Spring 2015 Newsletter - Scituate Animal Shelter

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News from the Scituate Animal Shelter • www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org • Spring 2015
HELP Program Update
The challenges presented by this winter’s extreme weather
conditions have highlighted the importance of one simple,
but very special, program at our Shelter: The Mary Hooper
Elder Pet Care (HELP) Program, which was founded thanks
to a generous bequest from the Social Service League of
Cohasset and is carried out by dedicated Scituate Animal
Shelter volunteers. The HELP program provides assistance to
participating senior citizens in Scituate, Cohasset, Hingham,
Hull and Norwell by helping to meet certain basic needs for
their beloved companion pets. Residents who are 65 and
older and meet certain requirements are eligible to apply to
the HELP Program for pet assistance.
Our dedicated Shelter volunteers have braved the treacherous and unrelenting weather this winter to check on participating senior citizens and deliver much needed pet food and
supplies directly to their homes. In addition to sparing the
seniors the worry and uncertainty of traveling in bad weather
to pick up pet supplies, the HELP Program saves them
the expense as well – all of the items delivered by Shelter
volunteers are free to the participating seniors and paid for
through donations to the HELP Program.
We all know how heart-warming it is to hear the contented
purr of a cat or how the loving nudge of a dog’s head on our
hand can remind us of their unconditional love every single
day. A pet can mean something different to each of us — a
reason for regular exercise, a guardian and respite from life’s
worries, a social connection to others, a quiet companion or
simply a source of comfort. The bond we form with our pets
is truly unique, and it is even more important for some senior
citizens as caring for their pet’s needs can also provide their
lives with purpose and meaning.The bond between an owner
and their pet is truly priceless, but of course caring for pets
does have a cost. The goal of the HELP Program is to assist
with that cost so senior citizens can keep their much loved
and needed pets without forgoing their own needs. The HELP
program strives to preserve that loving bond by preventing it
from being broken over a simple thing like the cost of a pet’s
food or litter.
The HELP Program has been in operation for 6 years now
and has served 97 senior citizens and their companions.
The Program was initially started by a generous donation
from the Social Service League of Cohasset, on behalf of
Cohasset resident, Mary Hooper, who had a passion for
the elderly and for animals. It has also received a generous
donation from Suzanne Guaron, who lives in New York City
and learned about the HELP program from our newsletter.
John Marini, with Smokey, his beloved 4-legged family member.
She recently told us that she likes that the program is “a
positive step to help owners and pets stay together when the
pets might otherwise have to be surrendered to the Shelter.”
She also believes that “keeping their pets helps elders’ quality of life, so the HELP Program is a wonderful ‘win-win.’”
Donors, like the Social Service League of Cohasset and
Suzanne, have allowed the HELP Program to provide much
needed pet supplies to participating senior citizens and their
pets — in 2014, our tireless volunteers made 500 home deliveries of pet food. However, the need continues to grow and
the requests for assistance regularly exceed available funding
for the Program forcing applicants onto a waiting list.
In 2015, we would like to increase the number and scope of
participants that we can assist through the HELP Program,
but we cannot do it without your generous support. If you
would like to help us make a difference in the lives of more
people and their beloved pets, please donate to the HELP
Program by sending a check to the Scituate Animal Shelter
and noting that it is for the HELP Program in the memo
line, or donating on–line through our website at www.scituateanimalshelter.org. For further information about the HELP
Program, you can call the Shelter or visit our website.
Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated by people
like John pictured above with Smokey, his beloved 4-legged
family member.
Greetings from the Board...
Dear Friends,
Scituate Animal Shelter
Our mission: To improve the quality
of life for both the companion animals
and the people of our community by
providing shelter and placement for
homeless animals and support through
community services and education.
“The Lucky Ones
Come To Us.”
Board of Directors
President: Jean Ellen Sullivan
Vice President: Thomas Poppey
Treasurer: Karen McKenna
Secretary:
Charlene McHale
Karen Borgelt
Diane St. Ours
Susan Hart
Treasa Downey
Cathy Duggan
Debra Squires-Lee
Kim Stewart (director emeritus)
Director of Operations
Kim Hallisey
Director of Animal Care
Ashley Davis
I’ve volunteered at the Scituate Animal Shelter for many years. What inspires me
most is experiencing, first-hand, the joy brought into someone’s life because he or
she has found new love in the form of a furry, affectionate bundle of adoring devotion — in other words, a new pet! Stories of successful unions fill our message
center with descriptions of lives changed forever because of love discovered with the
right companion.
John (pictured on page 1) is a client of our HELP Program, a widower, father of five
grown children, who is quite accustomed to the sounds and activity that fill a bustling, happy home. The loved ones who once filled John’s life with noise and laughter
have now moved on to busy lives of their own. John is closing in on his 94th birthday
and, to him, nothing is more deafening than the long, silent days of being alone.
John’s beloved beagle Maggie passed away four years ago and John imagined that
no other dog could fill that void. John paid a visit to the Shelter (after gentle urging
from a friend) and his story became the familiar one we see repeated over and over.
Smokey left our Shelter to become John’s forever friend to the delight of his family,
friends and all the staff at the Scituate Animal Shelter who assisted with making
this perfect match. John is visited every month by one of our fabulous HELP volunteers who deliver not only pet food, but healthy doses of conversation, kindness and
friendship, too.
Speaking for all of us at the Scituate Animal Shelter who are devoted to furthering
the mission of pet rescue and re-homing, thank you for your ongoing support of
our programs like HELP. Without your commitment to this life saving, life enhancing
work, we couldn’t continue to help the hundreds of pets who come to us each year
and the humans who love them!
