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SOCIETY RESCUES
15 HORRIBLY NEGLECTED SHIH TZUS
STARVED & ABANDONED
IN A CRATE
SUFFERED WITH A CHAIN
EMBEDDED IN HER NECK
Stories and Photos on Pages 12 and 13
SOCIETY
NEWS
SOCIETY’S MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER UNIT
CONTINUES TO REDUCE
PET OVERPOPULATION
More Society News on Page 5
SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES ENDS DEC. 9th
The Society’s mobile spay/neuter van continues to travel to outlying areas, making inroads in making the services offered
accessible and affordable. If you are a feral cat group, a rescue,
a pet owner, a health dept., we will be able to help cut down
on overpopulation. For more information, just e-mail
[email protected] for complete details.
AHS/PPZ PARTNERS WITH
METAL, CLOTH & WOOD
The Society’s efforts in rehabilitating sick, injured, handicapped, abused and
unwanted animals has kept the balance in our Res-Q Fund in continual need. In
our quest to gather additional donations, the Save-A-Life Sweepstakes is our
main fund raiser. Listed below is a list of attractive prizes that we hope will garner your attention. The tickets have a suggested donation of $1. If you would
like additional booklets, you may call 609-693-1900 or e-mail your request to
[email protected]
Approx. Retail Value
1st Prize 2013 Ford Mustang, Grabber Blue, Auto Trans., $26,500.00
cruise control, am/fm stereo, cd/wp3, A/C
F.O.B. Causeway Ford, Manahawkin, NJ
2nd Prize Apple iPad Wi-Fi 64GB (Black) Touch Retina
$699.00
Display. Data plan not included
3rd Prize Canon High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder
$399.00
Kit. Incl. Battery pack, Adapter, Case,
Memory card, etc.
4th Prize Keurig Single Serve Coffee Brewer - Platinum with $149.99
variety pack K-cups
** Winners responsible for all taxes **
DRAWING: SUNDAY, December 9, 2012 AT 3 P.M.
at our Forked River Shelter/Popcorn Park
2012 CHINESE AUCTION POSTPONED
For over 40 years, the Society has always enjoyed the fund raising efforts of the
Chinese Auction. Due to the present economy, we have seen a decreased interest in trying to create a very special marketable effort to help Society orphans.
We have several lovely items donated but not enough to make this our usual
terrific fund raiser. Therefore, we have decided to postpone the Chinese Auction
until a later date to be announced. If you have something you wish to donate,
we can keep it stockpiled in our administrative offices until the Chinese Auction
is scheduled. We thank you for your continued support.
The Society is pleased to
be partnering with Metal,
Cloth & Wood – they have
been a long-time supporter and donor to
AHS/Popcorn Park. If you
are looking for a unique
& personalized gift idea,
this is the place to look.
Anyone who purchases
one of their handmade
items will also be helping
Popcorn Park. A portion
of the profits will go to
help our animals. You can use your own family pictures to create a
custom sterling silver photo jewelry piece – even necklaces, pendants,
keychains. And there are so many more styles and pieces. There are
several pages to look through. Just log on to
http://www.etsy.com/shop/metalclothnwood
A NEW GIFT IDEA FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
AHS/POPCORN PARK WILL BE AT NJ WOMEN’S
EXPO AT BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Society staffers (and even some of our orphans) will be at the New Jersey
Women’s Expo at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Oct. 27th &
28th. Show hours are 11 a.m to 5 p.m. It is our hope to meet and greet old
friends and make new ones! There are lots of exhibitors to introduce you to
new products, services, etc.
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October 2012
There is no need to worry about what to give the hard-to-buy animal
lover on your list! Well-known animal communicator & author of
Crossing the Rainbow Bridge: Animal Journeys to Heaven has this holiday
gift idea for animal lovers. Enrich their lives with an Animal
Communication Gift Certificate. There are two choices: 20 minutes of
uninterrupted joy as they communicate with the animal(s) they love –
even if they are on the “other side”.
A Recession Busting Offer is a 10 minute session. The 20 minute session is $45 + a free cd mailed to recipient – the 10 minute session
is $30 + Free MP3 e-mailed to recipient.
Contact Colleen @holisticanimal.com or call 315-652-4964.
cruelty on your plate ...
FIRST-EVER FELONY CRUELTY CONVICTION
OF BUTTERBALL FACTORY FARM WORKERS
Butterball is the nation’s largest turkey meat producer. On Aug. 30th, Brian
Douglas, a worker at a Butterball factory farm in North Carolina, pleaded guilty
to felony animal cruelty after being caught on hidden camera for torturing animals. This marks the first-ever felony conviction on behalf of factory-farmed birds
in U.S. history – a major legal milestone in Mercy for Animals’ (MFA) work to
protect farmed animals. MFA’s investigation revealed workers violently kicking &
stomping on birds, workers bashing in the heads of live birds with metal bars;
severely injured birds were denied any form of vet care. Douglas will serve a sentence of 30 days in prison followed by 6 months intensive probation & 36
months supervised probation. He will also pay $550 in fees & fines, provide a
DNA sample to the state & will be subject to warrantless searches. This is not over
– there are four other Butterball employees also charged with animal cruelty.
As we go to press, we have been advised by Mercy for Animals that another
Butterball employee, Ruben Mendoza, pleaded guilty to felony identity theft &
misdemeanor animal cruelty. He received a consolidated sentence of 8 months to
a maximum of 19 months in state prison.
CALIFORNIA SLAUGHTERHOUSE
SHUT DOWN FOR CRUELTY ….
RESUMES OPERATIONS DAYS AFTER
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture officials shut down Central Valley Meat Co. in Hanford,
CA which slaughters cows when they lose their value as milk producers. An undercover video shows a cow being suffocated by a worker by standing on her muzzle
(this video was soon on TV numerous times); another clip shows a still conscious
cow flailing as a conveyor lifts it by one leg for transport to an area where the
animals’ throats are slit for blood draining. Videos show the shooting of downed
cows in the head over & over as the cows thrash on the ground. Cows were being
repeatedly shocked & shot before being slaughtered. Records indicate that this
company supplies ground beef to USDA food programs.
LATEST UPDATE: The Central Valley Meat Co resumed operations after federal
officials approved its plan to improve treatment of animals.
AMERICANS WANT MEAT RAISED WITHOUT
ANTIBIOTICS
According to a CONSUMER REPORTS poll, the majority of Americans want meat
raised without antibiotics to be sold at their local supermarket. More than half
would be willing to pay more for that guarantee. Antibiotic overuse in animals
has risen & for a number of reasons: 1) it could create a “superbug” that would
be immune or resistant to antibiotics & could be catastrophic for humans; 2)
antibiotics are primarily given to animals to prevent infections brought on by the
unsanitary conditions in which they are raised; 3) as detailed in “Animal Factory”
by David Kirby, the runoff from factory farms has already created horrific
environmental tragedies around the country by poisoning people’s water supply
& making them sick with cancer & other diseases.
FARM USE OF ANTIBIOTICS DEFIES SCRUTINY
Alarming statistics indicate that 80% of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. goes to
chicken, pigs, cows & other animals that people eat –yet meat/poultry producers
are not required to report how they use the dugs, which ones, what animals & in
what quantities. There is a glaring lack of information about how the drugs are
used, how it affects human health. Whatever the cause, resistant bacterial pose
significant public health risks. Routine infections used to be treated with penicillin
– now requires hospitalization & intravenous drip antibiotics. The regulatory
responsibilities are fractured – the FDA regulates drugs; the USDA oversees agriculture & the CDC also plays a role.
ANIMAL LOVER HELPS LOBSTER
Don MacKenzie of Connecticut ordered a huge 17 lb. lobster from The Dock
restaurant of Waterford, CT. MacKenzie thought the lobster had to be about 70100 years old so he released it into Long Island Sound.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
CAMPBELL’S SOUP TO END USE OF
GESTATION CRATES …. WHEN??? 2022!
PHOTO: FARM SANCTUARY
Campbell’s Soup, along with the largest U.S.-based food company
Aramark, is the latest food company to commit to the elimination
of gestation crates in its pork supply chain. They have set a deadline of 2022 as the definitive date to complete the transition.
Campbell’s is following in the footsteps of Costco, Sysco,
McDonald’s & 20 other companies.
LETTERS URGED TO END ABUSE TO
WALMART PIG SUPPLIER
Mercy for Animals has issued a letter to Walmart’s CEO Mike Duke
requesting that the retail giant end the use of gestation crates
among their pork suppliers. This follows a recently released hidden-camera footage shot at Christensen Farms’ Minnesota facility
which is a Walmart supplier. An undercover investigation shows
pregnant sows locked in confining crates, unable to turn around or
walk, pigs suffering multiple injuries & workers killing piglets by
brutally slamming them head first into the concrete.
DRUG-TAINTED THOROUGHBRED SENT
TO CANADIAN SLAUGHTERHOUSE
The U. S. Food & Drug Administration has sent a reprimand to an
Ohio feedlot operator who sold a drug-tainted thoroughbred horse
to a Canadian slaughterhouse. The Canadian Food Inspection
Agency had conducted tests on the carcass of the horse & found
phenylbutazone in the muscle & kidney tissues of the animal as well
as clenbuterol in the tissues of the eye.
Problems with snails & slugs in your garden??? Save the shell
from hard-boiled eggs, rinse & let air dry. Crush into the size of
pennies & sprinkle around the base of your plants. Slugs & snails
find the sharp shells annoying & will leave your garden alone.
Another bonus is the calcium in eggshells neutralizes toxins in
soil and provides nutrients that are essential to plant growth.
