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Rescued! Emma, A Neglected Mini with A Secret
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Custody of Neglected Dane Finally Won by AHS
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SOCIETY
NEWS
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SOCIETY’S CHINESE AUCTION SET
FOR OCTOBER 16th
October 16th is our annual
Chinese Auction with some great
prizes that will give you a chance
to find some terrific gifts for the
holidays – Lenox pieces, Waterpik,
tricycle, statues, floral arrangements, gift cards from Bed, Bath
& Beyond, TGIFriday’s, Home
Depot, and of course, a fabulous
one week time-share vacation
through donor Claire Searing for
week of Feb. 26th through March
5th. Transportation not included.
The Society can always use more
items for this event.
This year’s Chinese Auction will be
held at the B.P.O. Elks at the corner of Clifton & Washington St. in
Toms River. Entry fee is $10.00 & doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m.
Hot food will be available as sold by the Elks. For more information, call 609-6931900.
Among the many gifts still arriving are a collection of beanie babies, a LHD-TV, additional gift cards from BJ’s, Staples,Applebees, BJ’s, Costco, Jenkinson’s, Five Below,
Blockbuster,AMC & Hoyts movie cinemas,Wal-Mart and many, many more! As we go to press, we have just received 4 complimentary 1-Day PARK HOPPER tickets at Walt Disney World valued at $136.00 each.Transportation, lodging, etc., not included.
ENTER OUR 2010 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES!
Feline Friendly
Spay-Neuter-A-Thon!
The cat population is out of control
and we’re doing something about it! Again!
In order to help raise funds to feed, medically treat and care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors, the Society has gathered some
wonderful prizes. The drawing will be held on December 12 at 4 p.m. at the
Forked River facility. Your participation in the sweepstakes will help to make a
difference in the animals that look to you for a home, happiness and care. You
should have already received your sweepstakes book in the mail. If not or if
you need additional books, please e-mail [email protected]
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
4th Prize
Approx. Value
2010 Mustang - V6 Coupe, automatic
transmission, F.O.B. Forked River, NJ
$26,515.00
55” Sony Flat Screen LCD Digital Color TV
$1,500.00
Sony Blue-Ray DVD Player
$219.98
Flip Video HD Camcorder
$190.00
No cash substitutions for any prizes.
Winners are responsible for all taxes
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October 2010
The Society is pleased to
announce that we will offer a
spay/neuter clinic for cats
including outdoor
only/feral/house cats at our
forthcoming special clinic
day where we will accommodate 25 cats.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 is
our target date for this effort.
Prices will be discounted to
$100 for a spay and $50 for
a neuter. Vaccines & FELV/FIV
tests are offered at discounted prices. Microchips are
offered at regular prices.
The requirement is cats must be healthy and in escape-proof
carriers. The owner or guardian of the cat must have made an
appointment in advance for the clinic. For appointments and
specific instructions, please call Popcorn Park Animal Clinic at
609-693-6551.
In about the same degree as you are helpful, you will be happy.
~Karl Reiland
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATION
Assembly Bill 2516 (Addiego, Rudder) is
designated as the “Dogfighting Zero
Tolerance Act of 2009”. The bill increases
animal fighting offenses to a crime of the
second degree; also provides for seizure
& forfeiture of assets or property and
increases the civil penalty for all of the
animal fighting offenses.
Eating Without Compassion
RESTAURANT SERVED WHALE MEAT
FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES
The Hump, a trendy restaurant in Santa Monica, CA was charged with
serving meat from an endangered sei whale. They consequently closed
their doors in March. The undercover investigation began in Oct. 2009
by members of the team that made the Oscar-winning film “The Cove”.
Dr. Scott Baker, a cetacean specialist at Oregon State Unviersity performed a DNA test of the meat and confirmed its source as a sei whale
from JAPAN’s controversial “RESEARCH WHALING PROGRAM”. The
Hump, along with its parent company, Typhoon Restaurant and one of
its chefs, Kiyoshiro Yamamoto, were charged with the illegal sale of a
marine mammal product, a misdemeanor offense that carries a federal
prison sentence of one year and a $100,000 fine for an individual and
$200,000 for an organization. Dr. Baker has also traced whale meat
purchased at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea – traced to the
Japanese “RESEARCH WHALING PROGRAM”. According to the Animal
Welfare Institute, it was announced that the charges may be dismissed
without prejudice – which means it could be re-filed at a later date.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
PIT BULLS ROUNDED UP ACROSS U.S.
BOUND FOR DOG FIGHTING IN MEXICO
A routine traffic stop of a cargo van
in Buena Park, CA led to the rescue
of a dozen pit bulls that were headed to Mexico for dog fighting.
These people had been all over the
U.S. picking up dogs. The dogs
were turned over to the Southeast
Area Animal Control Authority who
traced many of the pit bulls
through implanted microchips as
being owned by “notorious dog
fighters”; some with felony convictions. The van’s driver & passenger
were not arrested; however, as
This young pup was being trained to
authorities said, they worked for a
fight.When he lost out, we found him,
legitimate animal delivery service.
gave him necessary medical care, hugs &
The men made stops in Alabama,
kisses, and he was eventually adopted!
Florida, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, Kansas City, Seattle & Long Beach to
pick up dogs. The dogs range in age from puppies to 3 years old.
RESTAURANTS USE CRUEL ARCADE-STYLE
MACHINE FOR “LOBSTER ZONE” GAME
Several restaurants throughout the country have instituted the “Lobster Zone”… a
cruel arcade-style contraption that allows patrons to pluck a lobster out of a
machine using a controlled crane with an attached claw. Once caught, the lobster
is dropped down a chute, boiled or cut up while still alive & then eaten. Patrons
have reported seeing lobsters languishing in a tank & trying to flee as they were
chased by the metal claw. For those who wish to e-mail these restaurants, log on
to PETA’s website & go on to the Action Alerts. The restaurants are:
The Beach Club – Long Beach, California – Owner, Steve Hoy
Walk-On’s – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Owner, Brandon Landry
Next Door Pub – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – Owner, Chad Bittner
San Pedro Fish Market – San Pedro, California-Owner, Tom Amalfitano
FUDDRUCKERS TO OFFER
EXOTIC LINE OF BURGERS
Fuddruckers has introduced the second in its line of exotic burgers. They have an
elk burger which joins the bison burger. Newspaper reports indicate that
Fuddruckers will offer an ostrich burger within the next few months.
PET SUPPLIER EMPLOYEE BASHES
HEADS OF HAMSTERS
Sun Pet, a supplier of animals to PetSmart and PETCO, was given a $3,000 suspended fine and given 2 years probation from the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture.
According to PETA, an undercover investigator took video footage of one of the animal dealer’s employees stuff hamsters in a bag & bash them against a table in an
attempt to kill them. The employee has since been fired. The investigator also
found other animals being abusively handled & warehoused in horrendous conditions. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture noted that there were repeat violations of federal law which they had been warned about in February 2009. PETA has the video
of the hamster-bashing on their website.
HOMELAND SECURITY WANTS TO
PURCHASE 3,000 DOGS FROM BREEDERS
The U. S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it
will be buying 3,000 dogs from breeders so that it will
increase its force of canines to sniff out explosives, cash, drugs,
etc. The pet overpopulation is causing the death of millions of
dogs and yet DHS wants to pay for breeders to produce more
dogs. There are thousands of dogs languishing in animal shelters who would be great, devoted dogs in such a program.
According to PETA, about 20% of dogs selected for service programs successfully complete the training program so this plan
could actually result in another 15,000 dogs ending up homeless.
The New England Assistance Dog Services & several police
departments use wonderful dogs from animal shelters & breed
rescue groups. Please contact DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano
at U. S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528 or
e-mail the hotline for Waste or Abuse at
[email protected] There is a Citizen Line for
Comment at: 202-282-8495
NJ INCOME TAX CHECK-OFF OPTION
FOR ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL
The Animal Population Control Program (APC) will become
one of NJ's Income Tax Check-Off Options! Over 37,000 dogs
& cats are euthanized every year in NJ animal shelters and
pounds. The NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services APC
Program uses the services of over 175 participating veterinary
hospitals to provide spay/neuter services at either $10 or $20
for animals owned by persons on public assistance programs
or those who have adopted pets from NJ animal shelters/pounds & rescue groups. The current demand for these
services far exceeds the funding from the Animal Friendly
License Plate sales & dog licensing surcharge fees. Your contributions in the Income Tax Check-Off box will help to
spay/neuter more animals & will reduce the number of animals euthanized in NJ shelters & pounds.
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
domestic
violence
Animal Abuse on the Internet
Tyquell Washington, 21, of Neptune
Township, N J was charged with promoting
dogfighting after police learned he was
using the internet to orchestrate fights.
Washington’s two dogs were confiscated &
brought to the local SPCA.
A group of scammers have started placing
ads for “free to a good home” puppies/dogs on the internet. Once the contact
is made, the person offering the animal
requests that money be wired to cover
transportation costs, etc. A similar variation
includes people who claim to be a rescue group that have saved dogs from a puppy mill
& need donations for food or homes, etc. The scam, which has shown up on Craigs List,
has surfaced in Oregon and New Jersey and probably in several other states.
Sadly, the anonymity of the internet has created many illegal uses with animals as victims.
The internet has facilitated the trading of wildlife which has had a devastating effect on
animals & ecosystems worldwide according to a spokesman for the International Fund for
Animal Welfare. There are advertisements selling endangered species or products derived
from their slaughter. Live tiger cubs, leopard pelts, rhino horns, medicinal products from
bears & tigers are just some of the items that can be purchased. The U. S. was a major
culprit as the source of over 70% of advertisements, followed by Britain & China.
NO PLAYTIME FOR POOCHIES AT THESE PLACES!
QUEENS - FRENCH BULLDOG DIES AFTER TRANSPORT HOME
BY DOGGIE LOVE PET SITTER
Bankers Laura Garner & Robert Hardon of Manhattan entrusted their 5 year old French
Bulldog, Percy, to Doggie Love in Astoria, Queens, NY for one night. According to the NY
POST, the dog sitters let Percy overheat in the back of a van & then returned him to the
owner’s Upper West Side apartment. The doorman & a federal judge who lives next door
asked if they could get the dog water or call a vet. When the owner’s returned home, Percy
was found dead in front of an air conditioner a few hours later. A veterinarian who checked
the dog a few hours later advised that the body temperature was “notably high”.
