Tinton Falls where one eye was removed.
“Survivor” had obviously been an owned animal; however, in order to
attempt in finding his owner, press releases to local papers have not pro duced any results. No one has come forward to claim the cat who needs
another chance at happiness. File
(Newark).
CAT SWALLOWED THREADED
NEEDLE, NOW SEEKS LOVING HOME
Through the efforts of the N. J. Division of Fish & Game, the diminishing
number of wildlife rehabilitators has made it difficult for them to obtain a
permit.
As a result, homeowners and concerned animal lovers have no where to
turn … and pest control operators are waiting for your business. Many residents are starting to raise raccoons on their own – A BIG MISTAKE! A
Fish & Wildlife spokesperson advised that if there are not enough rehabbers, the animals should be euthanized. This has already turned in to a
fiasco and the lives of thousands of raccoons, possums, skunks, birds, and
more are suffering because of Fish & Game’s refusal to give out permits to
rehabbers. Wildlife rehabilitation is an unpaid job – with no cost to the taxpayers – and is a labor of love.
And the Society is aware of the number of pest control operators who have
been cruel and//or ignorant and it has been the animals that suffered.
Over the past few weeks, raccoons taken out of homes at a cost to the
home owner by the pest control companies has risen. It was discovered
that the raccoons taken out and away had been nursing mothers. Several
groups of baby raccoons have been given over to the humane society –
some of which had been found in garbage cans.
NOW THERE IS A CHANCE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
S. 2325 (Karcher) and A.3939 (Chiappone, Panter) would temporarily
expand the scope of “cooperator permit” to include rehabilitation of other
kinds of wildlife besides game animals. Please write to the following thanking them for their efforts and to have these bills be sent favorably out of
their respective Committees and to the floor for a full vote:
Senator Ellen Karcher
400 W. Main St., 3rd Floor
Freehold N J 07728
Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone
595 Broadway
Bayonne, N J 07002
Assemblyman Michael Panter
2 Hartford Drive, Suite 205
Tinton Falls, N J 07701
Threaded needle had become
lodged in Simba’s jaw/throat.
Simba was brought to the Society by our Animal Control Officer on May 6th
after her North Bergen, N J could no longer afford his care. After a few
weeks at the Society, he appeared to have a large cyst on the side of his
face. When the medical staff was in the midst of cleaning it, they felt a
sharp prick.They cut open the area to find a threaded needle that he had
obviously swallowed.Simba healed nicely and he’s now available for adoption.File 35017-M (Newark).
DO YOU THINK THAT PEST CONTROL (EXTERMINATORS) WOULD
ASSIST IN ANY OF THESE RESCUES?
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE TO HELP THESE PRECIOUS ANIMALS?
THEN LET THEM KNOW NOW!!!
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 13
SOCIETY LAUNCHES FALL EDUCATION PROGRAM
PHILLIE PHANATIC JUMP STARTS
POPCORN PARK EDUCATION PROGRAM
Popcorn Park was delighted to
play host to the Phillie
Phanatic, the Philadelphia
Phillies’ mascot, who was
there to kick off the zoo’s
Education Prog ram which will
get into high gear in
September.
It was a fantastic experience
not only for the youngsters,
but for Society staffers as well.
Zoo residents were quite
impressed with the huge
green giant, often expressing
curiosity about the huge green
bird.
SOCIETY STAFFERS REACH OUT
AND VISIT SCHOOLS
Society Orphans Visit Village School
in Holmdel, N J
Society Tinton Falls General Manager Bruce Sanchez and Clara meet
the students at Village School in Holmdel. For a close-up of Clara,
please see Page 15 where she awaits adoption at our Forked River
Animal Care Center.
Special guests for the day were students from the Long Valley Middle
School in Long Valley, N J who, through the courtesy of School
Superintendent Gerald Vernotica and teacher Janet Dickinson , bring us a
HUGE quantity of much-needed items every year: a wet-dry vac, kitten
food, collars, leashes, corn cobs, grooming supplies, laundry detergent,
deer, rabbit and guinea pig food, cleaning products, blankets, comforters,
sheets and towels.
Pictured is the entiree group of Long Valley Middle School who are
dedicated in the amount of items they donate each year to Popcorn
Park.
For the third year in a row, the students at Village School in Holmdel, N J
have donated a vast amount of needed items to the Society’s Tinton Falls
Animal Care Center. This is part of a Service Learning project spearheaded by Ms. Evelyn King who teaches Kindergarten at the school.The children bring in cat and dog food, used blankets, paper towels and much
more. The kids are then exposed to orphaned animals. This year, it was a
wonderful dog named Clara & a gentle cat named Fred.All of the children
were allowed to pet both animals and experience the kindness that
emanates from these wonderful creatures as evidenced by the many
happy faces that can be seen being introduced to the animals. All had a
great time and hopefully the children will come away with a stronger sense
of caring for the unfortunate animals.
Fred the gentle cat meets the
curious students.
Be sure to visit us on the web!
www.ahscares.org
Holmdel School Kinderg a rt e n
Teacher Evelyn King and
Society’s Tinton Falls General
Manager Bruce Sanchez with
Clara and a huge amount of
donations for animals at the
Tinton Falls shelter.
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IT’S SUMMERTIME AND
OUR SUMMER HAPPINESS
We know this dog is heartbroken....& we are annoyed. It has
been over a month & no one has
claimed this lovely Samoyed.
She is quiet and gentle and
would be a wonderful addition.
Finding her a new home is our
hopeful ambition. File TF-30575-F.
How ironic!! His name is Hero!
But when his owners were
divorcing, his popularity went to
zero. Only 9 months old & his
home has been split in two. And
he is a victim and feeling so
blue. File 31547-M.
No microchip, no tag for this
lovely Keeshond. We sure wish
we had a wand. Was he stolen??
