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Summer Rescue Stories!
Droste - tied to fence and abandoned.
Safe at last!
... pages 12 and 13
Magoo - Neglected in basement for
over a year. Healing has begun!
Joy, Patton and Magic - 3 of 8 dogs rescued from a shelter forced to shut down when
the landlord sold the facility ... now all they need is love and a new leash on life!
Events! - Mark Your Calendar!
SOCIETY
NEWS
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COMING SOON! CHECK YOUR MAIL FOR
OUR 2009 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES!
October 17th is the date set for this year’s Chinese Auction. It will
be held at the B.P.O.E. Elks in Toms River and your participation will
help to make it a successful event. Please mark your calendars. If you
have a new, unused household items, jewelry, music, artwork, please
send or deliver to any of the Animal Care Centers listed on Page 23. If
you need a tax deductible receipt, please provide a self-addressed
stamped envelope with your donation.
The economy may be lackluster, but you will be shining like a star if you
win first prize in the Society’s 2009 Save-A-Life Sweepstakes! This gorgeous
silver 2009 Ford Mustang is our first prize and waits for the lucky winner.
Here’s the list of fabulous prizes for this year’s sweepstakes:
1st Prize 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe, Brilliant Silver/charcoal
cloth bucket seats, Shaker 500 Audio System; AM/FM,
In-Dash 6CD/MP3. Causeway Ford, Manahawkin, NJ
2nd Prize 37” Toshiba Flat Screen HD LCD TV
3rd Prize Garmin GPS - rechargeable battery. Donated by
Newport Bay Ltd., East Brunswick, NJ - Retail
sales of radio communication equipment
4th Prize Olympus Digital Camera, Incl. cable, wrist string,
rechargeable battery and charger
$24,600.00
$2,000.00
$260.00
$190.00
Drawing will be December 6, 2009. Watch your mailbox - your sweepstakes package, including tickets, will be arriving soon!
Mid-Fall 2009 – Colleen
Nicholson, animal communicator &
author of “CROSSING THE RAINBOW
BRIDGE: Animal Journeys to Heaven”
has tentatively planned to have a
Popcorn Park Animal Communication
Level I & II Certification Seminar &
Workshop! The plans are on hold
due to her oldest potbelly pig, Clover
la Oink, requires some additional
time & care. Please watch our website (www.ahscares.org) or Colleen’s
website at www.holisticanimal.com
Tuition is $150 per day or $275 for
both days.
VESTED INTEREST
At left, Camden County
Sheriff’s Officer Michael
Rauscher and K-9 Axel.
Below, Somers Point Police
Officer Mark McElwee
and K-9 Sonny.
Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officer
Ronald Demoulin and K9 Dillinger.
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The Society was contacted by
the Atlantic County K-9
Training Center, John “Sonny”
Burke Academy regarding the
graduation of 12 K-9s in the
K-9 Patrol Class 35. The cost
for the bullet/stab-proof K-9
vests is well over $10,000.
Thanks to the generosity of
HUMANE NEWS readership,
we were able to purchase 12
K-9 vests for their graduation
ceremonies. Pictured are just a
few of the lucky law enforcement K-9’s who are now
afforded this protection. If you would like to donate
towards the Vested Interest Fund, please send your donation to
Associated Humane Societies Vested Interest Fund, 124 Evergreen
Ave., Newark, N J 07114 or log on to www.ahscares.org
August 2009
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Program
BOX TURTLES SMUGGLED DUE TO
TRAFFICKING BY CHINESE
ANIMAL
Increased illegal hunting for meat has caused the box turtle to be disappearing across Malaysia. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
According to TRAFFIC, a wildlife trade monitoring network, the export of
turtles to Japan, Europe & U.S. dropped since a ban was put into place.
However, there is widespread evidence of continuing illegal export,
mainly to Hong Kong, China & Singapore. The trafficking is thought to
be a value of $11 billion.
SMUGGLING
BABY GORILLA RESCUED
FROM SMUGGLER AT GOMA AIRPORT
BIRD SMUGGLER BUSTED AT
L. A. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Sony Dong, 46, was arrested after airport staff noticed bird feathers & droppings
on his socks & tail feathers peeking out of his pants. Dong secured more than a
dozen birds to a specialized cloth wrapping attached to his calves with buttons.
Among the birds were 3 red-whiskered bulbuls which are listed as an injurious
species under federal law, 4 magpie robins & six shama thrushes. Three months
earlier, he abandoned a suitcase containing 18 birds at the airport—5 of which
were dead . Bird smugglers purchase the animals in Vietnam on the streets for
$10 - $30 & sell the survivors to collectors for $400.
Dong and Duc Le, 34, were charged with conspiracy in an 8 count federal
indictment. A search of Le’s home revealed 51 additional songbirds at his residence. All birds were put into quarantine.
6 ARRESTED FOR SMUGGLING ELEPHANT
IVORY THROUGH KENNEDY AIRPORT
The boxes were marked “African Wooden Handicraft” and “Wooden Statues”
but contained hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of African elephant
ivory. Some tusks were coated with clay to look like pottery. The ivory is routiney smuggled out of Uganda, Ivory Coast & Cameroon.
Animal/Dog Brokers
USDA LICENSED DOG BROKER
FOUND GUILTY
Kathy Bauck, owner/operator of Pick of the Litter (a/k/a Puppies on
Wheels) in New York Mills, Minnesota was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty & torture. Kathy Bauck was one
of the largest national USDA LICENSED DOG BROKERS – distributing
thousands of dogs to pet shops across the country & via the internet.
The evidence was compiled by the Companion Animal Protection
Society & although there were four counts, the state allowed her to
plea bargain for just one charge of practice of veterinary medicine
for doing C-sections on her dogs. They dropped the cruelty charge
for killing a puppy by bashing it against a pole. Her facility held 900
adult dogs & about 400 puppies. Ms. Bauck was licensed by the
USDA since 1983, as USDA inspection reports showed no violations.
For the full report by the Companion Animal Protection Society or
the expose, please visit www.caps-web.org or call 781-210-0938.
PETLAND FACES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
FOR SELLING SICK PUPS IN 20+ STATES
A class action suit has been brought against Petland, Inc. and the
Hunte Corporation for allegedly conspiring to sell unhealthy puppy
mill pups in numerous states. Hunte is one of the country’s largest
distributors of factory-produced puppies. The lawsuit is as a result of
many months of investigative & legal research into Petland stores by
the HSUS that demonstrated a direct link between multiple Petland
stores & unscrupulous puppy mills. Petland claims to follow “Humane
Care Guidelines” developed in conjunction with the USDA … but the
USDA has no record of any such guidelines. The suit requests a jury
trial on behalf of consumer class plaintiffs & seeks reimbursement of
the puppies’ purchase price along with compensation for all related
monetary damages to class members.
Undercover officers rescued a 2 year old baby gorilla from animal
traffickers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a national park
in the country. She was hidden at the bottom of a bag & covered
with clothes when Congolese Wildlife Authority officers arrested
the suspect at the
Goma International
Airport. The gorilla
was dehydrated, overheated, had a puncture wound on her
right leg, was malnourished but
responding to care. It
is not known if the
mother is alive or
dead, but it is
assumed that a gorilla
family was attacked in
order to obtain a
baby.
19 POUNDS OF BUSHMEAT FOUND IN
SUITCASES AT NEWARK AIRPORT
The meat of antelope & cane rat were seized in 3 suitcases belonging to a U. S. citizen traveling from Uganda to Philadelphia. The
traveler was fined $300 and released. It was the sixth seizure of
bushmeat since October. Previous interceptions included a small
monkey head & small bats. Federal law prohibits the entrance of
bushmeat to the U. S.
Bushmeat is meat butchered from wild species, legal or illegal,
including elephant, monkey, antelope & rodents. It is thought to
be a potential carrier of zoonotic or animal-to-human viruses such
as Ebola, HIV or monkeypox.
Undercover ...
An undercover 2 year investigation of poaching and illegal sales of New
York’s native turtles, snakes & salamanders led to charges against 25 people – 18 from New York, 6 from Pennsylvania & one from Canada. Over
2,400 protected animals – turtles & venomous snakes were documented
in illegal sales or poaching. Undercover investigators visited herpetological
shows in New York & Pennsylvania. Agents found dozens of endangered
Massasauga rattlesnakes hidden in door panels of a minivan that had
been smuggled from Canada. They had been exchanged for timber rattlesnakes which is an endangered species in New York. Charges included
buying or selling protected animals & unlawfully possessing or taking protected wildlife. This investigation has prompted the U. S. Fish & Wildlife
Service to pursue federal charges against a Maryland meat processor for
buying hundreds of illegally trapped New York snapping turtles & against
a Louisiana turtle farm operator for buying thousands of New York snapping turtle hatchlings for export to China. According to newspaper reports,
many of the animals will be returned to their native habitat.
