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JASMINE – JAW FROZEN SHUT,
EMACIATED & POOR CONDITION
COCOA - COCKER SPANIEL TRIO
HORRIBLY NEGLECTED & MATTED
MILLIE – EMACIATED, ADVANCED
UNTREATED MANGE
MIKA – STARVED, UNWANTED,
UNTREATED BROKEN LEG
SOCIETY
NEWS
SOCIETY’S VESTED INTEREST FUND CONTINUES
TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9s
K-9 Kobe of Washington
Township’s wears his new
protective vest.
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The Society’s Vested Interest Program has provided over 1,000 bullet/stab proof vests for the
K-9s that work throughout NJ and the country.
Just like their human handlers, these handsome, well-trained dogs protect and serve their
community and deserve the same safeguards.
These vests give protection to the dog’s vital
organs. If you would like to help this ongoing
program, be sure your check/envelope is
marked that it goes to the Vested Interest
Fund. If you know of an unprotected K-9 at
your local police department or State Trooper
barracks, please drop us a line or have them
contact the Society at
[email protected]
Help support our efforts to protect working K9’s and make a donation to the Vested Interest
Fund by mail or online at www.ahscares.org
Pine Hill NJ Police Officer Christopher Twitts and his
K-9 Cliff.
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Lindenwold NJ Police Patrolman Scott E. Pierson, Sr. with his partner, K-9 Kovu
RESCUE CHOCOLATE – A SWEET WAY TO
HELP SOCIETY & TREAT YOUR VALENTINE
SUPPORT OUR RES-Q FUND - START THE
NEW YEAR IN STYLE WITH PATRICK TEES!
Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here and what better time
than now to purchase some chocolate & help animals! It’s the sweetest
way to save a life. Log on to http://rescuechocolate.myshopify.com/ and
choose your chocolate delights. Fill out the order form and type POPCORN PARK into the Message Box and also on the order form. For each
chocolate bar or truffle collection you purchase, Popcorn Park will
receive a $1 donation. All products are 100% vegan, hand crafted in
Brooklyn, NY, 100% net profits donated to animal rescue, and eco
friendly packaging.
SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS ANNOUNCED
We would like to thank all who participated in the 2011 Save-A-Life
Sweepstakes. Listed below are the winners:
1st Prize 2012 Ford Focus
Fran Lackey - South River, NJ
2nd Prize $1,500 Gift Certificate
Carol Kovacs - Lillian, AL
3rd Prize Bose Home
Patricia Ledford - Pompton Plains, NJ
Entertainment Center
4th Prize Apple iPod
Hoyer Family - Forked River, NJ
FALLEN DOGS.COM HONORS DOGS THAT SERVED
A new website, operated by Intelligent Products, memorializes dogs that have served
man in a variety of ways. FallenDogs.com features stories and photos of war dogs,
police dogs, arson dogs, guide dogs & others. If you submit a story idea or a story
itself, you must agree that Intelligent Products can use it in a printed publication or
other form if it chooses.
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February 2012
Help raise money for the thousands of needy “Patrick’s” that
come through our doors -- 100% of all monies received from
the sale of these t-shirts will be used for our Res-Q Fund -- a
restricted fund -- dedicated and established for the sole purpose of giving emergency, surgical or other intensive veterinary care to sick, injured and abused animals that come
through our doors. The cost is $19.95 each. The paw print is
the actual print of Patrick!
Just fill out the form on Page 23 and send to:
Tee Shirt Order, AHS/Popcorn Park, P O Box 43,
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
or order online through our website in our Gift Shop at:
ww.ahscares.org
Equine News
NEWLY LAUNCHED EQUINE IDENTIFICATION
SYSTEM UTILIZES IRIS SCAN TECHNOLOGY
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
Global Animal Management has launched the eyeD™, a revolutionary equine
identification solution utilizing iris scan technology. It has been 10 years in the
development & is a highly advanced method of identification which will provide
horse owners with a quick & precise identification. In addition to data that can be
retrieved instantly, eyeD™ is more accurate than tattoos or markings, more secure
than paper documents & completely non-invasive. It takes only minutes to capture a digital photo of the horse’s eyes & without restraining the horse during the
process. The digital photo is taken by a vet of each of the horse’s eyes using a
special camera. The images are electronically stored along with photos to pedigree registrations & medical records. It is more accurate than a fingerprint & no
two irises are alike. Fore more information, log on to www.eyeD.com
BLM TAKEN TO TASK OVER BLM WILD
MUSTANG ROUNDUP
In August, U. S. District
Judge Howard McKibben
denied a request to halt the
round-up at the Triple B
complex in Nevada but did
issue a temporary restraining order banning any mistreatment of mustangs such
as the Wild Horse Freedom
Federation (WHFF) caught
on camera. He took the U.
S. government to task for
misconduct by a helicopter
contractor. It is an important
victory in a larger effort to
bring attention to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) routine violation of
federal laws. BLM denied that the helicopter pilot on a video actually struck a
horse but the judge said it appeared that the horse was hit but even if it wasn’t,
the helicopter flew dangerously close to the animals. The Cloud Foundation is
dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on our public lands, and the protection of Cloud's herd. They have videos which can be viewed on their site so that
the public can see what the BLM does with mustangs.
BLM PROBES POSSIBLE ILLEGAL
MUSTANG TRADE
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is investigating whether more than 60
wild horses confiscated from locations in Utah were bound for processing plants
in Mexico. Since 2005, the BLM required buyers to sign a “statement of intent”
that they do not intend to slaughter the animals.
On Aug. 5th, BLM seized 47 horses in Utah & another 17 were confiscated from
a location in Willard, Utah. The BLM has an active investigation into the illegal
trade of wild horses under way in Utah. It is being conducted in partnership with
both state & local law enforcement agencies as well as the U. S. Attorney’s Office.
AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER PROTECTION
ACT NEEDS SUPPORT
S.1176 is the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011 (Landrieu with
16 co-sponsors). The bill would prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving,
delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses &
other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption. The bill needs to be
passed in order to prevent horses from being transported for slaughter to unregulated facilities in Canada and Mexico. Contact your U. S. Senators and ask them
to support S.1176.
HSUS CREATES POSITION FOR PERSON
WHO RAISES PIGS FOR SLAUGHTER
The H.S.U.S, based
in Washington,
D.C., has created a
staff position titled
“Director of Rural
Development &
Outreach” for Joe
Maxwell, who
makes money from
selling pigs “raised
like children” to
slaughter.
PHOTO COURTESY FARM SANCTUARY
According to the
Omaha World-Herald, Maxwell is involved in the creation of a new
alliance in Nebraska between a group of animal users & the HSUS
– an alliance that will develop standards & joint marketing efforts
for humanely raised meat & other animal products”.
In an Oct. 18th press conference, Maxwell speaks of moving 900
to 1100 fat hogs each week for which he is paid $1.04/pound. He
tells how he sees his job as expanding the market for “humane”
meat. The problem is the shortage of facilities for “processing”
(killing & dismembering) these animals poses a challenge.
HSUS ENDORSES PARTNERSHIP WITH
UNITED EGG PRODUCERS
As mentioned in our previous issue, the HSUS has an agreement
with United Egg Producers which, according to the Humane
Farming Association, would establish egg factory cages as a national standard that could never be challenged or changed by state
law or public vote. For more information on combating the egg
industry’s attempts to keep hens in cages forever, log on to
http://stoptherotteneggbill.org It will enable you to contact your
federal legislators and sign the HFA petition with a click of your
mouse.
MERCY FOR ANIMALS UNDERCOVER
VIDEO CRACKS OPEN SCANDAL AT
EGG PRODUCER
Undercover video footage collected by Mercy for Animal investigators at Sparboe Farms laying hen facilities in Iowa, Minnesota &
Colorado are so powerful that once the expose went viral, Sparboe
had lost customers including McDonald’s, Target, Wal-Mart, Cargill
Kitchen Solutions & SuprValu Inc. According to ANIMAL PEOPLE
newspaper, hens were crammed into filthy cages, beaks were
burned off chicks without pain killers, thrown into cages & if they
missed, they hit the floor, rotted hens, decomposed & still in cages
with laying hens, others suffering from open wounds, live chicks
thrown in plastic bags to be suffocated. These horrific documented
daily abuses are considered standard & acceptable to the egg
industry. ANIMAL PEOPLE
Nov/Dec 2011 issue has an
editorial on the disagreement between the HSUS &
Humane Farming Assoc. The
issue can be seen on line at
www.animalpeoplenews.org
www.ahscares.org
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
DANGER/DEATH ON AIRLINE FLIGHTS
FOR PETS
A Pug traveling it the pet cargo
area from Moscow via Delta Air
Lines was found dead on arrival in
Orlando. Although the airlines
reminded the pet owners that the
dog would be fine as the compartments were pressurized & temperature-controlled, it is believed that their dog froze to death on the
11 hour flight. Delta reached a compensation agreement with the
pet owner but said it transports pets safely & will continue to do so
in the future. Delta Airlines has the second highest rate of pet
injuries during airline travel. During a 6 month period during
2011, records indicated 22 pets died after their owners handed
them over to airlines, including animals on the Houston flight.
Two pet deaths involve Houston flights during the summe -- a two
year old French Mastiff named Duke on a flight from New Orleans
to Houston and a pet Yorkshire Terrier on a flight from Houston to
Salt Lake City.
An American Airlines flight gained national attention when Jack the
cat was lost at baggage claim at JFK Airport in New York. Two
months later, the cat was found but was so malnourished, the animal eventually died.
A soldier returning from duty in Cyprus traveled to Gatwick Airport
via Thomas Cook Airlines with his English Bulldog, Buster. The airline was found guilty on four offenses after Buster died of breathing
problems when he was put into a container that was too small for
him. They were found guilty of 2 counts of incorrect labeling of the
transport container. The airline was also fined for allowing pictures
to be taken of the dog because of the excessive handling may have
caused further stress.
