Upcoming Events! - Oromocto and Area SPCA

“Rescued is my favorite breed.” ~unknown
Summer 2015
"The best therapist has
fur and four legs”
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Upcoming Events!
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June-Adopt a Shelter Cat Month (Stay tuned for
adoption specials and fun events during the month
of June).
June 6th - Microchip Clinic at Pet Valu , 1pm to
3pm
July 11-Annual SPCA Yard Sale
August 24th-Tattoo Fundraiser at Marked for
Life Tattooz
October-Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
December-Pet Photos with Santa and Christmas
Tree Sale
111 D’Amours Street
Oromocto, New Brunswick E2V 0G5
Check our brand new website location:
http://oromoctospca.com/
E: [email protected]
P: 506-446-4107
Vol. 7 Issue 1
Did you know that the Oromocto and Area SPCA first
opened its doors and welcomed homeless,
abandoned, and seized animals in 1975? 40 years of
nursing the sick back to health, comforting the scared
and confused, sleepless nights, busy days...40 years
of working together and saving lives.
The last 40 years has seen many staff, donors and
volunteers grace our doors with their love, dedication
and compassion. Each animal whose life has been
saved is due in part to each of these people. We truly
work within a circle of joined hands...each person
doing and giving what they can and surrounding us
and our orphans with the ability to continue the work
that we do each and every day.
Our building might look different than it did 40 years
ago...we might do things a little differently as we’ve
learned new ideas...our staff and volunteers might
have different faces...but the one thing that remains
constant, day in and day out, is the will to help as
many as we can, as best we can. To save one more
life. To make sure one more orphan has a second
chance. To make a difference one more time.
We don’t always get an opportunity to say how
thankful we are. Thankful for our volunteers who take
precious moments from their lives to walk a homeless
dog, cuddle a scared cat, bottle feed an orphan baby.
Thankful to our donors who never hesitate to help us
pay our medical bills, ensure the animals have
special treats, and keep our lights on and the water
running. Thankful for all of the people who do small
things that they may not even realize mean the world
to us.
To ALL of you...THANK YOU. Those words don’t
seem to be enough to explain how truly grateful your
love and dedication to us and our orphans really
means.
Tracy Marcotullio
Shelter Manager
Summer 2015
Dog Training 101
The Importance of a Good Recall
When it comes to training your dog, by far one
of the most important commands for them to
learn is a reliable recall. It can keep your dog
out of danger in many situations. You are better
able to control your dog while in public and not
have to worry about them running off.
In order to have a reliable recall, you first need
to reinforce that coming back when called is a
great thing. Start by using a longline and allow
your dog to go to the end of the leash. You then
call your dog back to you using the command
"come". Once they come back, reward with a
high value treat. Every time your dog comes
back to you when called, reward with a treat or
praise. Never scold your dog if they do not
come back to you as they will become less
likely to return in the future.
Having a good relationship with your dog is key
to having a good recall.
Staff
Tracy Marcotullio-Manager
Charlotte McInnis-Assistant Manager
Shelley Dow-Animal Attendant
Kathy Greer-Hulme-Animal Attendant
LaVonna Anderson-Animal Attendant
Toni Reid-Animal Attendant
Board of Directors
Vicky Ring-President
Laurie Murphy-Vice President
Dan Gilman-Treasurer
Krista Munn
Melissa Gilman
Shelter Hours
Open seven days a week from 11:30am to 5:00pm,
and open until 7 pm on Wednesdays
Closed on holidays.
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Charlotte McInnis-Ultimutt Manners trainer
Important Notice for Dog Owners: Rabies in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick SPCA is putting dog owners on notice that failure to have your animal vaccinated against rabies will result in a charge being laid.
Upon conviction, the judge may fine the owner between $140 and $640. Hilary Howes, Executive Director of the NBSPCA explains, “While we normally
use education as our first course of action that will not be the case given the seriousness of rabies. There have now been 14 confirmed rabies cases in
wildlife in NB during the past year and vaccinating will help reduce the risk of rabies for both pets and humans. Please get your animals vaccinated now.”
The current outbreak of rabies is the largest in over a decade. Rabies is a potentially fatal disease. By the time one develops symptoms it is too late for
treatment, which must begin within 10 days of the exposure. The incubation period can be anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks before symptoms appear.
Howes reminds people to have their cats vaccinated as well. “Any cat allowed outdoors can come in contact with a rabid animal and contract the
disease. In fact, there are 6 people currently being treated in Florida after coming in contact with a rabid cat. Indoor cats should be vaccinated against
rabies as well since bats can sometimes enter homes and occasionally carry the rabies virus.”