Was he allowed to stray? A
brand new loving home would
make his day. File TF-31074-F.
People ought to know what happens when they give their pets
away. It was midnight when the
Society was called to pick me up
as a stray. My “old” owner gave
me to someone new. My “new”
owner never came to claim me
… & I’m sure feeling blue. File
TF-31414-
I have been waiting awhile for
my owners to claim me. As of
now, the staff hasn’t even named
me.
My
owners
haven’t
called….they could have found
me if they tried.With only 3 legs,
I could easily be identified. File
31249-F.
If you want to meet the neediest
dog of all, to show her a little
love would make her absolutely
enthralled. If you want devotion
and a whole lot more, finding a
place in your heart & home
wouldn't be a chore. File 31472-F.
Her husband left her ... and
abandoned the dog behind.The
woman said she is financially in
a bind. So 7 year old Sheba has
to start over in a new home. We
want her to find a lifetime of love
& so we are featuring her with
this poem.File TF-31286-SF.
Police Headquarters is where
this stray was detained. An
owner either lost her or their
love for her waned. Now she
waits with us for a new life to
start. Too bad her owner can't
see her broken heart. File 31260-F.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (No.)
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.or g
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HUMANE NEWS 15
THEY SAY LIFE’S A BEACH!
WOULD BE A HOME FOR EACH
Can we talk??? I have been here
a long, long time. So they decided to give me a rhyme. They took
my picture & posted me on
Petfinder.They have included me
here as just a reminder. File L3957-F.
Clara went with the Education
Team's visit to a school. She
imparted a lesson of learning the
Golden Rule. She could be a
therapy dog .... as well as an
excellent family pet. If you are
looking for personality plus,
Clara is the dog you should get.
File L-4035-SF.
A very sweet stray Pekingese
has been staying with us waiting
to please. Wearing a collar ....
but no tag was attached. If you
adopt this fella, he'd be a wonderful catch! File L-4087-M.
He has had a history that is
somewhat alarming. This dog
was neglected/emaciated even
though he is charming. We notified the owner the dog was with
us. Thankfully, they never
responded....Now he needs
someone who'll love him & make
a fuss. File L-3577-M.
How unlucky can you get.
Someone left me tied to an abandoned swing set. I also suffered
from ears that were badly infected. If you want a devoted dog,
I'm the one that should be
selected.File L-3945-M.
Someone once owned this
declawed cat. She was found as
a stray in a trap.Now Lily is safe
and sound.Adopt this lass & joy
will abound. File L-4084-F.
(Forked River)
Some people may think it is silly,
to name this lovable Doxie Willie.
He came to the Society in late
May .... Until now, he is still an
unclaimed stray. File L-4039-M.
Just like land mines,traps are all
over the place. Adoption of
these stray cats just doesn't
seem to keep up with the pace. If
you have room in your heart & in
your home , won't you take a cat
that was allowed to roam? File L3856-NM (Forked River).
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsforkedriver..petfinder.or g
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NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATION
NEWS FROM
NEW YORK
Senate Bill 1739 (Senators Turner
and Martin primary sponsors –
Senators Asselta and Palaia cosponsor)
provides that public
school pupils may refuse to dissect, vivisect, incubate, capture or
otherwise harm or destroy animals
or any parts thereof as part of their
course of instruction.Those who do
not wish to participate must be provided with alternative education
project by the school. The bill was
reported favorably out of committee
and now goes to the full Senate for
a vote. Please write to your N. J.
State Senators advising them of
your stance on this matter.
NEW YORK CITY
Efforts are being made to help the
carriage horses. To sign a petition
to improve the lives and working
conditions of these horses, log on to
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/take
action/997519876
Assembly Bill 4087 (Assemblymen
Gordon and McKeon primary
sponsors
–
Assemblypeople
Gusciora, Conaway, Voss, Stanle y
and Weinberg co-sponsors) would
prohibit computer-assisted remote
hunting. The bill was heard in the
Assembly’s Agriculture & Natural
Resources Committee on May 19th
and was reported favorably with
committee amendments. The bill
would prohibit any person from
engaging in computer-assisted
remote hunting or providing or
operating facilities for computerassisted remote hunting in the
State. The amended bill was corrected to include the use of a bow
and arrow or any other weapon
within the definition of “computerassisted remote hunting”. It now
awaits a full vote of the Assembly.
Please write to your State
Assemblyperson concerning this
bill.
A804
(Gusciora, Chiappone,
Panter, Diegnan) prohibits product
testing with traditional animal test
methods if federally recommended
alternative test methods exists,
with certain exceptions; and provides for injunctive relief violations.
It has been reported out of
Committee. Please write to your
Assemblyperson asking that they
support the bill.
You can find your legislator by
logging on to:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/me
mbers/legsearch.asp
NEW YORK CITY
New Yorkers for Humane Housing
is attempting to obtain at least
50,000 signatures of registered
voters between now and August
15th so that they can qualify for a
ballot initiative to decide whether
tenants have a right to keep pets in
NYC apartments. The ballot form is
downloadable at: http://www.shelterreform.org/PetPetition.pdf
or
contact them at P O Box 268, New
York, N Y 10028.
NEW YORK STATE
A new “Our Best Friends” license
plate has been introduced. A portion of the sales goes to the Animal
Population Control Program to provide low-cost spay/neuter procedures for dogs & cats adopted from
approved animal organizations.
The license plate can be ordered
on the DMV website at www.nysdmv.com or calling 518-402-4838.
EAST NORTHPORT
William Thomas, 76, was arrested
for trapping birds & crushing their
heads. The Suffolk County SPCA
also collected several carcasses of
dead animals on his property. He
has also been taken to a local hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
SOUTHAMPTON
A new ordinance bans the display
of wild/exotic animals for entertainment purposes. There are also provisions which prohibit the use of
devices such as electric prods,
spurs (such as used in rodeos).For
domestic animals, there is a prohibition on having animals perform
any act that is "unnatural, inherently dangerous or likely to cause
injury". Animals in petting zoos
(which cannot be exotic) will have
to present current certification of
vaccinations.