With warm regards,
Animal Care Supervisor
Carissa DeBord
Canine Training Coordinator
Donna Culbert
Director of Finance
Peter Zona
Jean Ellen Sullivan
President, SAS Board of Directors
Mailing Address:
Scituate Animal Shelter
780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Scituate, Massachusetts 02066
In 2014, the Scituate Animal Shelter was able to
dramatically expand its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
program thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart
Charities®. The Shelter’s TNR program assists with the
humane trapping of homeless cats, covers the cost
of spaying or neutering and vaccinating those cats,
and then either returns them to their colonies or puts
them up for adoption if they are friendly. Through this
program we trapped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated over 300 cats and kittens in 2014!
Web Page:
www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org
Contact:
781-544-4533 (phone)
781-544-4535 (fax)
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If you are interested in providing
for the needs of the Scituate
Animal Shelter’s pets through
service as a Board Director, please
contact Jean Ellen Sullivan at
[email protected].
300 Cats and Kittens
Altered in 2014
E-Mail Address:
[email protected]
Public Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm
Thursday: 3pm – 7pm
Friday: 12pm – 3pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Board Members Wanted
Kittens trapped from feral moms and
placed successfully up for adoption
Of the cats and kittens that were trapped last year,
more than 200 were deemed to be adoptable with
just a little help with socialization. These cats were taken in by our dedicated Shelter
volunteers or temporarily housed with a member of our network of foster families, who
worked with them to help them adjust to life in a home with people. Many of these were
kittens, which can often be rehabilitated if socialized at a young enough age. Others were
adult cats that were likely owned at some point during their lives, but needed a little TLC
and a refresher course in “trusting-a-human again” to re-acclimate to life as an indoor pet.
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Running for Forever Homes
Hi, my name is Matt Sullivan. I am
31 years old and I grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts and attended
B.C. High, where I was active in
several sports, including competitive swimming, skiing and soccer.
After graduating from Hamilton
College in 2006, the company I
worked for at the time challenged
its employees to enroll in the 200
mile long “Reach the Beach Relay,”
one of the oldest relay races in the
country. After running several segments of that historic race, which
wound through the White Mountains and the gorgeous countryside
Matt Sullivan with an adoring fan of New Hampshire, the running
bug hit me! The race was such a
positive and exciting experience that I have organized similar relay
races at other companies to promote team building and contribute
to charitable causes. This year I am thrilled to have the opportunity to run in the 2015 Boston Marathon on behalf of the Scituate
Animal Shelter!
Being able to run in the Marathon is a special honor in light of all
that the City of Boston and the people who love this historic tradition and city have been through. Having the opportunity to run on
behalf of the Scituate Animal Shelter is also very meaningful for
me. My mother, Jean Ellen, has been a long-time volunteer at the
Shelter and continues to serve as a volunteer, officer and Board
member. Her example has helped to teach me the importance of
giving back to the community. I am proud of the work that Shelter does every day in saving the lives of innocent pets and finding
them loving homes.
Please look for me at the Boston Marathon April 20th – I will be
proudly wearing my number and the Scituate Animal Shelter logo!
The Paws and Claws Are Back!
We are pleased to announce the return of the very successful Paws and Claws Crew summer youth program.
This wonderful, educational program aimed at preparing
younger children to participate in volunteer activities at
local animal welfare organizations, such as the Scituate
Animal Shelter, was spearheaded by Hanover resident
and animal lover, Alexandra Meader, age 12.
The program is geared towards 9–13 year olds — guest
speakers from other local animal welfare organizations
that specialize in reptiles, marine life, farm animals and
more, as well as demonstrations, crafts and interaction
with visiting animals, are just some of the fun things we
have planned.
Graduates of the Paws and Claws Crew program will be
eligible to participate in volunteer/fundraising opportunities for the Scituate Animal Shelter as they become available during the year, and will help the Shelter decorate
for its Holiday Open House.
Classes will begin on June 30th and run for 2 hours every
Tuesday through August 4th. Registration will open in
April. This program sold out very quickly last year and we
even had a waiting list so don’t delay! Details and registration information will be announced on our website. If
you would like more information, contact Angel Meader
at [email protected] or 617.875.6381.
The Paws and Claws Crew is also in search of volunteers
to assist with program activities. Volunteers as young as
14 years of age may apply. This is a fun way to satisfy
community service requirements. If you have a teenager
interested in volunteering, please contact Emily at
[email protected].
Meet Our Board
Debra Squires-Lee (pictured, left) has been involved in animal rights since she wrote a piece in law school
on the appropriate valuation of companion animals in the law. She became involved with The Scituate
Animal Shelter through her children’s school, the Inly School, which chose The Scituate Animal Shelter as
its community service project last year. Deb and her family fostered three kittens for the Scituate Animal
Shelter last June — all of whom now live permanently with the Lees in Hingham, along with another cat, a
dog and three human children.
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Trapped cats who were determined to be “feral” are returned to their
original location after their recovery from surgery. A feral cat is a cat who
has never been socialized and has returned to the wild. Most feral cats
live their lives with little or no direct contact with humans. As a result of
their isolated upbringing, feral cats are generally fearful of people, difficult to socialize and often happiest living on their own terms, typically
in a colony with other similar cats. In some cases, feral cats have regular
caretakers that provide for food and water— through its TNR program the
Shelter is able to assist caretakers with trapping and the cost of spay/
neuter and vaccinations.
If you live in Scituate or a surrounding town and have stray or feral cats
living in your yard or neighborhood, please e-mail [email protected] or call 781-544-4533 Ext. 304. Due to the success of
the program, we have almost depleted the money in our TNR account, so
any donation to this wonderful program would be greatly appreciated.
Save the Date!
1st Annual
TAILS AT TWILIGHT Gala Fundraiser
to benefit the pets and programs at the
Scituate Animal Shelter will be held on
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the beautiful
Black Rock Country Club in Hingham.
For sponsorship opportunities as well as general
information about this sophisticated soiree, please
email [email protected].