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
SEAL FUR PRICES FALLEN &
THREE-FOURTHS OF SEALS
SCHEDULED TO DIE WERE SPARED
There was a
dramatic
decline in the
number of
seals scheduled
to be bludgeoned or shot
to death.
According to
PETA, more
than 300,000 seals were scheduled to die but the price of seal fur
has fallen as the public’s disgust over the slaughter increases. As a
result, more than 200,000 did not suffer a cruel fate. The blood
baths on the ice is shown in the media – where hooks are sent
smashing into their skulls, eyes, cheeks or mouth. The European
Union & the U. S. have banned seal products. Canada is preparing
to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. PETA has set up a new website:
OlympicShame2010.com so that you can help save baby seals.
Ritual Sacrifice
During the changing of the seasons, it is a special time of
concern for sacrificial rites using animals. Black and white
cats are needed … as well as pigeons, chickens, goats &
lambs.White cats … or black cats … even dogs are used.
So be sure to keep your animals safe and under your control at all times.
BRIDGEPORT, CT – During a raid by city police officers, they discovered what
may be a human skull in a basement with blood-covered walls. On top of the
skull was an alligator head & below it was a sheep or goat’s head. Officers arrested 5 people and found two guns.
NORTH BERGEN, N J – Last month, the
Society rescued a male goat who had been
adorned in a colorful scarf – obviously awaiting sacrifice. He is now at Popcorn Park & has
been named “Hoover” for his ability to vacuum up food. (See photo right.)
GRINDSTONE, PA - Three badly burned dogs
were found hanging dead in a tree A pentagram symbol was found a few feet away.
Animal control officers said it was one of the
worst cases of animal abuse they'd ever seen
& that the dogs might have been alive when
they abused them. The authorities continue to
investigate.
EPA IMPLEMENTS NON-ANIMAL EYE
IRRITATION TESTING
SPRING LAKE, N J - Investigators found the aftermath of a Santeria ritual that left
headless chickens, guinea hens & other remnants along the shoreline. It is not
known if this is related to similar findings in Keansburg & Ocean Grove. A witness
took the license plate of someone leaving the Spring Lake area & it was traced
to a North Bergen woman who claims she is a high priestess. The Monmouth
County SPCA filed charges against the woman.
On June 2nd, the
Environmental
Protection Agency
announced that it
will use a new
labeling initiative
which will mean
the difference
between life &
death for countless rabbits that
would otherwise
PHOTO COURTESY: PETA
be blinded &
killed in inhumane & outmoded eye irritation tests. Such consumer
groups as Procter & Gamble, Dial, Clorox, Colgate Palmolive, S.C..
Johnson & Sons, etc., and animal protection organizations with support from the Institute for In Vitro Sciences have developed this
groundbreaking effort! According to the HSLF, the conventional animal test involved using crude 1940s scoring system, the degree of
swelling, inflammation & other types of eye injury for up to 3 weeks
WITHOUT PAIN RELIEF to determine the degree to which irritant
effects are reversible over time.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
A jogger found five
headless goats displayed in a ritualistic
fashion
in
Pennypack Park.
The bodies of the
dead animals had
been propped up
against two trees
along the jogging
path. Hooves of the
animals
were
bound with rope. A
medical examination
revealed A Newark basement had signs, writings & paraphernalia indisomething even cating it was used for sacrificial rites.
more disturbing –
all blood had been drained from the animals which is inherent of a ritualistic
practice.
PUP FLUSHED DOWN TOILET BOWL
When a 4 year old boy tried to bathe a week old cocker spaniel, the
pup was flushed right down. Neighbors were asked not to flush for
fear of sending the pup out of the sewer while the RSPCA & a fire
brigade tried to help unsuccessfully. Drain experts, Dyno-Rod used
camera gear to locate the pup & nudged the animal to a manhole
cover so firemen could grab him. The moral of the story: Children
must be kept under tight supervision when handling helpless animals.
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August 2009
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Scott Romano, 28, a musician with the heavy metal
band Mortal Sin & Misery cut the head off of a pet goat that he & four others
kidnapped from her 15 year old owner. The goat was fully domesticated &
treated like a family pet. The group brought it to a church for a Friday the
13th Satanic ritual. Its throat was cut but Romano took the whole head off to
put it out of its misery. The group then went to a 7-Eleven & bought a disposable camera & took pictures with the head. Police later found a gravestone &
several animal skulls around the house. Romano was sentenced to 12 months
in jail but the term was slashed in half by the full bench of the Supreme Court
of Appeal. Another man with them was fined $450. Tracy Lee Arnold was
given 2 years probation & was signed up to do volunteer work at the RSPCA.
He only showed up for 4 hours of work and 2 other members of the group
fled to Sydney.
The purchase of souvenirs on your special vacation is of concern to environmentalists & animal lovers as many trinkets are made from animals & protected species of wildlife.
Your tourist dollars can undermine the efforts of conservation & worse, for the cruel, inhumane killing of animals or the game wardens who try to protect them.
Our international partner, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has
launched a new website: CompassionateTravel.org to educate travelers on how to make your
vacations cruelty-free. It also includes examples of souvenirs to avoid.
Don’t commemorate your trip by
having your picture taken with a
chimp, lion cub, bear, or other captive wild animal.They are frequently
stolen from the wild as babies and
kept in inhumane conditions. Often
the mothers are killed for trophies
or for bushmeat.
Please remember – just because an
item is for sale, it doesn’t make it
legal to buy & bring it home.
Threatened wildlife is often protected under CITES (Convention on
International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna & Flora). If
you attempt to bring in such items,
your items could be seized by U.S.
Customs & you could be charged
with serious fines.The cost to the
animal is very high – often times paying with their lives.
Wild birds have been illegally
poached and trafficked for decades
with many species now endangered.
Beware of live birds offered for sale
as pets as well as mounted birds,
feathers, or bird nests as these are
often illegal to transport home.
PHOTOS COURTESY WSPA
Some of the products contain parts of
endangered wild animals. Bile is painfully
extracted from captive bears on Asian
bear farms.This is done to create traditional medicines, shampoos & wines.
Tiger bone & rhino horn are used in
traditional remedies leaving these species critically endangered.
LIVESTOCK
ISSUES
COW SHOT & DRAGGED TO “DEAD PILE”
AT PA’S NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES
David Cobb, owner of New
Holland Sales Stables in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania & an
employee, Thomas Warner, have
been charged with animal cruelty
for allegedly allowing a cow with
a bullet in its head to lie for hours
on a pile of dead animals. A
caller advised that the cow was on
the stables’ “dead” pile – still
COURTESY: EASYVEGANVISIONS
breathing, bleeding, flailing
Animals are routinely thrown on deadpiles at
about and moving. A humane
auction stockyards such as that pictured above.
investigator advised that judging
from marks on the ground, it was dragged from inside the barn out to the dead
pile. New Holland Sales Stables has been charged with animal cruelty in the past.
If Cobb & Warner are found guilty or plead guilty, they face fines. One need only
go on the internet to see that New Holland Sales Stables has been cited and/or
convicted of animal cruelty on several occasions over the past decade.
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INDICTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
ANIMALS
&
Summer Souvenirs
ENDANGERED
SPECIES
NRDC IN COURT TO HELP POLAR BEARS
According to
the Natural
Resources
Defense Council
(NRDC), Interior
Secretary Ken
Salazar refuses
to use the
Endangered
Species Act protections to save the polar bears from global warming pollution &
Arctic oil development. The NRDC is fighting in federal court to
overturn this policy & compel the Obama Administration to close
the loopholes for global warming polluters & oil companies.
Three former workers at Aviagen
Turkeys, Inc., were indicted on
19 counts of animal cruelty –11 of them felony level charges. PETA investigators documented that workers at their factory farms in West Virginia tortured, mutilated & maliciously killed
turkeys. A co-worker was seen fatally injecting turkey semen & sulfuric acid into turkeys’
heads; kill 450 turkeys with 2 by 4’s; one worker bragged about jamming a broomstick 2
feet down a turkey’s throat, men shoved feces & feed into turkeys’ mouths & held turkeys’
heads under water; employees stomped on turkeys’ heads, punched turkeys, & struck turkeys’
heads against metal scaffolding.
LATE BREAKING STORY: On June 29th, after pleading guilty, Edward Eric Gwinn was sentenced to a year of home confinement for stomping on a bird’s head & slamming another
to the ground. He was also fined $1,000 & ordered to have no contact with domestic animals. Scott Alvin White, who also pleaded guilty, as sentenced to a year in jail but can petition for home confinement. A third man’s criminal case is till pending.
$40,000 REWARD FOR
CONDOR SHOOTING DEATHS
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, it is
offering a $40,000 reward for the arrest & conviction of
the shooter(s) who are responsible for the deaths of two
condors, an endangered species, earlier this year. It
occurred in central California but due to the tremendous
size & terrain of the remote regions, the public’s help is
needed. The Condor Tip Line is toll free at 1-800-8401272 or e-mail [email protected]
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more SOCIETY
at the Gold Coast Sports Arena ...