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ANIMALS IN
ENTERTAINMENT
SLED DOG SLAUGHTER CASE ENDS
IN GUILTY PLEA
Robert Fawcett is the former manager of the Howling Dog Tours in Whistler,
British Columbia & pleaded guilty to animal cruelty. He was charged with brutally shooting, slitting dogs’ throats & wounding 100 healthy sled dogs between
April 21 & April 23 as part of a cull after the 2010 Olympics. Some dogs were
still alive & other dogs watched as Fawcett buried them in a mass grave. The
British Columbia SPCA exhumed the bodies of 54 dogs for necropsies in order to
gain evidence to prosecute Fawcett. He faces the maximum of 5 years in prison
& up to $75,000 fine. Since then the Sled Dog Code of Practice has been established which now maintains minimum standards of care, health, nutrition, housing, work, transportation & humane euthanasia of sled dogs.
As we go to press, we have been advised that Fawcett entered a guilty plea to a
single count of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Sentencing has been
postponed until Nov. 22nd.
ANOTHER CARRIAGE HORSE BOLTS IN NYC
In mid-August, Oreo, a horse forced to pull a carriage around Central Park,
panicked at the traffic at Columbus Circle & fled down Broadway, overturning
the carriage which was occupied by the driver and two passengers. The carriage
struck an object – splitting in two. Oreo was eventually restrained & tranquilized. These beautiful animals are sentenced to pull heavy loads on harsh pavement no matter what the weather; dodging traffic, inhaling exhaust fumes.
There is a new bill in New York City to make this a thing of the past. See News
from New York on Page 16.
SEA WORLD LOSES BATTLE IN DEATH OF
ORCA TRAINER
SeaWorld lost its legal battle to overturn a federal safety violation in the death
of an Orca trainer in 2010. A scathing verdict was put forth by administrative
law judge Ken Welsch which focused on the “willful” violation by SeaWorld &
the apparent end of allowing trainers to perform with killer whales in the water.
Killer whales have been implicated in four known human deaths. Tilikum was in
the pool with the decedents for three of those deaths. At least 15% of the killer
whales owned by Sea World have been involved in serious aggression against
their trainers over the years. SeaWorld has spent $65 million on “spare air” oxygen systems for trainer & fast riding pool bottoms to beach a rampaging whale.
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Commission) wants the trainers kept out of
the water & SeaWorld may appeal. OSHA has demanded a number of intensive
new measures to protect their employees. According to the article: “The much
larger question is whether it is ethical & appropriate to keep these large, freeranging, intelligent animals in captivity at all. Captive orcas have a death rate
that is 2 ½ times higher than those in the Pacific Northwest. That alone should
answer the ethical question”.
LABOR DEPT. PUTS ANIMAL ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY ON NOTICE
The Labor Dept. could change the way animals & humans interact in shows at
amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, etc. After the landmark ruling against
SeaWorld, OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) has demanded
new measures to protect employees. There have been highly publicized & preventable attacks by other supposedly “well trained” animals on human trainers.
The Labor Dept.’s actions were carried out to protect workers at SeaWorld and
other parks like it.
Michael Vick & Bombo Sports & Entertainment have partnered to do a documentary film on the life of the football player. According to one spokesman,
(being on the cover) of Madden NFL 12, this would get Vick back into the aisles
of places like Wal-Mart, Toys ‘R’ Us, where he hasn’t been able to get into.
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October 2012
ANIMAL
smuggling
TURTLES
The island of Hainan in China is a major hub for the illegal trade
in marine turtles. International commercial trade in marine turtles
is illegal. Despite this, illegal trade in marine turtle products,
including shell, meat, eggs & whole specimens, still persists in the
Asian region.
BIRDS
Jeffrey Lendrum, 48, was caught trying to smuggle rare peregrine
falcons to Dubai. He was caught at Birmingham International
Airport (England) with 14 eggs wrapped in socks & taped to his
chest. He had stolen the eggs from a nest in South Wales that were
destined for falconries in Dubai where breeders would pay thousands on the
black mark e t .
Lendrum
had previous
convictions
i
n
Z i m b a bwe
and Canada
for stealing
rare eggs.
There
are
only 1,400
breeding
PHOTO: COURTESY WIKIPEDIA COMMONS/AVICEDA
pairs
of
peregrine falcons in the UK. Lendrum was given 30 months by
Judge Christopher Hodson who said: “These were eggs you
removed from the wild in Wales & you would have reduced the
number of these high-level endangered species in the wild … birds
which enhance the attraction of the countryside to all. I quote the
words of a lord justice of appeal (Lord Justice Sedley) when he says:
‘Environmental crime, if established, strikes not only at a locality &
its population, but in some measure to the planet & its future.
Nobody should be allowed to doubt its seriousness or to forget that
one side of the environmental story is always untold’”.
Russian officials seized 8 endangered falcons from a plane bound
for Syria. A falcon can fetch abut $50,000 on the black market.
According to the Animal Welfare Board of India, the Forest Dept.,
Revenue Dept. & Police raided an area of shops in Lucknow, India
that were selling endangered birds. They arrested five people – one
of which was the kingpin of the trade. The recovered birds included 20 parrots, 22 pigeons & 2 pintails. Trading in them is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act. Action will be taken against
the five that were arrested.
More than 1,000 African Grey Parrots were confiscated in
Cameroon, Africa from an illegal shipment at the Douala Airport.
Officials seized the birds & sent them to Limbe Wildlife Centre in
Cameroon. This was the third confiscation of African Greys in two
years. They are endangered in the wild due to the demand from the
illegal exotic bird trade. For more information, go to
www.limbewildlife.org
Thanks for Making A Difference!
WOOFSTOCK - A FABULOUS DAY OF
MUSIC, EDUCATION, REFRESHMENTS ..
AND OF COURSE ... DOGS!
Fly Away Home had a booth and
helped attendees learn about
fostering dogs.
Above, Bam Bam who found a wonderful home thanks to Woofstock!
At left, Society volunteer Joe Wells
with Madison, one of the Society’s
orphans hoping for a forever home.
A day of music, peace and dog
love. Hell’s Kitchen Lounge
(“HKL”) owners, Anthony and
Kelly Moraes opened up their
hearts and establishment and
hosted, for a second year in a
row, Woofstock for the Associated
Humane Societies of Newark.
The day consisted of six live
bands, three DJs, food, drinks and
our wonderful dogs! With the
help of a big group of enthusiastic volunteers, Estrella Rosenberg
had twenty two dogs available for
adoption. The day turned out to
be a beautiful day and many
dogs made it into foster homes
within the week due to the volunteers falling deeply in love with
them. A special thanks to Sit Stay
and Learn and to Fly Away Home
for being part of the day and
being an advocate for fostering.
Linda Wells, with one of the Society’s orphans, awaiting adoption. Linda is a
Canine Evaluator for the Society as well as a NJ Animal Cruelty Investigator
LOCAL SHACK BROUGHT 2ND ANNUAL ROCK 2 ADOPT FABULOUS FUND RAISER!!!
Peter Jester & Donna Torres present a generous check for $4,300.00 for the
day’s activities to Administrative Asst. Renee Szorosy. Flanked by Renee is kennel staffer Jay Orturay (l) and to the right, volunteer Merilee Clayton & Kennel
Supervisor Tiffany Price
Just two of the thirteen bands that played in the 2 day music fest.Tongue &
Groove, above, and Liquid Island, below, played a variety of rock music..
Popcorn Park was
pleased to play host to
the 2nd Annual Rock 2
Adopt sponsored by
Peter Jester & Donna
Torres, proprietors of
the Local Shack.
Everyone had a fabulous time. Popcorn Park
will play host to Rock 2
Adopt 3 next year!
Mark your calendar for
June 22nd & 23rd!
Both Mickey, (above), and Minnie Mouse were on hand to greet children
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Happy
Endings
PUP VICTIM OF NEGLECT & ABUSE – STARTS
OUT ON LIFE WITH LOVE & ACCEPTANCE
POODLE PAIR DOUBLE THE PLEASURE OF
BAY HEAD COUPLE
Patricia & Edward Baksa
of Bay Head with Jack &
Jill who are starting out
on a lifetime commitment
of love.
In mid-April, Jack and
Jill, 3 and 4 year old
poodles, were surrendered to the Society
after their owner passed
away. No arrangements
had been made as to
the owner’s wishes for
their future care. It was
important that these two
dogs should be adopted
together. The adorable
poodle pair didn’t have
too long to wait!
Edward and Patricia
Baksa of Bay Head visited the Society’s Forked River facility and knew that there would be double the
pleasure with Jack and Jill, and just like in the fairy tales, they lived happily ever
after….
If you have pets in your family, it is important to contemplate the future of your
animals in the event you are no longer around to decide their care. Not only is
it helpful to your pets but takes a burden off of your family during a very sad
and confusing time.
LONG-TIME RESIDENT LAP LOVERS
FIND LOVE IN LANOKA HARBOR
The Donnelly Family with Remy & Taylor recently added to their family.
When an apartment dweller in Union County had 5 small dogs, she surrendered
all of them to the Society. Two of them – Remy and Taylor – were extremely
dependent upon each other and they needed to be each other’s support system.
Thanks to the open hearts of the Bruce Donnelly Family of Lanoka Harbor,
Remy & Taylor were adopted together to share their love.
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October 2012
Dorothy Brandt, right, of Jackson adopted Alexa. Her daughter
Rachel holds Alexa.