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Scituate Animal Shelter
780 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy
Scituate, Massachusetts 02066
Happy Tails
At the Scituate Animal Shelter we often receive calls from the
public and from high-intake shelters in other Massachusetts
cities seeking a place for an animal with special needs or other
characteristics that make it harder to adopt. These may be
cats or dogs that are simply older and are being overlooked by
adopters wanting a puppy, kitten or younger pet. They may be
animals with medical issues requiring costly treatment in order
to become adoptable, or that need an adopter willing to provide
on-going medication. Some may be shyer animals who were fine
in a home but don’t handle change well. For some of these hardto-adopt pets, our Shelter may be their last hope. The decision
to take in these animals is always a difficult one – we need to
consider available funding, space, the particular issues at hand
and whether the Shelter is the right place for that animal. But
whenever possible, the Shelter takes on these special requests.
Here are the stories of just two of these special Shelter residents who went on to have happy endings in 2014.
Molly, a 12 year old Sheltie, was
surrendered by her owners when
they could no longer care for her
numerous medical conditions — she
could barely walk and had multiple
tumors. A visit to our vet and some
testing discovered that sweet Molly
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had an advanced form of cancer. Despite that difficult
diagnosis, the Shelter was able to provide her both with the
medical care to keep her comfortable and a placement with
a caring family willing to love her one day at a time. Molly
is very happy in her new home and even has another senior
Sheltie (also named Molly!) for a companion.
Bella, a 13 year old rag doll
cat, was surrendered to the
Shelter when her owner had to
go into an assisted living facility and could not find appropriate placement for her beloved
cat. For older cats used to a
quiet routine, the Shelter environment can be very stressful, and that was especially true
for shy Bella. She also came to us with a painful eye condition needing medical care. We were able to provide her
with medical treatment for her eye and the love and time
she needed to adapt to the changes in her life. This beautiful girl found her second chance with one of the Shelter’s
volunteers. Bella has now been adopted into the volunteer’s
loving home and will have no worries for the remainder of
her golden years.
Your donation to Stella’s Fund helps us ensure happy endings for our harder to place residents. For more information
about Stella’s Fund, please visit our website.
log on to: www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org
In Honor and In Memory of:
Donations have been received for the following people and pets:
In Honor of:
Cynthia Marlin – Nicole Almeida
Makem & Clancy – Tanya & David Ames,
My Gym Norwell
Elizabeth Bailey’s birthday – Eleanor Bailey
Mary and Bob Sanderson; Diane Esslinger –
Joseph & Katherine Becker
Susan More’s birthday – Toby Bernstein
Karen Myrick – Elizabeth Bertoni
Carson and Pigeon (Pudgy) – Barbara Blanchard
Caitlin Blanchard’s birthday – Ellen Blanchard
Piper – Ethan Blanks
Jack, our dog – Alice & Joe Bowker
Patricia Breen’s birthday –
Patricia & Elizabeth Breen
Our pet, Pepper – Megan Brinzey
Boots, my cat – Kelly and Mikayla Buckley
Bailey McCallum, Golden Retriever of Pamela
McCallum – Andrea Buffum
Amelia’s 5th birthday! – Kevin & Michelle Byrne
Alex Rowe – Maaike Calvin
Congratulations Stacy & Patty! –
Catherine Campbell
Prince Cariglia – Norma Cariglia
Prince--he has brought joy into our lives –
Norma Cariglia
Elaine Ryan; Nancy McRae –
Harriet & Dick Carpenter
Stacy and Patty Cronin’s wedding –
Elyse Cascadden
Paul Lind – Barbara Case
All veterans – Mariruth Castle;
Satuit Ladies Auxilary #3169
Zoe Harrington’s 7th birthday –
Jason and Kathryn Catlender
Mitzi – Ron & Lynn Cieslak
Ralph and Susi Coley –
Joseph and Mary Ellen Coggins
My friend, Jan Burkhardt – Kathy and David Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Stenfors--Merry Christmas! –
Helen Coleman
Helena Orth – Daniel and Rebecca Coyne
Timothy Martell – Patricia Crowley
Jerry Andrews – Leigh-Anne Cubi
Sophie, adopted Nov. 2013 – Irene and Hans Daika
Stephanie Bowman – Lauren Decot
Merry Christmas Elena! – Jean DeMurias
Chloe and Dickens--The joy these cats bring us
is priceless – Robert & Betsey Detwiler
Ms. Maureen Devine and Ms. Patricia Devine –
Michael & Shirley Devine
Betty Bourne’s 90th birthday! –
Charlotte Diana; The Knit Chix
Dillon – Mary Ann Digan
Independence – Thomas & Mary Dinneen
The Corry Family – Sandra Doran
Shadow – Linda Earle
Teddy Eaton – Roy Eaton
Madelaine Hartley – Raina Elfner
Jean Hennelly on behalf of Abe El-Kassem’s Team
at Fidelity Investments – Ibrahim El-Kassem
Agatha, our SAS pet! – Elaine and Brian Fahey
Snickers and Boo – James Falque
Amelia DiCosimo – James and Amy Ferguson
Phil & Connie Flaherty –
Leonard & Deborah Flaherty
Jan Wood – Karen Flolid
In celebration of two dear friends, Kerry & Joan –
Dorothy Forter
Nancy McRae’s birthday – John & Penny Frabotta
John and Elizabeth Cranston – Susan Frederickson
Ellen Garfield and “Rusty, Opus, and Samantha” –
Beth Garfield
Ebby – Sheila Gargano
Oreo, rescued from you in 2008! – Anna Gawlik
John Griffin – Mary Gillis
Richard (Dick) Eckhouse – Linda Glover
Loki (formerly known as Denver) –
Mary & David Gold
Molly Brown – Roberta Golick
Sarah Stanganelli’s birthday – Jennifer Goulding
Ms. Sydnie Lyons’ birthday – Ella Green
The Haff family, the Stanganelli family, and the
Gould family, and of Walter the cat and Millie
the dog – Daniel & Stephanie Haff
Walter, AKA Cider, the best cat ever! –
Daniel & Stephanie Haff
Stephanie Haff, Daniel Haff, Sarah Stanganelli,
Joe Stanganelli, Julia Stanganelli, Dennis
Goulding, Jennifer Goulding – Deniston Haff
Amelia’s 5th birthday: Happy Birthday Amelia! –
Kristen and Todd Haggerty
Buster who is our good boy now since we got him
from Scituate Animal Shelter – John Harrington
Walt Bresnahan – Rebecca Harris
Theresa, Tim, and “Chopper” Himmer –
Ronald and Marjory Himmer;
Himmer Family Trust
Ron and Margie Himmer – Theresa Himmer
Jayda, Shelter alumna – Pam Horgan
David, Carol, Mylee, and Cacey – Joan Hubbard
Michael Abbruzzese – Michael Hubley
Chloe Hurley, my puppy! – Joanne Hurley
Julianne P. Jordan – Beatriz T. Hurwitch
Katherine’s 8th birthday – Sean Jasie
Mary Jenkins – Ed & Mary Lou Jenkins
Oliver Bettencourt – Leonora Jenkins
Chloe Calk – Michelle Joyce
Jean Hennelly on behalf of Paul Judge’s Team
at Fidelity Investments – Paul Judge
Marco and Shadow – Mark & Cathleen Kalpin
Tim and Carmela Martell – Paul Kenedy
Lenny – Kathy Kiluk
Bandit (2013 Alum!) – John Kreitz
Jane Granstrom – Tom & Mary Kuhlman
Our loved ones – Elaine & John Kuhn
Sarah Lalone’s birthday – Alice & Don Lalone
The Borgelt’s – Tamara Lingos;
John and Sonia Lingos Family Foundation, Inc.