NEWS
Where We’ve Been ...
Animal rescues and adoptions are a huge part of our everyday (and nightly) efforts.
Sometimes our staffers are so busy that we do not make enough time to devote to
another very important job – meeting, educating, and getting to know YOU! The
Society is trying to remedy that problem. Every invitation to a new school, a class, a
civic group helps to expand our circle of friends and educate others about animals. If
you have a group that you would like us to come visit, just send an e-mail to [email protected]
Tinton Falls staffers were on hand to greet
ice skaters at the Gold Coast Sports Arena
Center on Wyckoff Road – just a few miles
down the road from our Animal Care Center.
The owner adopted a dog from the Society
and wanted to help us help animals.
at Barnegat Pet Day ...
Larry and Karen Orrock groom a Husky to look his best
at Barnegat Pet Day, (above). At left, Karen holds a freshlybathed and groomed Poodle mix.
The Society’s efforts to enlarge our circle of friends and
to attract new families to adopt our orphans is a major
struggle as there are never enough homes for all of the
animals that come through our doors. Most recently,
Society staffers were on hand at the annual Barnegat Pet
Day festival. Thanks to Ranger Dave, a/k/a Dave Sharp,
and his wife, Linda, they held down the fort along with
Larry & Karen Orrock from Pet Pals Grooming as well as
their staff, and Sandy and Buck Gray from County
Animal Rescue Team (CART). There is a great amount of
preparation for this annual festival including gathering
various types of literature & gussying up the dogs so
that they can charm the public. Karen and Larry Orrok
of Pet Pals Mobile Grooming in Bayville visited the
Society’s Forked River location in advance of that special
day and volunteered to groom 10 dogs. Pet Pals also
donated 2 vans and 3 workers to help with the dogs.
To have Pet Pals Mobile Grooming care for your pets,
just call them at 732-269-8898.
Volunteers included Ranger Dave Sharpe &
wife Linda, Larry & Karen Orrock of Pet Pals
Grooming, their staff & Sandy & Buck Gray of
the County Animal Rescue Team (CART)
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
have started welcoming
dogs & cats into American hotels with plans to have the Pet Friendly program at
some international hotels also. Pets checking into the Hilton will receive a welcome
travel tote filled with treats, waste bags, a Hilton collar tag & a travel-size bottle of
disinfectant, deodorizer & one-step cleaner for stains & smells. In the hotel room,
your pet can relax on a Hilton Crypton Clean Pet Pillow designed by William
Wegman & have his own pet bowls. A service fee applies for pet guests. For more
information, visit www.hilton.com/pets
HILTON CHAIN WELCOMES PETS
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August 2009
SAVE WILDLIFE - TOSS TRASH IN CANS!
Picnics in parks, hikes, boating, etc. usually result in litter, plastic trashbags, 6pack plastic holders, etc. –
all contribute to causing
problems for wildlife.
Please stash your trash in
garbage cans.
This lucky fella was rescued and released.
Due to the number of needy emergency situations that have come in over the past few weeks, the Res-Q
Fund is in dire need of donations. This unique effort was established for the sole purpose of providing veterinary care to animals that have suffered excessively cruel or neglectful treatment. Sadly, there is never a
lack of animals who have been abused or left to languish in terrible conditions. Before we can heal their broken hearts, we need to heal their broken bodies. This may require the expertise of emergency care facilities
or veterinary specialists. The Res-Q Fund is not only dogs or cats…it is for any sick, injured, handicapped
animal that comes through our door that needs to get on the road to recovery. Any funds donated to a particular animal that exceeds the cost of the care of that animal will be applied to others needing treatment.
Life has been
lousy for Kia
who has had
3 strikes
already! She
was one of 3
dogs that
were left
abandoned
in an empty
East Orange
house. When
she was rescued by our
Animal Control Officer, they discovered a badly cut neck
where an embedded collar had grown. The third strike
is being adopted out for a very brief time but returned
as it was “too much for his wife”. Kia is in need of “a
new leash on life”. File N -80892-SF. (Newark)
Res-Q
Fund
This young female Cocker Spaniel was either lost,
strayed, stolen or abandoned. Confused and traumatized, she tried to seek attention and love -but was an annoyance and bothersome to someone who either threw hot water or a caustic material on her back.
As soon as she arrived at out Newark Medical
Depsrtment, she was given immediate veterinary
care. From the very onset of her arrival, it was
obvious she held no bitterness to the people around
her. We call her "Sparkle" show her some attention
and her personality comes
alive! It has taken well over
a month to restore her back
to health, and now she
would make a great family
pet for someone. File N81209-SF. (Newark)
The badly burned Cocker
Spaniel spent several weeks
convalescing at the Society. She
is now ready for adoption.
A Newark resident brought in his 2 year old Shi Tzu named Benji. His kids
were extremely rough with the dog but the most recent episode included
the kids beating the dog & has resulted in an injury to the leg. Luckily, for
the dog, he has relinquished ownership. An x-ray was taken and although
the leg is not broken, there is soreness to the soft tissue. What the kids need
is strict supervision and to be taught reverence for life. What Benji needs is a
new home! File N-82452-M (Newark).
Begging for some help, this lovable, lonely Cockerpoo was
hobbling along a heavily traveled street in Newark. He was
brought to the Society where the Medical Dept. examined
the sweet soul. The rear leg was badly broken & it necessitated amputation. He has had one bad break….now he
needs a lucky break. Will you open y our heart? File N81254-M. (Newark)
The Society was contacted by the Newark
Police at midnight after they rescued a 4
month old pup that had been attacked by
another dog. The mouth had been severely
torn and required immediate care. She was
delivered to an emergency veterinary clinic
where she was sutured and then brought back
to the Society for additional medical care. She
is such a well-mannered sweetheart who needs
to start out life anew. File N-81764-F.(Newark)
As badly injured & grotesque as the bite on
the face appears, the wound healed beautifully & now she’s ready for adoption.
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CATS & KITTENS
All Sweeter Than ...
Just open the
door to your
heart and
Ziplock will
purrr loudly and
roll over to
interact with
you. He was
found on the
side of Route
280 in a plastic
bag & would
have surely died
if someone had not rescued him. He was featured on the cover
the HUMANE NEWS June 2008 edition. He’s a meowvelous gent
who needs to find a lifelong love. File N-80835-M (Newark).
He was featured on the cover of the June
2008 issue of the HUMANE NEWS. Badly
burned by what we believe to be an intentional act of cruelty, he holds no dislike or bitterness towards people.Your donations to our
Res-Q Fund helped us to heal his appalling
wounds. He is all personality and purrrrs and
could have been someone’s faithful friend.
Whatever his history, he wanted & needed
human companionship.We are hoping that you
will open your heart to loving guy we have
christened Carrot. File N-79461-N (Newark).
Keeta came in with all four paws injured and
barely old enough to fend for herself in the huge
City of Newark. Luckily, she was brought to the
Society as a haven for the helpless. Now she has
grown, improved & would make a meowvelous
lass who would love to sit in your lap. File TF54622-SF (Tinton Falls).
I waited and waited outside
their home; I was the model
kitty and never did roam. For
months I was there, would they
not have a heart? I was sure
they’d want to give me a new
start.Well, I’m still waiting, as
they brought me here. I’m an
awfully nice fella hoping you’ll
find me dear. File L-18067-NM
(Forked River)
He peered
out from
the bushes
as the staff
left each
night. He
was hoping
for a morsel
of food but
no luck.
When the
domestic
short hair
was finally spotted, food was left in a humane trap. After a
few days, we finally caught the shy guy who has become
extremely affectionate. File TF-55232-NM (Tinton Falls).
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August 2009
Meet Bubbles – a 6
month old roommate
of Pebbles & several
other felines. All were
given up when an
owner developed allergies. Our catteries are overloaded with cats waiting for
homes. And we are hoping you
can adopt at least one. File N82368-F. (Newark
Pebbles is a year old lass
whose owner has allergies.
The youngster now waits for a
purrrrfectly happy & safe
future with a new owner. File
N-82369-F (Newark).
It was back in April, they found me in
a trap; I would’ve gone back home if I
just had a map! Someone let me go
and never bothered to look; I’m hoping that you have a cozy home where
I can get took! File L-17758-F (Forked
River).
When a
good
Samaritan
found a
stray cat,
she took it
in & tried
to find a
new home
for the
young lass. She had no luck and brought the stray to
us, hoping we would have a better chance at finding it
a home.We will try but sadly, our shelters are overloaded and there are more cats and kittens coming in
than prospective owners looking for a kitty. File N82373-F (Newark).
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 $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, N J 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.
Troy is one of
three miniature
horses who
belonged to an
elderly couple
who loved them
dearly. However,
when the couple
could no longer
manage the farm
and needed to sell
it,Troy, Star, and
Early Surprise had nowhere to go. Luckily, Popcorn Park had the room at
the time, and we were able to accept the mini trio and give them a good
life.Troy is a very handsome and friendly pinto who would love your support. Could you be a part of Troy’s life and sponsor him?