When a probation officer
called the Society’s
Tinton Falls branch, she
was concerned about the
safety & well being of
her client’s dog. The
Neptune resident had
tied his emaciated pit
bull outside of his home.
When the Society’s
Animal Control Officer
visited & spoke to the
owner, he advised that it
was being treated by his
vet for “worms” & that
he obtained the pup
from an Asbury Park resident. There was no
record for this dog having been examined or
treated by the vet and
the Neptune resident
relinquished ownership
She was an emaciated pup – tied outside
of the dog. The Society
to a tree – when the probation officer
notified the animal
called us to help.
enforcement group for
further investigation
When “Alexa” arrived at the Society, she was emaciated but had an
excellent appetite. After her health and weight improved, she was
spayed & an umbilical hernia was repaired. Shortly thereafter, she
was adopted by Dorothy Brandt of Jackson who recently brought in
Alexa to have her stitches removed.
We have since found out that Alexa now weighs 55 pounds & her
favorite pastime is laying on the couch. She also loves being with
two other canine companions.
There is never enough room in the Humane News to fit all the wonderful stories and photos we receive featuring the great homes you have
given to our Society orphans. As you are a supporter of AHS, we want
you to know how important your donations are, and how you help to
make a difference in the lives of the animals that come through our
doors. We are always thrilled to receive your adoption updates, and try
to fit in as many as we can. If you would like to see your pets’ stories &
photos featured in the HUMANE NEWS, or possibly the calendar,
please send in high resolution images only (2+Mb or higher for calendar). No low-resolution cell phone photos, please. Thanks.
TOY COLLECTOR FINDS A CARING HOME
IN TOMS RIVER
Happy
Endings
TENNEESEE TRANSFER JOINS ANIMALLOVING FAMILY IN LANOKA HARBOR
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
At night, Kylie gathers her toys & brings them to bed with her.
The temperature hovered around
the freezing mark in early
December when the Society
received a call concerning a dog
tied to a tree in Ocean County.
Due to microchip information,
we contacted a Beachwood resident who advised that she gave
away the unspayed female. We
called her Kylie and took care of
all of her medical needs. After an
evaluation, we thought it best to
adopt her into a home with
adults only. Luckily, Karen
Mancuso of Toms River was just
the right fit for this homeless
waif. According to Karen: “She
has settled in well and she is the
most lovable girl. She is so
smart. She collects all her toys at
night and brings them to bed
It is obvious that this once-abused dog now
with her. And she knows which
has a smile on her face & love in her heart.
toys are hers, never takes Angel’s
toys on her own. Thank you so
much for allowing me to take her home. We love her”.
Holiday Warnings
for Pets!
It’s that time of year when there are lots of
seasonal decorations that will be decorating
your home. Angel hair, ribbons, string, tinsel, etc.
can be lethal to your pet.Watch for safety
hazards throughout the season!
Many health conscious people will give out
“sugar free” candy, gum, and chocolate this
Halloween.These products contains xylitol
which is very toxic to animals. Please do not
share such treats with your pet.
At this time of year, be sure to keep your pet
under control at all times – especially in your
yard. Many pets are stolen, tortured or killed.
Keep pets in a quiet area of the home when you
receive trick or treaters coming to your home.
Particularly protect black cats who may be targeted for cruelty at Halloween.
The Sullivan Family of Lanoka Harbor with Bella,
their newly adopted dog.
Bella started off the New Year by traveling to New Jersey from
Tennessee with several other dogs looking to find a new life. The
Shepherd mix was given all necessary tests and inoculations. The
last thing to be done was getting spayed. William Sullivan and his
family of Lanoka Harbor visited the Society’s Forked River facilities
and picked out Bella for her forever home.
SHAR PEI FINDS SPECIAL LOVE FROM
TOMS RIVER FAMILY
Most of the staff and volunteers at
AHS/Popcorn Park have at some point,
taken their work home with them,
meaning we all adopt at least one pet
from our facility. Well, Tiryli is the latest
pet to win over an AHS staff member.
Little Tiryli the Shar Pei came to us with
some problems. You wouldn't know it
though by this little boy's sweet disposition and happy-go-lucky personality. Not
only did Tiryli suffer from a soft pallet
deformity, but we recently discovered
that he had a chronic problem with rectal prolapse. On several of the occasions
that he had to be taken to a veterinary
specialist, (thanks to the Society’s Res-Q
Fund), for this problem, our staff member Marcella Kelly was the one to take
him and in the process, fell head over
heels in love with him! So ..... off went another lucky Popcorn Pet into a wonderful new home!
Marcella and her family welcomed Tiryli into their home and the first thing they did was send
him for corrective surgery so that he will never suffer with that prolapse again. Thank you
Marcella and family, for making our sweet boy a part of your family. Tiryli is in good hands, and
we're sure he'll be forever grateful too!
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CATS & KITTENS
Tiffany is a wayward lass who began taking
hand-outs from a kind homeowner. After the
lass became pregnant, the good Samaritan called
the Society to take the young lass. She is a
sweetheart who is hoping for a new home for
the holidays. File L-21484-SF (Forked River).
They were two very young souls – lost and confused and rescued by the Society. One was found in
Neptune with an injury to the lip and one was found
in Asbury Park. Both were found to have intestinal
parasites. It has been almost 3 months and the
young kittens have grown up together and have
been an instant family. Dotty and Cry Baby love
each other & pass the long hours in playtime. File
TF-69569-SF & File TF-69592-NM (Tinton Falls).
Uh oh, someone is sneezing … and
that ain’t too pleasing. Polo is a one
year old neutered gent who needs
to move on in his young life.Won’t
you visit and meet Polo - he would love to meet you. File N-111217-NM (Newark).
He may not have been too happy to be “rescued” by a good Samaritan and so he is called
“Swiper”. He arrived with fleas, ear mites,
worms & ticks. If he had been owned, it was not
by a responsible & caring owner. He has been at
the Society since May 2010 – and his self
esteem is withering.Won’t you help restore his
confidence? File L-19376-NM (Forked River).
When Patzie’s owner was incarcerated, his landlord told us the
kitty had to leave. After her
arrival, the pretty lass was
spayed. She is less than 2 years
old and has been in our free
roaming population. File L20764-SF (Forked River).
Even though my name is Princess, I haven’t been treated
royally. I am 4 years old and my owner has released me
from the family. Mild-mannered, searching for love,
spayed, and
waiting to start
life anew. File
N-111539-SF
(Newark).
Cat traps are
seen in many
municipalities
because of the increased overpopulation of cats.This
young lass was about 3 months old when her forelimb got
caught in the cage. It necessitated amputation of the toe
and was also spayed. She was heavily infested with fleas
and it is doubtful that she would have survived on her
own. File L-21755-SF (Forked River).
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October 2012
Meet Snickers who came to the Society
with 2 kittens. She is a real sweetheart
who is hopeful that her popularity will be
zooming now that her picture is in the
Humane News! File 111286-F (Newark).
HORRORS AT PENNSYLVANIA
FERRET BREEDER
The U S Dept. of Agriculture has fined Triple F Farms in Sayre,
Pennsylvania $16,679 for violating at least 8 regulations of the Animal
Welfare Act. The factory must pay $28,124 in back wages for 38 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. After an undercover investigation by
PETA, videos showed systematic & fatal neglect of ferrets, & subsequent
federal inspections found similar conditions. Images could be seen of ferrets with gaping wounds, exposed internal organs, ruptured & bloody
eyes, & left to suffer with no vet care. PETA found Triple F owners, supervisors, and workers left newborn ferrets for dead when they fell through
wire cage bottoms 3 feet onto the filthy concrete floor, housed ferrets in
severely crowded conditions, and deprived ferrets with bleeding rectal
prolapses, gaping wounds, herniated organs, and other painful conditions
of veterinary care or euthanasia. PETA's investigator also saw ferrets
thrown into the trash—and into the facility's incinerator—while still alive.
Triple F Farms supplied ferrets to the Center for Disease Control as well as
to pet retailers. A video of the ferret mill can be seen on PETA’s website.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM APPLIES TO IMPORT
18 WILD-CAUGHT BELUGA WHALES
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the Georgia Aquarium has applied for a
federal permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia. They may be the
first belugas to be captured in the wild & brought to the U.S. for exhibition since 1992 when a Chicago Aquarium imported 4 from Canada. If
the National Marine Fisheries Service issues the permit, the belugas would
be distributed among several aquariums around the country.
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CHARGED WITH
PROTECTING PUPPY MILLS
The American Kennel Club is the world’s largest purebred dog registry,
collecting membership fees from dog breeders. A recent report indicates
that they are blocking laws across the country that would crack down on
puppy mills and affect the AKC members. The AKC has also been charged
with trying to stop a proposed change to the federal Animal Welfare Act
that would make breeders who sell puppies over the internet subject to
regular health & safety inspections by the U S. Dept. of Agriculture.
ANIMALS IN THE
NEWS
END THE SALE OF SUGAR GLIDERS
This tiny sugar glider was
rescued by a woman who
witnessed some children
throwing it back and
forth. She came in with
unknown injuries and
traumatized. Sadly, she
passed away shortly after
arrival.