The current rabies outbreak in the province is raccoon rabies, which has been occurring in both raccoons and skunks. This necessitates an extra degree
of caution because these animal species are well adapted to both urban and rural settings and rabid animals exhibit abnormal behaviour, including a lack
of fear of people and domestic animals. This increases the chances of exposure in children and pets. Since both raccoons and skunks are nocturnal
animals, people should also exercise caution if they see these animals being active during the day. Any animals in Charlotte County displaying unusual
behaviour should be reported to the 811 line.
While the current outbreak of rabies has only been confirmed in Charlotte county Howes cautions that raccoons can be mobile “Not only can they cover
quite a distance under their own power, they’ve been known to hitch rides on trucks and other vehicles. This leaves no place immune from a potential
outbreak.”
Hilary Howes
Executive Director
NBSPCA
Summer 2015
OH RATS!
Often rats get a bad name but having a rat as a pet
was the best decision I've ever made. Rats are
extremely social and they each have their own
personality and bond strongly to their owners. Rats are
very clean and most of them will learn to use the litter
box if you put one in their cage. They learn their name
and love to have snuggle time. Many rats will lick their
owners to show affection towards them. They are so
intelligent and can learn to play fetch, learn certain
words like "treat" "kisses" or even know to come when
you call them by their names. My rats make my day
better every day. They know when I'm sad and try to
cheer me up with lots of kisses. Rats make great pets
for both children and adults.
What amazes me about rats, in general, is that even
when in the trust-gaining stages, when they are
nervous and scared, they are still so gentle and loving.
Once they are socialized with humans, they become
outgoing and very friendly. Their gentle nature is
amazing. They reward you with love, kisses, the
sweet sound of bruxing and giggle-inducing boggling. If
you want a first pet for your child, or want a small pet
that is easy to care for, I would say a pet rat would be
the right pet for you!
Kori Merrett Volunteer
My earliest exposure to animal care came at a young age.
Both of sides of my family tree have branches filled with
animal lovers and it was not uncommon to have piglets
warming on the open oven door at one grandparents’ house
and then see a newly born fawn at the others’. Yes, I said
‘fawn’. My maternal grandfather was known for his small
herd of fallow deer and large supply of barn cats. I had no
idea at the time, but my childhood would lead the way for me
to discover the simple joy of fostering.
I’m sure I gave my husband quite a start when I told him that
I wanted to foster cats and kittens for the Oromocto & Area
SPCA. He teased me about the dangers of hoarding cats
and was rather relieved when I told him that there was a
contract agreement between foster families and the OSPCA
– no hoarding would be allowed. ☺
Our first fostering experience involved a wee kitten with an
eye injury. It was thought that he would be blind in the
injured eye but to our delight, he healed nicely and today
you’d never know there was an issue. Next we were
assigned a cat that needed to recover from having a hind leg
amputated and that job was followed by bottle feeding a litter
of 6 abandoned kittens. One night, in between bottle
feedings, it occurred to me that the assignments we were
being given were going up in degree of difficulty. I started
to wonder what would be next, a fainting goat?
Nope, what happened was that I became THAT person - the
one that calls and relentlessly begs for fostering jobs. The
more complicated they are the more my family is on board.
We have sat as a group picking ticks off of kittens, we
administer medications, stick to schedules, let food be licked
off our fingers and, hardest of all, we’ve held a paw and
smoothed fur as a journey is made over the rainbow bridge.
Each time an animal comes to us in need and then goes on
to be adopted into their fur-ever home, we count it as a
victory. As a foster family, we can see the evidence of our
efforts. We CAN make a difference in this world and we DO
make a difference in the world of each animal that comes
into our home. As a parent, fostering teaches my children
the value of kindness and compassion. Of hard work and
dedication as well as the importance of caring for and
protecting those who cannot care for themselves.
I am so very thankful that I get to be a foster-mom and I’m
tickled pink that I get to serve alongside some pretty
spectacular people at the Oromocto & Area SPCA. If this
sounds like something you would like to be part of, stop by
the Oromocto & Area SPCA and pick up an application form.
LaVonna Anderson-Foster Parent
Summer 2015
The Oromocto Galleria hosted the first annual Zombie Walk in support of the
Oromocto Food Bank and Oromocto & Area SPCA on May 9, 2015. A total of
$600 was raised and split between the two non-profit organizations. 2016 will
be bigger and better! Many thanks to the!
The Board of Directors, Staff and Friends of the Oromocto & Area SPCA would like
to send special thanks to 6 Color Copy for printing our newsletter, all of the special
shelter volunteers who take the time to walk dogs, donate bottles, return bottles,
clean up and fundraise for the animals!
If you are ever interested in hosting a fundraiser for the shelter, please call 446-4107
Oromocto and Area SPCA-Donation Form
Your donations will help to secure the future of the animals in our care. Together, we can save lives. Together, we can truly make a
difference.
Please make cheques payable to: Oromocto and Area SPCA. You can return this completed form to:
Oromocto and Area SPCA, 111 D’Amours St, Oromocto, NB E2V 0G5
All donations are tax deductible.
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