Early Surprise is the baby of the trio of minis who could no longer be kept by an
elderly couple who were selling their farm. Surprise had always been together with
his father,Troy, (at right), and his sister Star. Early Surprise, as his name might suggest, was not an expected birth, and resulted in Troy being gelded immediately.
Because of the close relationship between the three it was hoped that they could
be kept together, and luckily, this was possible. Early Surprise is friendly and curious,
and always the first to greet staff. He would be very happy to know you sponsor
him, and would surely give you a friendly `hello’ when you come visit!
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
AUGUST
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
Seven and her mother Trudy were victims of neglect and starvation in a
cruelty investigation in Monmouth County, New Jersey, several years ago.
Seven initially had several bouts of colic and needed special care, but has
since come to know a calmer, peaceful life. Both now know they will
never be separated or denied food or water again. Seven and her mom
are Belgian draft horses, and since the time they arrived, Seven has grown
to be as big as Trudy! In today’s economy, people are struggling to keep
their horses. Caring for horses is very expensive, especially when they are
among the largest breeds, like Seven. Your sponsorship would be a great
help towards her care and feed.
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
“Can’t afford” is the major cause of animal surrenders recently.This handsome young Cocker
Spaniel and the family cat were brought to the
Society through no fault of their own. Please
come in & visit -- meet this guy who needs a
“new leash on life”. File N-81742-M.
Meet Bullet an
8 month old
Puggle. It was a
hard decision
but the landlord won the
struggle. No
pets allowed is
what the homeowner demanded. And to the Society
is where Bullet was remanded. File N-82308-M.
I sure needed a place to rest my
bones. No one cared about me &
I’ve traveling alone. If I don’t look
happy, please don’t blame me. I’ve
been neglected & need a loving
home & then you can name me.
File N-82042-M .
Nikkie, a 5 year old Rotti, & her companion, 2 year old Angel, were owned by a Bloomfield
resident who loved his ladies! But the homeowner insurance company stated that they would
cancel his insurance if he kept the dogs.The well mannered ladies have been with us since St.
Patrick’s Day …. and they need some luck. File N-79606-F & File N-79608-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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If I gaze at you with an imploring
look, it’s just that I’m hoping I’ll get
took! I was found as a stray but my
owner never sought me out. I could
be your finest friend …. Of that
there is no doubt. File N-81142-NM.
I have
sweet
memories
of a family
who must
have forgot. I have
been here
awhile & I
sure miss them a lot. For some people, it is out of sight,
out of mind. Now I wish for a forever home where there
owner will be kind. File N-82251-F.
Feeling much
better than he
did a month
ago, is this
mature
Chihuahua
who had been
hit by a car on
downtown
Broad St. in
Newark.
Luckily, there
were no broken bones & no internal injuries.We don’t know where
the tiny traveler was going, but he needs a roadmap to
your heart. File N-81859-M.
A gorgeous female Siberian Husky
named Sheba was happily living
with her owner until the landlord
appeared on the scene. No pets
are allowed and now this young
pup is waiting for “a new leash on
life”. File N-82067-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
In this financial climate, many multiple pet households have had no alternative but to give up the only source of happiness in their lives. Paco, a 9 year
old gent and his lady friend, 8 year old Rico are now homeless as their
owner can no longer keep them. If you are in the sunset of your life, you
may want a doggie duo that would enjoy being couch potatoes. File N82006-M & File N-82007-F.
He was found as a stray with a
microchip from Lambriar Kennels in
Kansas. Another puppy mill dog – but
with a heart and personality that will win
you over! This endearing Pug is just waiting to get started on another chance at
happiness. File N-81826-M.
The sun was just rising
when we got a call from the
Police. Someone may have
let their gorgeous Shepherd
out for a bathroom break.
There are other possibilities
… but what does it matter? She is still a homeless stray who
needs a lifelong commitment. File N-82177-F.
A frantic phone call
from a North
Bergen resident
indicated that her
2 year old
Chihuahua was giving birth & one had gotten stuck in the
birth canal.The woman had no way of getting to a vet and no
funds to help her dog.The Society dispatched the ambulance
& took possession of her dog. Sadly, her 2 pups were born
lifeless.The Chihuahua is now available for adoption. Pets can
be costlier than imagined & unless you have the funds to care
for them properly in such unforeseen circumstances, you
could put them in jeopardy. File N-82499-F (Newark).
It was late at night when the Society’s Animal
Control Officer was sent to the Police Dept. to
pick up a stray dog. A microchip indicates that
he originated at Lambriar Kennels in Kansas – a
puppy mill that supplies to Hunte Corp. and
other pet store suppliers.We would assume that
he’s a specific breed..but we don’t know what.
So far, he’s another homeless stray that needs a
lifetime of happiness. File N-82174-M.
This is not the place where I want to spend
my summer! Being without a loving home is
just a bummer! Open your arms wide and
give me your heart. I promise a love-filled
existence & we never need to part. File N82068-NM.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
Who could have allowed this adorable cutie to
roam? No tag, no chip – he belongs back
home. But someone’s loss is someone’s treasure. Give him a lifetime of happiness & he’ll
repay with such pleasure. File N-82395-M.
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
www.ahscares.org
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SHAR PEI LIVED LIFE
AS A "TORTURED PRISONER"
Cruciate ligament ruptures of the rear legs were old injuries.The front legs
may be congenital and/or poor diet.
The Society
received a call
from a
Keansburg, N J
resident who
requested that
the ambulance
pick up their
dog to be euthanized. After
seeing the dog,
we decided that the abysmal conditions in which the dog was kept and the obvious neglect
would be lost forever if the dog were put to sleep. The Society contacted the local SPCA who
went to the house and to our surprise, the people had already moved to the Philippines & the
house was up for sale. Their daughter, who lived in New York, advised that the dog had been
kept in the basement for over a year.
We were determined that this dog, who was about 10 years old, should have a life filled with
the loving care he had not known. Our first stop was to the Garden State Veterinary Specialists
for an examination. There was nothing that could be done for the front legs but could have
been congenital.. The cruciate ligament ruptures of the rear legs were old injuries. Society
Board Member, Barbara Lathrop, who works with Shar Pei rescue, offered to take “Magoo” to
her home to monitor his well being. Since the owners had wanted the dog euthanized
because of its lack of bathroom control, we found that the reason was baseless. He was also
blind since the owner never bothered to have the entropion eyelids corrected.
We then contacted Colleen Nicholson, animal communicator & author of “CROSSING THE
RAINBOW BRIDGE” & received a sad, morose tale from a dog who was emotionally exhausted, physically depleted & wanted no more pain. His life, according to Colleen, was like that
of a tortured prisoner. Since Colleen contacted him while he was at Garden State Veterinary
Specialists, we decided a second contact would be made after he was in a home atmosphere.
Colleen contacted him several days later when he was in Barbara Lathrop’s home. Colleen
indicated that Magoo is interested in his new surroundings, knows the other dogs are there &
has no fear of them. His tail wags as he met each of Barbara’s other dogs & appears content
in his new surroundings. He also has no problems going outside & his bathroom habits are
fine. According to Barbara: “I am so proud of my kids for being so accepting of the new kid
on the block. God bless this dog for all the time he has suffered. However long he is able to
stay, he is welcome here”. Looks like Magoo is staying!
NEW LYME VACCINE FOR DOGS
INTRODUCED
Intervet/Schering-Plough launched Nobivac Lyme, a vaccine
designed to provide dogs with dual protection against Lyme disease. The drug is administered by giving 2 doses two to four
weeks apart with an annual booster thereafter. Safety studies
demonstrated virtually no site reactions. Clinical signs for Lyme
disease ranges from high fever, swollen lymph nodes, lameness &
loss of appetite.
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Due to neglect and lack of care, Magoo is blind since his
owner never had the entropian eyelids surgically corrected.
Not only did he have some difficulty in walking, the
extremely long nails made it increasingly irritating.
NJ BILL WOULD REQUIRE ITEMS WITH FUR
TO INDICATE ANIMAL SOURCE
Assembly Bill 2653 (Cruz-Perez, Watson, Gusciora, Love) would require
disclosure when selling certain clothing apparel containing fur.
Amendments made in Senate Floor Amendments (Senate Bill 2472) indicates that the bill only applies to new clothing apparel sold or offered to
a retail consumer in the first instance. It does not apply to resale. It
would provide that it clarifies that the name of the animal or animals
that produced the fur to be placed on the clothing apparent label shall
be those listed in the Fur Products Name Guide promulgated by the
Federal Trade Commission. The bill has passed both Houses and now
awaits Gov. Corzine's signature.
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We could surmise several scenarios as to
why this dog was no longer wanted & left
tied to a fence and abandoned. There are
an overwhelming number of scars on her
face & front legs. She may have been used
as a “bait” dog, or someone may have
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fought her and found she wasn’t “good
enough” to fight or breed, and was thereDROSTE
fore useless to them. Droste may well have
been a family pet taken to fight by a youth
in the family, unable to bring her home,
too guilty to let her die.