Snub-nosed breeds are more susceptible to breathing problems in
times of stress. The problem is so widespread that the U. S. Dept. of
Transportation analyzed the death of cats & dogs during flights from
May 2005 to May 2010. Results showed flat-faced canines such as
Pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Boston terriers & cats such as Himalayans &
Persians were extremely susceptible to the stress of flying in the
cargo hold. Since the study, many airlines have banned these animals from flying unless they are seated in the climate controlled
cabin of a plane.
Circumstances may require shipping pets on planes – but there is an
alternative. Pet Airways will transport your dog or cat in the main
cabin and under the supervision of an onboard pet attendant. Prices
depend upon the distance flown, size of carrier, and does not apply
to holiday black-out dates. The price does include the pet carrier.
For more information, call 1-888-PET-AIRWAYS.
Health Alerts
UNIV. OF FLORIDA VETS OFFER
HEARTWORM EXTRACTION
Due to the shortage of the heartworm medication treatment Immiticide, veterinarians at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital are offering surgical
extraction of worms as an alternative treatment for dogs with extensive disease.
The American Heartworm Society offered treatment guidelines in response to
the shortage, including a monthly administration of heartworm preventive coupled with four week courses of doxycycline.
Surgical extraction is an option for dogs with considerable symptoms or high
levels of worms. Specialized instruments are inserted into the right side of the
patient’s heart & pulmonary arteries through the jugular vein on the side of the
neck. It is not risk-free & involves heavy sedation & is not inexpensive, according to clinical assistant professor Herb Maisenbacher, VMD. It is another option
at a time when there is no other available treatment.
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOUND IN
DOGS BRED IN PUPPY MILLS
Dogs intended for breeding
at large-scale commercial
breeding establishments display behavioral & psychological abnormalities when compared with the general dog
population. The results from
over 1,169 evaluations
showed higher rates of health
problems, also displayed
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higher rates of fear, housesoiling & compulsive starving while showing lower rates of aggression, trainability, chasing small animals,
excitability & energy. Frank McMillan, DVM, lead researcher, said the intent of
his work is “to stop the suffering of dogs in these facilities & harm that comes
to them”. The study will be published in the peer-reviewed journal Applied
Animal Behaviour Science.
ROBOT DOG SIMULATORS PREPARE CORNELL
UNIV. VET STUDENTS FOR EMERGENCIES
A high-tech stuffed robot dog is helping vet students practice critical care procedures under real-life conditions at Cornell University. The simulator allows students to hone various emergency response skills before having to face a real-life
emergency. Being able to practice, make mistakes, then go back & redo the
procedure again firmly embeds the process in the mind of the vet. Dr. Dan
Fletcher, Asst. Professor of Emergency & Critical Care at Cornell will be publishing a paper on the qualitative analysis of the value of using canine simulators.
Dr. Fletcher has other planned improvements including more animal specific
software, increasing the type of simulations that can be run & developing articulated joints so maneuvering the animal is more realistic.
GRANTS FOR CANCER TREATMENT
A baggage handler at Reno-Tahoe International Airport for 5 ½
years with an exemplary job history was allegedly fired after reporting animal abuse. She saw an emaciated hunting Pointer with bloodied paws, and its body covered with sores being shipped out.
Documents indicated that the dog was owned by a hunter in Texas
who keeps it in a kennel & has it shipped to the places he hunts.
Lynn Jones, an employee of Airport Terminal Services, the facility’s
contractor, was unable to have the dog taken for care. Her supervisor told her to load the dog as the animal’s paperwork was in order.
Jones was warned that she would lose her job if she carried on. The
dog was shipped back to Texas & nursed back to health. Under their
state laws, they cannot release the incident report with name &
address of owner and the dog was returned to the owner. Lynn
Jones was re-hired.
4 HUMANE NEWS
February 2012
The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund offers grants to owners of pets with cancer who
might not otherwise be able to afford treatment. It is funded by profits from
Zuke’s, a Durango, CO maker of natural pet treats. According to DOG FANCY, the
company was named after a Chocolate Labrador Retriever belonging to a company co-founder. The company pledges a percentage of profits to fund this effort.
They donated $40,000 in 2010. Grants have gone to more than 70 families of
dogs & cats with cancer. Criteria includes the pet’s prognosis & the owner’s financial need. For more information, visit www.dccfund.org or call 866-985-3364.
UNIV. OF FLORIDA STUDY OF MULTIPLE YEAR
CONTRACEPTIVE FOR CATS
A study performed by University of Florida researchers found that a single dose
of the immunocontraceptive vaccine GonaGon controls fertility over multiple
years in adult female cats.
ANIMALS IN THE
NEWS
BLEACH POURED ON POSSUM TRAPPED IN
GARBAGE CAN
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This litter has already been sold & another litter of pigs is estimated to
arrive shortly.The Society has offered to neuter the male animals to reduce
and avoid discarded “inventory” being sent to slaughter.
LONGSTREET WORKING FARM –
“DISCARDED INVENTORY” GOES TO
SLAUGHTER
Longstreet Farm is an 1890’s style farm operating under the Monmouth
County Park System (MCPS) as a historic working farm situated in
Holmdel, Nj where horses, mules, cows, piglets, pigs, lambs, sheep and
chickens can be seen to attract and please the public. There are horsedrawn plow demonstrations, milking cows, sheep shearing and more.
During April 2010, 3 lambs were born on site and 2 died due to barber
pole worms. In March thru May, 17 piglets were born on site and several months later, they were sold for slaughter.
These are 2 sows –
one of which is
pregnant
The next litter of pigs
is estimated to arrive
in February 2012.
Plans have been
made to have two of
the adult sheep slated to be sold for
slaughter within a
short time.
Popcorn Park has
made a few offers:
The Director and staff of Longstreet Farm are welcome to visit Popcorn
Park. It is not necessary to buy and sell and deal in the slaughter of animals that have been placed there for the temporary pleasure of visitors.
The Society has also offered to neuter all male farm animals at no
expense to the MCPS so that there will be no reproduction. The animals
that are born at Longstreet Farm, or brought there to live among the
staff and visitors and become used to the visitors, are then seized from
the only home they have known and put into a terrifying situation to be
loaded upon a truck to be sent away to be slaughtered. Sadly, these animals are looked upon as “livestock inventory” and when too old, too big
or not useful are discarded.
In the past, we have contacted several legislators, freeholders, newspapers without success. We are now contacting Congressman Rush Holt
(12th District) which covers Holmdel. Please help us and help the
parade of animals that go through Longstreet Farm to be abruptly
taken away to slaughter.
You can e-mail Congressman Holt by logging on to:
e.gov/holt/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm & send a polite request.
New Jersey District Office
• 50 Washington Rd. • West Windsor, NJ 08550
Phone: (609) 750-9365 • Fax: (609) 750-0618
The resident had held the possum as prisoner in a garbage can while he doused the
animal in bleach.The paws were badly burned & he was medicated while at the
Society. He was also extremely emaciated.
The Society’s Tinton Falls facility received a call to pick up a possum in a
garbage can in Asbury Park. The
resident had poured bleach on the
possum, causing burns on the feet,
tail, etc. When the possum was
brought back to the shelter, the
veterinarian immediately doused
him with water to flush the
strength of the bleach. He was
extremely emaciated and is now in
the care of a wildlife rehabilitator
until he is well enough and strong
enough to be released back to
nature.
ANIMAL LOVER RESCUES SKUNK
WITH JAR OVER ITS HEAD
Litter Can Kill!!! Maureen
Koplow who brings the latest
news in animal cruelty, legislation, social events, spay/neuter
updates and more on SHARE
(SHelter And REscue) has had
her own experience with this
problem. While birdwatching at
the Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife
Refuge with a friend, she spotted a skunk in broad daylight.
On closer examination, they
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found that the jar was badly The skunk had a glass jar stuck over his head &
stuck & even though they tried caused his neck to become swollen.
to remove it, it was impossible;
his neck had become swollen. They got the skunk in a canvas bag & got in touch
with Suzanne Fenton, a wildlife rehabilitator. Due to the situation, arrangements
were made to get the skunk to Dr. Lori Nordt at the Atlantic Animal Health
Center. The skunk was sedated & the glass jar was hit with a hammer. The skunk
was dehydrated & so fluids were administered. He was then returned to the
wildlife rehabber until he was fully recovered & then returned to the wildlife
refuge. Maureen said: Please don’t litter! That empty jar, can, plastic bag or sixpack holder that you toss on the ground can cause the death of an animal.
Holding a disabled skunk on a weekend in the middle of a refuge in 20 degree
weather with not many agencies available was a huge problem! According to
Maureen: “It was an amazing experience”. Great job, Maureen ... and thank you
for your efforts as well as Suzanne Fenton & Dr. Lori Nordt.
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
PATIENCE PAYS OFF FOR KENNEDY WHO
WAITED ALMOST 2 YEARS
“FORGOTTEN” VICTIM OF ALZHEIMER’S
OWNER – WAITED A YEAR FOR ADOPTION
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Above: After a year at the Society’s Tinton Falls shelter, Mistletoe rests easy
in her Toms River home.
When an aging owner developed Alzheimer’s disease, his dog was the
victim of this progressive health problem. This sad situation resulted in
the dog being left unattended without food or water for protracted
periods of time. Concerned neighbors reported the helpless man to
authorities who entered the premises & removed the homeowner. A
day later, authorities returned to the home & discovered the emaciated
dog still waiting in a back room for an owner who would never return.
She had suffered emaciation, an ear infection, swelling on the side of
the face, cellulitis & a broken heart.
When her owner developed Alzheimer, he forgot to feed her & placed her
in a back room.When EMS rescuers took the man out, authorities returned
the next day & discovered the dog.
Since she came in on Dec. 23, 2009, we named her Mistletoe & we
featured her on our website after she had been at the Society for over
a year. Jacklyn Reed of Toms River adopted the quiet female who has a
great home. Mistletoe had packed on some pounds while at the Society
…. and even more at her new home. Jacklyn’s vet wants Mistletoe to
trim down a little bit. She spends most of her time laying on the deck
in the sun and according to Jacklyn: “She is a happy dog”.
According to DOGFANCY, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is
adding up to $2,000 in coverage to its automobile policy for pets injured
or killed in a crash or other covered loss. The policy helps to pay to treat,
board or replace domestic pets.