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable
solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. registration with
the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
AROUND THE WORLD
SPAIN
A new bill is being considered by the Catalonian Parliament.If passed, the
bill would radically update the existing Animal Protection Law by prohibiting any events involving the killing of bulls or use of lethal weapons, including spears, “banderillas” and swords. Since Barcelona declared itself an
anti-bullfighting city on April 6, 2004, other Spanish towns have followed
suit, including Torello, Calidetenes & Olot which has the second oldest ring
in Spain.More than 80% of the people in Catalonia feel bullfights are unjustified and cruel events.
ST. MAARTEN/PARADISE ISLAND
Swim-with-the-dolphin programs are becoming increasingly popular and
lucrative attractions despite the fact that captivity is incredibly stressful and
sometimes lethal. Two new facilities are in the planning stages – one in St.
Maarten and one at the Atlantis Resort at Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
With 25 dolphins already purchased & plans to add 15 more, it is unfortunate that their lives will be in a captive pool, performing mindless tricks. For
more information on these facilities, log on to wspa-usa.org
BRITAIN
Animals implanted with microchips as part of the pet passport may face
unnecessary surgery or lengthy stays in quarantine if the microchip cannot
be read.If it is unsuccessful, pet owners will have to decide if they want to
put the pet under anesthesia to surgically remove the microchip to return
to the manufacturers or apply for a new passport which takes 6 months.
According to the Dept. of the Environment Food & Rural Affairs in Britain,
over 12,000 cats & dogs have been refused entry to Britain, due to incomplete vaccinations and a small number were due to microchip failure.
UNITED KINGDOM
Selfridges, one of the main targets for anti-fur protestors, has announced
it will ban all fur products from its shops. The anti-fur campaign has claimed
success with Morgan and Mango as well as outdoor specialists Snow and
Rock deciding to become fur free .
PET TREATS RECALLED
DUE TO SALMONELLA
Six types of dog and cat treats marketed by TW
Enterprises of Ferndale, Wash., were recalled Wednesday after reports of
infections in humans of an illness called "Salmonella Thompson." The
items were distributed in the United States and Canada under the TW
Enterprises and the Aron Pet Food names.
In a statement distributed by the federal Food and Drug Administration, TW
Enterprises says five cases of infection developed among people who
handled the pet treats -- three in Canada and two in the United States. The
company said consumers should not feed the treats to their pets but should
instead dispose of them.The organism can cause serious infections in
small children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune
systems. Healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms, such as
high fever,
severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, but
long-term complications can include arthritis. The company identified the
recalled products as:
Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Dogs;package size 50 grams;
UPC code 8 33234 00100 6.
Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Cats; package size 50 grams;
UPC code 8 33234 00101 3.
Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Cats;package size 28 grams;
UPC code 8 33234 00104 4.
Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Dogs; package size 28 grams;
UPC code 8 33234 00103 7.
Healthy K9 Beef Jerkey 100% Natural Dog Treats;package size 70
grams;UPC code 7 76626 53898 1.
Healthy K9 Beef Heart 100% Natural Dog Treats;package size 70 grams;
UPC code 7 76626 53897 4.
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 17
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
PARAMUS
Executives of Rufus, Inc., a pet store in Paramus pleaded guilty to 4 counts
of animal cruelty & was fined $9,800 for leaving a Shih Tzu pup, nearly
blinded without medical care, that had been kept in the back of the store
for nearly 4 weeks. The fine imposed includes payment for eye surgeries.
The employee who called the SPCA was fired.
An overwhelming amount of support in favor of stopping horse slaughter
resulted in barring federal funds from being used to facilitate horse slaughter. A previous amendment only prevented wild horses from going to
slaughter. Because the amendment is attached to an annual spending bill,
IT WILL ONLY STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER FOR ONE YEAR!. H. R. 503
is an amendment to the Horse Protection Act banning slaughter & export
for slaughter. Please contact your federal legislators asking that they support this legislation.
MIDDLETOWN
Christopher Welch, 18, and a 17 year old Middletown High School South
student are accused of shooting and killing a young groundhog with a paint
ball gun on June 4th & when the mother groundhog appeared from her burrow, she was beaten, trapped in a net, dragged in the woods & set on fire.
The matter has been turned over to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s
Office. Both face up to 6 months in jail, community service or a fine if convicted.
CALIFON
Daniel Doyle, Jr., 60, who admitted to taking $2.2 million from Fairleigh
Dickinson University Credit Union, ran into more trouble after his arrest.He
asked federal agents to check on some animals he was keeping in a Super
8 Motel room in Raritan. Police found 2 skunks, 11 sugar gliders, and a
lynx. Doyle had been found guilty & fined in 1998 for 17 counts of animal
cruelty when authorities found 170 animals in his home. In 2003, he was
fined again and banned from owning animals and authorities found another 2 dozen exotic and domestic animals in his home. The 14 animals found
in the hotel room went to a wildlife refuge in Alexandria Township. In early
June, a Hunterdon County Superior Court Judge sentenced Doyle to probation after he pleaded guilty to violating a court order that forbade him
from owning animals. He is now awaiting sentencing on embezzlement
charges.
TRENTON
Carrie Ross, 49 was convicted of animal cruelty after animal control agents
found an emaciated dog which she abandoned March 9th and left for 3
weeks without food or water. A heavy chain was around the dog’s neck.
The 2 _ year old pit bull type was about 31 pounds. Ross lives at a motel
in Bordentown according to newspaper reports. Ross was fined $1,033 in
Municipal Court and ordered to pay $339 to the City for the dog’s care. The
dog was cared for at the Trenton pound and then put up for adoption.