Droste’s evaluation by Linda Goodman says: “Our
sweet young lady is the ultimate professor of forgiveness & she holds no one responsible for her current
condition. She harbors no grudges. Although she
failed to respond to “sit” or “down” commands in several languages, Droste readily folded in my open lap
as I sat next to her & then comfortably & trustingly
rolled over for a belly rub”. More heartbreaking to
acknowledge was Linda’s reference to her need for
love & acceptance: “Affectionately, she kissed my hand as I stroked her head & actively solicited
my touch. Not interested in any toys (she probably never had toys as a pup), this 2 year old pit
bull terrier readily released the rawhide bone I gave her & demonstrated perfect dinner manners.
Nothing can erase her past, but Droste deserves a future filled with love & the same acceptance
she graciously bestows on all others”. Droste is an absolute love with people; however, potential
adopters with other pets will want to introduce them to Droste before deciding she is the right dog
for them due to her unknown history. File N-81770-F (Newark).
STORIES
- TIED TO A FENCE
& ABANDONED
She kissed her evaluator’s hand & actively solicited her touch. Droste trustingly rolls over for belly rubs.
SOCIETY RESCUES 8 REMAINING DOGS AT
DEFUNCT SHELTER
The Society was alerted that a shelter named Room for One More located in Andover, N J
had to vacate the rented premises within a few weeks. The owner had sold the building
and the new landlord wanted them out. Shelter owner Michelle Stymacks went on a media
campaign to adopt the 42 dogs and many cats in her care. She was given a deadline to
get rid of all animals from the facility. After public appeals and media attention, most of
the dogs were adopted. Roseann Trezza, Society Director, advised that the Society would
accept any dogs she was unable to place. There were 8 dogs in need of rescue and as
promised, we took all of them. No dogs at the Associated Humane Societies were euthanized or relocated to make room for the eight new residents.
All dogs are ready to be adopted into forever homes.
Patton – FileTF-55060-NM (Tinton Falls)
Joy - File N81987-F (Newark)
Big Jack - File TF-55061-NM (Tinton Falls)
Magic the Cocker Spaniel – 81991-NM
(Newark).
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FORKED RIVER
DOGS
What a beautiful lady who
was left to
roam the
streets alone.
It was early
evening when
we got the
call to pick
her up. It has
been well
over a month
since she arrived & no one has called to claim her. File
FR-17801-F.
Come & meet Tippy from Tennessee. He is
still a pup & in need of a “new leash on
life”. He escaped the gas chamber & brings
with him that southern hospitality.You can
give him a lifetime of love – he’s here at
the Society. File FR-17910-M.
They have
named me
“Emerald” –
just like the
Emerald City
in the land of
Oz. I know I
have been
transported
there – caring people,
good food,
chewy toys &
more. Are
you the Wizard I’m supposed to meet??? Just open the
door to your heart. File FR-17916-F.
A local rescue group
asked the Society to
help with this homeless
Chihuahua. He surely
belonged to someone
but without any identification to help us
reunite him with an
owner, we need to find
a loving & lasting home.
File F-18016-NM.
I’m a displaced pooch in a strange place. All
the way from Tennessee – just longing for an
embrace.Will you help me find a life filled
with bliss. It can start off with a hug and a kiss.
File FR-17914-F.
You don’t need to gamble to win at
Black Jack.You don’t even have to go
to the casino. If you adopt this
adorable fellow, you will have the winning hand! File FR-17783-M.
An owner never tried to find her &
never even tried.With a huge tumor
on her leg, she could have easily been
identified.We have removed the
growth & now she’s ready for adoption. If you would like a lifetime of
devotion, visit & pick up her option.
File FR-17933-F.
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 “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
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Gordie hails from Tennessee & was
brought to the Society. He was adopted
out briefly & returned due to separation
anxiety. If you enjoy being home most of
the time, come & meet Gordie. File FR17881-M.
TINTON FALLS
The very sweet German
Shepherd was found
wandering on a heavily
traveled highway. An
owner was contacted &
surrendered the dog
because they gave a laundry list of correctible
problems. Zarha
deserves to be loved,
wanted & appreciated.
File TF-55162-SF.
DOGS
Meet Hayden, a 3 year
old Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier who
was surrendered by
his owner. He would
do best with a family
familiar with the
breed.Wheaten
Terriers bond closely
with their family and
may not appreciate visitors. Calm confidence & consistency is
what is needed with Hayden who would love to find another
chance at happiness. File TF-54384-NM.
Meet Mellow, a 9 year old beagle.
The owner gave up this affectionate, gentle dog because he is “too
old”. Need we say more? It is sad
that his sunset years is being spent
at a shelter when he has lots of
good years that could be spent in a
loving home. File TF-55012-NM.
Meet Tikki – a tempest in
a teapot.They surrendered the dog because
he was aggressive. He
was a lion and they
heard him roar…we
worked with the little
ankle biter & he’s just
fine. If you would like a
pint-sized pooch who
will give tons of love,
come & meet Tikki. File
TF-54947-NM.
A Bullmastiff named Max is homeless as
a result of a divorce. No one could take
custody of the very sweet & friendly
fella.The well-mannered affable guy
needs and deserves a loving active family
who will include them in their activities.
FileTF-54932-NM.
Meet this
sweet 7
month old Lab
Retriever
named Chela
Rose. Love &
devotion will follow wherever she goes. Not knowing the
future has her concerned. For a loving family is what she
yearns. File TF-55188-SF.
Princess & Baby are a mother and
daughter team whose owner had to
give them up.The doggy duo are happiest when they are together. So now
they are on a quest to open their
hearts to someone who grants them
their wish of sharing your love. File TF54769-F and File TF-54770-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 (No.)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “AHS Animals Awaiting Adoption”
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
BROOKLYN
As announced in our last issue, New York City officials announced that Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at
Coney Island for several months this summer. PETA volunteers will be
leafleting outside of every show on Coney Island for the rest of the summer. Anyone wishing to help leaflet an hour before any of these shows
can contact [email protected] To view the behind-the-scenes training that
causes pain and suffering to the animals can log on to Circuses.com
WEST HAVERSTRAW
Robert Everle, a farm animal breeder, was convicted of 13 charges of torturing, injuring & starving animals. State Police found many dead animals, many malnourished & dozens living under unsanitary conditions.
This included cats, dogs, sheep, rabbits, chickens, ducks, guinea hens.
Photos of animals sitting in their feces in cages, crates & boxes. A picture
of a ram that allegedly couldn’t walk because of overgrown hooves &
couldn’t turn its head because it had never been sheared. Vets & animal
welfare officers described the conditions of the“zoo from hell” as horrendous. Dan Brown, a Cornell University professor testified he saw no cruelty but conceded he never saw the animals live. State troopers testified
of finding books, magazines & videotapes involving training game birds
to fight. Steroids & other equipment used for gamecocks were also found
in the house. Everle is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 11th & could
lose his animals & be sent to jail for up to 2 y ears. About 20 of the worstoff animals were taken away, treated & survivors relocated. About 300
other animals remain at Everle’s place but under a court order that
requires improved conditions.
MEXICO
A bench warrant has been issued for Lynn Overy, 47 of Mexico, N Y, who
operated Northern Lights Siberians at Bernice Drive in Freehold Township,
N J She and John Steib, 61 of Cicero, NY sold Siberian Huskies & Golden
Retrievers from a Bernice Drive location. She is charged with 14 counts of
animal cruelty for selling sick dogs but failed to appear in Freehold
Township Municipal Court. Steib was charged with 21 counts of animal
cruelty. Anyone who has purchased a sick dog from the company should
call Victor Amato of the Monmouth County SPCA at 732-312-7153.
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.
CALIFORNIA
One of the programs facing cutbacks as a result of
financial woes is that animals would face euthanization in 3 days –down from the 6 day minimum
hold generally applied to shelters. According to a
spokesperson for the humane community, the savings would not even make
a dent in the budget. The “savings” generated by this mandate is 0.1% of
the $24 billion deficit. In addition, reclamation fees & adoption fees offset
the cost of caring for the animals.
NEVADA
On May 27th, Gov. Jim Gibbons approved the anti-tethering law. Beginning
Oct. 1, 2009, dogs cannot be chained more than 14 hours a day & any
tether must be at least 12’ long. If it is a pulley or trolley, it must allow the
dog to move at least 12 feet in one direction. There are 9 other states
restricting tethering: California, Texas, Connecticut, Tennessee, Delaware,
Michigan, Maine, North Carolina,Vermont.
OREGON
Awaiting Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s signature is H.B 2470 (Walker) which would
limit breeders to 50 intact dogs that are 2 years or older. All dogs over 4
months of age must be provided with one hour of each exercise each day.