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February 2012
On the night of Feb. 18, 2010, the
Society rescued a stray that was
found roaming the streets of
Newark. After several weeks at the
Society, he was transferred to our
Forked River facility where he was in
the “small dog room”. It was obvious he wanted more room and
activity & enjoyed meeting visitors
and volunteers. He enjoyed spending time as a lap lover. “Kennedy”
was a hit at local adoption events
wearing his “Adopt Me” vest. After
more than a year at the Society, an
older couple from West Creek
adopted the mature gent. Things
went well but they contacted the
Society when Kennedy started to
show some behavioral issues.
Because these people were low on
funds, they didn’t think they could
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afford any training. The generous
Kennedy had behavioral issues.Thanks volunteers that help at the Society’s
to the generosity of AHS volunteers, Forked River location took up a colthey took up a collection for one lection for one year’s worth of trainyear’s worth of training! ing for Kennedy! He’s doing terrific
now…and no more issues whatsoever. Our thanks to the people who adopted Kennedy – and especially to the
volunteers who paid for his training. It took over 1 ½ years for Kennedy to
find the right home – but it was well worth it!
ANIMAL CRUELTY VICTIM ADOPTED
TO LOVING HOME IN TOMS RIVER
We thought this beautiful Shih
Tzu was meant to live a luxurious life …. resting on a
plush bed with sumptuous
doggy treats being fed from a
Waterford crystal dish. But
because of cruel and abusive
people, there was a “bump in
the road” before she got to
“happily ever after”. She was
found on a heavily traveled
street in Newark with an
injury to her ear. The veterinarian discovered an elastic
band had been deliberately
wrapped around her ear
which, if not discovered,
could have done more serious
damage. She was nicknamed
Elle & within a short time, she
was adopted by Jennifer &
Daniel Spiecker of Toms River
who have re-named her Lily.
Her ear … and her heart are
all healed. According to her
family, she has adapted well
& loves playing with her sister
Daisy, Her favorite things to
do are snuggling, kissing,
running in the yard & meeting new people & their doggies.
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Jennifer & Daniel Spiecker with Lily (l.) and
her sister Daisy on the occasion of the family
Easter photo. Below: Lily, on the day she
arrived, had an elastic band wrapped around
her ear.
In January 2009, the
Society
became
involved in the rescue of over 40
Chihuahuas & 9 Shar
Peis from a breeding
kennel owned by
Edith & Perry Buchko
of Howell, NJ. When
we learned that they
were in the midst of
“unloading” some of
their older dogs, we
intervened, urging
that we would take as
many of their pathetic breeding dogs as
possible due to the
manner in which they
were kept. There was no running water and septic & sewage problems; dogs had genetic problems, most needed dental work, had gum
infections, cataracts, overgrown nails. The Shar Peis had heavy infestation of heartworm & many were blind from no vet care for those
that suffered from entropian eyelids. Cages were stacked 3 feet high
with several dogs in each cage/crate. No summonses were issued by
the Monmouth County SPCA. The Buchkos are continuing their breeding business in Shelby, Ohio as they took over 150 Chihuahuas with
them. All that we rescued were adopted.
Debbie Beyfuss, the Society’s Executive Assistant, offered to “foster”
three of the little Chihuahuas. “Kipper, a 10 month old Chihuahua was
the first of the dogs brought in—he was totally shell shocked and did
nothing but shake. He could not walk forward and his head tilted to
one side. We took turns holding him in a blanket and he finally fell
asleep in my arms. A second Chihuahua then came in that was
Kipper’s roommate. His paperwork said he was 17.
“Both dogs stayed in the very back of their crate even though the door
was left open & they came home with me. If they were taken out they
shook violently; they would not eat or drink. I finally put them in a
quiet room with the crate door open, on plenty of soft blankets and
left food and water. They did eat and drink but would not come out
if I was in the room. The next day another Chi came in, a female, who
also appeared to be a senior. She looked like she had many, many litters. Supposedly, she was the mother of the ten month old pup, so
she came home with me also. Nana exhibited the same behavior -
Happy
Endings
ADORABLE SENIOR CHIHUAHUAS HAVE
LOVE-FILLED HOME AFTER YEARS
AT HORRIFIC BREEDING KENNEL
frightened of everyone and
everything. Our family took
turns sitting on the floor and
talking to them. Soon they
started to come around.
Arnold, the oldest was the
most receptive to people.
Once he realized he was not
going to be hurt in any way,
he loved to be held and petted. Kipper came around
next and then Nana. “When
the Chi's starting spending
more time out of the crate, I
removed it and substituted a
fluffy dog bed instead. Soon
they were venturing out and
exploring the rest of the
house and making friends
with the other dogs. Even
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though there is a huge size
difference, they get along well
Nana, Arnold & Kipper are among the lucky dogs
with all the dogs. They love
removed from the breeding kennel.
people, especially kids, and
charm everyone who meets them. Now the run all over the place like puppies.
“They are with me three years and are completely different dogs. Sometimes
Arnold and Nana, the senior citizens, come to work & enjoy their days in the office.
Kipper ditched them pretty quickly and teamed up with the big dogs. Arnold and
Nana are like an old married couple - they love to be out in the sun, they love to
chase the cats and despite the many years they spent in a small cage with very little human contact, they are smart, affectionate and a constant joy! Life would not
be the same without them.”
Spike was brought to the Society’s Newark facility last January after his
owner said they didn’t have enough room for the Mastiff mix. After a brief
time at the Newark shelter, he was transferred to the Forked River facility.
After 4 months of waiting for adoption, his new home and happiness has
far surpassed our dreams! Marta Illes & her family of Jobstown, NJ adopted Spike who is now the unofficial mascot of the soccer team. According to
Marta: “He is the unofficial mascot named so by the girls who shower him
with attention. They bring him their old balls to carry around and he sits
on the sidelines & actually watches the game. Everyone in the park has
come to know & love him – especially the kids who he goes on the merry
go round with as well as the small slide. Spike is doing great – he is so
spoiled I wish I had his life. He has
lost some weight so he is better on
his legs. He runs after squirrels in the
park with his buddy. Marley, a Jack
Russell terrier he made friends with.
He also had a frog obsession this
summer & would stalk them with the
cat outside for hours. I cannot
express how much joy he has
brought to my life. Funny how you
think they need you but in reality, it
was I who really needed him. He
honestly has brought a smile to my
face each time I look at him. My
daughter adores him as well & they
can play tug for hours together.
Thank you for all you do.”
NO ROOM AT PREVIOUS HOME – NOW A
SOCCER MASCOT WHO ENJOYS
WATCHING FROM SIDELINES
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Left: Once unwanted & unloved, he arrived as a stray with slight deformity to
his legs. Above:The Mastiff mix found in Newark became the star mascot of
the Jobstown soccer team. He is showered with love & attention from the
kids & his family. He has brought joy & smiles to all who meet him.
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Join! the POPCORN PARK
Something NEW!! Sweatshirts! Take a look at the new sweatshirt
designs we have, featuring three of our stunning residents -- Nyla,
Bengali and Zoey of the Texas 7. Also available in tee shirts. You can
sponsor any of our lovely big cats here, and order the shirts on
Page 23 or online in our Gift Shop at www.ahscares.org
WILDLIFE CLUB
Bengali came from a "sanctuary" in Texas that had no funds to care for him and had allowed his
health to deteriorate to starvation. He was blind in one eye and had dental problems as well. His
condition was the worst of any big cat Popcorn Park has ever taken in - he barely had a will to live.
He recovered slowly and today, Bengali is now healthy and magnificent. He would love some new
sponsors and to be the big cat you choose on your new sweatshirt or tee shirt.
Nyla was neglected and underfed at a refuge in Texas
prior to her rescue and arrival at Popcorn Park. She was
hardly treated like the regal beauty that is a lioness. In
time, Nyla blossomed with us, and now she has a new
paramour ... Porthos, the lion we recently rescued from
Texas. He, however, plays hard to get, always leaving Nyla
wanting a little more attention.You can give it to her by
being her sponsor and wearing her image proudly on a
new sweatshirt or tee.
Zoey the cougar is one of 7 big cats we rescued from Texas in July 2011. A
woman had kept 40 big cats as 'pets', and when she passed away suddenly,
the animals, kept in deplorable conditions, were abandoned.When they
arrived, they received all needed medical care and began to thrive. Zoey is
in a large enclosure with Fiona, who was her “roommate” in Texas, and
Camille, another Texas 7 rescue. Zoey is in need of sponsors, and would
like to meet more new people when you wear your new Zoey sweatshirt.
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
FEBRUARY 2012
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
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February 2012
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, come down and visit! Our
unique sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds
that have been abused, abandoned, exploited, injured, handicapped,
etc. The park is open daily from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and until 2 p.m.
on some holidays. Our current admission fee is $5 for adults, and $4
for children under 12 and senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation cost
is only $4.00 a month, for which you will receive a color photo of your
animal and an update every 4 months, (which includes a holiday
card), a membership card, plus free admission to Popcorn Park with
presentation of your card. For a copy of the Popcorn Park Wildlife
Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish to sponsor,
order on Page 21.
You can also sponsor the Popcorn Park residents 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.
On Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day, Popcorn Park will
close at 2 p.m. so that staff can be with their families.
BOBBY ROBERTS CIRCUS EMPLOYEE
CAUGHT ON TAPE KICKING/STABBING
ANNE, THE ELEPHANT
An employee of the Bobby Roberts Super Circus was filmed beating, kicking & stabbing an elephant with a pitchfork 48 times.
Anne, a 58 year old circus elephant was the oldest elephant in a
circus in Europe. Animal Defenders International campaigned to
get Anne to safety & she now lives happily at the Longleat Safari
Park in Wiltshire, England. The Crown Prosecution Service has
agreed to take over the case & prosecute Mr. & Mrs. Roberts. They
are jointly charged with causing the elephant to suffer unnecessarily; failing to take reasonable steps to prevent their employee from
causing unnecessary suffering & failing to take reasonable steps to
ensure that the needs of the elephant were met. The employee
who abused & beat Ann fled to his home country in Eastern
Europe.