NEW POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE
CLUB BOOKLETS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Bush Administration is proposing to allow commercial trade in endangered species for the first time in over 30 years. This radical proposal would
dramatically weaken the protection for over 550 foreign species – including
elephants, orangutans, jaguars – which are now covered by the
Endangered Species Act.Please write to President Bush and to Secretary
of the Interior Gale Norton telling them that you oppose their proposal to
allow importation of endangered species orwildlife body parts. Care2.com,
Inc.has set up a Petition online:http://www.care2.com/go/z/24422
AROUND THE U.S.A.
CALIFORNIA
As a result of a hostile reception by the farm lobby, first-term lawmaker
Assemblywoman Lori Saldana withdrew Assembly Bill 1587 which would
have barred ranchers from killing chickens by stuffing them into woodchippers. The bill would have also prohibited the industry from burning, burying, drowning, suffocating or freezing livestock. The Escondido-based
Ward Poultry Farm dumped 30,000 live chickens into wood chippers in
2003.According to one veterinarian, it is not quick and it is not painless.
TENNESSEE
A new ordinance recently passed in Chattanooga requires certain permits
for pet owners. Pets should not be bred more than once a year. If they have
multiple litters each year, the owner must obtain a breeders permit. If an
animal is sold or given away, you must keep a written description of the animal and the name and address of the new home for at least one year.
TENNESSEE
Jennifer Siliski of Franklin has been suspended for life from all AKC privileges and imposed a fine of $5,000 based on being found guilty of 9 counts
of animal cruelty, failure to provide sustenance and 2 counts of cruelty to
animals, maim and torture in the Circuit Court of Williams County, TN.
Siliski was a breeder of Maltese.
ALABAMA
Walter Tyrone Ware, 33 of Mobile, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Charles
Graddick to 20 years on 6 counts of dog fighting.It was to run concurrently with 20 years for possession of a controlled substance, an injectable
steroid which he had given to boost the dogs’ performance. There were
about 20 out of 23 pit bulls found dehydrated and emaciated with old
wounds to legs and muzzles and tethered to heavy logging chains.
PENNSYLVANIA
Robert Stevens, 64 of Pittsburgh, was sentenced to 3 years in federal
prison for selling mail-order videos of fighting pit bulls after becoming the
first person convicted at trial under a 6 year old animal cruelty law. The animal cruelty law. Signed in 1999 by President Clinton, was known as the socalled “crush videos”.The videos showed small animals being crushed by
women wearing spiked heels.
FLORIDA
Melanie Della Sala, a convicted pet abuser, has moved to Florida and is
selling her Abyssinian, Siamese cats and Dachshunds. She had done pet
sitting and vet tech work while in New Jersey. For more information, she is
listed on Pet-Abuse.com
Hott off the press! And at only $2.00 each, including postage, the Wildlife
Club booklet shows you all the animals currently available for sponsorship
under the Popcorn Park Zoo Wildlife Club. See photos of all our tigers,
cougars, horses, reptiles, birds, deer ...order today! Send your request to:
Wildlife Club Booklets, Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Zoo,
124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114.
MICHIGAN
Ann Marie Kozlowski of Indian River was suspended from AKC privileges
for a period of 10 years, effective May 9, 2005 & imposed a $2,000 fine
based on her conviction of animal abandonment/cruelty in the 89th District
Court of Cheboygan County. Kozlowski bred Yorkshire Terriers.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I would like to tell you what an excellent program your sponsor a pet is. My
12 year old daughter Cassandra is so happy to participate. My daughter
was stric ken with Lyme’s Disease a few years ago and even after treatment, is left with Lyme’s arthritis which limits her activities. Each week, my
daughter has her stops to make. She saves aluminum cans to be brought
to the scrap yard.After this, she sends all the money to sponsor an animal
in the Popcorn Park Zoo. You send her a newsletter and pictures. She’s
very happy. My daughter cares about animals and is the most giving child.
Denise Gorcsos – North Brunswick,N J
POINT PLEASANT TROOP
MULTI-TASKS FOR ORPHANS
Some of the members of Junior Troop #404 of Point Pleasant, N J
brought a huge amount of food and cash donations.
Junior Troop #404 of Point Pleasant, N J wanted to help the animals at the
Society’s For ked River facility and decided to multi-task for their efforts.
First they started collecting from family and friends. Then it was off to their
local Stop & Shop for a pet food drive. At the same time, they put up collection boxes for donations at Pet Valu. As a result, the Society was presented with $165.00 in cash donations and more types of pet food than we
can fill on this page! Our thanks to Leader Caroline Roncin and CoLeaders Charline Cook and Rebecca Cooke. Junior members include
Melissa Caracciolo, Allie Clapp, Allyson Glover, Samantha Hagel,
Samantha Fallone, Melissa Lees, Teresa Little, Nicole Luis, Katelynn
Koenig, Sarah Mulvaney, Cailyn Rafi, Jennifer Rice, Carly Riehl and Carly
Roncin.
THORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
DONATE TO POPCORN PARK
Thanks to the kindness of Principal Victa McKenzie and teacher Loren M.
Rogers, students at Thorne Middle School in Port Monmouth, N J took on
the task of raising money for Popcorn Park.Among the animals sponsored
by the school group include Holly the Donkey, Gloria & Vulton , Penelope,
Sugar Ray, George and Susie…and more! As a result of their most recent
fund raiser, Ms. Rogers brought in a total of $400.00 donated by the students and staff. Our thanks to all who participated in helping the animals
at Popcorn Park.
JUNE/JULY 2005
Junior
HUMANE
OUTSTANDING EFFORTS BY GIRL
SCOUT TROOP 1027 OF HOWELL
Ten of the girls of the Monmouth Council Girl Scout Troop 1027, from
Howell, N J have undertaken to earn the Bronze Award – the highest level
of achievement a girl can receive at the Junior Level of Girl Scouting.The
award involves multiple requirements including a community service project of the girls’ own choosing. It is believed that no other troop in the
Monmouth Council has this many girls working towards a Bronze Award.