Pocket Pets is a traveling
kiosk that sells the sugar
gliders at Bayer
Properties’ malls. Kiosks
and pet shops are now acquiring them from the hellish breeding facilities similar to puppy mills. The sugar gliders are sold cheaply and are
confined to small cages where they are mishandled, misfed, and forgotten when the newness wears off. Please urge Bayer Properties to end the
sale of sugar gliders at their malls – they are doomed from the moment
they are born into the pet trade:
[email protected] and [email protected]
PAIR CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY IN
MAKING OF “CRUSH VIDEOS”
Brent Justice, 51 and Ashley Nicole Richards, 21, face animal cruelty
charges in the making of a series of 27 “crush videos”. Video footage
shows them torture a puppy, kittens, rabbit, mice, pigeon, fish, lobsters,
crab & other animals using high-heeled shoes, a meat cleaver, knives,
screwdrivers, pliers & other devices to torture, maim, kill & stomp them
to death to satisfy sexual fetishes. In one video, she binds & gags a kitten with masking tape & stomps & crushes the animal including putting
her heel through the kitten’s eye. A pit bull pup had his leg and tail
hacked off and his throat was slashed. They reportedly killed countless
animals – up to 2 per day – over the years. The Harris County
Magistrate Judge (Houston, Texas) halted the reading of court documents because the details were too gruesome. Each suspect faces a maximum of 2 years in prison.
PUPPY MILL OPERATOR SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS
Judge Timothy Easter sentenced Patricia Adkisson, owner of Pine Bluff Kennels in
Lyles, Tennessee to 10 years including 5 years on Community Corrections. She
was convicted of 14 counts of aggravated animal cruelty & 16 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty stemming from the neglect of hundreds of dogs kept in
her mass breeding business. Judge Easter also imposed a lifetime ban on animal
ownership or association with persons or organizations that deal with animals.
Over 700 animals were removed from her facility, received necessary care and
were eventually adopted. In February 2012, Adkisson appealed the sentence,
contending that she received ineffective counsel & that the trial court imposed
an excessive sentence. The trial court denied Adkisson’s request based upon its
finding that the defendant continued to engage in the kennel business for a substantial number of years following her 1998 conviction. They conclude that the
record supports the trial court’s denial of full traditional probation. Judge James
Curwood Witt, Jr. affirmed the judgments of the trial court. One need only read
the court transcript of the appeal to see the horrors that took place:
http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/adkissonpatriciaopn.pdf
DAMAGES AWARDED FOR NEGLIGENCE IN
PET’S DEATH
Robin Ohrer of Colorado was awarded more than $65,000 for the negligent
death of her 18 month old dog Ruthie who was fatally injured when she ran off
during a cleaning service visit & was struck by a car. The ruling sets a precedent
for awarding damages greater than the replacement value of the animal.
Court Rulings
HUD FINES BRONX HOUSING COMPLEX
FOR ACTION AGAINST PET OWNER
A housing complex was fined $85,000 by the U. S. Dept. of
Housing & Urban Development for not allowing residents to keep
emotional support dogs. The HUD considered JoeJoe the Maltese
& Figgy Newton the Chihuahua-Whippet mix who were owned by
Co-Op City owners to help manage their clinical depression to be
just as important as service dogs for blind people.
JUDGE RULES BLM VIOLATED
GRAZING REGULATIONS
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with environmental &
wildlife groups in ruling the Bureau of Land Management violated
the law in issuing 2006 amendments to the grazing regulations.
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
When Society staffers arrived one morning, they
found this frightened female Maltese waiting. Her
demeanor has changed & the once-fearful dog has
transformed into a hopeful lass in need of a lifetime of love. File N-112123-F.
When she joined the ranks of the unemployed, their owner could no longer afford
to keep & maintain Katie & Kevin, her 1 year old Maltese/Bichon mixes.The sweet
littermates must now find a new path in life & they want to remain together in that
journey. File N-112037-NM & File N-112038-SF.
He was brought to
Police Headquarters
for loitering without
proper identification.
This Border Collie was
released for time
served & now waits at
the Society for a
chance at holiday
happiness.
File N-112251-M
Someone walked
up to the Society &
tied his dog to the
door – and then
just walked away;
never to look back.
This had to be a
heartwrenching
sight to see, to
have broken the
devotion, trust &
loyalty that this
young dog had for
someone he depended upon. File N-112146-M.
A young boy allowed to run loose was hit by
a car. He has been taken care of by the veterinary staff & would love to be adopted by a
caring & responsible family. File N-111959-M.
This middle-aged
Maltese maiden has
been waiting for an
owner who left a
trail of broken promises.Would you help to
heal her broken heart. File N-111951-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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We call her Sparkle
– for her loving
demeanor that
sparkles through her.
Less than a year old,
this Plotthound type
displays a fantastic
disposition & would
make a wonderful
family pet File N109704-F.
October 2012
It is 10 p.m. – do
you know where
your dog is??? This
owner didn’t -- she was found on one of the busiest streets in
a rural town. After 2 months of waiting, this adorable lass is still
at the Society. She won’t take up much room in your heart or
your home. File 111881-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
This sweet little Chihuahua was
wearing a tag with a cell number.
There is no opportunity to leave a
message but states the person
called is unavailable.That person
has been unavailable for over a
month. Dee-Dee is about 5 years
old & is adorably focused on people. She would be a great addition in an adult home. File N-111328-F.
If you want a bundle of fur that will
bring sunshine to your days & warmth
& devotion to your nights, this Shih
Tzu mix is waiting for you. He is 4
years old & his owner can no longer
keep him. File N-111575-M.
Very early
one morning, this
lovely
Brittany
Spaniel was
found in a
county
park adjacent to a heavily traveled highway. She did not have a
microchip nor any identification tags to help us reunite
with her owner. File N-111811-F.
The Society was one
of several recipients
of an alert with pictures of dogs living
with squatters at a
Newark residence. A
resident of Delaware
who is with Dogs
Deserve Better, Inc.
traveled to Newark &
purchased this dog for
$50. She offered to
buy more but they
refused saying the
others were good for
fighting.The Society notified the animal law enforcement who said
they were on it– but they didn’t go in the house.When the Society’s
ACO went to check after receiving additional e-mails, the house was
boarded up & one dog was dead inside. File N-111250-M
She’s an adorable pup who was found on the
streets of Newark one night.This mixture of
huge ears …. and a huge heart are waiting to give
a bottomless pit of love to a new owner. File N111757-F.
Oh woe is me – less than a year old &
my owner doesn’t want me.There are so
many of us waiting for homes & I hope
someone will pick me. I didn’t do anything
wrong….and I am hoping for another
chance at happiness. File N-112156-M.
Meet Milo, a heartbroken Shi Tzu, whose owner
had tags to help us reunite her with them.There is
a name … a NY address … an e-mail (no longer
employed there) …. a home phone (an ex-landlord) … a cell phone (an ex-job) …. all are dead
ends. Landlord hasn’t seen the owner in 2 years.
But Milo has been with us long enough & needs to
start life anew. File N-111983-M.
He’s an older – much older – but handsome
Pomeranian found a few blocks from the Society.
We don’t know if he was lost, stolen or strayed
but we have him. File N-111838-M.
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
www.ahscares.org
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STORIES
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SOCIETY RESCUES 15 HORRIBLY
NEGLECTED SHIH TZUS
Pictured above and below are just a few of the ShihTzus and what they
looked like when they arrived and during or after their beauty makeovers. As
we go to press, all the dogs and one cat have found loving homes; only one
cat is still waiting for love, Fatty, below.
Six of the neglected ShihTzus after grooming and bathing, unrecognizable
from the heavily matted dogs that arrived.
If it were not for two Shih Tzus that escaped from the horror of their existence, the neglect and abuse would not have been discovered. We call it
Divine Intervention where stray dogs, a willfully immovable neighbor and
Howell Township Police Dept. all intersected to rescue 15 horribly neglected
dogs.
A Howell Township resident found the dogs running loose in the street &
due to their heavily matted condition, she called the Police. At the same
time, the owner of the dogs located them & wanted them returned.
Thankfully, the good Samaritan refused to return them.
It was at that point that the owner and her family “tossed the dogs from her
house, into a car to bring them to a relative’s house.” Thankfully, Officers
from the Howell Township Police Department arrived; however, they were
met with lies, lack of cooperation, antagonistic attitude, etc. After the Police
sorted the situation, it was discovered that there were 15 Shih Tzus in the
home – all in the same condition!
The owner finally admitted that she was overwhelmed with the animals and
could no longer care for them. She decided to surrender them to the Society
and was relieved to do so. She also surrendered two cats.
And then the Society’s work began! Every dog was given the necessary inoculations as soon as they arrived and treated for heavy flea infestation. Within
48-72 hours, every dog was shaved down – a feat in itself. Pictures cannot
convey the living hell that restricted their movements. Baseball size mats covered their feet, faces, Their coats were heavily matted, feces, flea dirt, urine
and once that was done, their long nails were cut, they were given baths
and then the veterinarians’ efforts started. It was found that one dog suffered from an entire cup of bladder stones in her tiny bladder, others suffered from a case of pyometra, masses/tumors in the uterus, hernias, glaucoma, advanced cases of dental disease and more.
In order to facilitate the very best possible difference in their lives, several of
the Shih Tzus were divided between the Tinton Falls and Forked River facilities. Two cats were also surrendered to the Society’s Tinton Falls facility; one
was adopted and one still hopes for a loving home, (see right) Donations to
the Society’s Res-Q Fund are so important to the smooth-running operation
of such a huge rescue. The Society has expended over $10,000 in emergency operations, veterinary costs, medication, grooming, etc.
The matter was referred to the Monmouth County SPCA who issued summonses and will be heard in Howell Township Municipal Court at a date yet
to be announced.
You can let your taxes go to the dog (and cats). Contribute on your
NJ tax return. There is a new tax check-off option – “Cat and Dog
Spay/Neuter Fund”. Your contribution will help spay & neuter
more of NJ’s dogs and cats. You can also show your support by
purchasing the Animal Friendly License Plates.