This means walking on a leash or moving about freely. Cage flooring must
be solid & could not be stacked or more than 42” off the floor. Anyone with
75 dogs total must have at least one person working 8 hours daily to care
for the dogs.
PENNSYLVANIA
Dr. Thomas Stevenson of Honey Brook, PA, owner/operator of Twin Valley
Vet Clinic, was ordered to surrender his license by the Board of Veterinary
Medicine. He was cited as an “immediate danger to public health and safety”. He was charged with animal cruelty for snipping the tail of a 9 week old
poodle-mix pup & place it under scalding water before amputating it without anesthesia. The kennel where this took place was filthy & filled with
cages that had no food or water. Stevenson provided health certificates for
puppies sold in New Jersey pet stores. It is alleged that he provided fraudulent health certificates with CC Pets – one of the largest puppy brokers in
Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA
Holly Crawford, 34 of Ross Township was charged with animal cruelty for
piercing the ears & necks of black kittens, docking their tails by tying rubber
bands around them so tight & they fall off & then pierce the nub. She then
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offered them on the internet. The cat & kittens were removed by
the Luzerne County SPCA. Crawford operates a pet grooming
service. Although the matter was to be heard on April 24th,
there has been no adjudication of the matter. Judge Paul
Hadzick said the case touched on a “gray area” of the law & the
law may need clarification. At the very least, Judge Hadzick felt
that the matter should be decided by a jury or a higher
judge…..
TEXAS
Gregory Brinkley was charged with 25 counts of misdemeanor
animal abuse in connection with the seizure of 237 starving animals including 167 horses, a donkey, 67 cattle, two llamas. The
animals were found residing on barren pastures & drinking from
a waterhole contaminated with decaying animal carcasses. The
50 year old of Cleburne was indicted on felony assault charges &
animal cruelty case is still pending. The animals were taken by
the Humane Society of North Texas. All but 5 horses have been
placed in adoptive homes or sanctuaries.
WASHINGTON
Ella Stewart, operating as Sun Valley Kennels in Prosser, was
charged with animal cruelty after 371 animals were removed
from her puppy mill. The animals are described as miniature
American Eskimo dogs & cannot be released for adoption until
the legal case is over.
Great Ways to Help AHS and Popcorn Park!
SOCIETY T-SHIRTS ON SALE!
POPCORN PARK-THEMED JEWELERY
CREATED BY WHITE WOLF GALLERY
A magnificent selection of necklaces, earrings & pendants created especially for
Popcorn Park is available thanks to the
talents of White Wolf Gallery. The Tiger,
Lion, Cougar, Hawk, Macaw, & even
Sonny the Elephant are the actual likenesses of our the anmals used in numerous styles of jewelry. Visit the Gift Shop
on our web site (www.ahscares.org)
Now you can wrap those you love in one of the Society’s t-shirts & help
support the animals in our care. All proceeds from shirt sales go directly to
help the animal welfare programs we have as a service to the public. Now
you can wear your love of animals on your sleeve …. or shirts in this case.
Log on to www.ahscares.org and pick out the size, color & style you want.
If you enjoy “going wild”, gorgeous colorful t-shirts of the
actual likeness of Popcorn Park
residents are available: Yaz the
Hawk, Pierre the Peacock, Mr.
Wiggles the Monkey, Sandy the
Cougar & a pair of resident parrots. Log on to www.ahscares.org
& go to Gift Shop for a wide
array of style and sizes.
Above, the macaw earring
in the Fantasia style, and at
right, a tiger necklace in
the Tucson style.
SOUVENIR POSTCARDS FROM
POPCORN PARK
CELEBRATE WITH COMPASSION!
The lovely place setting above was for a wedding shower
and featured the seed packet and a pass to Popcorn Park.
The latest effort to buy as a souvenir from a visit or a token to help
the animals are postcards from Popcorn Park. They are $1 each or
6 for $5. Included in the variety are Gina the Tiger, Nyla the Lion,
Princess the Camel, Boo Boo the Black Bear, Mr. Wiggles the
Monkey & a bevy of turtles sunning themselves. You can see the
full line at the Gift Shop on our web site.
For those who are planning a wedding, a baby shower, a graduation, communion,
bat mitzvah, birthday, etc., you may wish to avail yourself of celebrating your happiness & saying “thank you” to your guests. An attractive card is made up saying
that a generous donation has been made to help animals. The guest can use the
card for one free admission to Popcorn Park. The party give will receive ForgetMe-Not seed packets that can be used as fable favors or given as a thank you gift.
There is a small special inscription on the seed packet. If you would like to share
your special celebration with the Society, please contact us at [email protected] or call Debbie Beyfuss at 973-824-7080.
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MARLBORO YOUTH GATHERS DONATION
AT FIRST COMMUNION
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Letter to the Editor ...
I heard about you on the news and I just had my birthday party. For
presents, I asked for charity money! Here it is.Please use my donation
where it is needed the most.
Carey Marr – Damascus, Maryland
FORKED RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLDS CAREER DAY
PHOTO SUPPLIED
All from the same litter – Taffy is on the extreme right.
On May 19th, the
Forked
River
Elementary School
in Lacey Township
held its annual
Career Day. Our
own Ranger Dave,
wife Linda and
Taffy, their 18
month
old
Brittany were presenters.
Taffy
came
to
the
Society as one of
several unwanted
Ranger Dave with Taffy … ready to start training as
pups and their
a Therapy Dog.To see her as a pup, see above.
Mom, a Brittany
Spaniel. All of the pups had birth defects and all required corrective
surgery. Dave and Linda have provided her with a loving home and
Taffy is now in training to become a Therapy Dog! Ranger Dave & his
team gave a 30 minute presentation on kindness to animals and proper care. Taffy was a “prop” for demonstrations about “good” and “bad”
dog care, as well as showing what can be achieved with proper training. The presentation was given to seven different kindergarten groups.
All children received literature, coloring books and humane education
materials for Mom & Dad.
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Amanda Lavery with the donations she gathered at her
First Communion celebration.
It was a planned celebration for Amanda Lavery’s First Communion and
she took the opportunity to have family and friends help her feline
friends at the Society’s Tinton Falls Animal Care Center. As a result of
her thoughtfulness, Amanda donated $60 in cash and lots of goodies
for the cats in residence. The 8 year old lass, who hails from Marlboro,
has a special love of cats and
uses her donation to help
Mommy cat. When Mommy
cat was found to have had a
bout with ringworm, it was
especially important for
Amanda to help her during
her period of isolated medical care. Now Mommy is all
better and resides in the
Tinton Falls’ Kitty City area.
Mommy cat is awakened from
her catnap to greet Amanda.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
"SHILOH" INSPIRES H.B.HUBBARD SCHOOL
4th GRADERS TO HELP ANIMALS
The Society
was contacted
by teacher, Joe
Roskin – He
and his 4th
Grade class at
H. B. Hubbard
School finished reading
the novel,
“SHILOH”.
The students
read about a
Society Newark Manager, D.J. Infield talks to 4th graders
youngster who
on animal care.
opened his
heart to an abused dog. It showed how a boy and a dog become best
friends. The students were inspired by the story. Some were inspired to
set up a lemonade stand. The money collected, along with other donations, were gathered to help other animals & they chose the
Associated Humane Societies. Newark Shelter Manager, Denton Infield,
visited the school in Scotch Plains & was presented with a check to help
needy our dogs. Our thanks to Mr. Roskin & his students for channeling their feelings to a greater good.
6th GRADE PAW PALS AT KAWAMEEH
MIDDLE SCHOOL HELPS SOCIETY ANIMALS
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Denton Infield, General Manager of the Newark Animal Care Center,
brought one of the several iguanas that the Society has rescued.
The 6th Grade Paw Pals at Kawameeh Middle School in Union, N J help
the Society’s neediest animals frequently! A few months ago, the Society’s
Education Team visited with Vida, a starving dog, that they sponsored.
Paw Pals advisor, Diane Dziedzic, asked if the Society’s Education Team
would visit before the end of the school term. The staffers brought Arnold
the Chihuahua, one of the Iguanas and a rabbit to explain to the students how important
humane education really is. The 6th grade Paw Pal members were kind enough to present a
check in the amount of $250 to be used for many of the animals in need. Our thanks to the
kind, caring and generous members of the group and to Diane Dzidzic, advisor, who realize that
humane instruction is an important part of education.
A Paw Pal member meets Arnold, a
Chihuahua, who spent most of his life
caged in a puppy mill.
LONG VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOWS
HELPING HANDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Each visit made by representatives of the Long Valley Middle School is a
high point for the Society and the animals in our care. Thanks to the kindness of Principal Mark Ippolito, Mrs. Janet Dickinson, to the students and
parents. Their theme was: “Service and Community – Helping Hands
Make A Difference”. According to teacher Janet Dickinson: “The fact that
146 students contributed so much is worthy of praise. Our project was a
success because so many people helped make it happen, especially those
who made multiple trips to school & brought in bags full of items. I hope
that the generosity displayed by these students will continue and that the
lessons about being a caring and compassionate member of society, community and neighborhood will remain with them. It costs approximately
$6 million to run Popcorn Park each year, so they are in continual need
of help. What we did indeed made a difference to the facility!” Indeed
the repeated visits by Long Valley Middle School has been outstanding &
unparalleled. The itemized list which was donated by the school was
much too long to include on this page
Students participating in Service & Community visited Popcorn Park.