As the community service project, the girls wanted to assist Popcorn Park
Zoo by organizing a food and donation drive. Over the course of two weekends at the Petco in Howell and Freehold, N J stores, the girls passed out
flyers as customers entered the stores & asked them to purchase any item
to donate. Each scout also handed out 20 flyers to their neighbors and
went back to collect donations.
As a result of their hard work and efforts, over $600 in monetary donations
& boxes of food, toys and supplies were gathered for Popcorn Park. But
they weren’t finished!!! They also spent time at Popcorn Park cleaning and
performing maintenance on the pet cemetery at the For ked River location.
Our thanks to Leaders: Kathy Sharp, Penny Mullen and Marie Shoemaker
– and most of all to these had working Scouts for their outstanding efforts!
CHURCH’S YOUTH GROUP HOLDS
PET FOOD DRIVE
The Junior Youth Group at the Providence Presbyterian Church of
Bustleton, N J held a pet food drive to help orphaned animals at the
Society. The group, under the auspices of Bob & Dinah Lee, brought their
goodies to the Society’s Forked River Animal Care Center.
JUNE/JULY 2005
NEWS
HUMANE NEWS 19
TROOP #190 OF HAMILTON HELP
SOCIETY ORPHANS
CUB SCOUT’S ANNUAL PET DRIVE
IN MEMORY OF SONNY
Through the efforts of Troop #190 of Hamilton, N J, and their leader Diane
Shandys, the individuals brought much-needed cat litter, cat/dog food, bird
seed, dry dog food, dog biscuits, dry cat food, towels and blankets. The
Society/Popcorn Park Zoo can always make use of such wonderful donations and on behalf of the animals, we thank the members of Troop #190
for making the lives of our animals much brighter.
Each year for the past five years, a pet food drive is held to help Popcorn
Park Zoo in memory of Sonny the Elephant by Cub Scout Pack 61 of
Manahawkin, N J. The group sent out flyers and they asked each Den to
gather as many dog/cat treats, carrots, celery, applies, cleaning laundry
supplies, blankets & towels for a donation to the Society’s animal shelter.
Our thanks to Assistant Cubmaster Eric Newman and to all who helped
make it a great gathering of food for the animals. We are especially grateful to receive fresh fruits and vegetables as was requested!
SUGARBERRY SERVICE UNIT HAS
3 MONTH PET FOOD COLLECTION
WEEK LONG PET FOOD DRIVE BY
SCHOOL’S STUDENT COUNCIL
Extreme left:Education Director “Ranger”Dave Sharpe took Brownie
Troop 503 on a tour of Popcorn Park. Our thanks to Leader Lori
Kobular (rear center) for her guidance and efforts in the collection of
animal goods.
Friday the 13th in May was not an unlucky day for animals at the
Associated Humane Societies’ Forked River Animal Care Center.! The
Student Council at Beachwood Elementary School in Beachwood, N J held
a week-long pet food collection in which the entire school participated.
Bags and bags of pet food, kitty litter, litter pans, blankets, and towels were
brought to the Society. This was a huge undertaking and the donations
filled up almost half of the Waiting Room! Our thanks to the Student
Council and to all of the students who donated.
Meet the members of Brownie Troop 503 from the Sugarberry Service Unit
of the Girl Scouts of Ocean County in Toms River, N J. As a Service Unit
Project, the troop started a collection by asking classmates, neighbors,
friends & relatives to donate. They collected blankets, sheets, pillows, towels, dog food, cat food, bones, toys and scratching posts and more! The
huge amount of items was gathered between January and March – quite
an accomplishment! The group decided on collecting items as they love to
visit Popcorn Park.They enjoyed another tour of Popcorn Park when they
brought the goodies in to our Forked River Animal Care Center.
If you or your group have helped the Society and Popcorn Park Zoo…but
you haven’t seen it published in the HUMANE NEWS, just check our KIDS’
website. It may be there! Just log on to www.ahscares.org and link on to
KIDS.
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HORSES DIE ON REMAKE
OF “FLICKA”
BILL INTRODUCED TO ALLOW
PUPILS TO OPT OUT OF DISSECTION
A wild horse was killed after it reared up, got caught in the lines and when
it fell down, broke its neck.Lake View Terrace, California animal controllers
banned the use of wild horses on the film after the wild mustang died.
Although Fox 2000 Pictures required an animal-use permit, its horse handler had failed to secure the necessary permit. The American Humane
Association whose Sherman Oaks, CA branch is suppose to monitor the
safety of animal action during filming failed to notify the City about the
horse’s death. The AHA film guidelines bars untrained horses on movie
sets. There were four AHA safety representatives on the set, and it was
hard to believe that none of them notified Animal Services. Roland Vincent,
founder of Equus Sanctuary for abused horses, said using wild horses in
films is inhumane….even if nothing happens to them. A rodeo horse also
died while shooting a “wild horse race scene” which prompted production
to shut down briefly.
Unfortunately, no action is taken by AHA to let the public know about those
films that have made their way to television in which animals died for entertainment. “PATTON”, “JEREMIAH JONES” and many, many other films
appear on television.The American Humane Association gets paid by the
Screen Actors Guild to monitor animal use in films.
PHOTOS COURTESY: PETA
Some cats are still alive as their jugular veins are catheterized for
injection of formaldehyde. To euthanize first with sodium pentobarbital would only collapse their veins. All of them have sponges placed
in their mouths so they will not bite their tongues, break teeth, etc.
Society Director Roseann Trezza appeared before the Senate’s Education
Committee to speak on behalf of Senate Bill 1739 (Turner) which would
provide that public school pupils may opt out of experiments involving animals and requires schools to provide alternative education projects. Trezza
provided pictures of animals at a biological supply house for the Education
Committee to view.