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October 2012
The dogs had so much excess fur obscuring their bodies that It was often
impossible to tell where one dog ended and another began.
Fatty is one of 2 cats
surrendered by the Shih
Tzu owner. One cat has
already been adopted.
Fatty is still with us. He is
2 ½ years old and
extremely friendly. He has
been treated for internal
parasites and enjoys the
spacious area of the freeroaming cat room in
Tinton Falls. He would
love to have a purrrrfectly
wonderful life with you.
File TF-70640-NM (Tinton
Falls).
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A long chain
which had been
wrapped
around her
neck had to be
surgically
removed.
STORIES
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SOCIETY RESCUES DOG WITH EMBEDDED
CHAIN IN HER NECK
She was found huddled under a car -- with a
serious injury. Someone had chained her up and the chain
had become embedded in her neck. There was no collar -just a length of chain. Rudy Giordano, the Animal Control
Officer for the City of Orange, brought her to the Associated
Humane Societies Newark facility for immediate medical
attention. The Society's veterinarians immediately put her
under anesthesia and operated on the female Shepherd mix.
Thankfully, no flies or maggots had gained access to the
large open wound. "Lucy" has healed nicely and now waits
for someone to invite her into their heart and home. She is
extremely sweet and waiting for "a new leash on life". File
110692-F (Newark).
Thanks to the Society's Res-Q Fund, your kindness helps us to
continue to save sick, injured and abused animals so that
they may continue to give love & companionship to others.
The Associated Humane Societies is located at 124 Evergreen
Ave. in Newark, just off of Rt. 1 & 9, near the Newark
International Airport, convenient to the NJ Turnpike and Rt.
22. The Society is open 7 days a week for your convenience .
Call us at 973-824-7080 or e-mail: [email protected]
STARVING DOG CAST ASIDE IN A CRATE AT
NEWARK BUS STOP
With barely enough skin to cover her
bones, she was given special feedings &
medical care and her condition improved
rapidly.
Someone was waiting for
her to die. They left her
in a crate for countless
days – as evidenced by
the pools of urine and
feces that had collected
under her. A Newark
resident waiting at a bus
stop at Montclair Ave & Parker St. saw a crate nearby.
When she saw the hapless animal inside, she called
the Newark Police who brought the dog to the
Society’s Newark facility. The female pit bull had bite
wounds all around the head and face – she was skin
and bones and starving. It was about 8 a.m. when
the Police Officer arrived. Society staffers saw the
pathetic pit bull was alert and started hand feeding
her. She could not stand on her own and was in need
of immediate attention. She was cold to the touch
and blankets were put on and under her. She was covered in the urine and feces which had pooled in the
bottom of the crate.
A whole new Twiggy is ready to start
The Society’s Medical Dept. is taking great care to
out life anew.
improve her physical well being. We are going to
change the direction in her life and put her on a brand new road to love and happiness
We call her “Twiggy” & want to help find a new lifetime commitment.
Twiggy is at the Associated Humane Societies, 124 Evergreen Ave. in Newark, just off of Rt. 1 & 9, near
the Newark International Airport, convenient to the NJ Turnpike, Rt 22 and Garden State Parkway. For
more information, call the Society at 973-824-7080 and refer to File 111173-F.
You can e-mail [email protected]
www.ahscares.org
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TINTON FALLS
DOGS
Meet Sasha, a 4 month old pup, who
was given up because her owner
said she is too high energy! She is
just a pup!! Those who like to adopt
young pups should be young at
heart. File TF-71601-F.
Chloe is a 2
year old lady
who has some
issues ….. She
enjoys chewing things.
(We don’t
know if they
ever gave her
toys, chewy
bones, etc.).
She will steal
things from the neighbors to chew on. She will also jump
on people when she is excited to meet new people.
(perhaps she was looking for a new owner). On the positive side, she is housebroken. It appears all of the issues
are fixable …. if someone wanted to spend the time and
effort in training. Guess that wasn’t at her previous
home. File TF-71119-SF.
Nyla didn’t eat too much …. didn’t take
up too much room … but the owner
just couldn’t keep her.The adorable
Chihuahua is only 1 ½ years old and
what changed in that period of time that
he can’t keep her? Now she looks to
others to place her trust and we will
help in that search. File N-112153-F.
Who would have allowed this 9 month old Shih
Tzu pup out on the loose & with no identification??? No one has come forward to claim ownership & now MeeMee has high hopes for a new
home. File TF-71603-F.
Meet Dino, an 8
year old
American
Eskimo, found as
a stray. A
microchip indicated he had
been adopted
from the Ocean
County facility
in Jackson in
2007. Since that
time someone
called from
Asbury Park
who said they got the dog from Craigs List and someone
from Howell said it was their dog. Letters were sent to
both – no one responded. Now we are looking for someone who will care about this dog as a lifetime commitment. File TF-70839-NM.
This handsome Jack Russell Terrier was found as a stray in Newark. Artemis is
about 4 years old and has been at the Society for over a month. He has been
neutered, microchipped, dewormed,
given all necessary inoculations – and
now he waits. File TF-70863-NM.
Ted is a 3 year old
Beagle boy who
has been given his
walking papers.
His owner can no
longer keep him &
now he is hunting
for a new home
and family. File N71595-NM.
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
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This lonely cockerpoo was feeling a bit
under the weather when he arrived. He was
found in a local park where he may have
been dumped. After some chicken soup for
his soul, he has improved & waits for a
chance to find a new home. File TF-71594-M.
FORKED RIVER
DOGS
McGruff has patiently waited for several months to
find a new love in his life. He has a great personality &
wants to trot by your side. File L-21556-NM.
An animal
group in
Maryland
contacted us
about Kat, a
6 year old
Jack Russell
Terrier.The
well mannered gent
completed all medical treatment, dental extractions.
Kat has been with us since March & patiently waits for
a lifetime commitment. File L-21368-NM.
Meet Wilma, a 3 yr. old Shar Pei mix who is
searching for a new home.When she first
arrived, she shook uncontrollably & was very
depressed. After her arrival at Popcorn Park,
she has come out of her shell & enjoys
receiving lots of affection & daily walks.
Wilma is very shy & needs a home where
she will be showered with affection & treated like a princess. She is very well behaved &
wants nothing more than to be treated with
kindness. Please give Wilma the fresh start in
life that she deserves. File 21833-SF.
Meet Grace,
an older
Rottweiler
from Georgia
who has serious misgivings about
southern
hospitality.
When she arrived, she was loaded with intestinal parasites & was positive for heartworm. She has been at the
Society since April & has been ready to enjoy her sunset
years with you.Thanks to donations to our Res-Q Fund,
we are able to medically treat every needy animal that
comes through our doors. File L-21523-SF.
Pedro is a 6 year old Jack
Russell Terrier found as a
stray in Newark.We
waited … and waited ...
but no one ever came in
to claim this lost soul.
He is now at our Forked
River facility in the hope
of meeting a lifetime
companion. File L-21491NM.
Bianca is a great lass who hails from Newark.The 5 year old maiden
did not have much veterinary care before she arrived at the Society.
By the time you see her picture, Bianca should be ready
for a wonderful & exciting
new adventure – a brand new
home! File L-21762-SF.
Being homeless is nothing to sneeze
at! Barnabas is an 8 year old Scottie
who has many requirements for a new
home: No kids, no touching feet and
he chases cats. Sounds picky but you
may have just the right home for
Barnabas. File L-21842-NM.
Meet Hooch, a 3 year old Dogue de
Bordeaux, whose owner could no longer
afford to keep the dog. Due to their
increased popularity in movies, the
French Mastiff has been overbred. Sadly,
the Society finds many used as guard
dogs, junkyard watchdogs, etc. Hooch
has a tender heart and needs a home
where he will have a lifetime commitment. File L-21653-NM.
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
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NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
Gov. Cuomo signed a law which closes a loophole in a state law banning
animal fighting by prohibiting owning, possessing, selling, transferring or
manufacturing animal-fighting paraphernalia.
NEW YORK CITY
Intro86A is a bill that will phase out New York City’s
horse carriage industry & replace it with a 21st century, eco-friendly horseless carriage, thereby preserving jobs & tourism dollars.
NEW YORK STATE
A bill to raise standards of care for dogs/cats held by pet dealers or commercial dog/cat breeders in New York State has been signed into law by
Gov. Cuomo.
BROOKLYN
Jean Rog Murat, 60, and his son, Robeson Murat, 29, have been charged
with aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly beating their cat to death with
a stick. They face up to 2 years in prison if convicted.
NEW YORK CITY
Dog owners are urged to stay out of Riverside Park where several dogs
have mysteriously died. All dogs had the same symptoms – seizures &
foaming at the mouth. As we go to press, maintenance workers at the park
have found the remains of a cat and some birds. This was near the 137th
St. entrance. Earlier in the year, a red-tailed hawk was poisoned & the
park stopped putting down rat bait. This continues as an active investigation.
BRONX
A housing complex was fined $85,000 by the U. S. Dept. of Housing &
Urban Development for not allowing residents to keep emotional support
dogs. The HUD considered JoeJoe the Maltese & Figgy Newton the
Chihuahua-Whippet mix who were owned by Co-Op City owners to help
manage their clinical depression to be just as important as service dogs for
blind people.
NEW YORK STATE
On July 19th, Gov. Cuomo made New York the first state to outlaw the use
of cage or box dryers for animals when the heating element is on. The dryers are typically used in pet grooming facilities. All too often, equipment
can malfunction or an animal is forgotten about and temperatures may be
uneven or higher than indicated. The result is terrible suffering for someone’s pet with severe injury or death.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
U.S. SENATE PASSES ANIMAL FIGHTING
AMENDMENT
As we go to press, we have learned that the U. S.