RINGLING BROS & BARNUM & BAILEY
CIRCUS PAY $275,000 CIVIL PENALTY
FOR VIOLATIONS
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) & Ringling Bros. & Barnum &
Bailey Circus (Feld Entertainment) have reached a settlement agreement in which Feld paid a civil penalty of $275,000 for alleged
violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) dating from June 2007
to August 2011. Feld also waived the opportunity for a hearing &
agreed to develop & implement annual AWA compliance training
for all employees who work with & handle animals starting March
31, 2012. All Feld employees who work with & handle animals
must complete the training within 30 days of when hired. For a
copy of full settlement agreement, it can be found at their website:
http://www.aphis/usda/gov/animal_welfare/downloads/FEI_signed_a
greement.pdf
How will this help the animals with lameness or administering
analgesics or differing opinions of veterinarians concerning the
health problems of Sara the elephant?
CIRCUS ANIMALS
in the NEWS
COLE BROS. CIRCUS HAS WORST
YEAR EVER FOR VIOLATIONS
According to In Defense of Animals
(IDA), the Cole Bros. Circus has had
its worst year ever in 2011. In Feb.,
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
levied huge fines & probation
against circus & owner John Pugh
for illegal sale of Tina & Jewel, two
endangered Asian elephants. Federal
agencies forcibly removed Tina &
Jewel from the abusive trainer to
whom the circus had sold them.
Still pending are charges from the
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture with animal welfare violations including
inadequate vet care & unsafe handling of Tina & Jewel. Formal
charges by the USDA also include
unsafe handling & illegal trafficking
in tigers. The USDA repeatedly cited
trainers performing with the circus
for safe handling violations including a handler with no experience
giving rides on an elephant with a
history of escape. You can e-mail Dr. Chester Gipson, Deputy Administrator of
Animal Care at the USDA: [email protected]. Tell the USDA to take whatever
action is necessary to ensure that the flagrant abuse of animals & the public by
hiring dangerous wild animal acts run by inexperienced & inhumane handlers
are violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
Please see Federal Legislation on Page 16
SCULPTOR FILMED SHOOTING
DEATH OF DOG & CALLS IT ART
In the Name of Art ...
Sculptor Tom Otterness of New York was to receive two lucrative contracts – one
for $750,000 to sculpt bronze lions at the Battery Park City or NY Public Library.
Also, the San Francisco Arts Commission was going to award Otterness two city
contracts worth more than $1.4 million for work on the Central Subway Project &
San Francisco General Hospital. In 1977, Otterness adopted a dog from a shelter and tied the small black & white dog up to a fence, shooting & killing it. He
filmed it and called it “art”. The deal for the subway project has been cancelled
but San Francisco has already paid $365,000 for the hospital contract so that
project will move forward.
Find us!
Besides being a print magazine, the HUMANE
NEWS is available on our website (ahscares.org)
and is posted for free access.
◆ People can check out pets up for adoption at
our Facebook pages: Friends of the Newark NJ
Animal Shelter, Newark Associated Humane, and
Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter. These
pages are frequently updated with new
profiles of animals up for adoption.
◆ Other animals can be found at the shelter's
Petfinder website http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ01.html
ARTIST STARVED DOG FOR ART’S SAKE
& WANTS TO DO IT AGAIN
In July 2008, we notified readers of
Guillermo Habacuc
Vargas,a Costa Rican
artist, who starved a
PHOTO SUPPLIED
dog named Natividad to
death as part of a gallery exhibit. The story sparked global outrage as the dog was tied in his
gallery & was not given food or water. Over 4 million people signed a protest that he NOT
be allowed to participate in the 2008 Bienal Centroamericana in Honduras.
The Central American Biennial of Art has asked Vargas to recreate the exhibit using a different
live dog. It is heartwrenching to subject another dog to cruel & unnecessary punishment in
the name of art.
For more information, log on to
http://www.care2.com/causes/a-starving-dog-is-not-a-work-of-art.html#ixzz1giCexQ1P
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
What a beautiful Siberian
Husky … and
Santa never
helped with
her most important wish. Just about 1 year old – she is
young, happy-go-lucky and hoping to find a jogging partner.
File N-106525-F.
A mature Bichon Frise type lass was found
as a stray. Unfortunately, the microchip that
was discovered has not been registered.
Won’t you give a part of your heart (and
your home) for Valentine’s Day.The distraught doggy is in need of comforting arms
to hold her secure. File N-106843-F.
Sylvia arrived at the Society in August & she
yearns for a family. Her kennel staffer says
she walks nicely on a lead, but is not motivated by toys. Sylvia will sit for a treat &
enjoys hands-on affection. According to the
temperament evaluator, she enjoys being
outside in the sunshine. File N-103829-F.
It was late at night …
.and it was cold. How
could someone have just
given me up.They never
came to look for me and
now I’m hoping that
someone will care
enough to give me
warmth & companionship
in my senior years. File
N106655-M.
Barely out of puppyhood is Oreo who acts
as she has been in a kennel long enough. And
she has! She came to
the Society in July &
never had the privilege
of puppy school training.
She has no food aggression & is willing to play
with any toy given to
her. File N-106329-F.
This handsome Heinz 57 fella loves to be loved! He
enjoys cuddling & being cooed over. He is a gentleman
around the food bowl & will take treats gently.We call
him Skeeter and he is about 2 years old. File N106313-M.
If you think there
is a shortage of
Beagles ….
NOT! The
Society has plenty of Beagles at
each of our shelters. It was
almost midnight
when the
Newark Police alerted us to an aging beagle found
wandering. He is at the Society waiting for “a new
leash on life”. File N-106707-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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February 2012
Meet this beautiful lass found on Christmas Eve.We
brought her in and waited …. but Santa never came that
night … or the next … or the next to give her the
present she is waiting for. File N-106741-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
She was an emaciated
stray found near a suburban Essex County Town
Hall.We call her Goldie
and she is a mature maiden who deserves to have
a peaceful existence. No
one called about the
missing dog, she had no
identification & she had
been left to roam. She
could not have survived the ravages of winter as a neighborhood stray. If
she had been on her own much longer, she would have died. Goldie is
very friendly with lots of personality. File N-104915-F.
She was rescued
late at night
from a local
neighborhood
park.Who could
imagine what
she experienced
before we rescued her. Meet
Honey who
cowered in the
corner of her
kennel when she
first arrived.
After a few visits, some hot
dog treats, gently
talking & petting, her little tail finally started to wag! By now,
she gives everyone kisses & cuddles. Only about 7 months
old, she deserves to have lots of love & attention heaped
upon her. She got straight A’s on her report card evaluation!
File N-106660-F.
Someone may be missing their handsome beagle.
Well, we found him waiting to be rescued.The middle-aged man just doesn’t understand
why his owner never called or visited
to reclaim him. File N-106679-M.
An apt. dweller in Newark turned in these two adorable dogs as strays.The Poodle
and the Shih Tzu are hoping that Father Time will help them find the yellow brick
road to happiness. File N-10760-M (Shih Tzu) and File N-106761-M (Poodle).
Hey folks!!! Look at me. People
are looking for a lifetime of love in
a canine companion … and they
never stop to look at me. I hope
that you will visit and consider
that I can be your most devoted
friend. File N-106633-M.
Meet Collins
the Coonhound-type
whose owner
was moving.The 8 year old gentleman will give you his
paw ….. and his heart. He is hoping that he can give you
his heart by Valentine’s Day. File N-106312-NM.
This gentle female
Boxer was found on
a heavily traveled
Newark street. She
had open wounds
which were treated
immediately. Her
eyes implore our
staffers to help find
her a home ….
quickly! She is estimated to be about 8
years old. File N106304-F.
Not an unusual story – when the apartment
dweller left, he never took his dog with him
nor made arrangements for the future care
of an unwanted pet.The landlord alerted us
and now we hope to find someone who will
adopt this young lass who is about 6 months
old. File N-106729-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: [email protected]
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
www.ahscares.org
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COVER
Millie came in with
open sores, emaciated,
weeping infected eyes
& a need for love and
care. She has greatly
improved and is now
ready to start out
2012 in fine fettle!
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
MILLIE – EMACIATED, ADVANCED UNTREATED MANGE
When this medium-sized lass came through our doors several weeks ago, we knew she would be with us
for quite awhile. She had been badly neglected and was emaciated. “Millie” had an extensive case of
untreated mange that caused secondary infections and eye problems. It must have been problematic to
her owner – it is a challenging, time consuming & costly treatment. She was left to wander the streets
with no care, no food, exposed to the elements.
When she arrived, Millie would sleep soundly & even
with a bit of prodding, she would wake up slowly, wag
her tail slightly & would approach the bowl of food &
take little bites.
As you can see, Millie has improved vastly from the
day she arrived. She has opened her heart to the medical staff and those who visit her. She is hoping that the
New Year will be a brighter one than 2011. She has a
great personality who expects very little and is grateful
for any bit of kindness & attention shown to her. It is
through the continued generosity of our donors that
we continue to give liberal doses of love and medical
care through our Res-Q Fund. She was recently spayed
and now waits for that special wish that every homeless pet waits for – a lifetime commitment of love &
acceptance. File 105805-SF
At right, Millie has made great
progress and looks forward to
her forever home.
MIKA – UNWANTED, STARVED, UNTREATED BROKEN LEG
The Society immediately dispatched an ambulance when the Neptune Police were standing by a stray
ill/injured lab/pit mix. When our Animal Control Officer, Fred Jeanty, picked up the dog, a brief investigation by the ACO & Police found the owner. He was advised that he would have to take the needy
animal to a veterinarian within 24 hours. He refused, stating
he only had the dog for a few days & relinquished ownership
to the Society. The dog was immediately brought to Red
Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) in Tinton Falls for care. After
a night at RBVH, the Society picked her up the next morning
and brought her to our Tinton Falls Medical Dept. to be
given fluids and continued care. The Society was advised by
the Neptune owner, who gave us a false name and information, that he only had the dog a few days. A further investigation of his adjacent neighbors revealed that this dog had
been with him for several months. The11 month old dog we
call “Mika” was emaciated, pregnant and in need of additional and continual care. Her health has improved and she was
recently spayed. Her life at her home in Neptune was pathetically meager; there was no loving relationship so it was just
as easy for him to let the dog run loose …. hoping to be free
of any responsibility. What is even more despicable is that
some time in her young life, she had broken a leg which was
never fixed. Mika needs and deserves the loving support she
never had in the short time she has been on earth. File TF67717-SF (Tinton Falls).