Also mentioned during her talk was the recent incident in Utah in which a
live sedated dog was cut open so that the class could see the digestive
system function of a living dog.The dog had been brought from a shelter
and was euthanized after the experiment. As a result of her efforts and
those of others who spoke before the Committee, Senator Robert Martin
advised that he chose to become a primary sponsor of the bill. Senator
Nicholas Scutari, who advised he originally had some reservations about
the bill, decided to vote in favor of passage of S.1739.
Trezza stated:“The dissection of animals before college age is useless and
traumatic to most children and does not promote reverence for life. For
those who have an interest in biology in higher education, there are progressive, animal-free learning tools. Even many veterinary schools have
enacted policies to prohibit the use of all animals in its curriculum.
LATEST NEWS: As a result of the live dog experiment at Gunnison Valley
High School in Utah’s South Sanpete School District, this procedure was
not part of their curriculum in the past and will not be allowed in the future.
Instead of using live animals to teach students, teachers will use:* non-animal mannequins and simulators, * educational videos, * multimedia computer simulations, * clinical practice and human-cadaver observation.
A NEW GROUP – MOTHERS
AGAINST DOG CHAINING
On June 13th, Mothers Against Dog Chaining is a subsidiary of the national non-profit Dogs Deser ve Better. In the span of 21 months, over 11 children have suffered deaths or serious injury as a result of chained dogs in
North Carolina and South Carolina. According to one of their spokesmen:
“Children are losing their lives because we are not socializing our dogs.
Chaining a dog for life is not the answer, for the dog or the innocent child
who may wander into its path.Where education fails to reach the people,
legislation must step up to protect our children and our pets”. In Scotland
County, NC, dogs cannot be tethered more than one hour per day effective
Sept.1, 2005.The law is the same in Montgomery County, MD. The websites are http://www.mothersagainstdogchaining.org or http://dogsdeservebetter.org or 1-877-636-1408.
ORDER FORM
If you are interested in receiving any of the items listed below, please
forward the coupon along with the required donation, and mail to:
Associated Humane Societies
124 Evergreen Ave.
Newark, NJ 07114-2175
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Share-A-Pet Booklet
Wildlife Club Booklet
Small Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
Videotape of Popcorn Park Zoo
Videotape of Animal Haven Farm
Both Videotapes
Wills and Bequests/What Will Happen to My Pet?
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
ZoonooZ (sample copy)
$2.00
$2.00
2/$1.00
SASE- #10
$13.95
$13.95
$21.95
SASE-#10
$2.00
SASE-#10
$1.00
Name ___________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Apt. ________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________
Enclosed is $ _____________ in ❑ check ❑ money order
Please charge my donation to:
❑ Visa ❑ Master Card ❑ American Express
Not even kittens are spared the
suffering in biological supply
houses.
Note this cat’s collar - she was
once someone’s pet.
Card # _____________________________________ Exp. ________
Signarure ________________________________________________
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 21
A LOVE AS ETERNAL AS THE OCEAN IS BLUE
IS WHAT EACH ORPHAN WISHES FROM YOU
I hope you aren’t superstitious
…. my purrrsonality is absolutely delicious! I have been here for
ages … and I hope you will rescue me from one of these cages.
Just a lovely calico miss, wondering why I’ve ended up like
this. I’m really quite young and
so sweet, they all say; your tak ing me home would more than
brighten my day.
Big and beautiful is what they
say I am. But how come I am not
as happy as a clam? There’s
nothing else you need to know
about me …. except I’d love you
to come and set me free.
An older gal who’s been waiting
awhile; we thought we’d show
you Tawny’s lovely smile. She’s
the Shepherd type that is loyal
and true; this senior will have a
special devotion to you. File
13778-F.
I’m just a kid at heart … I love to
bounce around and play the
part.But underneath,I am soft &
tenderhearted. Once we meet,
we couldn’t be parted.
Hi there folks, where you goin’?
Everybody knows me – my name
is Owen. I have been pictured
many times in the HUMANE
NEWS. I’ve been here soooo
long, I’ve got the blues. File U523-NM.
Someone turned me in claiming I
was a stray;staff didn’t believe it
but had to write me that way.
When they took my photo,on my
back I lay down; waiting for
tummy rubs there on the ground.
Someone should love me – I’m
awfully sweet; ask for Tanya so
my life can be as it should be.
File U635-F.
Gee animal lovers, won’t you
give me a break? Please come
adopt me….for goodness’ sake.
It has been many, many weeks
since I arrived. In your heart and
your home, I would lovingly
thrive. File U-00658-M.
AT UNION
Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East
Phone: (908) 810-1663
Turn right directly after Temple Abraham Memorial Park
Don’t See What You Want? Log on to www.petfinder.org
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JUNE/JULY 2005
In Memory Of
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The
Society will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME &
ADDRESS OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF DONOR is included. Due to the high volume of requests, only
gifts of $50.00 or more will be printed in a timely manner.
Cookie – adopted at the age
of 4 from the AHS. I love you
my dear dog, I love you my
furry friend. It is good-bye
for now, since I know we will
be together again.
Geralyn Cappelli – NY
Dee Gannon
Pamela Gutierrez – NJ
Bunky
Bonnie & Paul Trowbridge
– NY
Jacob Bernzweig
Annett & John Mahony – N Y
The beloved Beagle Boy,
Rocky who belonged to Joe
& Karen Cardoni
Mary Cardoni – NJ
Tippy, a 14 year old mix
breed dog who would some times come to the office
brighten up our day
Ed & Sally Tomas – NJ
Valerie Flynn
Gene & Donna Heater – NJ
Our little Beagle, Bob – We
know our gift will help other
animals
Rita & Boyd Freeborough
– PA
Norma Gardner
Ross & Marie Gardner – NJ
My best friend, George Guisto
Aldo Rossi – CA
Joseph Gudgeon, Jr.