Senate has voted (88-11) in favor of an amendment to the Farm Bill (Vitter-LA) to make it a federal crime to attend a dogfight or cockfight and a felony to bring a
child to an animal fight. It is important for law enforcement agencies to
have the tools they need to crack down on ALL of people involved in
animal fighting.
The Senate package DOES NOT include an amendment by Sen. Jon
Tester (Mont) that would have allowed the import of sport-hunted polar
bear trophies.
H.Res. 736 - Moran, who is co-chair of the Congressional Animal
Protection Caucus, introduced a resolution opposing the use of gas
chambers to euthanize shelter animals.
AHS/Popcorn Park has entered into an agreement with the American
Automobile Association & their “Show Your Card & Save” Program.
There is a $1 discount on the admission to Popcorn Park
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last 43 years. Sadly,
we have found that we cannot change the world overnight ... but we continue to
try and make a difference. It is our hope that the information printed herein will
have a ripple effect on you, your family, your friends, your co-workers. If we can
help one person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to
adopt a lonely cat or pup from your local shelter, to consider a vegetarian lifestyle,
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REGO PARK
After a 2 year investigation, Unique Product Enterprises advertised & sold
products containing dog fur. They had violated the Dog and Cat Protection
Act of 2000 which bans import & interstate advertisement & sale of items
made from dog & cat fur. Penalties include a $10,000 fine per violation.
The advertisement was in a Russian-language magazine and someone
alerted authorities. Among items purchased for evidence was a blanket, a
vest, a pair of gloves & a belt. One of the products contained a manufacturing label with Chinese characters indicating a company in western China
made the product. Much of the dog fur in the world market comes from
China where conditions are brutal – animals beaten, crammed into tiny
cages & even skinned alive.
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Maximus was in heaven with his!
An end-of-summer BBQ was held for the
employees of the Community Medical
Center in Toms River.Tom Yanisko is a
certified CEC, CCA, AAC Chef &
Administrative Director of Hospitality
Services at Community who oversees the
food services and is quite an animal lover!
There were about 25 extra watermelons
that they could not store and Tom
delivered them to Popcorn Park. As you
can see, these are just a few of the
Popcorn Park residents who enjoyed this
wonderful treat! Tom also posts pictures of
dogs at Popcorn Park on the Intranet as
well as his own pet adoption bulletin
board. Our thanks to this talented chef for
his efforts in helping Society orphans.
Porthos, above, wasn’t quite sure what to do with his,
but Nyla the lioness and Caesar the tiger had plenty of ideas
before they opened them up and dug in.
Bonnie the bear and Bonnie the
White-Tailed Deer loved their
watermelon treats.
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
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. On Thanksgiving,
Christmas & New Year’s Day,
Popcorn Park closes at 2 p.m. so
that staff can be with their families.
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.
OCTOBER 2012
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
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AWESOME AGILITY COURSE
DONATED BY EAGLE SCOUT
A few months ago, Popcorn Park Director
John Bergmann met with Rob Applegate of
Barnegat who wanted to discuss a project
that could earn him an Eagle Scout badge.
Because of his love for animals, he wanted
to do something beneficial for the dogs at
the Society’s Forked River facility.
After their discussion, Rob set off to build
an agility course that would be great for the
dogs to get exercise, playtime and give
them something to look forward to while
they waited for adoption.
Volunteers had built an exercise yard and
the agility equipment has been placed
within the confines.
On July 8, Rob supplied and delivered the
impressive, well-made agility course. It
includes hurdles, a teeter board, ramp &
more! Along with being sturdy and long
lasting, it has great mobility & the capability to be broken down easily.
Rob Applegate devoted his summer to
It was Christmas in July for the Society
assembling an agility course for the dogs
orphans!! Within a matter of minutes, the
at Popcorn Park.This effort was for an
agility course was placed in the yard and
Eagle Scout badge.
the dogs didn’t take too long to become
accustomed to it. It has relieved the boredom of kennel living and the dogs have given their paw of approval. All of the
equipment is painted with weatherproof paint!
The Society staffers and volunteers are so impressed with the quality and workmanship
of this awesome Eagle Scout project!
Rob Applegate and his dad helped with the agility course and then
brought out some dogs to acquaint them with their new exercise area.
The weave poles, foreground, are completed as is a hurdle, left,
and a modified A-frame in rear left. Rob and Society volunteers
work on the next piece of equipment, rear right.
BROWNIE TROOP 1975 DONATES
COLLECTION OF GOODIES FOR SOCIETY
UNITY BY THE SHORE CHURCH HELD
FUND RAISER FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
From left: (front) Lisa, Dina, Megan, Jamie,Tony & Cailyn; (back) Megan, Hailey, Hannah,
Isabella, Anisa, Ariana, Emma and Lulu.Troop leaders: Sarah (left) and Rachel (right).
Brownie Troop1975 visited Popcorn Park after they collected donations of
towels, blankets, paper towels, first aid items and more! They then took a tour
of the residents at the zoo. Our thanks to these great kids for their efforts!
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Children at the Unity by the Shore Church in Neptune recently held a
fund raiser on “Loving All of God’s Creatures”. According to Sally
Kurth: “We raised $346.00 for Popcorn Park. Thank you all for taking
such great care of the animals! Blessings”. And blessings to all those
who help carry the message of being kind to animals.
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WHOLE FOODS DONATES SALAD BARS
TO SCHOOLS IN NYC
Whole Foods announced plans to donate salad bars to 57 New York City
public schools. The $300,000 cost will bring about healthier choices for
the students. This donation is part of a citywide plan to install salad bars in
all public schools over the next 3 years.
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bookshelf
BROADWAY TAILS:
Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs
who Became Showbiz Superstars
by Bill Berloni &
Jim Hanrahan
Published by Globe
Pequot Press
The sun always comes out tomorrow for
shelter animals that Bill Berloni rescues &
trains to be in stage productions, films,
commercials and television. Chico came to
the Society as a wise “street stray” and
became the lead role in the “Legally
Blonde” Boadway show. There are many
heartwarming stories of abused animals that
Berloni rescued and provided with a wonderful future! Berloni received the 2011
Tony Honor for Excellence in Theater – the
first ever given to an animal trainer.
SOLDIER DOGS
HUMANE
MANTUA ANIMAL LOVER COLLECTS CANS
FOR POPCORN PARK ANIMALS
Abbey Knight of Mantua, NJ
collected aluminum cans on
her own to raise money for
the Society’s animals. Abbey
recently visited Popcorn Park
and presented a $100 check
for the animals that reside at
the Forked River location.
Great job, Abbey!
RIVERDALE, NJ SIBLINGS CELEBRATE THEIR
BIRTHDAYS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
By Maria Goodavage
Published by Dutton Adult
According to AWI QUARTERLY, the cover features a black Lab in goggles with her head on
a camouflaged lap. She is a Military Working
Dog (MWD) & when it was revealed that one
member of the elite commando team that
raided Osama bin Laden’s compound had 4
legs & a tail, contributions of MWDs
increased. There have been many reports of
bravery and sacrifice, & many lives have been
saved. The book is a story of heroics & heartbreak & everyone in the military realizes that
MWDs are heroes – not a piece of military
equipment. The author leaves the reader with
a profound sense of awe for these amazing
animals & gratitude toward them & their handlers.
THUNDER DOG
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By Michael Hingson with Susy Flory
Published by Thomas Nelson
This is the story of Hingson who has been
blind since birth and his guide dog
Roselle, who led him down 1,463 stairs in
the north tower of the World Trade Center
on Sept. 11, 2001. The 256 page book
provides a first-hand, moment-by-moment
account of Hingston & Roselle’s journey
to safety.
DOG IS MY COPILOT
By Patrick Regan
Published by Andrews McMeel
Publishing
It is the inspiring story of how two very different worlds – dog rescuers &
private pilots – joined forces to create Pilots N Paws. There are 24
inspiring real-life stories & over 100 photos to tell the story of how the
desperate rescue of a single dog led to the creation of a volunteer
organization that has transported tens of thousands of shelter animals
from certain death to safety.
The efforts to help Popcorn Park
animals was doubly exciting when
Karyn Tanis celebrated her 8th
birthday and John was celebrating
his 11th! Instead of enjoying gifts
for their birthdays, they advised
family and friends that this year,
their birthday would be for the
animals at the Forked River facility.
The Tanis twosome brought dog
beds, cat scratchers, dog food, cat
food, treats and checks totaling
$250.00!! Our thanks to Karyn &
John for their unselfish efforts in
helping Society orphans!
BEACHWOOD ELEMENTARY STUDENT
COUNCIL HELD DONATION
DRIVE FOR DOGGIES
Members of the Student
Council held a donation
drive at Beachwood
Elementary School before
the semester ended. The
Council Members brought
boxes and boxes of goodies which included blankets, kitty litter, dog food,
cat food and toys for our
residents. Or thanks to the
Student Council and all of
the students who participated in this effort.
From left: Members of Bechwood Elementary School Student Council
Timmy Yuro, Mathew Yuro, Carly Kowalewski,Tyler Diaz
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Zoey loses eye
domestic
violence
A growing problem ...
TWO DOGS HORRIFICALLY INJURED
BY SAME MAN
Candy developed
head trauma
Last year, Oswald Hall brutally
kicked and beat a dog for
urinating in the house
The Society was contacted and
the Animal Control Officer
rescued the Pekingese mix
who was immediately taken to
Animal Emergency & Referral
Associates. The dog was
bleeding from the mouth and
ears. Candy stayed with us for
several months due to
neurological problems that
developed.