Garner/Hardon are suing for $1 million in damages. Doggie Love owner Nilo Mathias told
the couple that “sometimes, dogs just die”. Another of Doggie Love’s owners, Maria Abrams,
allegedly said: “What do you want from us? The person in question no longer works for me.
I’ve always wanted to be a story in the NEW YORK POST”.
BROOKLYN – BARK & PLAY BOARDING FACILITY CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY
Matthew Soto, co-owner & daily manager of Bark & Play, a dog boarding facility & day
care facility in Brooklyn, NY was arrested & charged with 5 counts of animal cruelty for
severely neglecting several dogs boarded at the kennel. An investigation revealed that the
facility was housing dogs in unextremely unsanitary conditions. They were left unattended
in poorly ventilated areas saturated with urine & feces. Two pit bulls, Tango and Sweet,
were at the kennel from a local rescue group. They were underweight, with severe urine
burns as well as other conditions of neglect & were brought to the ASPCA for emergency
vet care. Since the seizure in June, Bark & Play has closed its doors to the public.
PET MED PURCHASES FROM ONLINE PHARMACIES
When buying medication for your pets, the Food & Drug Administration has found
unscrupulous Internet businesses selling counterfeit, outdated, mislabeled & incorrectly
formulated animal medications. In order to protect yourself and your pet, order from a
website that belongs to a Vet-VIPPS accredited pharmacy. The Veterinary Verified Internet
Pharmacy Practice Sites is a voluntary accreditation program that the National Assoc. of
Boards of Pharmacy began offering last year. Companies earning this seal of approval
meet strict criteria, including federal & state licensing & inspection requirements. Only a
few businesses have gone through accreditation according to DOG FANCY. To see those
listed on their website, go to www.nabp.net. For more information about purchasing pet
medicines from e-pharmacies, visit www.fda.gov/animalveterinary or call 240-276-9300.
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NEW YORK
Emmit, a 10 pound Yorkshire Terrier owned by actress
Ashley Yeater, was brutally kicked & pummeled by her
boyfriend, a combat Marine named Joseph Graves. The
dog lost an eye & suffered 6 broken ribs. In a no-jail
plea deal, the 30 year old Graves pleaded guilty & must
serve 200 hours at an animal welfare organization &
attend weekly counseling. The deal leaves him without a
record. Yeater walked out, hand-in hand, with Graves and
said the following to the NEW YORK POST: “What he did
was wrong, & he has said he’s sorry. But society really
has to get its priorities right. I mean, THIS IS JUST A
DOG.”
NORTH CAROLINA
After an argument with his wife, 24 year old Tony Brian
Knolle set fire to Red, a 9 week old puppy. The animal
is doing well at the Cumberland County Animal Services
& Director John Lauby said there have been so many
offers of adoption that the ONLY FAIR WAY WOULD BE A
RAFFLE TYPE DRAWING!!!! Knolle was released from the
Cumberland County Detention Center on $3,000 bond.
CONNECTICUT
A new program provides temporary housing for pets of
people facing crisis situations such as domestic violence
& long term hospital stays. For more information, contact
CT SafePet at Our Companions Domestic Animal
Sanctuary in Bloomfield at 860-242-9999.
NEW JERSEY
Gordon Reibman, 60, of Hamilton Township was indicted
on charges of aggravated assault for the domestic violence attack on his wife and third degree animal cruelty
for the beating death of Renny, the family’s pet greyhound. Police took another dog from the residence.
Reibman is a $100,000+ educational program development specialist for the state’s Juvenile Justice
Commission.
PENNSYLVANIA
Matthew Mulch beat an 8 month old Cocker Spaniel
puppy to death with a metal tool after an argument with
his girlfriend. The court sentenced Mulch an 8 to 23
months in count prison.
PENNSYLVANIA
Charles Cleaver, 37, of Dilliner came home from a bar
about 2;30 a.m. & asked his wife for his .22 caliber rifle.
He then shot the cat as it played with a toy nearby &
then threw the still-moving cat outside of their mobile
home. Cleaver has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled
for trial.
The Society operates a “Safe Haven Project” for pets in situations where domestic violence has been clearly identified, and who need immediate transfer/placement for their
safety. Sadly, many owners are terrified of leaving their
pets behind for fear of retribution to the animals. Statistics
have shown that abusers commit violent acts against pets
to control or punish another in the household. Social
workers or others involved in cases of domestic violence
who have concerns for the pets in the home should contact Roseann Trezza at the Society at (973) 824-7080.
ENTHUSIASTIC ANIMAL LOVERS TAKE ON DAILY
DOG-WALKING PROGRAM AT POPCORN PARK
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TENDER LOVE FROM VH-1's
"TOUGH LOVE" HOST JOANN WARD
JoAnn gives a hug to
"Hoochie Mama" who is
waiting for a lifetime commitment. She came in with MoJo,
her canine companion, who
has been adopted. Mama has
been at the Society since
November 2009. File L18771-F (Forked River).
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From left to right, Lisa Flynn, Lauren Dezzi, Louise Denecke, Joann Ward,
Sandy Hickman and Katy Brown. MIssing is Nancy Puleo who has played a
huge part in making this program a success.
Several months ago, Zoo Director John Bergmann & Board Member
Barbara Lathrop met with personnel at the Southern Ocean County
Animal Shelter concerning a dog system at the Society’s Forked River location. Under Barbara’s aegis, they also met with Lisa Flynn who volunteers
at an Ocean County shelter to use as a model for the dogs at Popcorn
Park. Lisa and some of her staff joined Popcorn Park to help train new volunteers . Sandy Hickman started Facebook and is also continuing to train
volunteers. With the dogwalking program, the dogs receive one-on-one
walks so their energy level is diminished and this “time out” helps in coping with the depression and despair that many of them experience while
waiting for adoption. The dogs come in as strays, victims of abuse,
unwanted, owners who are evicted . Their time at our shelter can be traumatic & stressful. Under this program, they can socialize with their walker
to help soothe their fears during their stay until a forever home is found.
JoAnn Ward, host of
VH1's TOUGH LOVE show
has joined the crew at the
Humane Society/ Popcorn
Park Animal Shelter. Joann
and her son Steve, star of
TOUGH LOVE, have decided to make Popcorn Park
their "pet project". They
are strengthening several
of the programs that the
Society has in place and
have also established new
agendas and efforts for
many of the lost souls that
are waiting for “a new leash on life”. Arrangements were made through
JoAnn's contact to have a photographer take professional pictures of
most of the dogs waiting for a forever home. There are many other plans
and activities on JoAnn's drawing board too numerous to mention here.
BIRD OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO ANIMAL CRUELTY
Ewa Matczak of Belleville pleaded guilty to 20 counts of
animal cruelty for 425 birds discovered in horrid conditions. Municipal Judge Karen Smith ordered Matczak to
pay the Society $20,000 in an immediate lump sum with
the remaining amount of $30,000 to be paid in $500
monthly installments. She is also banned from having any
pets while she is living in NJ.
The hoarding, overcrowding & poor care of the birds have
caused the Society to spend over $80,000 in seed, chow,
fruits, vegetables, and laboratory costs & other medical
expenses. There are still well over 100 birds in need of a
new home that are waiting for a lifetime commitment.
These birds can be seen at the Society’s Tinton Falls facility
during regular hours. Matczak was defended by animal
rights attorney Gina Calogero.
Photo above left: Birds were confiscated by the
Society from a horrendous nightmare of overcrowding, sickness, lack of ventilation, & poor sanitary conditions. Photo above:Thankfully, the
Society had ample space to give the birds clean
cages, ventilation, food, fruits, vegetables & seed &
make them healthy & ready for new homes. At far
right, one of many birds still awaiting a home or
sanctuary.
Anyone wishing to help clean,
feed, water the 180+ birds
awaiting adoption, the shelter
is open 7 days a week until 5
p.m. for this effort. Phone:
732-922-0100 or e-mail
[email protected].
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NEGLECTED MINIATURE HORSE - AND
ONE VERY SMALL SURPRISE - RESCUED!
From left to right, John Bergmann, Emma, Duncan and Susankelly Thompson meet
... and say their good-byes as the horses head out for their new homes.
Above: Emma ready to come to Popcorn Park,
and at right, her hooves upon her arrival at the
interim home.
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Emma, a chestnut and white paint miniature horse, had been abandoned in the woods with another horse, Duncan, a Standardbred gelding, by their owner. The starving pair were in a paddock with no shelter,
no food and a filthy pond for water. Occasionally hunters would pass
through and give them a little corn.
A woman in Frenchtown became aware of the two horses’ plight, persuaded the owner to sign them over, and brought them back to her
farm. She contacted Mylestone Equine Rescue who undertook the
expenses of the two horses’ vet and farrier care, but there wasn’t room
on the rescue farm for two more horses. Both horses were severely
underweight, and Emma’s hooves terribly overgrown.
As it happened, AHS/Popcorn Park’s graphic artist, Jeanne Balsam, had
Our very sweet Emma and her overnight surprise ... Sunshine.
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been in touch with John Bergmann and had been keeping her eye our for a
small female mini or donkey that might fit in with Mickey the Appaloosa.
Mickey was alone and in need of a friend after Holly, our Sicilian
Donkey had passed away of old age.
When Susankelly mentioned the plight of Emma and Duncan, the
wheels started turning, and through a few conversations, a placement plan was made - Mylestone would take Duncan if Popcorn
Park could take Emma. Popcorn Park was perfect for Emma
because it’s in the Pinelands and can’t support lush pasture; Emma
had foundered and needed a controlled-portion diet to maintain
an even weight.
On May 12th, two trailers arrived at the Frenchtown location so
both horses could leave together, neither to feel left behind.
Duncan, needing over 250 pounds, left for Mylestone, and six year-old
Emma, still underweight, began her journey to Popcorn Park. Despite the
veterianrian having supplied medications to the couple in Frenchtown to
give her, Emma required additonal treatment for external and internal parasites, and she was quarantined when she arrived.
She was finally ready to be introduced to Mickey, when she surprised everyone with ... a foal! John Bergmann calls her a miracle foal - that she survived Emma’s long starvation and treatment with de-wormers and is in perfect health is nothing less. Named Sunshine after another horse rescued by
Popcorn Park some time ago and because she greeted her first day in bright
sunlight, she is doing fine, as is mama Emma. The two will stay together at
Popcorn Park and kick up their heels with joy. To make this ending even
sweeter, Duncan, after his rehabilitation, found a wonderful home through
Mylestone.