Juno (shelter alumnus) –
Danielle & William Litchfield
Garage Boy & Scaredy Cat – Linda Luke
Theresa and Tim Himmer, and of course his
majesty, Chopper :) – Steven Maedel
Alison Brown – Lauren Magnee
Shadow (fka Blender) – Eli & Anne Manchester
Sophia – Connie and Ronald Masinda
Brian and Tracey – Aaron McCormack
Alan & Liz Stenfors--Merry Christmas! –
Kristin McGinley
Sarah McGowan, in hopes for Huxley’s continued
health! – Sally and Owen McGowan
Betsy. E. Sandstrom – Carolann McLachlan
Pepper – Dorothy Montuori
Linda Bornstein – Patricia Murphy
Cozmo the Cat & all animal shelter volunteers –
Julia Newmark
Gift of HP 8600 Printer from Mona – Steven Pansey
Jeannie Boyce – Kathyrn A. Patch
Jared Pinkos – Avis Pinkos
Skittles – Susan Porter
Lynn Palmiter, Merry Christmas! – Andrea Powning
Our cats – Colleen Quinn
The helpful & friendly staff at Animal Pharm, LLC
– Nancy & Stanley Reid
Tank and Dozer – Aimee Reveno
Edwin (f.k.a Mitch) – Paula Roberts
Nicholas (FKA Mint) – Jack Rohrer
Judith Enright – Andrew and Erin Ryan
In recognition of Judy Enright’s October birthday
– Nancy Ryan
Nancy and Carl McRae – Robert Ryan
In memory of alumna Shayna – Robert Ryan
Kesi and Taffy – Joseph & Karen Sammartino
The Clark’s – Maryann & Joe Saurino
Dr. Patricia K. Hess, VMD on her birthday –
Michael Scarpato
Bella Schneider – Laurie Schneider;
Girl Scouts Troop # 74450
Karen Lestitian and Cali – Regina & Gerald Schultz
Spencer (f.k.a. Raspberry) – Marian Scott
Daisy Shane – Michele & Glenn Shane
Rowan’s birthday – Jacqueline & Theodore Sharp
Zoe Harrington’s 7th birthday –
Peter and Karen Shea
Our black cat Ralph (Comet) we got from you 17
months ago--We love him so much--thank you!!!
– Francesca & Mat Sibble
Mr. Rob McBride and Mr. Scott McCoy –
Stuart Silverberg
“Pete” and “Charlie” – Jeanette & Robert Simmons
Stacy and Patty Cronin’s wedding – Dorene Smith
Catherine Regan – Jean Smith
Erin, Megan, and Shannon Logan –
Susan & Patrick Smith
The O’Shaughnessy Family – Kristen Snow
Kyle and Erin Toelken – Kristen Snow
Molly Simo’s 9th Birthday – Gretchen Spratt
Zack Regolino’s 2014 Marathon Run –
Diane St. Ours
Snow White Stanton, formerly Lacey –
Elaine & John Stanton
Chip Steimle – Michaela Steimle
Helen Coleman – Elizabeth & Alan Stenfors
Bella – Jeffrey Studley
MaryAnn Hyde’s 40th Anniversary – Carol Sullivan
Our pet, Molly – Thomas & Pamela Talbot
Elaine Ryan – Cynthia Thaxter
“Penny” – Rosanna & Michael Torres
Julia Torrey – Matthew and Amy Torrey
Pele – Elise Walters
Pele – James Waples
Maddie from Acadia & Dave Jewett, Peg Watson,
& Paul Jewett – Margaret Watson
Karen Werner – Robert Werner
Pax – Marge West
Benjamin Rothman – Nancy and Joseph Wheeler
Jim Waples – Chris Yaros; Schwab Charitable Fund
In celebration of Carol Groebel’s Birthday –
Carol Bartick, Patsy Dean, G.A. David and
Katherine Gray, Roger and Constance Hughes,
Laura Kensington, Peter Logan, John and Carol
Malm, Maureen McDonnell, Susan McNamara,
Mary Moberg, Wayne Morrill, Daniel and Jayne
Nussdorfer, Shawn Perez, Cammie and Duncan
Routh, Robert and Julianne Salamone, Robert
G Swift, Emily Tighe, Diane G Wolfe, and Margie
Wollam
In Memory of:
Aileen Esslinger –
Constance and Jim Armstrong
Steven Bolotin
Mary Boudreau
Nancy Callahan
Bonnie and Fred Delay
Gary and Toni Flyge
Ellen Good
Gay Lanctot
Sheila Connors Leduc
Janet Schmitt
Susan Simoneau
Rosalee Weiss
Bill Cebere –
Helen & Richard Butler
Pamela Donovan
Patricia & Richard Underhill
Donald Uppendahl
Patrick & Ann Marie White
Jeffrey & G.M. Wilson
Dorothy “Jeanne” Forter –
Richard and Barbara Cattermole
Sarah Goodrich
Joan Jones
Francina Kern
Morgan and Morgan, PC
Debra Nelson, Metso Minerals
Nancy Thurson
Wayne and Marie Weatherhead
James and Eva Wechsler
Ruth Wechsler
Dorris Pizzotti –
Pansy Hansen
Gerri Karle, Treasurer, North River Theater
Patricia Tedeschi
Suzanne Tilden