Elizabeth Gudgeon – PA
Our beloved dog, Cudie,
short for Cuddles. She was a
happy dog who welcomed all
to our home eagerly. She
never growled; had the
patience of a saint with our 4
cats. She will be missed. She
took part of our hearts with
her, but now I see her in a
better palce.
Joyce & Ronald Grabowski
– NJ
Buttons, a 13 year old dog
who was loved by the
Fontana’s
Judy Stephans – NJ
OX Hejmej, a dog
Dolores Potenza – AZ
Muriel Kelly
Karen Higley – NJ
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bittner - MD
John Kipila, Jr.
Marjorie C. Crosby – NJ
Rayna Burger
WJAA– NJ
Robert Knowles
Ursula Dobrineski – NJ
George Kulwein
Atlantic City Hilton – NJ
Resorts Atlantic City – NJ
Shirley Wells – NJ
Joseph A. Yeck
Nancy & Martin Damiani ME
Stanley Rimdzius – PA
Keith & Sandy Wells &
Greg Wells – NJ
My sister Lucille Wuelfing, a
lover of animals
Margaret Indicovic – NJ
Peter Giuba
Donna Hamel - NJ
Michael Heinrich, Jr. - NJ
NEEDLE-FREE VACCINE FOR CATS
MAY HOLD PROMISE FOR DOGS
Vet Jet, produced by Merial, is a new needle-free vaccination system that
uses an injection system that uses pressure to put the vaccine in the skin
through a small opening the size of a hair follicle. The amount of vaccine
needed is much smaller—only _ of the vaccine required in a traditional
hypodermic syringe.
ANIMAL WELFARE EXPERTS RESIGN
FROM KFC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Drs. Temple Grandin of Colorado State University and Ian Duncan of
University of Guelph resigned after the contract they were to sign with KFC
could preclude them from speaking to the media about farmed animal welfare. The agreement stated that KFC’s advisors are required to refer all
questions or media inquiries to the company for a response.
FLEA & TICK PRODUCT INFORMATION
Hartz Mountain Corp.
Hartz Mountain Corp. announced it will discontinue two over-the-counter
topical flea and tick products for cats next spring as a result of adverse
reactions suffered by pets.
Hartz Advanced Care 4 in 1 Flea & Tick
Drops Plus for Cats & Hartz Advanced Care 3 in 1 Flea & Tick Drops for
Cats will be sold until March 31, 2006. They will then launch a new product for cats. Signs of individual animal sensitivity have included skin irritation, hair loss at site of application, salivation & tremors. Pet owners should
bathe cat with mild soap, rinse with large amounts of water & consult a vet
immediately if there are any signs of sensitivity. Consumers with questions
can call them at 1-800-275-1414.
Sergeant’s Pet Care
Sergeant’s Pet Care Products has launched a national consumer education campaign called “Look at the Label” concerning proper use of flea &
tick control products. The misuse of these products is very common & can
lead to the death or illness of your pet. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) warns pet owners to choose the correct product for their
specific pet & for the particular pest problem. For more information, call
them at 402-492-3220 or e-mail jenniferw@sramar keting.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENINGS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER – Accepting letters of interest from
enthusiastic individuals who would be interested in overseeing policy, raising funds, etc. Business and fund raising acumen necessary. Members
meet once a month in the Toms River area.Send letters to R. Trezza, 124
Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 07114.
HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR P/T to oversee usual duties of
hiring, dismissal, laws, hospitalization, etc.Send resume to Terry Clark at
AHS, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 07114.
COMPLIANCE OFFICER – P/T – Familiar with non-profits & charitable
Registration Act to assist with all necessary reports and filings. Send
resume to R. Trezza, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 07114.
MAINTENANCE WORKER/HANDYMAN for the Society’s Tinton Falls
facility. Benefits include pension plan, hospitalization, dental. Call Bruce
Sanchez at 732-922-0100.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER – Must be certified – Full time in Monmouth
County. Benefits include pension plan, hospitalization, dental. Call Bruce
Sanchez at 732-922-0100.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER – Must be certified – Full time in
Essex/Union County. Benefits include pension plan, hospitalization, dental.
Contact Terry Clark at 973-824-7080.
JUNE/JULY 2005
HUMANE NEWS 23
Humane News
ARE YOU CONCERNED THAT YOUR
PETS WILL OUTLIVE YOU?
If you would like to have your love of
animals live on long after you’re gone,
the Associated Humane Societies/
Popcorn Park Zoo has a unique
mission to care for animals.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone:(973) 824-7080
FAX:(973) 824-2720
E-mail:ASSOCIATEDHUMANE
@AOL.COM
MONMOUTH COUNTY
BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls,NJ 07753-7608
Phone:(732) 922-0100
FAX:(732) 922-4032
OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH &
POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone:(609) 693-1900
FAX:(609) 693-8404
E-mail:[email protected]
UNION COUNTY BRANCH
Jefferson avenue
Union,NJ 07083
Phone:(908) 810-1663
Fax:(908) 810-1670
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editor
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Popcorn Park Zoo Editor
Photography Editor
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Terry Clark
John Bergmann
Colleen Buchanan
Circulation Staff:Debbie Beyfuss,Carole Goss,
Karen Powell
VOLUNTEER REPORTERS
Ann Barnhart,Carson,CA - Richard Bose, Bronx,NY
- Deputy Guy E. Carris, Ingham County Animal
Control,MI - Anne Detweller, Greeley, PA - Marilynn
Dubcoff, Staten Island,NY - Patricia Ensign,Miami,
FL - Jeanne Flint, Walpole, MA - Ginny Frederick,
Humble,TX - Elvira Gavarny, Forked River, NJ - Rana
Herner, Strongsville, OH - Jame Hslung,CA - Robert
A. Kish, ACO, CET, Columbus,OH - Virginia Kropf,
San Francisco,CA - Robert Kuehlwein,Wilmington,
DE - Carrie Landr y, Glenburn,ME - Rita Laskiewicz,
South Amboy, NJ - Charmaine Leavitt, Kalamazoo,
MI - Ginette Quellette, Ashland, VA - Andrea Pett,
Tarzana,CA - Ånita Rapanan, Pacifica,CA - Winifred
Reuter, Safety Harbor, FL - Alexis Rinaldi,
Wallingford, CT - Joan Sheldon, New Milford, NJ Susie Smith, Sauk Village, IL - Lorraine Soper,
Pompano Beach,FL - Jill Werkheiser, Levittown, PA
- Dellora Wesson, Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Ken
Winberry, Flemington,NJ.