Sunshine is the first foal ever born at Popcorn Park, and a
true surprise considering Emma’s weight and all she had
been through. Mama and baby are doing fine.
All of his life was one of a meager
existence – no love to comfort
him, no shelter to keep him warm,
not enough food to keep him sustained – and a 20 foot tow chain
that kept him there. His life was
one of solitude which included no
care and no compassion.
Max, a 3 year old Great Dane,
was confiscated by Society
staffers … and yet he was afraid
and unwilling to leave the only
home heʼd ever known. Through
the whole tumultuous removal, he
never tried to bite or be aggressive with any of his rescuers. Max
and his story was featured in the
February 2010 issue of the
HUMANE NEWS. But the wheels
of justice did turn slowly.
Max didnʼt know how much better
As miserable as his existence was, Max life could be … but it took 10
was afraid to leave the only home he
months and 9 court appearances
knew.
for the Society to finally gain possession of Max. Even though his owner was being charged with animal
cruelty, it was Max who served a sentence behind bars. When his owner
did not show up for the final court appearance, the judge finally gave
possession of Max to the Society.
Matty Giuliano, a Sergeant with the Monmouth County SPCA, was at
every court appearance and the judge awarded the MC SPCA $1,000.
The Society has spent well over $7,000 for Maxʼs care and will have to
take legal action to recoup the expenses once we determine the ownerʼs
new address.
And now it is time for Max to be repaid for the injustice and footdragging
that has kept him in limbo for almost a year. Max is ready for a forever
home – but wanting to open your heart to this dog is not enough. He is
155 pounds of powerful strength and needs to have a lifetime commitment with someone who is familiar with a dominant fella. (Tinton Falls).
HARRY THE GROUNDHOG .... RESCUED
AND LIVING LARGE!
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AFTER 10 MONTHS OF COURT DELAYS,
SOCIETY GAINS POSSESSION OF MAX
Max has become a well fleshed, contented dog who waited 10 months to
finally be freed from his previous owner. He is at our Tinton Falls facility and
awaits a whole new life.
SEPT. 25TH ADOPT-A-THON & MUSIC FESTIVAL
AT SILVERTON FARMS IN TOMS RIVER
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Silverton Farms is an organic farm and has been there for 20 years.
The Society's doors are always open to wildlife which is given the
very best of care until they either are delivered to a rehabilitator or
released back to nature .... and some stay with us for their lifetime.
Harry the groundhog came in as a cold, lifeless body during a chilly
rainstorm. He was kept warm and after a short time, his appetite
returned. And it hasn't left since! Harry has some neurological problems, so he can never be released. He is also used as part of our education program when visiting schools or when classes visit with us -many who have never seen a real groundhog. For his services, Harry
is repaid with looks of awe from students and plenty of carrots and
watermelon!
Silverton Organic Farm owners, Dawn & Tom Nivison, have offered their
property to the Society Adopt-A-Thon and Fun Fair Fund Raiser! A live
Blue Grass band will provide music throughout the day and a psychic will
give readings. Along with a flea market, there will be vendors selling K-9
Confections, bird houses, jewelry, Bee's Cakes, crafts, quilts, teddy bears,
Tastefully Simple gourmet foods and more! Organic produce will be on sale
from Silverton Farms. There is a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 26th.- Mark
your calendars ... from noon until 5 p.m.
Silverton Farms is located at 1520 Silverton Road in Toms River, convenient
to Route 9 and Garden State Parkway Exit 88.
Check out our web site and press releases for more information.
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CATS & KITTENS
Young & helpless … sweet and thin.The number
of kittens that are arriving is a blatant indictment
on the lack of oversight on the care and responsibility of homeless cats in this state.The population of felines has mushroomed and will continue
while many never find a safe journey through life
and a loving home. File L-19789-F (Forked River).
Due to either congenital defect or illness, she
is blind in both eyes.
Luckily, the helpless
lass was rescued
before a more dreadful
accident occurred. She
came in with 2 other
cats which have no
handicaps or illnesses
File N-94842-F
(Newark).
Give T hem A
Brighter Tomorrow
She was found as a stray in
dire need of rescue. Due to
neurological problems, she
only makes left turns. So
when “Lefty” is given her
food dish, it is put to the
right side so that she can
make a left turn, a left turn
until she ends up in front of
the dish. She is a sweetheart
who needs to find a loving,
lasting lap. File N-91994-F
(Newark).
They could have collected stamps but they
decided to collect cats.They were all in
rough shape and “Lucky” is the only one
left. She’s wide-eyed and waiting for someone who will give her life a sense of meaning. She deserves a “meowvelous” home!
File TF-60621-SF (Tinton Falls).
This lovely Persian
was found as a stray.
Whoever had the
spayed lady gave her
very little in the way
of care and concern
or veterinary oversight. Ear mites, gingivitis, and more are
what she had to deal
with. Now she waits
for a purrrrfectly wonderful future. File TF-61077-SF (Tinton Falls).
They came in as unlikely strays.
Both are about 3 years old, mellow
& sweet.They have been at the
Society since Memorial Day.We are
hoping that they have a memorable
day as soon as you meet Ruff and
Tumble. File N-92712-M and File N92713-M (Newark).
She’s an older Snowshoe stray who was no longer wanted or
given away.
Although the
Society no longer
performs animal
control for the
City of East
Orange, we accepted the cat. Now
the mature maiden
needs a holiday of
happiness. File N94939-F (Newark).
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She was given up when she became
more of a problem than they wanted.
The calico cutie had 5 kittens – and only
one was alive when we arrived.That was
in January …. and she is still waiting for a
home – which is tops on her wish list.
File TF-58737-SF (Tinton Falls).
Join! the POPCORN PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, now is a great time to
visit! Our unique sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals,
exotics and birds that have been abused, abandoned, exploited, injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily from 11
a.m. until 5 p.m. and until 2 p.m. on some holidays. Our current
admission fee is $5 for adults, and $4 for children under 12 and
senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation
cost is only $4.00 a month, for which you will receive a color
photo of your animal and an update every 4 months, (which
includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free admission
to Popcorn Park with presentation of your card. For a copy of
the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose the
animal you wish to sponsor, just send $2 to Popcorn Park
Wildlife Club, P O Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731. You can also
visit the animals available for sponsorship on our website at
www.popcornparkzoo.org and click on Wildlife Club. There is
no required time limit – you can sponsor for as long as you’d
like. Any donated funds that exceed the care given for a particular animal will be applied to the care of other Popcorn Park
residents.
In early February, a lone stray turkey was
seen on the NJ Turnpike standing by the
toll plaza near Exit 14B. Tammy the Turkey,
as she was dubbed, became a tourist
attraction as reporters, film crews, local
television/radio stations had a daily update
on her future safety. As she became more
emboldened, she would hamper motorists
and sit on the toll collectors’ parked cars,
so plans were put into place to catch her.
Society Zoo Director, John Bergmann,
Turnpike officials met with the Division of
Fish & Game & Turnpike officials, who used
a net gun to catch “Tammy”. Bergmann
then placed Tammy in a crate & she now
lives in safety at Popcorn Park.
PHOTO COURTESY: A P PHOTO/MEL EVANS
Anubis the Serval Cat was kept as a house pet in Pennsylvania. As
Anubis grew, the exotic animal started to damage the house and the
owner realized that this species do not make good pets. Sadly, one need
only search to find any exotic or wild animal for a price. And the legality or how good the owner might be, is not of any significance to the
seller/breeder. The breed hails from Africa and sadly, Anubis has been
robbed of a normal existence.
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
OCTOBER 10
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
Sam the Patagonian Cavy was one of several exotic pets -- all kept in very
poor condition. The ears were fly-bitten, the teeth were overgrown and she
needed to be rescued from her small run. She lived a miserably wretched
lifestyle and her existence has improved immeasurably at Popcorn Park. She
would love to have some sponsors through the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club.
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
What the
heck was
he doing
out at midnight in a
heavily trafficked city. No one ever claimed him & that is such a pity. Surely
this pint sized pooch will give tons of affection. He’s just hoping
that you will look in his direction. File N-94786-M.
A good Samaritan dropped me off at the Police.
They knew that dangers to my survival would immediately cease. I’m safe & hopefully I’ll be lucky to
have a chance … meeting a responsible person for a
lifetime companion & romance. File N-95290-M.
Just look at
that soulful
face & you
can understand why
we are sad
he hasn’t
found a permanent place. He’s only a year old,
neutered & ready to go. He’s hoping you’ll visit to
adopt & you won’t be slow! File N-95322-NM.
If you have an
empty lap, please
come meet this
needy chap. He
was found wandering in a local park.
This middle-aged
man should be living a carefree life
…. like a lark. File
N-95365-M.
I’m just an eager pup and already I have no
home. My owner never taught me better & so I
was allowed to roam. I had no tags, no
microchip so what did he expect. I never
arrived home for dinner …. so a new owner is
what I vote to elect! File N-95260-M.
His owner’s world came crashing down &
he had no place to go. No funds, no
home, no place to keep his dog was his
tale of woe. It’s a story that we hear too
often. And this Beagle boy needs a heart
to soften. File N-95093-M.
This lovely female Shepherd
is one of two that were
found without any background information. She’s
just a youngster who had no
responsible owner to give
her loving care. Somehow
she may have fallen in the
wrong hands and now she
deserves “a new leash on
life”. File N-95368-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
10 HUMANE NEWS
October 2010
My owner left … she’s moving and can’t take me. I’m
only 8 months old & I didn’t think she’d forsake me. But
guess what -- here I sit waiting for someone to come
for adoption.We could meet & you can pick up my lifetime option! File N-95373-NM.
NEWARK
DOGS
He came
in as a
stray with
barely any
fur on his
body. A heavy flea infestation had made his life miserably uncomfortable.
There was an easy solution & now he’s flea free.Won’t you help by
adopting this middle-aged man? File N-95143-M.
A good Samaritan
found a dog & tried
to find its owner.
That is best left to
pounds/shelters who
keep such information as well as people who search for their pet. It is now well after the 2-3
weeks she held the dog and the owner may have given up
the search.The alert, adorable fella now waits for new
owner and a second chance at happiness. File N-95005-F.
If you could look into my eyes, you would
see the sadness I can’t disguise. Once I had
an owner, but he never looked for me, so
now I am alone & helpless as you can plainly see. File N-95251-M
Meet Foxy who needs a new start in life.