A huge number of donated items (more than can
be seen in these pictures) were donated by the
students and their parents.
Students line up to help unload the goodies to help
the animals in residence.
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Happy
Endings!
Apologies to our readers for not keeping up with the Happy Endings of Society alumni. We promise to do better. Unfortunately, many times the pictures get separated
from the letters..so please include your name & address on the back of the photos. If
you have the original tag number, that helps us also.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
After their 17 year old cat was euthanized, Ginny & Carl Wiedmann of
Manasquan searched to fill a void left
in their life. They decided to adopt a
dog & did lots looking around. They
found that special someone -- a dog
named Eyore at the Forked River
Animal Care Center. It was love at first
sight. They have since changed his
name to Nike and has become one of
the family.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
What better day to find a real sweetheart than on Valentine’s
Day! He was known as Nathan but the Anderson Family of Toms
River liked the name “Joe”. According to their note: “He is so
happy!! He is awesome with our 2 kids, has put on atleast 15
pounds & gets a 1 hour walk 3-5 times a week, trips to Sonic
for a burger & loads of attention. Your assessment of Joe a/k/a
Nathan was right on the money! He is so funny. We couldn’t
have asked for a better Boxer. Thank you so much for all that
you do for all the animals. He’s been just the BEST BOY””
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Joe Boxer….waiting for the school bus
Big Boy, now known as Ruben, with his canine companion, wait by the table
for Stan Golensky to take the hint that they are looking for treats.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
The following letter
came from Diane Lewis
of Ringoes, N J:
“When we lost our
Golden Retrievers, we
were devastated …
especially my husband.
To try to help us
through this I kept saying that we need to
save a dog & give it a
good loving home. We
visited a few shelters
including Popcorn
Park. I will never forgt
the day when we saw her. We happened to be standing at the front desk finishing up the application process when they brought her in with another dog off
the truck from South Carolina. She came barreling in and we just stopped &
looked at her & knew right then & there she was the one. We waited about 4-5
weeks to adopt her because she was sick. The day we were told she could go
home was one of the happiest days of our lives. There was a smile on my husband’s face that I had not seen since we lost our last Golden. I have a picture
of that smile with Lacey. She is a wonderful & spoiled family member now. She
has two houses – one in the country & one at the shore & loves to travel back
& forth with us & our cat every weekend. She has full toy boxes at both houses
which she loves to play tug of war with. She is enrolled & attending obedience
school with my husband & is doing well. I could go on & on about our love
for Lacey but I will lend this by saying thank you for saving the lives of many
animals & I appreciate everything that the Humane Society stands for & does.
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We called this stray “Big
Boy” – a huge Rottweiler
who was a big mush just
patiently waiting for
adoption. His picture
was taken and put up on
our Petfinder site.
Rottweiler lovers Stan &
Fern Golensky of Bristol,
Connecticut saw his picture and visited the
Society’s Newark Animal
Care Center. And now
this Big Boy has a brand
new name and a brand
new family. “Ruben” has
a busy daily schedule –
He is Fern’s jogging
partner 3 days a week, 3
days he goes swimming (and loves to swim!) and Sunday it is ice
cream and marrowbones. According to Fern: “He snuck in the kitchen,
took all the dishes out of the sink & placed them all over the living
room …not even breaking one drinking glass. He opened cupboards
for cookies & the garbage…but everything is kiddy-proofed now.
He is a bit of a bully with the girls -taking toys & treats from
them but a firm ‘Ahhh Ahhhh & he’ll stop”. Thankfully, Fern can
“read” Ruben’s emotions & advises he is quite sensitive & just eager to
please. “One of my favorite things about him is he loves to cuddle.
He’s one of the most affectionate dogs I’ve ever had. He loves it
when I lay down next to him, he’ll snuggle in jus as close as he can
get & make grunting noises. Or, he’ll be laying in the computer room
with me & just come up put his big head I my lap, or kiss me then
just go & lay back down. I think that’s his way of saying thank you.
I’m so glad he’s our guy”.
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
MIDDLETOWN
David Lench, 50, pleaded guilty to 3 counts of animal cruelty & admitted to driving 18 3” nails through
a fence that separated his yard from his neighbor,
Michael Flynn. Three Shephards live at the Flynn residence & when one dog
returned inside with puncture wounds to the face, a bloody trail led to the
fence. Middletown Municipal Court Judge ordered Richard Thompson to
serve 15 days in county jail & pay $4,000.00 in fines. Less than a year ago,
Lench was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to trying to
poison the same dogs by dumping about 300 mothballs along the side
fence of the same neighbor.
HOLMDEL
John C. Tumazos, 53, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after admitting he
slammed a Yorkshire Terrier to the ground after it soiled his couch. The dog
belongs to Tumazos’ estranged wife who lives in West Virginia but had been
visiting & left the house for a brief period of time. Tumazos was ordered to
pay an $800 fine & $400 in veterinary fees.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP
A bench warrant has been issued for Lynn Overy, 47 of Mexico, N Y, who
operated Northern Lights Siberians at Bernice Drive in Freehold Township,
N J She and John Steib, 61 of Cicero, NY sold Siberian Huskies & Golden
Retrievers from the Bernice Drive location. She is charged with 14 counts of
animal cruelty for selling sick dogs but failed to appear in Freehold
Township Municipal Court. Steib was charged with 21 counts of animal cruelty. Anyone who has purchased a sick dog from the company should call
Victor Amato of the Monmouth County SPCA at 732-312-7153.
SAYREVILLE
Gerard Pagnotta, 42, pleaded guilty to leaving his Yorkshire Terrier unattended in a motor vehicle in inhumane conditions while he & his girlfriend
went to the Keansburg boardwalk. Although outside temperatures were
around 75 degrees, it was about 108 degrees inside the vehicle. Keansburg
Municipal Court Judge Michael Pugliese ordered Pagnotta to pay a $500
fine.
HIGHLANDS
Henry Deininger, 59, Joan Deininger, 54, and Jessica Deininger, 30, must
each pay $1,000 in fines to the Monmouth County SPCA after they pleaded
guilty to hoarding 40 cats in their home. It was discovered that the animals
were neither provided with adequate sustenance or veterinary care. As part
of a plea agreement, the Deiningers agreed not to own any more cats.
AROUND THE WORLD
BOLIVIA
Exercises by the Bolivian military included live
dogs shown in a video being tied down, stabbed
repeatedly & screaming in agony brought action
by PETA against this horrific combat training exercise. The Bolivian
Ministry of Defense ended the killing by issuing the country’s first ever
animal protection regulation, Resolution 217, which “prohibits all acts of
violence, exploitation, and mistreatment that provokes the death of animals”.
ENGLAND
On June 4th, a new training accommodation facility at the Canine Partners
National Training Center was opened. They provide specially trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Known as The Bradbury Lodge, it
has 6 fully accessible chalets & will provide on-site training for applicants
being partnered with trained dogs. More information can be obtained by
logging on to www.caninepartners.co.uk
PEST CONTROL
PROBLEMS IN NEW JERSEY
AAA ANIMAL & PEST CONTROL
The N Y Dept. of Environmental Conservation issued a notice of violation
to AAA Animal & Pest Control for possession of Avitrol, a chemical agent
used to remove birds. The company, which is licensed and located in New
Jersey, admitted to using the banned animal control substance in the Great
Kills section of Staten Island which led to the deaths of dozens of birds
found in two separate locations. Citing the ongoing investigation, the DEC
did not reveal who contracted the company and where the poison was
placed.
CRITTER RIDDER
Kathleen Buck, owner of Critter Ridder of West Long Branch, was charged
with 4 counts of animal cruelty after a squirrel was found dead in a trap
that had been set on a rooftop. The animal was caught at 1 p.m. & no one
returned to check the trap. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, the
animal “just cooked to death on the hot roof”. State statute requires traps to
be checked every 24 hours. The matter will be heard in Hazlet Municipal
Court.
ORKIN PEST CONTROL
A mother & baby squirrel were rescued after they had been trapped by
Orkin Pest Control. The traps had been set at the Pottery Barn for Kids in
Shewsbury. The owner of the store called the company on Saturday but no
one responded on Sat., Sunday or Monday. The animals were taken for
treatment and rehabilitation at an animal hospital. The Monmouth County
SPCA cited Tom Homka, general manager of Orkin with four counts of animal cruelty. The matter is to be heard in court in mid-June.
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Hero
old lady”. “I agree” replied Raymond as he zippered up his official
New York Giants leather football jacket. “Are you gonna be the hero?