Oswald Hall was found guilty
in Court & although the AHS
presented a bill of $520 for
medical care, the spca was
paid $3,000.
Candy was sent to our Forked
River facility where she was
one of the most popular
pooches.
Candy was adopted into a
wonderful home -- Barbara
Golden of Manahawkin also
has 2 other Pekes at home
and they all get along great!
To date, Candy still had neurological problems that
developed after the beating
she received.
Several weeks after the Society
rescued Candy, our Animal
Control Officer was summoned
by the Newark Police Dept. to
rescue a Chihuahua that had
been kicked in the head while
the abuser was wearing boots.
The dog’s eye had popped out
and since it was New Year’s
Day, the dog was transported
to the Animal Hospital in
Zoey was abused by Oswald Hall – the
Fairfield where it was necessame
man who abused Candy (see story
sary to remove the eye.
left). She was kicked by Hall who was
It was the same cast of characwearing boots & her eye popped out.
ters but a different dog. Police
arrested Oswald Hall and
recently, Hall pleaded guilty to third degree animal cruelty to time
served. He was ordered to pay AHS $2,864 for medical care at the animal
hospital as well as the Society. He was also sentenced to two years probation & must complete 100 hours of community service, attend anger
management class & undergo a mental health evaluation. This was the
second animal cruelty charge against Hall. He is the father of three & has
two previous arrests & two domestic violence restraining orders that were
later dismissed.
Zoey was adopted to Pat Romeo of Manalapan as soon as the Chihuahua
was given a medical release. When Hall’s case was adjudicated, the sentencing appeared in local newspapers. Pat answered the papers in the
Comment Section: “I have this
dog & she is wonderful.
Wonderful, great, sweet, caring,
fun, playful, loyal, loving. Sleeps
with my husband & I every night.
It’s so odd because she still loves
men. Shows you how forgiving
she is. Her name is now Doey &
lives with a 21 year old chihuahua who also had her eye
kicked out by another person & a
huge ridgeback. We love her so
much & are blessed to have her
in our lives. That man, well whatever … Karma is a wonderful
thing.”
Pat Romeo adopted Zoey. As fate
would have it, Pat adopted another
Chihuahua from the Society who
also had her eye kicked out by
someone, many years ago.
PRINCESS STARTS OFF THE 2012 FOOTBALL SEASON!
It’s that time of year – the start of the football season….& Popcorn Park has stocked up on graham crackers! Princess recently made her first pick of the season. You can follow our camel’s
weekly choices by logging on to www.ahscares.org & put “Princess” in your search. You will see
each week’s choice and you can follow the statistics. If you have a football fan at your house,
we have a 12” x 16” poster, suitable for framing, of Princess in her Giant cap. The cost is $12 &
will be sent in a sturdy mailing tube. Princess has chosen the Super Bowl winner for the last 5
out of 6 years. Join us as we watch Princess discussing the teams, the players & more. In the
meantime, John Bergmann has put a call out to the Keebler Elves for
more graham crackers!
If you would like to join the Princess Fan Club, even if you are on our
web mailing list, just go to www.ahscares.org, go to left column &
click on “Not A Member? Join Us.” Sign up & click on box that says
Princess’ Fan Club. Each week, you will receive her pick of the week.
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October 2012
AROUND THE WORLD
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
DELRAN
A search was on for Moose, a 3 year Chocolate Lab
and resulted in the discovery that 24 year old
Jacqueline Lockhard stole the dog, then caused his
death by leaving him in a hot car. Newspaper
accounts indicate Lockhard is described as a would-be
dog trainer & has been charged with theft, animal cruelty charges and
more. She is presently held in Burlington County jail on $5,000 bail.
INDIA
The Ministry of Environment & Forests has issued
guidelines banning the use of live animals for dissection & many experiments at educational &
research institutions. The new guidelines promote
computer models & simulators as effective replacements for animals in
teaching anatomy, physiology & other life sciences. Under the new guidelines, violators face criminal penalties.
NEPTUNE
Charles Loguidice, 48 of Freehold Township left his two male Rottweilers in
the car while stopping at MJ’s Restaurant in Neptune. An hour later,
Loguidice came out to the car and both dogs were dead. He has been
charged with two counts of animal cruelty and the matter is to be heard
in Neptune Municipal Court on Sept. 20th. The Associated Humane
Societies’ Tinton Falls facility picked up the dogs and transported them to
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital for necropsy.
SOUTH KOREA
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, South Korean Whaling Commissioner JoonSuk Kang announced to the IWC’s 64th annual meeting in Panama that
South Korea will submit a plan to bring “research whaling” to the IWC in
201.
MANASQUAN
The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale,
barter, auction or breeding of dogs and cats in the borough. It will not
prohibit a seller or pound from keeping or selling dogs or cats that have
been rescued, seized or donated. Violators can face a fine of no more than
$9,000 for each separate offense.
SEASIDE PARK
The Borough Council is considering a contract with a Maryland farm to
remove poison ivy with goats. State restrictions bar Seaside Park from using
chemicals or burning the long-overlooked poison ivy problem. The cost
will be up to $20,000 for using two handlers and watching over the herd
of 15 -18 goats plus $350/day for the goats.
MILLVILLE
Wawa, Inc. has settled with a man who says he was kicked out of the company's Millville, NJ store because he was accompanied by his service dog.
Wawa has also agreed to post signs in its Garden State stores acknowledging that service animals are welcome & to train its employees about service
animal rights.
Please help us save lives ...
Yes! I want to support the many life-saving efforts of AHS and
Popcorn Park through a donation of $ _______________________
❑ Please find my donation enclosed.
ITALY
According to the August 2nd edition of SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, one of the
world's major breeders of dogs for research has been shut down temporarily. Green Hill is a subsidiary of North Rose, NY-based Marshall
Bioresources & one of the largest suppliers of dogs for drug research. The
operations in Montichiari, Italy breeding facility was closed under a July 1
court order. Two animal rights groups filed claims of inhumane treatment
which caused Italian inspectors & police to immediately enter the facility
& confiscate computers & other items to be used for an analysis of the
allegations. The court also granted permission to the animal rights groups
to take custody of the 2,500 beagles at the Green Hill breeding facility.
JAPAN
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the coastal city of Taiji plans to make
Moriura Bay a huge pool where people can swim & kayak among small
whales and dolphins. The city is notorious for killing as many as 2,000
dolphins & small whales per winter. Whaes & dolphins caught near the
town are to be released into the pool. Taiji is the city where the 2009
Oscar-winning documentary THE COVE was clandestinely filmed. The Taiji
Whale Museum helps to capture dolphins for the international dolphinarium trade. The museum features what COVE star Ric O’Barry believes is
“the smallest dolphin tank in the world”. The Taii dolphin and whale killing
would continue.
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
My mother,Teresa Antoinette Calamari –
She appreciated all the great works that
you did for animals. She sponsored the
cat “Pep”. I will continue to sponsor Pep
for my mother
Christine M. Calamari - PA
TAMMY – 1999-2012
Our Tammy, who we all loved so much,
died in the home she loved so much just
as she would have wanted it to be with
me by her side. She was 13 ½ & for the
past 2 years, battled Cushings Disease &
cancer.We adopted this adorable rescue
pup when she was just 6 months old in
1999. She was a joy to us & trained
many foster dogs in her short stay on this
earth. Her patience & guidance with
them I will always commend her for.We
hiked so many trails, camped so many
years together, boated so many lakes &
shared so many happy moments together. She loved our grandkids & shared so
many happy moments together.Thank
you Tammy for being my best friend all
these years & spending your life with us.
We loved you & will miss you so.
Your doggie mom, Linda Wells - NJ
For many years as an ACO from north
Jersey, I enjoyed supporting the staffs
from the Newark and Forked River facilities. On December 24th,2003 I visited
Forked River to donate Christmas presents for the animals. I subsequently had
the pleasure of meeting a 7 year old
Collie, who I immediately adopted &
named Journey. She was without a doubt,
the most loving pet that anyone could
have ever asked for. I have two
Schnauzers that Journey took as though
they were her own. On August 8th, 2012
my wonderful, old Journey went to sleep
for the last time, in my arms.I sincerely
want to thank everyone who was responsible for the adoption and for the many
wonderful years Journey gave me. I
brought her back to see everyone a couple of times. She did remember the staff
who took such good care of her & I will
always remember too.
Ruth Marcine, ACO (ret.) – NJ
Donald Applegate
Michelle Lyons – NJ
Your friends at Maser Consulting – NJ
“Smoke”, a very handsome grey cat
adopted from your Newark shelter. He
went to sleep peacefully May 14, 2012
in the loving arms of his guardian, Joanne
Pulaski who adopted him about 17 years
ago. His favorite adventure was running
into the kitchen whenever you arrived to
show you where his food was kept.We all
miss him very much, even his younger
feline “brother” Kurt, also adopted from
your shelter.
Carol Fritz – NY
Marion Schulze – NY
Bonnie Lou Barbieri – Happy Birthday
Mom! I miss you every day & wish I
could have one more afternoon to take
you to the zoo. Love always.