Less than a year old, she’s already homeless
& filled with strife.The young Pomeranian’s
owner has had to relocate. Finding a forever
home for Foxy would be just great. File N95338-SF.
Who could have allowed this handsome
boy to roam. He’s lovable, intelligent &
needs a new home. According to our evaluator, he sits on command – even from a
distance! He takes toys, bones, food with
great manners. File N-95157-M.
What breed
are you
looking for??
Chihuahua?
Fox Terrier?
Or maybe a
Pug? They
may be all
included in
this lonely guy who needs a hug. It seems like a long while
that I have a reason to smile. I’m alert, companionable &
need a best friend. If you’d like to sit by a glowing fireplace,
we could be best friends. File N-95131-M.
Can you tell by her face, she has had the
weight of the world on her shoulders. She &
her 6 pups had to fend for themselves -- 3 of
them with injured tails. And she is still caring
for them. She was the victim of irresponsibility, cruelty, and deserves more than what life
(and humans) have given her.We wish for her
a carefree existence – a bottomless food
bowl, warm sunshine on her face, a yard to
play in, a soft bed to rest her head each night.
File N-95367-F.
Meet Cash, a joyful, high-spirited family dog that
was adopted in Nov. 2008. He’s a fun-loving guy
who likes other dogs & life was just great! But
the owner is moving where no pets are permitted. So a new family needs to be found & fitted!
He’s not interested in toys or bones; just happy
to sit for a treat ….We think Cash is the greatest dog – and can’t be beat! File N-95429-NM.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
OREO CELEBRATES 1st ANNIVERSARY IN
FOREVER HOME IN BELMAR
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Oreo is getting ready for a bike ride
with Mommy.
Last summer, the Society’s
Tinton Falls facility took in an
adorable stray poodle type from
Keansburg. He was wearing a
collar with a tag that included
an address from Atlantic
Highlands. A certified letter was
sent …. and then we waited
hopefully for an owner to claim
the little guy. The letter was
returned; the telephone number
was not in service and after the
legal holding time for this stray,
he was put up for adoption.
Only one day later, in walked
the perfect home! “Oreo” just
celebrated his first anniversary
with Janis Blackburn of Belmar.
On that special occasion, Oreo
was taken to the new pet store in
Belmar & Janis allowed him to
pick his own new toy. According
to Janis: “He’s made lots of
friends over the last year during
our daily walks”.
SLASHED WITH BOX CUTTER - RESCUED
BY SHERIFF’S OFFICERS - NOW HAS
QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHERRY HILL
The scars on her body, as well as in her heart, have all disappeared & now
she is making wonderful memories by meeting new people & making them
aware of how great a pit bull can be.
She was slashed in several areas of the body with a box cutter to incite
two other pit bulls to attack her. When Quality of Life Team members
from the Essex County Sheriff’s Dept. saw two men walking out of the
woods in Newark’s Branch Brook Park, the officers stopped the adult &
juvenile who were walking 3 pit bulls. They saw the 2 dogs trying to
attack the bleeding dog. They arrested the adult & the juvenile was
released to his mother. The Sheriff’s officers contacted the Society to
rescue the dogs
The injured dog was given immediate care & continued medical treat-
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October 2010
WAYWARD PUG NOW LIVES LIFE OF LOVE
& LUXURY IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
If you are a fancier of a particular
breed, it is not
unusual to find
purebred dogs at
any of our shelters. It was 3 a.m.
when the Society
was called by
Newark Police to
pick up an errant
Pug. He was
brought in and
waited for an
owner who never
claimed him.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
After a week,
Here is Webster (r.) living the good life with his sister
“Webster” was
Pugsly … & has lots of pug friends for play dates.
put up for adoption. Lisa Cerniglia of Poughkeepsie, NY traveled to the Newark shelter. He
has been in his forever home for the last 3 years and Webster decided to
send us his picture with an e-mail…”My name is Webster & I am a fawn pug
& was in your shelter before my mommy found me three years ago! I just
wanted to share with you that it has been 3 years & I have the best life
now!! I not only have a great mommy & house with a fenced-in yard (where
I love to sit in the sun) but I also have a black pug sister named Pugsly! We
are best friends & I have lots of other pug friends that I get to go play with
too!! Mommy is so happy she found me & since I just passed my three year
anniversary, I just wanted you to know how happy I am. I am a true
momma’s boy now!! My tail is ALWAYS wagging & I give lots of kisses.
Thanks again for finding me a great home!!”
LEFT: Slashed many times to be used in a
gruesome staged dogfight, this pathetic pit
bull type was rescued by the Essex County
Sheriff’s Quality of Life Team. Below: Enjoying
the good life swimming & hiking.
ment. After several weeks in our Medical
Dept., and brief stint on News 12 NJ,
“Honey” waited for a forever home….
Just in time for Christmas, Honey got the
greatest gift of all! Robin Kruger of Cherry
Hill visited the Society & adopted this
wonderful dog! According to Robin: “I
renamed her Isis & she is an amazing
ambassador for the breed. She is extremely good with all children, cats and dogs.
She has a brother now who is a Rhodesian Ridgeback & also 2 sisters who are
Chihuahua mixes & she loves them all. Despite what people believe about this
breed, she is super sweet & knows how to play very gently. She was also very
easy to train when I realized that she prefers being petted to getting treats.
She seriously loves & wants to snuggle with everyone! I fall more in love with
her all the time! She’s a really great hiking/running partner & has put on a lot
of muscle because of it. She is a great travel buddy
& has already been to the Poconos, Florida & the
beach several times. She loves to swim, hike, run &
play. She’s on holistic food now & is totally thriving
with daily exercise & stimulation. If it wasn’t for
the wonderful people who decided she was worth
taking the time to save & let her heal, she wouldn’t be here & I wouldn’t have the perfect little pit”.
Robin went on to state that she will be moving to
Florida, near a dog-friendly beach. “I will continue
to make everyone aware of how absolutely wonderful she is & hopefully, other pits like her will find
great homes because she is such a positive example of the breed”.
PHOTOS LEFT AND RIGHT SUPPLIED
SIMON THE SHARE-A-PET SHARES A
LOVING HOME IN WALL TOWNSHIP
In July 2003,
someone dumped
two unwanted
dogs near the
Society’s Forked
River facility. The
only information
that we received
was that the
license plates were
from Florida.
When the Society
staffers became
aware of the inciPHOTOS SUPPLIED
dent, they found
Photo above: Simon has fit in lovingly with the entire
Grieb Family! Photo below: Simon hit a home run in this one of the dogs
and scoured the
family!
area for the second stray. We couldn’t find the dog that day; however, it was our hope
that he could possibly be caught as a stray in the near future. We called
the sad-faced fella “Simon”. After a long wait for a home, Simon was
placed on the Share-A-Pet Program. And then on Christmas 2005, Santa
gave Simon that which was missing from his life – a home! The Grieb
Family of Wall Township visited the Forked River facility and welcomed him
into their family. Christi
hung a “Welcome Home”
sign and gave him a special bandanna, lots of
blankets, doggy toys ….
and even the family cat
stayed close to welcome
him. Through it all, Simon
still has the same sad-face
but in a recent inquiry to
Christi, she advises: “We
still have him. It will be 5
years on Christmas. He is
about 12 now & is very
loved.”
Happy
Endings
VICTIMS OF ABYSMAL CONDITIONS AT BIRD
HOARDER’S FOUND HAPPINESS IN PA
Gary Weber of Scranton,
PA with one of the birds
rescued from appalling
conditions.
When the Society confiscated over 427 live
birds that were in overcrowded, filthy conditions, it has taken
months to get them
into optimum health
and find responsible
owners to adopt. The
cages were stacked
from ceiling to floor in an appalling environment.
Janice & Gary Weber of Scranton, Pennsylvania were approved adopters.
The birds were living in horrific conditions and have found freedom,
environmental enrichment and care. The blue headed conure has been
named Buster and
the green neck is
Gabby. They join
Xena, a cockatiel who
is willing to share her
toys and love with
the newcomers. Gary
is holding Buster.
At left, Buster and
Gabby
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
HOGTIED PUP WITH BLOODY PAWS – FOUND A LIFETIME OF LOVE IN BAYPORT, NY
A pathetic, gaunt young dog had
been hogtied with duct tape & left
in one of Newark’s parks. When
the dog was brought to the
Society’s Medical Dept., & the
duct tape removed, we discovered
all four paws were painfully bloodied & scraped raw – as if the pup
had been dragged by a vehicle.
The painful condition was treated
with medication but she was
unable to stand for quite awhile.
She had been given warm, soothing baths & the healing process
was slow. She was featured in the
HUMANE NEWS & Debbie & Chris
Keegan of Bayport, NY saw the
story on “Anticipation”. We have
recently been updated by Debbie
Keegan about “Martha”: “She is
the greatest! Everyone who meets
her loves her. We will be taking
her on vacation to Florida with us
this summer. We adopted another Pit from our local shelter. She is loved also
but nothing compares to Martha”.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
From left: Lianna and Lilly with Martha; they bonded immediately with her.
www.ahscares.org
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TINTON FALLS
DOGS
Meet Tucker, an 8 month
old who is an unusual
mixture. He’s hopeful,
alert & wants to be your
permanent fixture. If you
want a young dog that
would make every day a
delight, he is sure to be a
faithful companion – both
day & night. File TF61328-NM.
I was found as a stray & I’m looking to you to
lend a hand. I’m a middle-aged lady looking
for a home that’s grand. I am spayed & have
many good years left. Please don’t leave me
homeless & bereft. File TF-60006-SF.
Meet Filomena & Dioniccio – 4 year old female & male Italian
Greyhounds. Due to failing health, their owner had to surrender
the doggy duo to the Society. Both of them have been altered at
the Society and are in need of a warm, compassionate lifetime
commitment. File TF-60892-SF & File TF-60893-NM.
It is a sad story we see
all too often. A companion of 7 years has fit in
well with the family.
There have been no
problems – and then
Buster is confronted with
a 16 month old grandchild. And now the
Bassett Hound is surrendered to the Society. Dog
owners should be everalert when toddlers are
around dogs. And it is not the fault of the dog. Now we are hoping that
Buster can find “a new leash on life”. File TF-61326-NM.
Meet Buddy Pooch a 2
year old Australian
Shepherd & Thor, a 1 year
old Austraian Shepherd
Mix. Economic times have
forced these fellas to be
surrendered. Hope springs
eternal and they hope they
can find a forever home
where they can be together. File TF-61141-M & File
TF-61142-NM.