The Treasurer, Plymouth Chap. 163,
Order of Eastern Star
Thalia Tribble
F. Allen Weisenfluh –
Betty Brice
Robert Cagnina
Bruce Cameron, South Shore
Playhouse Associates
Jerry & Doris Cogan
Kenneth Cook
John Denning
M. Joseph Geary
Woodward & Curran Foundation
Claire Gillis
Betty Howson
Sachin Jhangiani
Sue & John Leary
E. Irene Lord
Betts & Wisner Murray
Jeff & Taffy Nothnagle
Simon Pearce
Robert Pratt
Patsy & George Rabstejnek
A. K. Rodgers Ratcliffe
Chris Rifkin
Marion Rockwood
Carol & Dick Sabatini
Robert Sanford
John Scarrone
Regina & Gerald Schultz
Jim Simmons, Cohasset Golf Club
Sheila Stewart-Scott
Sara Tague
Lisa Tompson
Robert Treat
Judith Wainwright
Susan Weisenfluh
David & Andrea Weltman
Lisa Wentzell
Peter Wood
George Kyte MacKillop –
Ann Carmody
Laurie Denison
Helene Dmochowski
Agnes MacPhail
M. L. Mahoney
Deborah Millin
Yasuko Tokunaga
Irma Blankenship –
Linda & Jeff Dirksen
Chester and Marie Kurys
Richard & Jackie Leach
Vincent and Deanne Sferrino
Isabelle Martell –
Trina Bergquist
Pat & Dennis Costa
Michael & Margaret Donilon
William Mahoney
Edelstein & Co., LLP
Susan McLeish
Jean & Sam Paddison
Patrick Riley
Noreene Rowley
Shirle Shea
Marie Smith
Roberta Sullivan
Laura Wooden
Janet Burnett –
Mary Baillargeon
Jeffrey Burnett
Francis Magurn
Joy Nuckols
George Percivall
Mark and Heather Reichardt
Scott Serich
Barbara Sherman, Silhoutte Factory Outlet
John Barry, Jr. –
Thomas Bell
Jennifer Ford
Josephine Von Iderstein –
Donna Abruzzi
Kathryn Bugay
The Critchley Family
Peter and Mary Ann Fryling
Nancy & Roger Jacobs
Kevin and Kimberly Lydon
Judi & Robertson Mansi
Mary Moran
Susan & Sean Morrison
Alyssa Reed, McNamara Financial Services
Judy & Tony Sestito, Sestito Landscaping
Michael & Kim Stewart
Claudia Wait
Mary Shinney –
Molly Carey
Ann Carr
Lee and John Cempe
Skip & Carolyn DeBrusk
Colleen Duggan, Principal and
All the Staff at the Fisher School
Margaret Faneuf
Laura Hibbler
Mary Anne Kent
Jeff and Sherry McLeod
Michaela McSheffrey
Philip Megna, Emcor Services Northeast
Joseph and Margaret O’Neill
Mary Rawson
Michael Souza, Marshfield Youth Football
David & Dorothy Vietze
Philips Weeks –
William Eaton
Gordon Lipscomb
Patricia Michaud
James & Barbara Millar
Penny Phillips
Karen Raccuia
Robert & Mary Jane Whittaker
Patricia Hanlon –
Brian Morrisey, American Postal Workers Union,
South Shore Area Local No. 3844
Kimberley Donovan
Georgia Driscoll
Bob and Ginny Eagan
Terry Lee Harrington
Kathleen Keller
Susan and Paul King
Sara McMorris
Mary Morrison
Donald and Joyce Nelson
Kenneth and Susan Painter
James and Adele Sheridan
Richard Stone
Patience & Richard Towle
Patricia O’Neil Howes –
Patricia Allard
Carol Everhart
Joannie Halls
Pauline Himmelberger
Elizabeth Joseph
Michael and Grace Law
Dawn Opstad
Marion and Graham Reed
Cathy Richardi
Charlie Russo, Treasurer,
American Airlines Northeast Vanguards
Patricia West and Max –
Marge West
Jodie West
Richard J. Starrs –
Virginia Blake
Catherine Donnelly
Josselyn Cummings,
The American Legion Post 149
Robert C. Savage –
Laurie Bean
Paul and Denise Cassidy
Charlotte Champagne, Weymouth Garden Club
Brenda and Rob Chohan
Betsy Griffin
The Messina Family
Donna Perry
Jennifer Quinlan
Sally and Linda Schworm-MacKay
Tom and Nancie Stuart
Paul Wiessmeyer, LLC
Susan Phippen –
Kathleen & Michael Connolly
Kimberley Donovan
Audrey & Bill Hogan
Linda & Peter Johnson
The Scituate Historical Society Center
Richard & Jackie Leach
Susan McMahon
Joan & Frederick Powers, William Signorelli,
and Philip & Valerie Vitali, Signorelli Family
Investment Trust
Lisa Wolf – Anne-Marie Abramson
J. Blake Thaxter – Robert Adkins
Abby Astrue – James and Natalie Ahern
Maisy – Katie Ahern
Toby – Judith Allen
Jackson – Ruth Amos
“Mia” Anderson – The Anderson Family
In loving memory of Mei-Mei – John Austin
Bolivar (Boli) Rabstejnek, beloved feline of Mr.