Her life was pathetically meager – no love, no
food – an accident which caused a broken leg
was never treated. Mika’s health has improved,
she was spayed and now she is ready to show
someone that she can be a wonderful & devoted companion.
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February 2012
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Cocoa’s ears
were huge,
tightly woven
mats that made
her existence
totally miserable.
Above, Pearl and Leo
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
COCKER SPANIEL TRIO HORRIBLY
NEGLECTED & MATTED
When a suburban Essex County resident had
grown too old and too tired to care for her
Cocker Spaniels, she neglected one of their
most important needs -- keeping them
groomed. Their fur grew in an unkempt manner .... and expanded
into hair balls, hardened masses and
made every movement they took a very
painful effort. They
were trapped in their
own hell. The elderly
woman contacted the
Society and we took in
the three 7 year old
Cocker Spaniels who
were altered.
It took the Society several hours and many
resources to carefully
cut away the imprisoned pooches where
the hardened hair was in their ears and their legs. There were melon-sized mats on their
rear legs that became hardened. Long, twisted hard mats were removed from their ears.
In many areas, the skin had been pulled away leaving raw, rough patches.
The three Cocker Spaniels -- Cocoa, Leo and Pearl are doing just great! They are happy
with their new-found freedom and enjoy running in the huge pen at Popcorn Park. This is
one of the best holiday gifts they could have imagined -- someone taking the time to
shine these diamonds in the rough. They are waiting for a lifetime of love at the Forked
River facility. For more information, call the Society at 609-693-1900 or visit them - just
off Exit 74 of the Garden State Parkway - Go left for 7 miles after the toll. Won't you give
them the greatest gift of all -- the gift of a new life.
Pearl, Leo and Cocoa are now free of the tightly matted hair that
painfully restrained their movements.They now enjoying running and
playing in the large dog run at Popcorn Park.
JASMINE – JAW FROZEN SHUT, EMACIATED & IN POOR CONDITION
Meet “Jasmine”, a very sweet, mild-mannered Shar
Pei found as a stray in late September. She had
developed an upper respiratory ailment and when
examined by the Society’s veterinarian, she was
found to have masticatory muscle myositis, an
inflammatory disease which has affected the jaw
muscles of her mouth. Her jaws are tightly locked
and she must be given soft, watery food during
this period, along with corticosteroids for the next
several weeks. The ultimate degree of recovery of
jaw function and muscle mass will depend upon
the extent of the damage. She is at the Society’s
Forked River facility (609-693-1900) and e-mail
[email protected] File 21009-F. During this holiday season, won’t you give her the gift of life?
This lovely Shar Pei was found to have tightly locked jaw
muscles which the Society is treating. Jasmine may have to
be on some medication for the rest of her life. At this point,
she is eating well and enjoys snacking on a doggy treat.
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FORKED RIVER
DOGS
My friend Bear
& I came to the
Society after
being in an abusive situation
with a lousy
owner.The staff
loves to dress
me up with a
bow tie or a hat or sunglasses in the hope of finding
me a home. I have been here since April 2010.Well,
how’s it working for ya??? File L-19208-NM.
Sugar & Charlotte were rescued after the
two helpless, homeless Shar Peis were
found emaciated, dehydrated & in desperate need of care. Sugar has deformed front
legs which should have been remedied as a
pup. However, this has not caused too
much of a problem. Charlotte recently had
entropean eye surgery & is the motherly of
the two.There is a video on our website of
the two running & playing together.They
are sweet & loving & have displayed no
negative qualities.They are a strongly bonded familial pair that need to be adopted
together. File L-20967-F & File L-20968-F.
Meet Danny – a staffer walked into the
Medical area to see the stray Jack Russell
Terrier who is battling a slight cold. The
sight broke our hearts. Danny sat with the
rubber squeaky toy in his mouth – waiting
to play with someone. But Medical is a
quiet, off-limit area & his wait must be disappointing disheartening … and so a volunteer took him out for a walk – and he
chose a new toy! He is now back in the
Medical Dept. – probably still holding the
rubber squeaky toy in his mouth & waiting
for someone to come in. File 21032-NM.
When their owners had no time to spare for his 3 year old
Shepherds, Natasha & Cokeha were brought to the Society.The
sweet spayed sisters have been very dependent upon each other. If
one is out of sight, the other starts whining!
File L-21163-SF & File L-21164-SF.
Henry & Sherman
are 2 year old littermates whose
owner could not
afford to care for
his canine companions any
longer.They are hoping that the longing in their eyes will set your heart on fire.They are
pint-sized pooches waiting to give you tons of love. File L-21151-NM & File L-21152-NM.
Meet Duke & Dolly – brought to the Society by a Newark resident who said they were “strays”. Less than 4 months, these littermates have already seen the sadness of being an unwanted litter,
given up & brought to a shelter – but life can be good … and we
can prove it.Will you help us help them? File L-21149-F & File L21150-M
She is a beautiful lass who came to the Society a year ago as a stray from Hudson
County.When “Mimi” was about to be spayed, the vet found she had a spay scar.
Obviously she had been owned – but by the time we got her, she was thin, unkempt &
filled with intestinal parasites. An alert volunteer advised that this dog is possibly a
Eurasier – and she looks exactly like the pictures! Now a new home is needed for the
lovely lass whose favorite past time is
being brushed. She prefers adults and
no felines! File L-20477-SF.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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February 2012
TINTON FALLS
DOGS
It was 10:00 at night. Do you
know where your dog is?
Well, Octavius was walking
down a well-traveled street.
No one has inquired about
this hopeful Chihuahua. He
was waiting to celebrate the
New Year with someone.
Won’t you give him a reason
to celebrate? File TF-67896-M.
When the year old Husky mix
snapped at their 5 year old son, Milo
was surrendered to the Society. Sadly,
this is an all-too-common solution to
a problem that should never have
occurred.The handsome fella is now
waiting for “a new leash on life”. File
TF-67912-NM.
Meet Paige, about 7 months old who just got an A+ on her
report card from our
evaluator. She ignores
toys so her puppyhood
may have been bleak.
She has a delightful &
loving personality. Page
is easy to handle &
walks well on a load.
File TF-106751-F.
This handsome Boxer was found as a
stray in the middle of a waterfront community.We waited …. and waited but no
owner ever appeared. He had no
microchip or dog tag to help us reunite
him with his owner.We have neutered
him & now he’s ready to find a responsible family who will give him “a new leash
on life”. File TF-67855-NM.
Katie is a 3 year old St. Bernard
type whose owner had to
release the dog. He was moving
to a new apartment and the
landlord said no pets. If you
have room in your home &
your heart for Katie, her dance
card is open. File TF-106860-F.
It was almost 10:00 p.m. when the Police arrived to deliver this cute
package.We thought that surely, an owner must be heartbroken trying to find their dog. Sorry – we were mistaken. No one has called
…. no one has looked & now a new chapter in this gent’s history will
be re-written with a
happily ever after. File
TF-106756-M.
My owner was hospitalized … and
then the Society put my life on hold
until he could get me. Sadly, neither
the owner or his family has
returned our phone calls and so
this Puggle is waiting for a new family to snuggle. File TF-106621-F.
An aging Yorkshire Terrier came in for
much-needed care. She was spayed,
had a mammary mass removed, and 9
teeth were extracted.Wow!!! “Shandy”
had a microchip which was never registered. If you would like to adopt a
dog that is blessed each day we find
her alive, then Shandy is for you. File
TF-67776-SF.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: [email protected]
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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AROUND THE WORLD
DENMARK
A recent program about bestiality has sparked a
new debate. According to current laws, as long as
the animals are not suffering, the government has
no problem with bestiality. Danish internet sites openly advertise such
services. It is time to introduce a ban & forbid all forms of sexual abuse &
to ban animal brothels. Many countries have already introduced such a
ban. E-mails can be sent to Ministry of Foreign Affairs at um@umdk,
Prime Minister’s Office at [email protected], Ministry of Justice at [email protected] To
see the full story and mailing addresses, log on to:
http://www.oipa.org/international/animalabuse/alerts/denmark.html
INDIA
Several animals are undergoing treatment for various ailments at the
Nehru Zoological Park. Animal rights activists state that 32 animals have
died at the zoo in the past 7 months. Officials of the Central Zoo Authority
& curators & directors of other zoos in the country visited the zoo in
Hyderabad & praised its hygienic maintenance.
INDONESIA
Two plantation workers were arrested after killing 20 endangered orangutans as a means of pest control. The suspects said they chased them
down with dogs, then shot, stabbed or hacked them to death with
machetes. The men stated several owners of palm oil plantations offered
$100 for every orangutan killed. If found guilty, they face up to 5 years in
jail. In a recent study villagers in Kalimantan admitted to slaughtering at
least 750 orangutans over a one year period. Indonesia is home to 90%
of orangutans left in the wild. It has lost half of the rain forests in the rush
to supply the world with timber, pulp, paper & palm oil.
ECUADOR
Voters in Ecuador voted in a referendum to outlaw a 500 year old tradition by approving a ban on bullfighting. They also outlawed cockfighting
& casino gambling. The result does allow for bullfighting to continue so
long as the bull is not killed.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
H.R. 2210 known as the Sportsmanship in
Hunting Act of 2011 (Cohen-D-TN, Sherman –DCA) would prohibit the interstate transport of exotic mammals for the purpose of trophy hunting or penning
in smaller than 1,000 acres & would also ban remote-controlled internet hunting.
Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced legislation to stop
exotic and wild animals from performing if they have been
traveling on the road in temporary shelters any time in a
15 day period before an event. The Traveling Exotic Animal
Protection Act (TEAPA) virtually eliminates the use of wild
& exotic animals in U .S. traveling circuses. It would restrict
the use of wild & exotics such as elephants, tigers & lions
in traveling shows if the animals were moved in mobile
housing units within 15 days of a performance. The legislation is intended to target the most egregious situations
involving exotic & wild animals in traveling circuses. The
bill would not affect stationary animal exhibits such as
zoos, aquariums, rodeos or research laboratories.
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GERMANY
In Darmstadt, two women, ages 29 & 25, were charged with animal cruelty for committing acts for which they were promised “a considerable
amount of money”. They were paid to record themselves stomping on
mice while dressed in high heels. A video played in court showed the
women using a car to crush 12 mice, burning rodents with lit cigarettes,
and stomping on two lizards & 3 geckos. The court ordered the 29 year
old woman to pay a $674 fine to an animal protection organization &
serve a 9 month suspended sentence. Her 25 year old accomplice was not
present & therefore, not sentenced.
UNITED KINGDOM
The European Union passed an amendment to the Cosmetics Directive in
2003, when it became illegal to conduct tests on animals for cosmetics in
Europe. In 2009, a ban on the sale of many animal-tested cosmetics went
into effect. The final deadline to ban the marketing of all cosmetics tested
on animals was to be March 2013. That means the shelves of every shop
& internet supplier in Europe would be free of animal-tested cosmetics.
Now the European Union is considering delaying the 2013 deadline for
years – perhaps indefinitely. For more information on this, log on to
https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id
=3831&autolo
BARCELONA
After a 600 year history of bullfighting, it is now banned in Catalonia. It
is the first ban in mainland Spain.
The Osceola Council on Aging recently opened Jimmy’s Place, a boarding
facility offering free, temporary housing for pets of the elderly. It is named
in honor of Jimmy Scarborough, a longtime volunteer for the agency who
passed away in 1998. Many seniors refuse to go to the hospital after calling 911 because they do not want to leave their cherished pets behind. If
such a problem arises, first responders know to call a special phone number to request a volunteer with the program to pick up the pet – day or
night – and take to the facility. The facility includes a bathing area, outdoor
walking path, and more.
Please help us save lives ...
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FEBRUARY 2012
H.R. 2657 known as the 2011 Refuge from Cruel Trapping
Act (Lowey-D-NY) would end the use of body-gripping
traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
UNITED KINGDOM
A report from the Association of British Insurers found a 440% jump in
confirmed & suspected fraudulent claims to pet insurance companies
between 2008 & 2010. There are over 2.3 million pets insured in the
United Kingdom. Some of the ways people are defrauding is: Insuring
imaginary pets, faked accidents, staging a disappearance, treating an
uninsured pet under the name of insured pet & submitting inflated
charges. Not only does it affect honest pet insurance holders by increasing premiums, it affects innocent animals when a pet is unnecessarily
injured or killed in the name of money.
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Please send all donations to: Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
CATS & KITTENS
This young tiger miss was hit by a car & luckily survived the accident.The Society was called by the
Police Dept. and we responded to the busy intersection.Whoever her owner might have been never
searched for their cat. It has been over a month ….
and no one has called to inquire.We call this laidback lady “Sleepy”. FileTF-67629-F (Tinton Falls).
Dutchess is one of several cats and dogs the
Society rescued from a North Carolina vet technician school where she was a teaching tool. She was
headed for the pound adjacent to the school for
euthanasia. She would love to have a New Year filled
with love, kindness & acceptance. File L-20684-SF
(Forked River).
Gabriel was featured on last month’s HUMANE
NEWS cover. Due to a divorce, two cats were
left inside the house for 6 weeks. One of the
owners visited the house daily to check on mail
– but never checked on the cats. One died ….
and Gabriel weighed only 4 pounds when we
rescued him. Because of the lack of food and
water, it has affected him physically and now he
will be on a prescription diet for the remainder
of his life. He is about 2 ½ years old and
deserves a better owner than the last one. File
L-20922-NM (Forked River).
Meet this beautiful Snowshoes Siamese mix we
call “Frosty”. Due to unknown origin, Frosty
walks with jerky movement & uncoordinated
motion.There are many reasons for this condition – it could be injury, nerve damage, poisoning, etc.The Society was contacted by the Police
Dept. to rescue the helpless kitten who is about
3 months old. File TF-67777 (Tinton Falls).
This beautiful cat was found with a broken leg
in an area with 6 dead cats in Orange - obviously a cat hater is near.The matter has been
reported to the spca. Since the break is an old
injury, we are leaving it alone as it does not
appear to give her any problems. She escaped a
much more serious threat to her life and we
were hoping that Santa would have a special
home waiting for her ... but she is still waiting ...
maybe for you? File N-105448-F (Newark)
Make A Kitty Comfy!
Megan – File TF-67901-F
Peter – File TF-67902-NM
According to the Police Dept, these 3 cats were
abandoned in a house for three weeks with no
food or water.We have taken them in and are
giving them the care and sustenance they
require. Before Valentine’s Day, we are hoping
that you will pick one as your sweetheart.
Stewie – File TF-67903-NM
In the free-roaming cat areas at our
three animal shelters, there are little alcoves for
cats to hide, sleep or just get away from the other
cats. A while ago, the Society had several mats and
pads that were made by volunteers. If you would
like to make some washable mats for our
meowvelous pussycat population, that would be
great. If you have old fleece pajamas, bathrobes,
etc. that can be cut up and used for this purpose,
it would brighten up the room and give some comfort to our cats. Please – no knitted items that
their claws can get entangled. The size of the rectangular alcoves are 11” x 17”.
www.ahscares.org
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HUMANE
HOWELL TOWNSHIP BROWNIE TROOP 1976
GATHER GOODIES FOR SOCIETY ANIMALS
BIRTHDAY GIRL ENJOYS HER 7TH
BIRTHDAY HELPING SOCIETY ORPHANS
On the occasion of her 7th
birthday, Marlboro resident
Samantha Barrett took up a
collection for the animals at
Popcorn Park. Thanks to her
unselfish efforts to celebrate
the occasion for animals, she
raised $225.00 for Society
orphans! Our appreciation for
Samantha’s generosity also
goes to her friends and family who opened their hearts to
make it a wonderful
Thanksgiving for the animals
at the Society.
Samantha was accompanied to
Popcorn Park by her proud
mom, Amy Barrett.
FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & DANCE AT
NO.BURLINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL HELP SOCIETY
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1976 of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore of
Howell visited Popcorn Park with a huge amount of dog and cat food, as
well as yummy treats and warm blankets for the shelter residents
(although they have radiant heated floors). The blankets are still a welcome addition for their warmth and comfort. Brownie Troop 1976 did an
outstanding job and this was done for a community service badge.
BROWNIE TROOP 1976 MEMBERS HELPED
WITH THEIR PIGGY BANK DONATIONS
Brownie Troop 1976 of
Howell (see above
story) had raised donations for the Society’s
orphans. Marcy & Erin
Long wanted to do
something themselves.
They opened their
piggy banks and
donated $7.75 as well
as contributing blankets and towels.
GO CAMPING WITH YOUR DOG!
Under a pilot program that starts in April 2012, dogs will be allowed
to stay at select state park cabins & camping cottages in Pennsylvania.
Dogs will not be allowed to be left alone in cabins & cottages. They
also must be kept on a leash when in the park & must stay in the
areas designated for pets. A $2 to $5 per night fee will be charged.
There is a limit of 2 dogs permitted per cabin. Currently, pets can
spend the night at designated sites in 47 state park campgrounds in
Pennsylvania. For more information, call 888-PA-PARKS or go to
www.visitpaparks.com
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In our October 2011 issue of the HUMANE NEWS, we featured Diane
Brown’s efforts to help raise funds for Popcorn Park. The 7th grade advisor
at the Northern Burlington County Regional
Middle School in Columbus, NJ & her 7th
graders ran a group of fund raisers. We have
recently discovered the pictures to go along
with their effoirts. They started off with a
“Guess How Many Dog Bones are in a container”, (right.) Winners won a free ticket to their
dance. Paw Prints were sold & they were hung
on the wall of the school, (below.) Also, 50
cents of each dance ticket sold went to
Popcorn Park, (poster above.) All students who
went to the dance brought a can of food. As a
result of everyone’s hard work, enthusiasm
and efforts, they raised $300
and over 50 cans of pet food!
According to Diane Brown:
they are hoping they will be
able to make this a tradition
at their school.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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bookshelf
THE ADVENTURES OF ALEX WALKER
by Michael
BOOK I: The Circus of Secrets
D. Mayo
On the run from a father who plans to murder him, young Alex and his mother stumble
upon a small traveling circus in a Kansas field
where he discovers he has the ability to communicate with animals. A near-fatal accident
with his new friend, Ariel the acrobat, awakens his power to hear & speak to all animals.
The book is the first of a series about a
young boy who discovers he has the power to
understand all animals’ speech and that
because of this, he is seen by them as “The
One,” the legendary human who would end
mankind’s cruelty against them. Join Alex &
his teachers, a dog named Elder, Max the
Macaw & Sasha the Siamese, as Alex & his
mother together encounter heartwarming,
action packed adventures. The story may seem somewhat glum, the
story is written with a balance of action & reflection, humor & seriousness & thoughtful emotions. Although the main characters are children,
like the “Harry Potter” series, it will appeal to all ages. This is the first in a
series of Alex Walker, a young boy who can communicate with animals!
You can find it as an eBook & as a trade paperback on Amazon.com and
Barnes&Noble.com. It has already received 5 stars by its readership!
BUYING BAREFOOT BOOKS HELPS
SOCIETY ANIMALS!
Through February 29th, the Society is offering Barefoot Books specializing in children’s books with a percentage being donated to the Society
of all onlinebook sales. There are books, gift sets, puzzles and more! Just
log on to http://barefootbookscom . Click on “Support this Event” and
scroll down to the Society’s logo & shop.
HELP CARE FOR OUR SHELTER KITTIES!