It was midnight when the Police found
this delinquent doggie out on the
prowl.The young lass was in need of
emergency rescue and she is now waiting for someone to help her start out
life anew. File TF-60762-F.
After 1 ½ years with her owner,
Daisy Torres has been surrendered
because she doesn’t like the cats
that share her home. If you love
this breed and are feline-free, Daisy
may be your purrrrfect companion.
File TF-61896-F.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: [email protected]
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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October 2010
Evictions are the most prevalent reason for
the pets that come through our shelter.
Cookie & Butch, 8 & 3 years old respectively, have been patiently waiting for a home
where they can grow old together. File TF61297-SF & File TF-61299-NM.
FORKED RIVER
DOGS
Patty & Baby are two sweet sisters whose owner has
to move.The economic climate has been an upheaval
for many pet-owning people & they are two of its
victims.The doggy duo now hope for a lifetime of
caring and sharing with a new family. File L-19780-SF
& File L-19781-F.
Lizzie is one
of several
dogs rescued
from a nowdefunct animal shelter.
The 2-3 year
old Chow has
been at the
Society for over a year and waits for another chance at
happiness. If you are a Chow fancier, then Lizzie would
love to be top dog at your house. File L-19122-SF.
Nothing is as
heartbreaking
as a small,
defenseless
dog found
wandering the
streets late at
night.The
Society was
called to rescue her & it is
obvious from her portly figure, she hadn’t missed many
meals. She has a deformed leg so if there was an owner
who was searching, she could have been easily identified.
File L-19787-SF.
This
adorable
wire-haired terrier was found as a stray.We thought
the neutered gent would be redeemed without
delay. But no one ever came in to claim him.Take
him into your heart & home – and you can name
him! File L-19783-NM.
By the time many of these strays come through
our doors, they have been victimized and need
understanding and patience. He was found as a
heavily matted stray on a busy urban street
near Newark.That was in March. Somewhere
along the way, we gave him the name Clarence,
neutered & groomed him. He was eventually
sent to our Forked River facility & adopted out
to someone who decided she couldn’t afford to
keep him & so she gave him away.The new
owner brought him to a groomer & he bit so
now Clarence is back with us. Nowhere along
the way does it seem that anyone had understanding & patience.We’ll try again ….. File L19743-NM.
Hello folks, the staff here thinks I’m a
pretty handsome dude. For my size, I
even have a little attitude. If you think
that your lap would fit a Yorkshire
Terrier, come meet me & I’ll make your
life merrier. File L-19683-M.
Meet 7
year old
Joey who’s
very special
to our staff.
He was
given up by
his owner
due to a
life-threatening blood
disorder for
a forthcoming baby. Joey has very good manners and
would make a wonderful addition to a new family.
File L-19714-NM.
Meet Aurora & Ariel – two little ladies found running
loose.With all of the cars, someone could have cooked
their goose! Luckily, a Board Member saw them running
as strays. Please note that this was one of their luckiest
days! File L-19712-SF & File L-19713-SF.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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ran on ahead. Pet owners are
urged to keep dogs, cats, rabbits,
etc.
(and
toddlers/youngsters) under your
safe control at all times. According to the
Division of Fish & Game, coyotes have expanded
their range throughout NJ.
geese & ducks outside of the East Gate Square
mall. About 30 birds were shot, beaten or kicked
to death. A conviction of killing the geese faces
fines up to $15,000 and 3-5 years in prison. The
attack followed the township’s own killing of
133 geese in a local park under a U. S. Dept. of
Agriculture program.
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Officials raided a home in this Cumberland
County town after reports of a foul stench. Inside
were over 50 animals -- 23 rabbits, 19 cats
(mostly Persians), 6 dogs, 3 cockatiels, a ferret,
guinea pig & chinchilla living in unsanitary conditions. Many animals were covered in fleas &
waste & some had urine burns on their body.
Bev Greco of Cumberland County SPCA advised
that they’ve removed animals from this same
home several times over the past decade including 173 animals removed 13 years ago. Daniel
& Karen McBurnett each were charged with 18
counts of having animals in unsanitary conditions & failing to provide vet care. They were
breeding the animals for additional income.
HOLMDEL
Last December, 26 year old Thomas Curran
abandoned his sister’s dog in the Holmdel Park
woods in frigid weather after an argument with
his sister about the dog’s barking at him. When
his sister inquired about the dog, Curran admitted it. The temperature was below 20 degrees.
Later that morning, park ranger Edward
Dobrosky found the dog wandering in the
woods & the dog ran into a pond. Dobrosky
brought the dog to a veterinarian where he was
treated for hypothermia. Judge Mary Casey
awarded custody of the dog to the Monmouth
County SPCA & Dobrosky adopted it. Curran was
fined $2,000.
ATLANTIC CITY
The K-9 officers and their partners are returning
to the streets of this city. They were removed
when there were accusations of alleged misuse
and abuse by handlers. “Certain people were
addressed with how they handled the dogs,”
according to Business Administrator Michael
Scott.
BERGEN COUNTY
The Bergen County Freeholders voted to end the
use of poison gas to kill Canada geese at county
parks. A resident complained about trash bags
full of dead geese found at Saddle River County
Park. Resolution 1006 was unanimously passed
that the County will not enter into any future
contract with the USDA with regard to the
USDA’s capture & euthanize program or any
other agency engaged in a similar program.
They resolve to seek alternative humane methods including repellants, barriers, decoys, OVO
birth control, & other methods.
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
EATONTOWN
Daniel Mann, 31, a worker
at the Monmouth County
SPCA, admitted to killing
two cats at the shelter &
pleaded guilty to two counts
of fourth-degree animal cruelty. In March, he
was witnessed slamming a cat head first to the
floor in the surgery recovery room. Another cat
was later found strangled. Both cats were there
for adoption. Under a plea agreement, Mann
will face jail time, restitution & community service when he is sentenced in November.
CLIFTON
Joanne Zak, who works for a state government
social services agency, was arrested on multiple
counts of animal cruelty. Officials removed 26
dogs that lived in cages with several inches of
feces; they had fleas & pink eye. The City of
Clifton issued an emergency order for clean-up
to remove an imminent health danger. The dogs
were sent to the Clifton Animal Shelter where a
veterinarian will examine them & stay there until
safe homes can be found for them. Debris
including dog food, blankets, newspapers dating to 2003, was piled so high, near the ceiling,
made it difficult for firefighters & rescuers to
reach the animals.
SPARTA
A miniature pinscher was attacked & killed by a
coyote in a Sussex County park. The owner & his
dog were walking on a hiking trail & the dog
MOUNT LAUREL
A $5,000 reward is being offered by In Defense
of Animals for information leading to the arrest
& conviction of those who killed & mutilated
SEPT. 17th – YOM KIPPUR ATONEMENT CEREMONY
Through the night of Yom Kippur eve (Sept. 17th-Sept. 18th), chickens
are used in Kaporos ceremonies. During the Jewish Day of Atonement
after readings, a rooster or hen is held above a person’s head & swung
in a circle 3 times while words are spoken. The chicken is sometimes
slaughtered. Coins in a handkerchief may be used instead of chickens.
According to Rabbi Gilad Kariv: “Anyone who walks through the markets
can see that the manner in which the chickens are held before the
Kapparot is insufferable. There is …. no concern for the feelings of these
poor creatures”. The chickens are treated poorly in the days leading up
to, during & after the kapparot ceremony. The birds are crammed in
crates where they are kept in their own excrement, without food, water
or shelter for 6 days before the “swinging of the chickens” is performed
on the eve of Yom Kippur.
The Society took in 6 chickens from Brooklyn, NY a few years ago after
they had been left in an alley after the Kaporos ceremony.
The Alliance to End Chickens (AECK) is an association of groups & individuals seeking to replace the use of chickens in these ceremonies. They
will be holding a Rally on Sept. 12 in Brooklyn. For more information,
contact AECK at 757-678-7875 or e-mail
[email protected] For more information on additional
efforts, log on to www.EndChickensAsKaporos.com
There is a concern for chickens left behind & the possibility of rescuing
abandoned birds.
Order here!
ORDER FORM
OCTOBER 2010
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 07114-2133
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Health & Food Alerts
EGG RECALL MAY BE
LINKED TO ANIMAL CRUELTY
Vegetarian Updates
500,000,000 – Five hundred million eggs are in the process of
being recalled since over 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning
were reported. The Food & Drug Administration’s investigation as
to the source of the suppliers is difficult and could take months.
The egg industry has consolidated into fewer but larger egg businesses and is in control of much of the nation’s egg supplies.
DeCoster owns several egg farms under different names and has
had several penalties for environmental violations, employee violations, etc. A video shown of one of the farms in Maine shows
the abysmal conditions. Another program showed footage of
cages of hens stacked high on top of each other; the flies &
rodents breeding in manure pits beneath the cages. According to
Dr. Michael Gregor of the HSUS, he spoke of the contaminated
airborne fecal dust in extreme confinement of hens in cages
which leads to increased salmonella contamination, & that caging
hens is not only cruel, but it is a public health menace for consumers.
The following are included in the recall of eggs: Albertsons, Farm
Fresh, James Farms, Glenview, Mountain Dairy, Ralphs, Boomsma,
Lund, Kemps & Pacific Coast, Lucerne, Sunshine, Hillandale,
Trafficanda, Shoreland, Dutch Farms. For more information, visit
www.eggsafety.org
The August 23rd edition of TIME Magazine covered “Meatless Mondays”
in which it stated that the average American consumes
21,000 animals over a lifetime. The reporter alluded
to the idea that top chefs are reducing the amount
of meat not only has environmental & health benefits, but meat can be boring to cook … and
boring to eat. What was not included in the article was that animal cruelty was not featured.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali has introduced special
“Meatless Mondays” options at all of his 15 restaurants. He is also getting ready to open a small vegetarian restaurant in New York City.
Steve Wynn, famous Casino mogul, and Wynn Resorts, has gone vegan &
is first on the Las Vegas strip with an extensive vegan menu. The menu at
his various restaurants includes risotto with seasonal vegetables, a
napoleon of tofu with ratatouille & fried eggplant, whole wheat pasta primavera, blueberry cobbler with toasted almond ice cream.