& Mrs. Rabstejnek, Cohasset – John Austin
Allegro – Sandra & Jack Bailey
Rufus Gildea – Sandra & Jack Bailey
In memory of Dennis Baize – Susan Baize
Celia Balog, my cat who I got from the Animal
Shelter – Dale Balog
Tiffany – Archie Barker
Muffin – Archie Barker
Donald Bates – Beatrice Bates
Max, our Bichon – Alice & Bill Begley
Patricia A. Bell – Thomas Bell
“Benny” Tesauro – Terri Bennett
Kermit & Jasmine – Marc Bernier
Emma – Robert & Ann Bertone
Bailey – Beverly Bielewicz Nakashima
Dottie – Beverly Bielewicz Nakashima
Cacey, my favorite yellow puppy who will always
make my heart happy! – Joanne Bisson
Regina Murphy – JoAnne Blakey
Peter Kerner – Linda Bornstein
Laurie Jenkins – Lynn Bosman
Kitty-Kitty – Irene Boudrot
Dr. Dan Bresnahan – Patricia Bresnahan
Shamus & Teddy – Patricia Bresnahan
Jacki Burkhardt – Daniel Burkhardt;
Burkhardt Bros., Inc.
Alexander, Cleo, and Harley –
Mary Kay & Peter Burnett
Louise Cahill – Frank Cahill
My Aunt, Barbara Forssell – Amy Calnan
Chelsea – Janet & Joe Campbell
“Teddy” for Deb Jenks, his loving owner –
Barbara Hedges Canney
Jose C. Carreiro – Elizabeth Carreiro
Delaney – Anne Carroll
Judy Enright’s beloved Beagle, Jerry –
Susan Carson
JJ – Aidan Chamberlain
Sushi – Kathryn Connolly Chase
“Sam,” beloved dog of the Kittler’s – Joanna Chicko
Nellie – Ron & Lynn Cieslak
Eunice Clark – Donald & Marcia Clark
Klondike – Holly Clark
Alice Brooks and Mildred Clarke –
Anne & James Clarke
Sparkles Coffey – Carolyn & John Coffey
Nick, our beloved pet –
Brian and Gracemarie Concannon
Tashmo – Carolyn Contis
Jiminy (my cat) – Joyce Cooksey; Dorothy Belcher
A beautiful cat named Alice – Helen Corbett
Terry Greenleaf – Ann & Tom Corcoran
Billy Crimmins – Ann & Tom Corcoran
Andy Anderson – Kathy & Jack Costigan
Dottie and Shadow – Kathy & Jack Costigan
Jack – Diane & Ray Crook; Hilltop Auto
Peanut & Freshie – Diane & Ray Crook; Hilltop Auto
Bruce E. Leaver – Elisabeth Crowley
William Crowley – Jerome Crowley
Arthur O’Day – Quincie-Ann & Richard Cutler
Mr. Rookie – Veronica D’Agostino
Tuffy, Noel, and Happy – Helen & Tom Daley
Olivia – Alice Dana
Henry Vickers – Linda Danyluk;
AEW Capital Management
Karma – Paul and Susan Davis
Ripley – Margaret Dawson
Kasper – Ellen Delany
Sushi – Stephanie DeLeo
Willy – Erin DeNapoli
Sydney, 4/99–3/15 – Ann Depperman
Molly, 2001–2014 – George Dexter
Jean Spear – Carol Dickson
Cody – Liza-Marie and Marc DiCosimo
Camden – Leslie Diminnie
David Purdy – Andrea Dion-Purdy
Rudy – Barbara &Terry Domico
Our cat, Buster – Barbara &Terry Domico
Rosie – Jean Donoghue
Audrey Donovan – Kimberley Donovan
Tonto – Nancy & Paul Dooley
Max and Gus – Joan & Fred Dorr
Dakota – Margot Dotson
Sebastian, Chauncy, & Sylvester –
David & Mary Ellen Drinkwater
Cacey – Lorna Dunne
Rita Durkin – John & Shelanne Durkin
Magoo – John & Shelanne Durkin
Lady Dwight and Gerry Halstead –
Ann & Bob Dwight
Shadow – Linda Earle
“Prince II” – William Eaton
Anna & Alfred Amolins, Mirdza Ekmanis –
Ildze & Juris Ekmanis
“Bubba” Ryan – Judith Enright
Albert G. Porter – Fran Erickson
Twinkle and Pumpkin (Palmiter) – Diane Esslinger
“Finally” – Kim Marie Ewanouski
Gigi, a special dog, a faithful friend –
Joseph & Susan Fallon
Scarf, Mittens, and Brandon – Beverly Farrell
Clarisse – Roseanne Felago; Michael Hardman
“Shayna” Ryan – John & Penny Frabotta
“Sonny” – John & Penny Frabotta
Julep Hersey – John & Penny Frabotta
Nora and Brewster – Susan Gallagher
Lilly – Gail & Garry Gardner
Regina K. Murphy – Rod & Jeanne Gaskell
Brooks Magoo Geishecker – Christine Geishecker
Leonardo – Rosemary & Francis Gianino
Callie – Pam & Jay Gillespie
Bill Doughman – Betsy Gilman
Chet Wentworth – Betsy Gilman
Ashley and Champ – Rebecca Glancy
Gigi – Norma Glynn
Stacia Zelek – Roberta Golick
JR and Grover – Col. Edward & Merle Graham
“Jerry” Enright – Helen Graves
Snoopy, Noelle, and Melli – Thomas Greco
Rosette Greco – Thomas Greco
Uli and Heike Gribos – Frank & Martha Gribos
Mitzy, Velvet, Buster, Mittens, Mama Kitty, Snow
Shoes, Precious, Annie, and Bandit – Donna &
Mary Griffin
Isabelle Martell – Mark Gulko
Eleanor Johnson – William Hale;
AJA International, Inc.