In the free-roaming cat areas at our three animal
shelters, there are little alcoves for cats to hide, sleep
or just get away from the other cats. A while ago,
the Society had several mats and pads that were
made by volunteers. If you would like to make some
washable mats for our meowvelous pussycat population, that would be great. If you have old fleece
pajamas, bathrobes, etc. that can be cut up and
used for this purpose, it would brighten up the room
and give some comfort to our cats. Please – no knitted items that their claws can get entangled. The
size of the rectangular alcoves are 11” x 17”.
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HUMANE
WESTFIELD NJ STUDENTS GAVE UP SUMMER
VACATION TO COLLECT AHS “WISH LIST”
ITEMS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
Melissa Shendell & Carolina Culp, both 16 of Westfield, spent their summer
helping to gather items for Society orphans.
Melissa Shendell, an animal lover, vegetarian and enthusiastic supporter
of the Society’s efforts, decided to take on a huge task of promoting rescue and shelter adoptions rather than buying from pet stores. Along with
her friend, Caroline Culp, the dynamic duo asked for our “Wish List” &
set about campaigning to get the message out to the citizens of
Westfield, NJ. Several donations boxes were placed in various veterinarian
offices but most of the collecting took place on a door-to-door basis.
Melissa & Carolina spent hours walking around Westfield neighborhoods
with a giant wagon asking for donations. The residents were extremely
generous and the collection lasted the entire duration of the summer.
Among the many much-needed items were towels, tennis balls, detergent, trash bags, blankets, kitty litter, meat baby food, cat & dog treats,
stainless steel bowls, cat, dog, rodent & bird food, leashes, collars &
more!
According to Melissa: “Caroline & I went through with this project for our
love of animals & also to promote
rescue & adoption rather than getting pets from breeders. There is
such an overwhelming feeling of
accomplishment & happiness. It is
so nice to know that my/our efforts
will really make a difference in
these pet’s lives”.
Shortly thereafter, we received an
e-mail from Caroline who did it for
her love of animals. According to
Caroline: “There was never not a
pet in my house. I’ve had cats,
dogs, hamsters, rabbits, frogs, fish
& ferrets, almost all of them rescues. I believe rescuing is the best
way to get a pet as the animal
Melissa Shendell & friend Caroline
deserves a second chance at the
stopped at each cage to affix a cat
best life possible”.
clawing scratch pad.
What a wonderful experience to
have these 16 year old students use their summer vacation to work on
helping animals. Kudos to Melissa & Caroline!
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JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED…..
IS JUSTICE BEING SERVED?
the ongoing story of Patrick ...
vention of animal abuse and with proceeds exclusively to benefit our
Res-Q fund for animals in need of specialized or emergency care.
We have been criticized for trying to get Patrick to Popcorn Park, the
broad name that includes our Forked River shelter as well as our
wildlife sanctuary, using the rumor that he would live his life there.
However, it was to be the place where he would have been kept temporarily in accordance with the prosecutor's request. He would not
have been caged or on display as some have imagined.
This emaciated dog had been slowly starved & was found after he had been tossed
down the garbage chute of a 22 story apartment building in Newark. Society Chief
Veterinarian, Dr Lisa Bongiovanni, elected to try and save the moribund dog whose
temperature was so low, it did not register on the thermometer.
The delay in bringing Kisha Curtis to justice is actually a mounted campaign to
deny justice to AHS. In fact, numerous posts on Facebook pages by certain animal protection/veterinary businesses seem determined to simply drag AHS
through the mud.
Because of their manipulation of the judicial system & those who have tried to
destroy us at the expense of our hard work -- they have effectively kept Patrick
away from AHS.
We have been silent too long at the advice of others but to you, our loyal supporters, we owe an explanation of our position in this situation. Untrue statements on the internet and Facebook pages as well as backdoor dealings have
effectively kept Patrick away from AHS as soon as he had recovered from his surgery and was otherwise physically well enough to be released. Facebook pages
have been started and their popularity and sales expanded by taking advantage
of Patrick’s story. Vitriolic comments about AHS have been posted and encouraged. The AHS did nothing wrong from the moment Patrick came into our hands
and we decided to save his life, not knowing what the expense of his medical
care would be nor how his story would go viral on the internet. AHS’ role in saving Patrick’s life has largely been buried at the expense of our reputation, our lifesaving efforts and our attempts to get every new message out there.
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As you can see by the HUMANE NEWS and our website, www.ahscares.org, we
have continued to make a difference in the life of every animal that comes
through our doors. Whether they be sick, injured, stressed and homeless and/or
unwanted, we do the very best we can. The AHS is an inner city shelter and deals
with heartache on an everyday basis.
There are those who would want you to believe that the AHS wants to make
money on Patrick but that was never our intention. From the moment that Patrick
arrived as a moribund stray, the Society made Herculean attempts to stabilize
him so that he could be moved to a critical care facility. We didn't know the cost
of care but we guaranteed that we would honor payment for whatever it took to
save Patrick's life, as we have with so many other animals we brought to this hospital. We also sent out a reward offer for the name of Patrick’s owner, if followed by an arrest and conviction
From that time, we have been kept at bay. While at the vet facility, multiple
restrictions were put on AHS visits to see Patrick. Other groups sold t-shirts,
calendars, and prints of Patrick, starting in April 2011. It was months later
that the Society made up two t-shirts with important messages about pre-
You’re Invited ...
Please take a look at AHS’ daily successes – visit our web site,
www.ahscares.org, or our Facebook pages at Friends of the
Newark NJ Animal Shelter, Newark Associated Humane and
Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter.
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And yet, the so-called "animal lovers and protectionists" have gone out
of their way to ensure that Patrick stays where he is while they take and
post follow-up photographs, promote their efforts as beacons of hope,
and do what they can to destroy the Society's efforts.
As for Kisha Curtis, the woman who allegedly starved Patrick and threw
him down the garbage chute, she had been indicted in November with
one count of animal cruelty. In her most recent court appearance, she
was offered a plea bargain and has until January 20, 2012 to decide
whether or not she will accept. The details of the plea bargain were not
made public.
So once again, a court date set for Kisha Curtis was delayed. Because
of political pressures and malfeasance and an atmosphere manufactured by some animal groups/businesses to keep Patrick so that everyone involved may personally profit, the Society has been vilified. We …
who elected to save him and a non-profit who saves over 10,000 animals annually .... we are being made out to be the bad guy.
It’s also important to note that this case is not just about Patrick. The
AHS has filed a lawsuit - not just about Patrick, but to protect every animal control facility in New Jersey who takes in animals for cities or
towns and wishes to maintain their legal right to adopt, keep, or euthanize them after 7 days.
Patrick's case is the first time that a veterinary facility has refused to
return a client’s animal sent to them only for treatment, and that this
refusal to return the animal was supported by a city mayor and judge.
Shelters need to be aware that the right to make decisions about the
animals legally in their care also hangs in the balance.
Due to the horrific animal cruelty that he endured and survived,
Patrick has become a representative and a voice for stronger laws
against animal abuse as well as a teacher from whom children and
adults can learn the importance of kindness and compassion for all
animals. His message and the one we have tried to impart are serious
ones that should not be cavalierly pushed aside so he can be used as
a shill to promote and solicit money as he has been used by a local
animal protection group and a veterinary hospital for the past 8+
months.
MALL OWNER BANS KIOSKS THAT SELL
POCKET PET SUGAR GLIDER
AROUND THE U.S.A.
CALIFORNIA
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee
has passed legislation that clear glass window
panes pose a hazard to migratory & local birds
because they don’t necessarily recognize that glass
is in their flight pattern, resulting in dead/injured birds upon impact. The
proposed legislation would require builders to install treated windows on
any new construction determined to pose a great risk to birds.
Brixmor Properties is the second largest owner of community & neighborhood shopping centers in the U.S. The company has made a decision to
ban the company called Pocket Pets – a traveling kiosk that sells tiny marsupials called “sugar gliders”. This decision will affect all of its 585 properties in 39 states. Sadly, the Society takes in the tiny animals – many of
them in family units – that are acquired from breeding facilities similar to
puppy mills. They are born into the pet trade and most are frightened
from not being handled, or mishandled, fed improper diets and once the
newness wears off, they are abandoned or brought to local shelters.
CALIFORNIA
West Hollywood has enacted final approval on a ban on fur – the first in
the nation. The Fur Information Council of America happens to be based
in West Hollywood. The date the measure will take effect has been pushed
back to Sept. 21, 2013 to give city officials time to conduct their own
study on how the ordinance will affect businesses.
MALL OWNER TO BAN SALE OF
ANIMALS IN PET STORES
According to local newspaper reports, Macerich is a shopping center
developer that owns over 70 malls across the U.S. The company has
adopted a new policy to ban sales of pets and won’t renew the leases of
existing pet stores that sell animals.
MISSISSIPPI
A new felony animal cruelty law has been seen as weak. Under the new
law, only one charge of animal cruelty can be brought in cases such as a
hoarder who had about 200 dogs, starving & reduced to skin & bones.
The law covers only dogs & cats. The biggest objection to the law is the
“multiple counts problem”. If someone tortures12 dogs, it’s a misdemeanor because it is considered only one count. If the person is a repeat
offender within 5 years, it is a felony.
MASSACHUSETTS
HB 3315 would ALLOW wildlife management agencies to use all currently
restricted & prohibited traps, i.e., leghold, Conibear, snares, for health &
safety threats without going through the existing permitting process. It
would allow the agencies/divisions to use the prohibited traps during all
established recreational trapping seasons.
OHIO
HB 352 would permanently ban all future ownership of dangerous exotic
animals such as big cats, primates, alligators, crocodiles & constricting or
venomous snakes in order to safeguard communities from individuals who
currently possess exotics. HB 352 would require residents to register their
exotics with Dept. of Natural Resources. Anyone previously convicted of
animal abuse or who have had their licensure previously revoked or suspended by local, state or federal authorities will no longer be able to possess exotics.
ILLINOIS
On Aug. 3rd, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a measure into law aimed at
helping reunite lost pet with their owners by requiring animal shelters to
be more diligent in checking for microchips that contain identification
information. Shelter & animal control centers must scan for the chips at
least once within 24 hours of receiving a dog or cat. A second scan is
required before an animal can be adopted, moved to another facility or
euthanized. Workers must also do a physical inspection to look for tags,
tattoos or any other form of identification that could help locate the animal’s owners.