IMPRESSIVE REPORT FROM
UNITED NATIONS
E.COLI DANGER IN
PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
The State of California is studying a bill to ban grocery,
liquor & drugstores from providing plastic shopping bags
for free. Researchers at the University of Arizona & Loma
Linda University randomly tested reusable plastic grocery
bags carried by shoppers in L.A., San Francisco & Tucson.
According to the NATIONAL REVIEW, they found “a serious
threat to public health, especially from coliform bacteria
including E.coli which was detected in half of the bags
sampled.
On June 2nd, 2010, the United Nations Environment Program released a new report with
the following urgent message: A global shift towards a plant-based diet is necessary in
order to save the world from hunger, fuel shortages, poverty & the worst effects of climate
change. The report states: “Impacts from agriculture are expected to increase substantially
due to population growth increasing consumption of animal products. …Agriculture, particularly meat & dairy products, accounts for 70% of global freshwater consumption, 38% of
the total land use & 19% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions”.
DOLPHINS LIVE HORRENDOUS LIFE
WAITING TO BE SOLD
For 6 months, 8
totally stressed
dolphins are
imprisoned in
tiny pool waiting to be sold.
Animal rights
activists are outraged by Francis
Chow, a Solomon
Islands businessman who has virtually imprisoned eight “totally stressed” dolphins in a tiny pool
for months while he tries to sell them to marine parks in
Australia & the U.S. According to Earth Island Institute’s Pacific
Regional Director, they’ve been sitting in a tiny shallow pool for
6 months. The Solomon government once banned the trade but
in the pursuit of revenue, they have ignored the CITES directives.
"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances
for survival of Life on Earth as much as the evolution to a
(plant-based) vegetarian diet." Albert Einstein
Landmark Legislation!
CALIFORNIA EGG BILL TO HAVE PROFOUND
EFFECTS NATIONWIDE
The California bill that would require all
shelled eggs sold in that state to come
from hens not confined in cages, was
signed into law by Governor
Schwarzenegger. This landmark law will
have a profound effect on the lives of millions of hens – not just in California, but
around the country – and could represent
a significant blow to the battery cage
industry nationwide.
ISRAEL POISED TO BE FIRST
COUNTRY TO BAN FUR TRADE
Israel is to be become the first country in the world to impose a blanket ban
on the import of animal fur. On Sept. 2nd, the Knesset is due to debate the
second & third readings of this groundbreaking bill . It would outlaw the
production, processing, import, export & sale of fur from all animal species
not already part of the meat industry. There is some opposition from ultra
orothodox Jews whose traditional festive headgear is made partly from fox
fur. A clause in proposed legislation would allow for import of fox fur for
religious purposes. Fur factory farming has already been banned in Austria,
Croatia & the United Kingdom. Denmark & the Netherlands has legislation
in place to phase out fur farms for certain animals. The European Union &
the U. S. have banned trade in seal fur products and cat & dog fur.
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POPCORN PARK PETS FEEL BITE
OF “RUFF” TIMES
GENEROUS JACKSON YOUTH CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY WITH ANIMAL DONATIONS
A few months ago, Cat
Taylor of Jackson celebrated her birthday and decided that her love of animals
was so strong that instead
of thinking of gifts for herself, she asked all of her
friends & relatives to bring
gifts for the animals. Cat
brought in canned and dry
pet food, lots of treats, toys
for dogs and cats and
$460.00 in cash. What a
great example of giving
and selflessness!
Cat with her generous
donation of birthday
cash and goodies for
the animals.
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA ENDORSES
PET MASSAGE AS MERIT BADGE
According to DOG FANCY, the Girl Scouts of America has endorsed
Pet Massage for a skills merit badge. Pet Massage for Kids is a
course designed to teach kids to safely interact with dogs & learn
canine massage. The set comes with the DOGS KIDS PET MASSAGE
Book and the Doggie Songs for Kids CD. For more information, log
on to www.petmassage.com
READING TO DOG PROGRAMS ARE
BECOMING POPULAR
Computers are the thing … but books in libraries hold an immeasurable array of places to explore, adventures, funny tales, sad stories.
Discover the joy of reading, improve your reading skills …. and have
fun at the same time! Reading to dogs is comfortable and effective. If
you are struggling with an important life skill, special therapy dogs
are helping to do just that – lending an ear and lending a paw to
help students gain reading skills and confidence.
Small dogs may sit or lay in the child’s lap and larger dogs often
snuggle beside the student or lay at his feet. Some dogs are even
trained to turn pages with a nose or paw. For more information, log
on to http://www.librarydogs.com and other sites for NJ include
PetPlace.com
ANIMAL DISSECTION BILL AWAITS NY
GOV’S APPROVAL
Assembly Bill 3467 passed the New York Assembly and the
Senate. Once it is signed into law, it will require the N Y State
Board of Education to develop a policy to give reasonable
notice to all students & students’ parents about their rights to
request an alternative project instead of animal dissection. The
bill is awaiting approval & signature by Gov. David Paterson.
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Front row: Jessica Webbs, Karen Thorsen,Victoria Downey, Emily Dancisin,
Julianna Cohen; Back row: Mathew D’Ambrosio,Timothy Foster, Charlene
Wilson & Melinda Most
Mathew D’Ambrosio, a student at Pinelands Regional High School, came up with
an idea to post a flyer for donations for Popcorn Park. He came up with the title
“Popcorn Park Pets Feel Bite of “Ruff” Times”. Along with other members of the
Junior Interact Club at the high school, they worked on this project during April.
Through their efforts, the Interact Club members and their leaders delivered a
check for $125 and lots of canned dog and cat food, bird seed, pet treats, kitty litter, towels & blankets. Our thanks to Leaders Dorothy Mercurio, Charlene Wilson,
& Melinda Most for overseeing the project.
Halloween ...
make sure your pets are safe
It’s getting dark, and the neighborhood is starting to get creepy.
Perfect for Halloween trick or treating and some spooky surprises.
But those spooky goings-on shouldn’t be allowed to scare your cat or
dog ... have you made sure your
pet is safe?
Here’s how * DON’T bring him trick or treating
with you! He could easily get scared
and try to run away or even be hurt
by another child.
* At home, when trick-or-treaters
come calling, it’s best to put your
cats and/or dogs in a safe room
with their own special bones or toys and fresh water, so they don’t have a
chance to run out the door.
If your Halloween party is at your house, do the same - they’ll be safer.
* If you have cats or dogs that normally spend any time outside each day
on their own, make sure they are kept indoors on both mischief night AND
Halloween for their own safety.
* Do not share any of your candy with your pet - chocolate, sugar and sugarless candy are all dangerous to pets. Be sure to store your Halloween stash
somewhere where your dog or cat cannot get to it.
* If you feel you want to dress up your dog for Halloween, be sure an adult
has chosen the costume and checked for any parts that he might eat or swallow, and that your dog feels comfortable in the costume. Don’t ever put any
kind of mask over your pet’s head. Also, do not dress up cats - they become
too easily frightened and can hurt themselves.
Have a Happy Halloween ... and make sure your pet is safe!!
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Pete & Pickles
HUMANE
OAKHURST BIRTHDAY LASS MEETS HER
FAVORITE ZOO RESIDENT -- OZZIE
Story & Illustration by
Berkeley Breathed
Pete & Pickles is the tale of a very
proper pig, Pete, and a very freespirited elephant, Pickles. The story
is about friendship, forgiveness,
healing, joy, and accepting the differences in others.
Pete, mourning the death of his pig
wife, Paprika, finds himself, in the
middle of a stormy night, with an
escaped circus elephant hiding in
his home. Pickles has made a
muddy mess from the rainstorm.
Pete cannot accept his overly tidy
life being sullied. When the nasty
circus clown comes to collect the terrified elephant, who had begged Pete
for help, he just points in disdain. As Pete disinfects his home, he finds
Pickles has left him a gift, and he gets to thinking. He reroutes his daily
stroll into town to find Pickles, where he finds her chained in the circus tent.
A rescue ensues, and a friendship grows between the very unlikely pair, climaxing, near story’s end, when one saves the life of the other.
But where Berkeley Breathed’s genius lies - beyond the story and exquisite
illustrations - is that he is tuned in to the horrific abuse suffered by elephants in the circus, and reveals it both subtly and on a level that children
can relate to without being overwhelmed. No child cannot feel empathy for
Pickles to see so lovable an animal be both shackled and frightened in a
picture book way. Adults unaware of the plight of circus elephants may
never notice these touches, but for those of us who are, we can be grateful
that someone has spoken for them in a children’s picture book.
DAISY TROOP 231 AND JUNIOR TROOP 171
BAKE FOR SOCIETY DOGS & DONATE, TOO!
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Skyler got her special birthday wish of meeting her sponsored Popcorn Park
animal, Ozzie the Pig, and giving him his favorite treat.
When Skyler Theodora had one special wish for the celebration of her
10th birthday. She wanted to support Ozzie the Pot-Bellied Pig & to feed
him his favorite treat – an apple! The request was cleared through the
staff and the Oakhurst lass got her birthday wish! She sent a card
adorned with flowers & Cupid’s hearts which accompanied her photo
that says: “I (heart) my card! In the picture you look cute but when I saw
you in person, you blew me away of how handsome you were! I
(HEART) YOU SO MUCH! You are the cutest pig ever!! And I saw that
you had a mohawk! So cute! You are the cutest animal there! Love,
Skyler XOXOXOXOXO”
What a great day for Skyler and for Ozzie!
These creative animal-loving girls from Daisy Troop 231 and Junior Troop 171 put
together a plan ... they sold Girl Scout cookies, and with their earnings bought the
ingredients for homemade dog biscuits! At a special meeting, they mixed the dough,
and then brought trays home where they baked the biscuits. They brought the homemade treats to Popcorn Park to delight our canine residents, along with cat and dog
food, blankets, treats and towels donated by the families of the Scouts. What a great way
to work together and help the animals!
Canadian-born pop singer, Justin Bieber is starring in a peta ad telling his fans: “My
world includes compassion for animals. Yours should too!”
The American Veterinary Medical Association noted that for the first time in history, there
are more female vets (44,802) than male vets (43,196) in the U. S.
PA BROTHERS SAVE MONEY TO
HELP POPCORN PARK BEARS
Two generous
young lads are
learning the meaning of kindness
early. Sami and
Corey Rosick, of
Furlong, PA, pictured here with
Mom, Tiziana
Rosick, saved their
money with one
thought in mind to help the bears at
Sami and Corey Rosick and their mom
Popcorn Park.
with the stuffed bear they received in
Between the two
recognition of their efforts.
youngsters, they
saved $42.71 and delivered it in person. They got to visit
the bears, and to acknowledge their generosity, they
received a Popcorn Park stuffed bear as thanks.