Aspen, Phideaux, Fossie, and Tally – Kim Hallisey
Norma Wilton – Laurie & Jim Hamilton
Cookie – Mary & Bernard Hanlon
Cacey – Diane Hanscom
Rabbi – Carol & Bill Harding
“Dallas” Wass – Kathleen Harrigan
Pumpkin (Palmiter) – Frances Hartnett
My son, Charlie Haskell – Cherryl Haskell
Chloe Huskins – Deborah & Victoria Haug
Buddy – William & Christine Hayes
Boy – William & Christine Hayes
Zeus (Meslo) – William & Christine Hayes
Saoirse Sullivan-Hanley – Susan Heard
Maggie and Samantha – John Herr
Patricia Arena – Joan Hersom
Tuck – Carrie Hitt
Mei Mei – Richard and Carolyn Horn
Zeke – Martha Horsefield
Jonathan Baggott – Sheila Howe
Beloved dog, Casey – Joan Hubbard
Sammi, my cat – Rae Hynes
Barkley & Hobbs, my good friends – David Infusino
The Royal Cat of Siam and Shayna, the Wonder
Dog – James Isaacs
Eleanor Sullivan – Sharon James
Holly (Guerrera Family) – Heather & Kevin Jarnot
Brownie and Teddy Pensonault – Lucy Jenkins
Teddy – Deborah Jenks
“Miles” Sullivan – Julianne Pyne Jordan;
The Wag On Inn
Nellie, a sweet old Border Collie – Julianne Pyne
Jordan; The Wag On Inn
Bella Vanhook – Julianne Pyne Jordan;
The Wag On Inn
Gabby – Rene Katersky
Chloe Kelley, who came from Scituate Animal
Shelter as a puppy and lived a happy 13 years
amongst her adoring family. – Elizabeth Kelley
Bruin – Kathleen & Terence Kelly
Miss Grace – Virginia & John Kelly
Ziggy – Peter and Julie Kelly-Detwiler
Lucky and Nessa – John & Virginia Kelty
Tess – Joyce Kibbe
Daisy – Dorothy Koski
Eleanor Johnson – Donna & Joseph Krobock
John Grandfield – Kristin Lane
Button Lawson – Janice Lawson
“Button” – Janice Lawson
Dan Ronan – David & Barbara Leahy
Kiss Kitty – Maryanne Leonard
Martha Holland – John & Nancy Levanchy
Leo – Cyndi Libby
Geraldine Conboy – Donald & Mildred Litchfield
Kiley – William & Kate Logan
Joan Mulcahy – Mary-Ellen Losordo;
Hatherly Golf Club, Inc.
Gilly – James and Kathy Lyons
Daniele Woods – Philomena Lyons
Sheila L. – Virginia MacCoy
Rose Dunton – Lee MacDonald
Frances Foley Clarke – Linda & James MacIntyre
James A. Rogers Sr. – Marianne & John Mahoney
Linda Marchese – Robert Marchese
Sofi – David & Kathy Marks
Amelia – Emily Mathews
Pogo, my sweet bunny – Debbie McAllister
Roger – Thomas & Claire McCabe
Ellen Donze – Molly McCabe Boysel;
Molly McCabe Boysel Interior Design
Ellen Donze – James McCarthy; Jeanne O’Brien
Tasha – Joseph McCarthy
Tasha – John & Kimberly McDowell
Maurice McElroy – Carole McElroy
Alex Damish – Elaine McGowan
Bear – Charlene McHale
Barkley – Janet and Thomas McHugh
Doreen McKay Lenz – Donald McKay
Petey Vogel – Christine McKenna
Mary Alice McNamara – Jane McNamara
Martha and Warren McNeil – Elizabeth McNeil
Veronica Brooks – Elizabeth McNeil
“Terrie” – Elizabeth McNeil
Joan Honaker – Elizabeth McNeil
Patricia (Patsy) Hanigan – Elizabeth McNeil
Timothy Farrell – Elizabeth McNeil
Jack McNeil – Evelyn McNeil
“Shayna” – Nancy McRae
Johanna Butler – Robert Medeiros
“Jerry” Enright – Mark & Jean Mederos
Paddy-Boy & Meggie-Bell – Gillian Menzies Cohan
Dorothy Larson – Patricia Michaud
Yaz – Thomas Michaud
Kevin Buckley – Susan Mielbye
Paul Miles – Carol Miles
Belle Sommers – Gigi & Frank Mirarchi
John Sieminski – Gary & Michelle Moore
Doscha – Kathleen Moran
‘Harley’ Burnett, ‘Luke’ Meyers, James Hamilton –
Kimberly Mulcahy; Treadin’ Paws, Inc
Casey – Kimberly Mulcahy; Treadin’ Paws, Inc
Harry; Cleo – Kimberly Mulcahy; Treadin’ Paws, Inc
Sheba – Kimberly Mulcahy; Treadin’ Paws, Inc
Cookie – Barbara Murphy
Nutmeg – Michael T. Murphy
Peaches – Sean and Mae Murphy
Dawson – William & Lindsay Newell
Bobbi that was adopted at your Shelter. She
disappeared in June ‘14 and never came back.