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IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US:
NEITHER THE HUMANE NEWS,THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES,
NOR POPCORN PARK MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS
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Wildlife Club Booklet
AHS/Popcorn Park Color Brochure
Small Coloring Book
Elephant Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
What Will Happen to Your Pet?/Pets In Wills
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
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In Memory of Kayley
Kayley
MASON (1998 – 2011)
Sadly, we lost our big guy to cancer. He
lived a long life for such a big Rottweiler &
we were lucky to have been able to share
it with him. I still remember the first time I
met him at a Pet Adoption Day in Totowa
that Dale had driven all the way down
from N.H. to have. He was breathtakingly
handsome with his massive head. I don’t
know if he picked me or I picked him, but
after he gave me a sweet kiss that day, I
knew he was the dog for us.We hit it off
from the minute we met. He was a gentleman with the girls, so loving to us & the
grandkids.We shared many happy times,
hiking, going on the boat or just all 5 of us
hanging out by the fireplace on a cool
evening. He gave us such love for all those
years & we will miss him so. He was such
a part of our lives for so many years.
Goodbye big guy, we all loved you.
Linda, Joe,Tammy & Suzie Wells - NJ
In memory of our 75 years of friendship:
Joyce Edith Temple Major – June 9, 1933
– October 31, 2011
Joyce’s dear lifelong friend, Helen A.
Gulamerian – N J
Carol & Oded Palmer – FL
Nancy & Gene Lucas – N J
Craig & Ann Major – NJ
Susan & Brian Mecca – NJ
Alma Healy - NJ
Luv & Kisses, the two sweetest, funniest
Yorkies I’ve ever known. I miss you my precious ones but I know you are now in eternal happiness with AP.
Rebecca Renshaw – DE
A beautiful puppy
Elodee & Larry Gates – CO
Julia DiCristina
Pam Provenzano & Kim Daniels – FL
Dorothy A. Kosciuk
Eleanor & John Beninati – NJ
Maggie, the Share-A-Pet dog who passed
away in 2010.
Roberta A. Shields – N J
Our beloved “feisty” cat B.B. who for 19
years, controlled all the other cats &
showed them who’s boss. Forever in our
hearts.
Purdes Family - NY
Nolla – I never got to meet her directly,
but only through her guardians. She was a
good & loving dog & she was loved too.
But she was getting old & the years were
not heavy on her. She’s in a better place
now.
Dr. Rafael Borras – NY
Our friends’ dog, Hannah
Michael Berger, M.D. – CT
K-9 Officer Solo, Diogi, Baro, Schultz &
Cliff
Judy J.Taylor – NJ
Cathy Schwertfeger – we love & miss you
very much Auntie Kay! Thank you for all
the wonderful memories over the years &
for always being our favorite aunt! With
much love
Your Niece & Nephew, Barbara &
Donald & Sister-in-law, Lillian - AZ
Marshall Kasen – Since he loved Newark,
we thought this gift to the Associated
Humane Societies would be a nice tribute
to him & help make the lives better of
those who cannot help themselves.
Carlyn Bandklayder – FL
Norma Riofrio Siempre te recordaremos
con todo nuestro carino
Roman y Leni – NJ
Eleanor R. Fink
Matthew Garbarino – FL
RFG Employees – FL
Honora Klebacher – NJ
Sandra Brower - NJ
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The Society
will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS OF DONOR is
included. Due to the high volume of requests, only gifts of $50.00 or
more will be printed in a timely manner.
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February 2012
Born ? – Died June 4, 2010
Late in Dec. 2005 after we lost a brilliant German Shepherd to old age. I
found myself scanning the shelter ads for an older German Shepherd dog.
There she was: an older female GSD in the Associated Humane’s Newrk
facility. I drove up the same day to meet her. It was love instantly: she was
gray around the muzzle, soiled & thin but her tail wagged as though she
had known me forever. Sold! I waited two horribly long days to take her
home after the spay procedure. She jumped right into my car & slept the
whole way home. We named her Kayley & within several weeks, she had
moved in & become a part of the family. We wasted no time in spoiling
her & she slept in a bed right next to ours. After she got strong again &
filled out, we all had to agree she was one of the most beautiful, sweet,
German Shepherds we had ever known.
It was obvious she had been someone’s dog. She could catch a mean fast
ball & walked beautifully on a leash. We continued to work with her &
after 2 years, she was herding for us on our farm! In time, Kayley helped
us train another GSD named J.A.T.O. & the two of them ran the farm! She
was gentle with other animals & was trustworthy with little children. She
was especially gentle with our little blind Shetland pony, Midget.
I’ll never forget seeing her sad but hopeful face when I first met her in the
Newark kennel. All she needed was a chance. She had been there 3
months & her time was running short. We never regretted taking her
home. Kayley paid us back a thousand times over. She never needed a
leash & accompanied us everywhere. For some silly reason, I thought
Kayley would never leave us. Then in June 2010, after surviving surgery to
remove a large tumor on her spleen, Kayley died.
Four and a half years flew by & they were simply joyful.. Our hearts hurt
that she is no longer here. We often look to Kayley’s favorite spot on a
grassy hill & imagine Kayley still there, watching the world go by.
We want to thank everyone at the Humane Society for rescuing her one
night on Rt. 1 & 9 & for keeping her safe for months so we could finally
find her & take her home. Older dogs, especially large breeds, don’t
always have the best chance. One day we will be ready to take another
old timer home. We implore everyone: in memory of a dog you once
loved, & in honor of all the dogs like Kayley, please consider taking an
older dog home. It will be one of the best things you can ever do.
We miss you Kayley girl. Our love for you will never end.
Patricia Hill Herron & Michael Herron
And all the creatures!
Finish Line Farm
Chesterfield, N J
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14 BOMB-SNIFFING DOGS EN ROUTE TO
AFGHANISTAN DIE IN UNVENTILATED,
UNATTENDED TRUCK
Fourteen highly trained military dogs en route to Afghanistan were left to
die by the transport contractor. They were allegedly housed in an unventilated sealed truck while awaiting air shipment from Houston to
Afghanistan has created a lawsuit requesting damages that may top over
$14 million. Indian Creek Enterprises, d/b/a Animal Port Houston & Live
Animal Transportation Services were named in the suit. American K-9
Detection Services said the animals – German Shepherds & Belgian
Malinois – died last Dec. while housed in a truck at George Bush
Intercontinental Airport facility.
Tiny, Rex, Rocky, Crock, Dork, Harrie, Stress, Sigo, Rex, Jaco, Kimbo, Kilo,
Albert and Bak were all in good health. When agent found the dogs, they
were inside an unattended refrigerated box truck. The dogs were in crates
& evidence indicates that two dogs tried to escape the crates. All the dogs
were dead.
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& submit the required documentation. Processing time can take up to 3
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FDA APPROVES ALTERNATIVE TO
ANIMAL TESTS FOR BOTOX
The Food & Drug Administration has given approval to Allergan for its
in-vitro, cell-based assay for testing its own brand BOTOX & BOTOX
Cosmetic which the company estimates will lead to a 95% reduction in
animal tests over the next 3 years. The new assay will be put into effect
immediately to test the stability & potency of its product.
Presently, the production of botox requires the use of the LD50 test
where thousands of mice are subjected to the drug every year. The
BUAV (British Union of Abolition of Vivisection) uncovered the use of
about 74,000 mice to test their product Dysport annually, despite having a valid alternative available.
For the LD50 test, mice are injected into the abdomen with the botox
& then watched. They typically become paralyzed, eventually gasping
for breath & if they are not killed, they will suffocate to death. The
ones that don’t die are gassed or have their necks broken with a pen,
which often results in breaking backs, instead of killing them.
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The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness and
generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers.The animals are placed on the program on the basis of
such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts, brand new
facilities have been given to these orphans.You can help by “adopting” one of these orphans for
$10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo and report of your pet every four months,
plus a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK.You are also
invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other shelter animals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at: www.ahscares.org,
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Dorie of Newark
Dorie needed help after
the business that had
been caring for her
realized she & her kittens needed more than
they could responsibly
handle.They had been
feeding her & her kittens but she was the
victim of an accident.
Mama cat had a portion
of her tail cut off by
machinery. After her
accident, the employees
realized the surroundings were too dangerous for her & her family. Her kittens were old
enough to be separated and were put up for adoption. Mama Dorie
needed to have a portion of her badly cut tail surgically removed
and sutured. She has been spayed, was tested for FIV and is negative.
Dorie was sent to Kitty City and is now getting the personalized
attention that most strays never experience as they eke out survival
in the inner city.They are the invisible, hopeless strays that stay in
the shadows to avoid youths, dogs, cars -- and lead a pathetic existence to an abrupt end. Dorie now lives a stress-free life on the
Share-A-Pet Program. Forked River.
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Cupcake & Mickey
Cupcake arrived as a bag of
bones from a high-kill shelter
in NC where she was scheduled for euthanasia. Because
of weakened condition & suffering from several kinds of
intestinal parasites, she was
quickly vetted.Within a short
amount of time, she was riding around on the cart
throughout the zoo with her
benefactor, Zoo Director John
Bergmann.
But then last February, a new
man entered her life and her
attention has been drawn to Mickey who was given up when his owner lost her house.
Cupcake & Mickey enjoy the freedom and also the safety within the confines of
Popcorn Park. And the hours and days of their lives have taken a dramatic turn-around
from their past & what could have been their future.
Cash & Augie of Newark
a/k/a Matt & Froy the Operation Repo Pair
These 2 handsome fellas were adopted out from our Newark facility to
what we were told was a lifetime of love. When Society staffers followed
up on the adoption, it was discovered that they were used as guard dogs
at a used car dealership.The Society took immediate possession of the
dogs since the adoption application was filled with false & inaccurate
information. Since we “repoed” the dogs, we nicknamed them Matt &
Froy in honor of the “Operation Repo” cable TV Program.You can call
them Cash & Augie, but if you are a fan of the show, you can call them
Matt & Froy. In any event, they are great dogs who would love to start
the New Year in grand style and meet & greet some new sponsors.
(Forked River)