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Celebrating with Compassion!
The Society has been the
recipient of very generous donations
from various celebrations. Whether it
be a wedding, engagement, bar mitzvah, anniversary, birthday, graduation
or other celebration, you too can help
animals. More and more bridal couples are opting out of giving small
thank-you favors to their guests and
are instead making donations to their
“pet” charity –the Associated Humane
Societies/Popcorn Park.
To make the occasion special, AHS
helps the bride & groom say “thank
you” to their guests while donating to
our special cause. Couples who make a
gift to AHS/Popcorn Park will receive
attractive place cards and guests can
use the cards for a free admission to
Popcorn Park. The Society also sends
packets of Forget-Me-Not seeds that
can be used as table favors which has
a meaningful message on the back of
the seed packets.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Brianne Cuff & Peter Mihalenko of Forked River share their love of
animals by planning “something with the heart” and donated to
Popcorn Park.
Odie is their dog that they rescued from a
shelter.
When Brianne Cuff and Peter Mihalenko were
making plans for their nuptials, Pete wanted to
do “something with heart” versus “something no
one will ever use again”. They had recently
moved to Forked River and had rescued Odie, a
dog from a shelter. They had also been in attendance at the Jennifer & Joseph Vasconcelos wedding & saw the attractive place settings for the
benefit of Popcorn Park animals. Brianne contacted the Society at [email protected]
and after a brief description of what they needed, the bride (and the groom) had a trouble-free
decision concerning favors. The special place You don’t need to be “Bridezilla” when picking out favors for
your guests! Just e-mail [email protected] for
cards were done in their requested color of Navy
more information!
Blue (which included a free pass to Popcorn Park)
and the special packets of Forget-Me-Not seeds. After their May wedding, Brianne & Pete sent pictures and
wrote: “I just wanted to say thank you for the wedding favors. They turned out perfectly and looked gorgeous
on the tables. Our guests absolutely loved them & so did we. (Here) are pictures of our wedding & of our
dog Odie that we rescued from a shelter. I hope that our donation will help the animals at the Popcorn Park
so that they can live a long loving life. Thank you for being a part of our special day. We look forward to visiting the park soon, as do all of our guests”.
T hanks for Helping!
HAVE A FRIEND?
From left: Jeanne Irwin, Darlene Haug, Richard Buonomo, Zoo Director John
Bergmann, Bob Dupree, Patricia Reaves
If you have a friend that loves animals and wants to keep up with what’s
happening both in NJ and around the U.S. and world, we would be
happy to send them a sample copy of the HUMANE NEWS. No strings
attached, just a chance to learn a lot, and if they like what they see, to
hopefully subscribe and support the many efforts and accomplishments
that we make for animals at AHS and Popcorn Park.
Just list their name and address here, and we’ll send along our latest
issue.
Employees from Keller Williams Realty held a fund raiser yard sale for
Popcorn Park and another charitable organization. Our thanks to all who
participated in this effort! The Society got loads of cat & dog snacks, toys,
treats, towels, blankets and a donation in the amount of $200.00!
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AROUND THE WORLD
IRAQ
Over the past few months, 20 teams of veterinarians & police shooters
have killed about 58,000 stray dogs in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. The
teams have been shooting or poisoning the dogs at the rate of 650 a day.
SPAIN
Lawmakers in Catalonia outlawed bullfighting making it the first major region to ban bullfighting after
a heated debate. In a 68 – 55 vote & 9 abstentions, the ban will take
effect in 2012 in Catalonia whose capital is Barcelona. This is a growing
trend around the world. The Canary Islands, part of Spain, have already
banned bullfighting. Cities in Ecuador, Venezuela, France, Portugal &
Colombia have banned this blood sport.
PHILIPPINES
Twelve years ago, horsefighting was banned but seldom enforced. The
blood sport still remains active especially on the island of Mindanao. In
this “sport”, two stallions fight each other over a mare in heat that is tethered inside the center circle of an enclosure. The Philippines, China,
Indonesia & South Korea are among a few of the countries that continue
this practice. A reporter witnessed 9 of 25 horse duels involving 50 horses
in a 3 day fighting event. Tradition includes the fighting of spiders, dogs,
horses & roosters. Cockfighting is legal in the Philippines.
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur police were in the midst of raiding a warehouse for stolen
cars and discovered thousands of rare birds, leopard cats & albino pygmy
monkeys, as well as domestic cats which were to be used to cross breed
with wild species to produce exotic offspring. More than 20 species of protected wildlife were found in the warehouse including a pair of valuable
birds of paradise prized for their skin & feathers at $312,000.
BRAZIL
Bill 4548 would decriminalize cruelty to animal animals & leave cats, dogs
& farm animals without legal protection from abuse. Politicians have
agreed to throw the bill out; however, action on the bill is temporarily on
hold through the end of 2010 when new political representatives will be
elected.
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MALAYSIA
Johor State Sultan Ibrahim ordered a halt to hunting & called for gun
licensing to be tightened. The Sultan said if there is any “nuisance
wildlife”, report it to the Johor Wildlife Dept. He is personally involved in
breeding endangered species & rehabilitating injured wildlife. According
to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the Sultan reportedly has 18 tigers, several panthers
& 400 deer on his property.
DENMARK
The government has passed the Dog Act -- breed specific legislation banning 13 breeds which went into effect July1.The dogs banned may stay
during a phase in period but must be kept on a short lead & wear a
closed muzzle when off the owner’s property. The Dog Act will be evaluated after 3 years. The new law provides that dogs of these breeds & crosses
containing these breeds are not allowed to be bred, purchased, sold,
imported, exported or transferred. The following are the breeds:
American Staffordshire Terrier, Ovtcharka, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro,
Sarplaninas, Tornjak, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal. The pit bull
terrier & Tosa were banned in 1991.
tacted & arrived at the airport to locate the caged turtle. He discovered
that an AirTran employee took the turtle home for his son. The turtle
was returned to Carley & the AirTran employee received a replacement
turtle.
El Al is the only airline with a pet frequent flyer club for travel to Israel.
Under their program, dogs receive a free trip after they’ve taken 3
round-trip flights within a 3 year period.
Please help us save lives ...
Yes! I want to support the many life-saving efforts of AHS and Popcorn Park
through a donation of $ _______________________
❑ Please find my donation enclosed.
❑ Apply to ResQ Fund
❑ Please charge my donation to my credit card:
❑ American Express ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover
OCTOBER 2010
When PETA released photos of over 50 dogs being transported on
a Lufthansa cargo plane from the U. S. to an animal testing facility in Scotland, Lufthansa airlines announced that it will no longer
transport dogs and cats to laboratories. According to PETA, the
dogs came from Marshall Farms, a notoriously cruel animal breeder, and were destined for Charles River Laboratories (CRL) – most
likely intended for use in toxic & deadly drug & pesticide tests. CRL
was fined $10,000 after PETA notified the U. S. Dept. of
Agriculture that 32 monkeys were cooked to death when a room
at the company’s facilities in Reno, Nevada, overheated. They were
also fined an additional $4,000 when a monkey was killed when
he was left inside a cage that was run through a high temperature
washing machine. PETA is urging Lufthansa to follow the lead of
Cathay Pacific & Qantas by refusing to transport ANY animals destined for labs.
EGYPT
Egyptian zoos have done little to curtail the birth of inbred lions … some
of whom are illegally trafficked & others are victimized by overcrowding.
The Giza Zoo keeps lions in bare concrete cages without enrichment; after
2 years, the zoo bears will get air conditioning which was promised two
decades ago. The World Association for Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA)
expelled Giza for a laundry list of ills, poor conditions for the animals, for
keeping elephants on chains, etc. A representative for th e Egyptian
Central Zoos, Nabil Sidki, announced that he will begin using birth control
drugs & surgical sterilization to prevent surplus lion births & to improve
the Giza Zoo’s accreditation.
Just a month after losing a dog that a vacationing couple had rescued, Delta Airlines misplaced an 8 week old puppy that was sent
to California instead of Maine. The breeder in South Carolina put
the pup on a flight to Atlanta. Once Delta was aware of the mistake, they put the dog on a flight to Portland but the pup was stuck
in his crate for nearly 24 hours. Upon arrival at his new home with
Cyndi O’Brien, he vomited, had diarrhea & was later diagnosed
with dehydration & pneumonia.
Name on Card: __________________________________Exp. date: _____________
A taxiing AirTran Airways in Atlanta, GA was required to turn
around when employees found that Carley Helm, a 10 year old
had a 2 inch turtle in a cage. Carley, who was headed to her home
in Milwaukee was traveling with two of her sisters. When the flight
attendant saw the little plastic carrier, they told Carley she could
not have the turtle on board. Carley put the carrier with the turtle
in the trash & returned to the plane crying. Her father was con-
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Please send all donations to: Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
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Please accept this check in loving memory
of our beautiful boy,Winchester.
Winchester passed away on February 3
of this year. He gave us unconditional love
for 11 years & taught us that no matter
what craziness is in the world today, that
he would always love you no matter what.
When he was sick, I wanted him for just
5 more minutes but I knew he was suffering. He had splenic cancer that had
spread & his bones & joints were giving
up in his old age. He was in pain & dying,
his tail was still wagging as I spoke lovingly to him & told him what a good boy he was & that mommy & daddy always love
him. I wanted him to go peacefully to heaven but Winchester kept holding on just for
me. I told him to go as it was ok. His last few days were painful as each day he grew
weaker. I had to make the hardest decision in my life to euthanize him & I still live
with this horrible feeling of guilt & sadness. Not a day goes by that my heart does not
ache for my little boy. I have been donating to Popcorn Park for many, many years
since I grew up in Roselle, NJ. I know Winchester would want this money to help the
needy animals.
Maryrose Castellano, RN and Martin Roberts, MD - Florida
We wanted to acknowledge the joy
brought by your sweet boy Noah with a
gift that celebrates love & redemption.
Your Neighbors in love & Spirit –
Lenore, George, Marian, Diane, Mom
& our families – N J
Thank you Molly for a wonderful 13
months. A year in our home, forever in
our hearts. Enjoy the Rainbow Bridge,
sweetheart.