Visit our web site at: http://www.ahscares.or g
Information contained in this publication should not be used as the basis of
decisions by any readerwithout referring to applicable laws, regulations and/or
professional advice. The HUMANE NEWS has made every effort to ensure the
accuracy of materials in this publication but the HUMANE NEWS will not be
responsible for loss or damages caused by errors, omissions, misprints or
misinterpretations of the publication contents.
DONATIONS TO ARBOR OF LOVE
MEMORIALIZE LOVED ONES
All too often, pet owners are left with
the troubling question of what
will happen in the event their
pets outlive them.
The Associated Humane Societies
can offer you peace of mind
for special long-term care.
For information on special wording,
please contact us at our Executive
Offices at 124 Evergreen Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07114 or
call (973) 824-7080. E-mail us at
[email protected] and visit us
on the web at www.ahscares.org
For specifics on our long-term facilities
and the pleasant surroundings,
feel free to visit any day of the week
between noon and 5 p.m. at
Humane Way and Lacey Road,
Forked River, NJ 08731
COMMERCIAL AIRLINES REQUIRED
TO REPORT PET INCIDENTS
Effective June 15th, all U. S. commercial airlines will be required to report
the incidents of family-owned pets injured, lost or killed while flying in the
cargo hold of domestic flights. This will enable pet owners valuable information regarding an airline’s track record. For information, you can log on
to the Dept. of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report at http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/reports/atcr05.htm
Domestic airlines are required to establish a tracking database for animals
in the cargo hold separate from current lost baggage claim system. If a
companion animal is injured, lost or killed, the airlines are required to
investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident & take the necessary remedial action to prevent or minimize its occurrence in the future.
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The Arbor of Love will be erected in the Forked River Animal Care Center’s
Waiting Room.The bronze sculpture will give a permanent honorable mention or memorable tribute. For more information on the various memorials
from $1,000 to $50,000, please request a copy of the Arbor of Love pamphlet.
IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US: NEITHER THE
HUMANE NEWS, THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, NOR
POPCORN PARK ZOO MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS AVAILABLE
TO ANYONE.
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JOIN THE
SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness
and generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers. The animals are placed on the program on the
basis of such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts,
brand new facilities have been given to these orphans. You can help by “adopting” one of these
orphans for $10.00 a month.In turn, you will receive a color photo & report of your pet every three
months, & a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK ZOO.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, & even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care & welfare of other shelter
animals. With our new web site up, you can also sponsor Share-A-Pets online. Simply log on to
www.ahscares.org and go to the Share-A-Pet program.A videotape of our Share-A-Pets is available,
too. To order a videotape, please use the order blank on Page 17.
Millions of dollars are spent on glossy posters, pictures, advertis ing, press releases by national animal agencies to let the public
know that June is Adopt-A-Cat Month. Those millions that wer e
spent could have been used to spay/neuter thousands of cats so
that we wouldn’t need an Adopt-A-Cat Month or see the hordes of
forgotten felines that come through the doors of animal shelters
across the countr y. Just peruse our pages and see the numbers.
AMAYHA OF NEWARK
LINDA BLAIR OF NEWARK
Many are wondering why I’m named Linda Blair; well, I have some
unique traits if you promise not to stare. With a stiff rear leg,I have an
unbendable knee; but I think it’s because I can turn my head nearly
180 degrees! It doesn’t make me evil - not like Regan at all; if you
knew me , you’d have heard my broken heart fall. I was dropped off
outside the Newark shelter’s door;handicapped and alone, I felt really poor. I just need a little more time to get where I’m going; but touch
me and you’ll get those good-kitty vibrations flowing. If a handicap
girl might inspire you to care; would you open your home to me,
Linda Blair? (Forked River).
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Christmas in July, that’s what I’m
hoping for! As you can see, I’m
in the spirit to find love and
much more. But staff has a special reason for featuring me; the
outside kitty yard is off limits
and I can’t be free. All of my
friends laze and soak up the
sun; but me, I make a leap to the
fence and run! So all spring and
summer, I stay inside - we’ve got
great A/C, but a screened window would be my delight. I look
out our big doors and watch
everyone play about; and feel a
little sad as the odd one out. Do
you have some sunny windows
where I could lie? Listen to birds
and watch the world go by?
Please ask for me if in your
home I could abide;or just open
your heart,and I’ll curl up inside .
(Forked River).
PEANUT OF OCEAN GROVE
I’ve been waiting awhile for
someone special to care; I
believe that my perfect match is
out there. It may be hard to
believe, if you truly love cats; I
was surrendered because I didn’t want to stay in their laps. I
was young and carefree with the
curiosity of a kitten; I thought
that was enough to make them
be smitten. I guess not, so I’ve
patiently waited ... a few years
have gone by and I haven’t even
dated. Now I’m all grown and a
lap sounds great; as does playing and sleeping or staying up
late. Just a little peanut with a
very soft shell;if you look inside,
you’ll see a heart that melts.
(Forked River).