We miss her. :-(( – Julia Newmark
Dorothy Ryan – Edward Nickerson
Stretch – Connie & Nicholas Noon
Art O’Day – Sally O’Day
Carolyn L. Wheeler – Virginia O’Donnell
Nancy McCusker Olson – Michelle O’Hanley
Mary Gibbons – Mary Ann & Jim O’Hearn
Mary Beth Fallon & Rags – Mary Ann & Jim
O’Hearn
Ellen E. Hyland – Mary Ann & Jim O’Hearn
Ann Iaconelli – Joyce Olsen
My girl, Nellie – Mariette & Jacques Ouimet
Pepsi, faithful companion of Mrs. Powning –
Kathleen & Patrick Palimeri
Twinkle – Kathleen & Patrick Palimeri
Daisey, faithful dog of the Moore family –
Kathleen & Patrick Palimeri
Pumpkin (Palmiter) – Kathleen & Patrick Palimeri
Al & Mary Palmer – Lorraine Palmer Jost
Andrea’s beloved companion, Pepsi – Lynn Palmiter
Monty – Joan Panerelli
Jake – Emily Parent
Wren and Kitty – Margaret & Christopher Patten
Gibbs Pelletier – Pamela Pelletier
Jasper – Robert Perry
Veronica Leone of Andover – John & Lillian Peters
Gloria Sproul – Nancy Photos
Kevin Plourde – Sharon Plourde
Donald Bates – Kristin Podufaly
“Shayna” – Brendon and Jane Potter;
Potter Insurance Agency
Lizzie’ Detwiler, ‘Kama’ Walsh, ‘Daisy’ Forsythe,
‘Enzo’ Demers, ‘Misty’ Eisenhauer, ‘Piper’ Yeh,
‘Chas’ Casey, ‘Nell’ Brooks, ‘Jenna’ an –
June Powers
Molly Jane – Kathy Prouty
Payton – Kathy Prouty
Annie – Kathy Prouty
Noah and Max – Brian and Connie Psaros
Audry Connor – Christine Pucillo
Mei Mei – Patsy & George Rabstejnek
George – Maria Ray
Lurleen Bailey – Gale Rent
Scamper, Jinx, Tedy, Clyde, & TC – Patricia Rice
Our family pets – Patricia Rice
Bob Williamson – Dianne Richard
Fritz – Marie Ritter
The Brini Family’s beloved dog – Deborah Runey
Patricia O’Neil Howes – Dolores Russo
“Henry Orient,” beloved cat – Elaine & Bob Ryan
Sam – Nancy Ryan
Douglas Whoriskey – Horace Schermerhorn
Sudu – Regina & Gerald Schultz
Shayna – Irene Scott
Max – Angela Sheehan
“Pete” & “Charlie” – Jeanette & Robert Simmons
Iko the cat – Miho & Carl Sjoquist-Nakanishi
Bart – Susan & Patrick Smith
Edward Sneyd – Marilyn Sneyd
Dorris E. Pizzotti – Elizabeth Spradlin
Bean Sullivan – Jennifer Sprague
Jackie Russell & Chief – Frances Srulowitz
Mom, Dad, and Vicky; Firefighter Michael
Kennedy; Phyllis Connell; Bo; Frankie (cat);
Mr. & Mrs. Jeramiah Shea; Kathleen Nagle –
Diane St. Ours
Anna (pet) – Zoe Stark
Starr and Matilda – Suzanne Starr
“Tucky” Kalustian – Claire Stern
Lola – Michael & Kim Stewart
Barkley – Michael & Kim Stewart
Kyle Lemire – Michael & Kim Stewart
Mary Nigellie – Dan and Marilyn Strachan
Lila – Beth Sullivan
Barkley & Hobbs – Carol Sullivan
All my Boxers and pussy cats, and in honor of my
Sam (Sullivan) – Marianne Sullivan
L’il Pete – Patricia Sweeney
Mom and Dad (Thomae); Kenneth and Elsie
Flannery – Roberta Thomae
Andrew J. Kelley; Chester – Maryann
& Thomas Thompson; “Buddy” McGrath;
Mary and Andrew Kelley; David M. Cronin
of Marblehead, MA – Maryann & Thomas
Thompson
Dorris Pizzotti – Suzanne Tilden
Min-Min – Teel Tomasella
Blanche H. Taylor – Lisa Tompson
Sparkles – Patience & Richard Towle
“Patrick” Sorocco – Julie Trendowicz
Colin Vazza – Jean Vazza
My collie, Jake – Danna Wadsworth
Our beloved animals and in honor of the Shelter’s
work – William & Dianne Walcott
Tashmoo – Ronald & Shirley Wallace
Fluff – Elise Walters
Eugene Smith – John Warner
Effie Means – Rosemary Watkins
Bentley Watson – Tina Watson
Sophie – Kim White
Simba and Jim Beam Maki – Deborah White-Lyons;
Debbi’s Creature Comfort
Rita Durkin – Blanche Whitman
Chloe Zaccardi – Amy & Michael Whitmore
Ms. Tubbs – Joanie Wiinblad
William and Mary Wilcox – Bill Wilcox;
Diane Michelfelder
Blue, husky mix – Jerry & Linda Wild
Penny and Stanley; “Shayna” Ryan; Bob –
Joan Williamson
Norma Wilton – Betsy Wise
Mandy, Mittens, and Pumpkin – Kathleen Workman
Gourdy – Donna Worth
Sincere thanks to all of our generous donors!
Available for Adoption:
Jake (above, with the brown spots) & Cubby (all
white) are 4 month old brothers who came in
because their family was allergic. They are used to
being handled by kids of all ages. They groom each
other and play together so we would love to keep
them together if we can. AGE: 4 months old. BEST
HOME: They are indoor rabbits and will need an
appropriate size pen and exercise time outside of the
pen. ADOPTION FEE: $50 ea. or $75 for the pair
CJ — CJ is a 6 yr boy looking for
a home that will tolerate his sassy
personality! CJ loves everyone but
doesn’t love being picked up (secret,
lots of cats don’t!). Give this handsome young fellow a chance to show
you that being “grounded” has its
benefits!
Steve — Steve is a 4yr old sweet
and gentle boy. He’s the strong,
silent type who loves other cats
and loves people. Steve came
in with a buddy who was quickly
adopted. Now it’s his turn to get
adopted!