Or is it gonna be Luke?”
“Do you realize that they’re Pit Bulls Those things are vicious. They’re
trained attack dogs & before you know it, they’ll rip your arm off”.
With that Luke put his handkerchief back into the pocket of his camouflage pants & said: “My monies on Harry. He’s the guy with the
medals”.
It’s not a Congressional Medal of Honor but the Society presented a special
Hero Award to Society staffer as his Mom, Ann Waters, and Don Sweeney
applauded his efforts.
When Donald Sweeney witnessed the heroic efforts of Society staffer Billy
Martin, he wrote the following letter (which has been edited due to
length). It was heroic to Don….but to the Society, it is part of our everyday efforts of animal rescue.
It is possible, in my opinion, to be a distinguished hero & not be awarded
the “Key to the City” or “Congressional Medial of Honor. While very
thankful that we have such decorated heroes, it is obvious that sometimes
we neglect to recognize the less heroic acts performed almost daily by just
plain folk who are seldom seen as heroes.
On the morning in question, at about 7:25 a.m., the usual congregation
of people were mulling about in a small, rural, shopping center. At the far
end of the row of stores, as was the case each morning, were some 10-12
senior citizens waiting for the local restaurant to open & begin serving
breakfast. At a convenience store, some 200 feet south of the restaurant,
another 6-7 senior citizens were picking up their usual container of coffee,
the local paper & an endless supply of scratch-off lottery tickets.
One of the regulars getting coffee is always referred to as “the kid”
because after all, he couldn’t be more than in his thirties & by our standards, if you’re younger than 55, you’re a kid. Billy “the Kid” is as nice a
young man as you will ever meet & has a true love of animals that
extends beyond normal expectations. So much so that he works at the
Popcorn Park, a nationally known” zoo” that is a haven to unwanted &
abused animals of all kinds.
The elderly lady hesitated as she began to cross the parking lot & as she
came to a halt, the 3 men outside the convenience store heard her say:
“Oh My! What will I do now?”
Not more than 50 feet away were two agitated Pit Bulls that were howling, scratching & running around as if chasing ghosts. Harry, a legitimate
hero in WW II, turned to Raymond & said: “Somebody ought to help the
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for over 40 years. Sadly,
we have found that we cannot change the world ... even though we’ve tried.
It is our hope that the information printed herein will have a ripple effect on
you, your family, your friends, your co-workers. If we can help one person to
get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to adopt a lonely
pup from your local shelter, to consider a vegetarian lifestyle, then the
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Maybe 20 or so senior citizens gathered in bunches on the sidewalk & not
one about the challenge the dogs or inch towards their cards. Needless to
say, the elderly lady was left “on her own”.
Not quite so. Billy the Kid had picked up his coffee & bagel & was now
headed for work. As he exited the store, it seems he never noticed the
traumatic state of the older people, but he sure did notice the troubled
state of the dogs. As he headed to his brand new SUV, he realized the
dogs were aggravated about something & he had to act quickly.
He placed his container of coffee in the drivers’ side cupholder, put his
bagel on the passenger seat, opened the door to the back seat & whistled.
He had never seen these dogs before & yet, without any hesitation on
their part, both dogs ran towards Billy. Fear overcame the onlookers as the
angered animals charged Billy in which was perceived to be an attack
mode. As they reached Billy, both dogs flew past him & bounded into the
back seat of the SUV. Billy simply got behind the wheel & drove off to
work – unaware of applause that erupted from the onlookers.
As the dogs sat peacefully in the back seat, Billy almost instantaneously,
identified the problem as to why the dogs were agitated. They had been
sprayed by a skunk just before they entered the parking lot. Their behavior
indicated they were well trained & would probably have an owner looking
for them. But Billy knew the first object was to make sure the dogs were
safe, healthy & cared for. Within minutes of their arrival at Popcorn Park,
the dogs were attended to, identified & contact was made with the owner.
It seemed the dogs had gotten loose from the yard, ran into a defensive
skunk & were now properly perfumed & returned to their rightful owner.
What does this have to do with being a Hero? I don’t really know. I mean,
Billy’s not a hero. Well, I’ll tell you what. After you speak with each of the
20 or so seniors who were there & after you interview the three men who
were not about to intervene, why don’t you just ask the elderly lady if
Billy’s not a hero? I’m sure they’ll all tell you that Billy’s just plain folk
going through an ordinary day. And if you believe that, I have a bridge
I’d like to sell you.
By Donald Sweeney, President
Somebody Cares, Inc. – Whiting, NJ
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Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
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Humane News
Published by the Associated
Humane Societies
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2009
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editors
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Deborah Beyfuss
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park News/Photo Editor John Bergmann
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Colleen Buchanan,
D.J. Infield, Karen Powell
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss,
Elvira Marques
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Medical Health
NEWS
SINGLE-DOSE ANTIBIOTIC INTRODUCED
According to DOG WORLD, the Food & Drug Administration has
approved the first single-dose antibiotic for dogs & cats. Convenia, manufactured by Pfizer Animal Health, is available in a single, vet-administered
injectable dose. The antibiotic is primarily intended to treat common skin
infections typically cured with multi-day oral antibiotics.
NUTRO PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY
RECALL OF DRY CAT/KITTEN FOODS
On May 21, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods &
NUTRO MAX CAT DRY FOODS with “Best If Used by Dates” between May
12, 2010 & August 22, 2010. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in
the U. S. & 10 other countries including Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand & Israel. This
recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc & potassium in the
finished product.
IVERMECTIN/COMFORTIS - TOXIC IF USED TOGETHER
The Food & Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine is
informing veterinarians that dogs receiving extra label doses of Ivermectin
should NOT receive concurrent treatment with Comfortis. Comfortis is a
chewable tablet used to treat flea infestations. Ivermectin is used against
worms (except tapeworms), most mites & some forms of lice. The CVM
received reports of toxicity in dogs when treated with both medications.
For more information & updates, visit
www.fda.gov/CVM_Updateks/ComfortisSafety.htm
DRUG STUDY ON FELINE HCM
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in
cats & despite available treatments, it is a significant cause of illness &
death. Istaroxime is a novel cardiac drug being studied to treat congestive
heart failure in people & unlike other drugs, has a wider safety margin. It
also has a more predictable effect because the action is rapid. For more
information about the study, log on to the 2007 Annual Reports at
vet.cornell.edu/fhc
If you would like to have your love of animals live on long after
you’re gone, the Associated Humane Societies/ Popcorn Park has a
unique mission to care for animals.
All too often, pet owners are left with the
troubling question of what will happen in
the event their pets outlive them.
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In each issue of the HUMANE NEWS, we include a new group of dogs and cats that have been placed on
the Share-A-Pet Program. But as we gain new members, the history of many of these animals are lost to
our readership. And because of the sagas they have each experienced , we wanted to present it to you. So
much time has passed, but we thought you would like a little history on some of the lucky ones living in
Kitty City & the impact it had on our staff to include them on the program. If you would like to “adopt”
one of these orphans for $10 a month, you will receive a color photo & report of your pet every four
months. Also included is a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION to Popcorn Park
Refuge.You are invited to visit your pet, bring him treats and toys and even adopt him. All funds gathered
under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds exceeding the need for a
particular animal is applied to the care & welfare of other shelter animals.You can also view and sponsor all
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Amayha of East Orange
On Nov. 26, 1999, a single engine
plane crashed in the City of
Newark.Tragically, 3 passengers
perished, & miraculously no other
lives were lost.When city workers
were cleaning the debris, a trio of
2-3 week old kittens were found
amidst the rubble. No adult cats
were found & judging from the
kittens, their mother had not been
back to feed them. Due to their
weakened condition, they were
placed with a female cat at the
Society who had just finished
nursing her litter. The Society vet
staff also augmented the feedings
but with all of our efforts, they did
not survive. For her efforts in
helping her kittens and others, we
sent “Amayha” to our own Club
Med that we call Kitty City.
Barley of Fairfield
Ten years ago, the
Society was called
on to check on a
number of cats &
kittens in and
around a house.
Upon entering the
stench-filled illegal
boarding home, a
woman resident had
30 cats and kittens
in her bedroom.Two
litterboxes were
filled to overflowing,
cats were sick, kittens had chronic eye
infections & severe
ulcerations.The felines were thin, sick, had loss of hair and their lot in life was
heartbreaking. Intensive care was given to several of them and yet – only two
survived. Barley is one of two survivors and they shared a bare mattress. If you
would love to open your heart to Barley, she would love a lap to sit on or a
visit from you. (Forked River).
PHOTO COURTESY: NEW JERSEY NEWSPHOTOS
When cleaning up debris from a single engine plane crash, city workers found a
trio of kittens who were brought to the Society.
SHARE-A-PET
AUGUST09
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
The Society Animal Control Officers & NJ SPCA found overflowing litter
boxes, sick, dead & dying cats & kittens. Oats & Barley went to Kitty City and
now Barley is the sole survivor.
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________