Your son, Shane & wife, Becki – MA
Donald D. Bowman
Michelle Potter - NJ
Leslie “Lee” Collins Bell
Gerald & Leslie Hansler – NJ
Hawkeye Sharpe
Dave & Linda Sharpe - NJ
Leigh Ann & Richard - PA
My sister, Linda Harrison, who loved dogs
& horses
John L. Harris – NJ
Helen Gaertner – for her love of animals,
especially kitty cats
Carole Kim – CA
Your friends from the DEA Indianapolis,
IN office
Darleen Smotherman – IN
The Red Roses of Hilltop - NJ
William Kressler 10/7/1940 – 6/25/2010 – My Dad was
a devout animal lover til his last breath
Gina M. Kressler – NJ
Patricia L. Mirenna
Employees of Howell Twp. Engineering
& Planning Dept. – NJ
Catherine Meier
Riker, Danzig, Scherer Hyland &
Perretti LLP – 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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October 2012
CALIFORNIA
A law forbidding the sale of foie gras took effect on
July 1, 2012. According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the
ban has been challenged in court by Eleveurs de
Canards et d’Oies du Quebec & Hudson Valley Foie
Gras in NY claiming improperly regulating interstate commerce & not specific enough in defining foie gras.
CONNECTICUT
Gov. Malloy signed House Bill 5289 into law becomes effective Oct. 1,
2012 which increases the penalty for subsequent offenses of cruelty to animals.
MASSACHUSETTS
A new bill creates a spay/neuter program & requires training for animal control officers. The bill also prohibits using carbon monoxide & carbon dioxide gas to euthanize dogs and cats.
OREGON
The Animal Law Coalition has released a video revealing horse tripping
events still occur, one of the few western states where the cruel practice
remains legal. In the last legislative session, a bill to ban horse tripping or
horse roping did not pass; in part, because legislators were told it no longer
occurred in the state.
OHIO
Gov. John Kasich’s administration has submitted a proposal for a short-term
holding facility for exotic animals that are expected to be forfeited. It is
anticipated that exotic pet owners will not be able to meet conditions of the
state’s new exotic animal law that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2014. The law bans
ownership, breeding, sale & purchase of specified wild animals & restricted
snakes. Current owners of restricted animals can keep them but must register them with the state & meet other requirements.
OHIO
The Fairfield County Commissioners have unanimously agreed to stop the
use of the cruel carbon monoxide gas chamber to kill shelter animals at the
county shelter. The county will switch to humane lethal injection for
euthanasia.
RHODE ISLAND
Starting Oct. 1, pet care services, i.e., boarding, grooming, pet sitting &
training will be subject to the state’s 7% sales tax. Veterinary & laboratory
services will be exempt.
UTAH
The Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington has a privatized zoo which has
up to 80 animals, many exotics, and is part of the park’s Wild Kingdom
attraction. Acording to PETA, animals at the park’s zoo are exposed to children throwing rocks & trash from a train that takes guests past the zoo
exhibits. The animals are living under horrific conditions & the U. S. Dept.
of Agriculture has cited Lagoon Corp. numerous times for failure to provide
vet care for sick & dying animals. They have filthy enclosures, inadequately
trained personnel & failure to provide animals with adequate space. Please
urge the Lagoon Corp. to release the animals confined at their park to sanctuaries by e-mailing Lagoon President David Freed’s secretary at 801-4518060 or [email protected]. You can learn more about the animals &
the violations by logging on to www.peta.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Yu Zhen Chen, owner of Red Star restaurant in Philadelphia, was arrested
for allegedly swinging four kittens by their tails in the alleyway & tossing
them about. A video showed “other acts of cruelty”. The videos can be seen
by going to www.google.com and putting in the owner’s name. There is a
warning that the video is graphic.
CONNECTICUT
The Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic is a low-cost facility for altering cats/dog in
Fairfield County & beyond. They opened their doors on August 27th & will
give vaccinations & altering at an affordable price. Their website is
www.nutmegclinic.org. There is no extra charge for animals in heat or who
are pregnant. You can reach them at [email protected] or call 203690-1550.
Humane News
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Humane Societies
T hanks for your support!
L’OREAL CELEBRATES VOLUNTEER DAY
AT POPCORN PARK
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2011
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone: (973) 824-7080
FAX: (973) 824-2720
E-mail: [email protected]
MONMOUTH COUNTY
BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7608
Phone: (732) 922-0100
FAX: (732) 922-4032
E-Mail:
Editor-in-Chief
Roseann Trezza
Contributing Editors
Jeanne Balsam
Deborah Beyfuss, Karen Powell
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park/Photo Editor
John Bergmann
Photography Editors:
Colleen Buchanan,
Linda Goodman, D.J. Infield,
Sandy Hickman, Dee Hobson,
Alicia Meeker, Estrella Rosenberg,
Linda Wells, Scott Crawford
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss, Cerri Infield
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River,Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
[email protected]
OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH
& POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone: (609) 693-1900
FAX: (609) 693-8404
E-mail:
[email protected]
Information contained in this publication should not
be used as the basis of decisions by any reader
without referring to applicable laws, regulations
and/or professional advice.The HUMANE NEWS has
made every effort to ensure the accuracy of materials
in this publication but the HUMANE NEWS will not
be responsible for loss or damages caused by errors,
omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the
publication contents.
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OCTOBER 2012 - Volume 43, No. 5
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this
charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. registration
with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
The Society has always gone to great lengths to find special homes
and responsible owners for handicapped animals.
And the two pictured below are in need of just that!
They are both exceptional candidates for a lifetime commitment of love.
This handsome male pit bull terrier was
found as a stray in late July. Not only is
he completely blind, he was suffering
from infected ears, nasal discharge. Our
veterinary staff has taken care of all of
his medical issues and now Chuck
needs a “new leash on life”. In attempting to take his picture, the only thing
Chuck wanted to do was lean up
against his caretaker. File TF-70840-M
(Tinton Falls).
Internet alerts advised of a blind dog
at the Camden County Animal
Shelter. We offered to take him to
our facility hoping a change might
help Greg find a new home. He is a
happy-go-lucky boy, and loves every
one he meets. Greg also has a sight
neurological disorder that causes
him to do a “bunny hop”. A specialist has examined Greg & no veterinary care is needed. File L-21582NM.(Forked River)
Enthusiastic employees from L’Oreal spent the day at Popcorn Park – from
cleaning cages to yard work to hanging signs, adopting and more!
In late June, it was L’Oreal Volunteer Day in which employees visited
Popcorn Park to give back to the community. The hard-working, enthusiastic group pitched right in – (not an easy task on a day that was over
100 degrees) cleaning cat cages, cleaning/raking grounds, erecting sturdy
metal signs. They collected & donated supplies & socialized with cats &
dogs – including grooming & walking. Along with their day-long efforts,
they donated paper towels, collars, leashes, detergent, towels, cat litter,
bleach, dog/cat food, pig food, rabbit food, bird food, cleaning products,
pet toys & much more! According to one spokesperson: “It was inspiring
to see first hand how devoted the
staff at the facility was & how
dedicated they were to the cleanliness of the facility & the care of
the animals. I’ve seen other shelters first hand & can’t tell you
enough how impressed I was
with the conditions at Popcorn
Park in comparison to others”.
The spokesperson indicated that
the event helped to expose 20
people to animal rescue & the
immense challenges you face.”
Our thanks to all the L’Oreal volunteers whose efforts were out standing. The heat did not
dampen their enthusiasm and 3
cats were adopted out to two of
the L’Oreal employees.
The group donated a huge amount of much-needed supplies
for the comfort of our orphans.
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Join! the SHARE-A-PET
PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness and
generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers.The animals are placed on the program on the basis
of such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts, brand
new facilities have been given to these orphans.You can help by “adopting” one of these orphans
for $10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo and report of your pet every four
months, plus a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other
shelter animals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at:
www.ahscares.org, and click on Share-A-Pet Program.
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Baby and Cricket,
Heidi & Little Bit of Kentucky.
Twilight
Twilight came to us when she was 6 years old with another
cat,Tiny, then 7.They belonged to a longtime Popcorn Park
employee who developed cancer. She cared for the pair
until she was no longer able, and then asked that we look
after them.They arrived here over two years ago. It was
originally thought that Twilight and Tiny loved each other
and if adopted, would have to be adopted together.This
turns out to not be so - they actually are not very fond of
one another at all!
So Twilight’s appearance in this issue is twofold. She wants
to let you know that she is in need of sponsors ... or a
loving home; AND as a spokeskitty ... that you make sure
that you keep all your cats home and safe inside - but especially black ones - during the Halloween season. Black cats
can be the victims of cruel rituals.
SHARE-A-PET
OCTOBER 2012
Several years ago, the Dixon Family of London, Kentucky visited the Society & adopted several dogs.
From that time, the friendship and contact continued. As the Society alumni passed away, LaDonna
& David rescued from their local area & kept us informed of any of their pets. She asked that we
take in any animals she had at the time of her demise. Sadly, LaDonna recently passed away. Even
though it was without a will (intestate), we are following her wishes.The AHS sent volunteers to
her veterinarian where she had made prior arrangements for any surviving pets & within a few
days, Society volunteers picked them up.We have the Dixon’s 2 dogs and 2 cats & this fabulous
foursome are now ensconced at the Society’s Forked River facility in accordance with their wishes.
They did not require that we keep them without benefit of adoption. Baby & Cricket the two cats
are in Kitty City for sponsorship or adoption. Heidi and Little Bit were loved by the Dixons and the
Rat Terriers embrace each other even more now that their lives have been turned upside down.
Heidi & Little Bit are available for sponsorship or adoption together.
The Society’s program for Pets in Wills helped with the special background information & Health
Data so that there were no
unanswered questions & the
transfer went smoothly If
you need information about
keeping your pets in the
event of your incapacitation,
e-mail
[email protected]
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________