Ashley Louise – N Y
Bonnie Lou Barbieri – we miss you &
love you, Mom. Happy Birthday.
Love – Your Kids: Shane, Rob, Elizabeth
Becki, Laura, Chuck - MA
Our adopted dog “Baby”
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Zdanowski – N J
Linda Hulderby Gerston
Jeff Izzo & Linda Tortoriello & Families
–NJ
Our Katrina Kitty, Layla, and Queenie our
dog.We lost both to cancer this year.We
love & miss you both very much.The
house is not the same without the two of
you.
Kim & George Shaub – N J
ty Hutchinson
Bonnie O’Dwyer – N J
Star Scarlatelli – May she have many
happy walks in Doggie Heaven
Virginia Scarlatelli – N J
My friend, Alice Fiorito
Barbara Morison – N J
Alice Fiorito – In this time of loss, remember the good times & know that she is in
Heaven over-feeding her Pugs.
Nicole Francavilla – N Y
Thomas J. Marchinko – Peace everlasting
for you, Uncle Tom
Your loving Niece, Barbara – N J
Josephine M. Staczewicz 12-28-1921 -- 7-25-2010
Teresa M. Staczewicz – N J
Ortwin Kolkhorst – Our thoughts &
prayers are with you & your family.
Sincerely, Joe & Stephanie Avallone
- NJ
H.R. 503 and S. 727 is the Prevention of Equine Cruelty
Act of 2009 which would end the slaughter of horses for food for human
consumption through the states & prohibit the transport of horses to Canada
or Mexico to be slaughtered for human consumption.
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2480 which would close a
loophole in the current law that allows small amounts of dog and cat fur to
be used in clothes without any labeling. Currently, manufacturers are permitted to sell fur trim on garments without providing accurate (or any) labeling if the fur is valued at less than $150. Investigations have shown that
some items labeled as “faux fur” can actually contain fur The bill clearly
includes raccoon dogs, frequently used for fur trim, in the prohibition
against the use of dog fur. The House passed the bill after it sat for more
than a year in committee. The bill would also give individual states the
authority to enact more restrictive laws. The bill now goes to the U. S. Senate.
The PUPS bill was introduced in Congress because an audit uncovered
severely inadequate enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. Federal law
allows Internet-based breeders to raise and sell thousands of puppies a year
without any federal oversight. The Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS)
would close that loophole and strengthen the law and put these businesses
under federal oversight. The law would make sure all large-scale breeders
give puppies and dogs daily exercise. Puppy mill dogs lead miserably sad
existences and this would help to improve their lives.
U.S. Sens. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) & John Ensign (R-Nevada) have introduced a bill that would formally establish a chief veterinary officer in the
Dept. of Homeland Security. The bill seeks to strengthen DHS’ food defense
& agricultural security capacity & the ability to respond to crises related to
veterinary health by ensuring that there is a veterinary leader within the
department fully prepared & empowered to respond. A companion bill was
introduced in the House.
AHS and Popcorn Park Refuge welcome volunteers in various
areas of promotions and fund raising. The Society also has some
empty slots on our Board of Directors. If you have any interest, please
e-mail [email protected]. with your specific interests.
IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US:
NEITHER THE HUMANE NEWS,THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES,
NOR POPCORN PARK MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS
AVAILABLE TO ANYONE.
Jean Westcott
Judy Hearne – N J
With loving memory to you both & your
family on Shelley’s passing. She was a
VERY special loving person who cared for
every living creature.With our love,
Mona, Sheila & PEPPER – N J
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.
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Put your OLD address or mailing label below, and fill in you new address. Send entire
coupon to us.Thanks for the update!
OCTOBER 2010
Loretta Roth
Jere & Beverly Williams – N J
Crystal, Burton & Baron
Jeanette Anderson & Jeanne
Saunderson – N J
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5566,
the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush
Videos Act of 2010. This would ensure that the crush
animal video market does not reopen after the
Supreme Court invalidated the 1999 law in April.
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Phone: (973) 824-7080
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Phone: (732) 922-0100
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Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editors
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Deborah Beyfuss
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park News/Photo Editor John Bergmann
Photography Editors:
Debbie Beyfuss,
Colleen Buchanan, D.J. Infield, Karen Powell,
Dee Hobson, Alicia Meeker, Graciela Sanchez,
Bruce Sanchez, Stacey Weksler, Linda Goodman
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss,
Cerri Infield
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River,Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
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be responsible for loss or damages caused by errors,
omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the
publication contents.
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NEW ANIMAL RESCUE STAMPS PROMOTE
ADOPTING SHELTER PETS
Postmaster General John E.
Potter
unveiled
the
“Animal Rescue: Adopt a
Shelter Pet” promotional
campaign on The Ellen
DeGeneres Show. Potter
said: This campaign will
increase public awareness
about sheltered pets & our
hope is that it will encourage pet adoption & promote humane & responsible pet care”. DeGeneres
and Halo, Purely for Pets, a
holistic pet care company
she co-owns, will be giving
one million meals to shelter pets that are waiting for
homes.
The stamps are photographs of 5 cats & 5 dogs taken by
veteran stamp photographer Sally Andersen-Bruce. All ten
animals were adopted from a shelter in Milford, CT.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more
and become more, you are a leader - John Quincy Adams
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY
Chris Grant, 21, was caught on an elevator surveillance camera kicking his friend's 12 lb. Pomeranian mixture numerous
times. The dog had no broken bones & was brought to the ASPCA where
owner, 22 year old Melvin Rodriguez retrieved his dog. Grant was arrested
by agents from the Viper unit for animal cruelty.
CAYUGA HEIGHTS
The Mayor & trustees in this village within the community of Ithaca have a
problem with deer and have voted to BAN ALL PUBLIC COMMENT about
their deer-killing plan. The first phase will be to capture 20-60 female deer,
surgically spay them & affix radio collars on them. Any other deer including pregnant does & fawns will be shot dead at bait sites. This effort will be
performed annually. Every year, deer will be lured by piles of corn into a
“kill zone” & will be shot while their herd mates watch. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or log onto CayugaDeer.org
NEW YORK STATE
Assembly Bill 3467 passed the New York Assembly and the Senate. Once it
is signed into law, it will require the N Y State Board of Education to develop a policy to give reasonable notice to all students & students’ parents
about their rights to request an alternative project instead of animal dissection. Although New York adopted a student choice law over 10 years ago,
it does not have a uniform policy concerning notification to students & parents regarding a dissection exercise. As we go to press, we are waiting for
Gov. David Paterson to see if he will sign the bill.
BUFFALO
When police stopped 51 year old Gary Korkuc of Cheektowaga for a traffic
violation, they heard a cat meowing in the trunk. They found the 4 year
old cat Navarro in a cage with his fur covered in oil, crushed red peppers &
chili peppers. Korkuc said the cat was ill tempered & he was “marinating”
the cat. He stated to Officers John Poisson & Jerry Guilian that he was going
to cook “Navarro” & make a meal of the cat because Navarro was mean,
greedy & wasteful. The cat was taken to the SPCA in Tonawanda ... the same
place Korkuc had adopted him from. They have cleaned the cat & put him
up for adoption. Korkuc was charged with animal cruelty, failing to signal
& passing a stop sign. He was then released.
SCHENECTADY
Thomas Hendricks II, 28 years of Schenectady, NY killed 2 small dogs & tortured another while forcing his wife to watch. When a female long-haired
dachshund named Beary urinated in the house, he drowned the animal in
a bathtub by holding her nose & mouth under water & then “squeezing”
the animal to death. He killed another dachshund with a pool stick. A
female toy poodle named Carmella was badly burned on her legs & back
when Hendricks allegedly held her under scalding hot water & pulled the
hair from her legs. Carmella has been adopted to a wonderful home. These
animals were abused and killed over a two month period. Hendricks has 10
prior convictions for a variety of offenses. Judge Karen Drago sentenced
Hendricks to the maximum allowed under state law for aggravated animal
cruelty – two years in county jail.
STATEN ISLAND
Frank Coppola, 28, of Staten Island pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges
after telling authorities that a 5 pound dog had run into a wall in the apartment he shared with Melissa DePietro, 26, the Chihuahua’s owner. DePietro
was jealous of the dog that “never liked him”. Judge Leonard Rienzi recommended Coppola spend his community service at an animal facility The dog
suffered severe trauma to the chest, internal bleeding, a ruptured jugular
vein, several broken ribs & bruised lungs.
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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 and report of your pet every four months, plus a membership card
which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK.You are also invited to visit your pet,
take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and 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 and welfare of other shelter animals.
You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at: www.ahscares.org, and click on ShareA-Pet Program.
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Patton of Andover
In August 2009, the
Society rescued the
last several dogs
from a defunct animal shelter. It took
us several
weeks/months to
find forever homes
for most of the
dogs. Patton, a Lhasa
Apso, was somewhat
disagreeable but the
staff took the time
to make him feel
welcomed.
Somewhere in his
past, he was afraid of
the leash and this has been a point of contention. Once on a leash, he is
sweet and eager to please. Patton has a dominant personality and gets along
well with all dogs.We have had him dressed up for various holidays for
press releases in the hope that it will entice Lhasa lovers to come and
adopt. So far, Patton is our “ball and chain” and a prisoner of love. Since he
has been at the Society for over a year, we have included him on the ShareA-Pet Program, and Patton will be moving to the Animal Haven Farm within
the not-too-distant future. File TF-55060-NM (Tinton Falls).
SHARE-A-PET
OCTOBER 2010
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
Sammie of Newark
This adorable
mixed poodle
came in as a stray
in July 2009. Sadly,
something went
awry in his life as
he would snap at
the air but we
found it to be an
involuntary
action. Sammie
enjoys being with
other dogs and
we think that
Patton would be just great to keep him company. File L-18257-M (Forked River).
Buddy of Lacey Township
This tired, aging gentleman must have needed a
helping hand as he sat in
the middle of heavily traveled Lacey Road.Two
guardian angels embodied
in young school boys saw
him & with a belt as a
leash, walked about 2
miles until they arrived at
Popcorn Park.They
walked “Buddy” in the
front door where staff
signed him in. He was
found to have some cancerous tumors which
were removed. He was
adopted out briefly but
he panicked indoors &
did a quick turn-about.
Buddy may have been
kept as an outside dog. At
11-12 years old, the odds of adoption are on a downhill slide. But we know
there’s one place where he’d fit like a glove.That would be sharing your heart
where he’d bask in your love. (Forked River)