Patrick Breen - Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord

the newsletter of the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County • autumn/winter 2014
From the Desk of Heather Faria, Executive Director
O
ur wonderful new shelter is full of pets who would very much like
to be home for the holidays. Despite the creature comforts of our
new facility and the loving care provided by our staff, a warm hearth
and a family to call one’s own is still every homeless pets’ desire.
We understand your reluctance—almost all of the pets in our care
have a past, sometimes a difficult one. The impression left on them by
life so far can include some insecurities. Adopting a pet means giving
them time to settle in, to gain confidence, to unlearn some old habits
and learn some new ones. It may mean getting beyond some piddling
on the floor or dealing with something precious chewed, scratched, or
broken. An animal who has had reason to be concerned about humans
or who has simply not learned the best manners around people might
mean planning ahead for visitors or preparing for the mail delivery. You
may need to shop for special food or schedule visits for ongoing medical care. It will almost definitely mean practicing good behavior every
day for several weeks or months.
Yes, our lives are already busy. Carving
out time and reserving energy to care
for another creature is not a decision to
be made lightly. When you do decide to
take a new pet into your home, we have
a shelter full of dogs and cats and small
furry creatures who would appreciate your
consideration. In return for your time and
patience, your planning and playtime, your
affection and dedication, I promise they
will love you forever. In the words of one of
our recent dog adopters who worked hard
to get her beyond a destructive phase, “We
are so grateful that she chose us to be her forever family!”
Welcome, Patrick Breen
At our Dinner with the Animals in May, we heard loud and clear from
the more than 300 people in attendance that prevention and investigation of animal cruelty should be a key priority for the Pope Memorial
SPCA. All those at the Dinner voted with their generous donations to
our fund in need to hire a part-time staff person to focus on those areas.
We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Patrick Breen to the
Director of Field Services position to handle cruelty prevention and
investigation for the animal shelter. Pat has been working since late
August and judging by how busy he has been, the need is certainly clear.
Pat spent twenty years as a New York City police officer, 12 of those in
the mounted police unit. Upon retirement, he worked for seven years as
a Humane Law Enforcement Agent for ASPCA. He and his family will be
moving from Long Island.
“I’ve always liked New Hampshire,” he says, and is looking forward
to getting to know the Merrimack County community. “This position
allows me to combine my experience in the police department and my
interest in animals.”
Pat emphasizes that a key aspect of his work is intervention before a
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Our name and our logo have changed! Formerly known as the Concord Merrimack County SPCA, we are now The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County
and we are now up and running in our brand-new facility at 94 Silk Farm Road in Concord, NH. Come visit us today!
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Our Mission
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County
is dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets,
protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.
Our Vision
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County
envisions our community to be a safe haven for animals,
where the animal-human bond is nurtured and all animals are treated with compassion and respect.
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STAFF
Heather Faria, Executive Director
Cathy Emerson, Director of Operations
Taira Mullen, Business Manager
Cheryl Kimball, CVT, Director of Development & Communications
Patrick Breen, Director of Field Services
Shannon Camara, Director of Special Events & Educational Outreach
Christine Demers, Office Manage, Foster Home Program Coordinator
David Leach, Administrative Assistant
Frankie Brown, Veterinary Technician
Courtney Paquette, Adoption Counselor, Animal Care Technician
Sarah Kirsch, Adoption Counselor
Cheryl Cole-Dexter, Offsite Adoption Coordinator
Jessica Helfenstein, Animal Care Technician
Crystal Carle, Animal Care Technician
Kay Lamprey, Animal Care Technician
Renee Voydatch, Animal Care Technician
Patti Hibbard-Johnson, Animal Care Technician
Rachel Miller, Adoption Counselor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chase Binder, President
Vince Trento, Vice President
Abigail Lange, Secretary
Julie Greenwood, Treasurer
Herb Burnham
Ruth Coneys
Jason Craven
Tony D’Amato
Dr. George Messenger, DVM
Harriet Resnicoff
Matthew Snyder
Jim Zablocki
The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County is a private non-profit organization
that depends on your generosity to carry on its programs. We do not receive state or federal
funds and rely in a large part on private donations. To discuss how your donation or bequest
can best reflect your wishes and be of lasting value for homeless pets, call or write us at:
94 Silk Farm Road Concord NH 03301 • (603) 856-8756
Sign-up for our Email Newsletter by visiting our web page at popememorialspca.org
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Autumn/Winter • 2014
The Pope Memorial Legacy Society
O
n September 29th we hosted our first
Pope Memorial Legacy Society reception. Attendees—those who have let us know
that the Pope Memorial SPCA of ConcordMerrimack County is named in their estate
plans—were treated to a lovely tea service by
Elaine’s Specialteas. Newly hired Field Services
Director Patrick Breen spoke to the group
about his work doing humane education and cruelty investigation. Each
Legacy Society member was given a special lapel pin with our logo on it.
Planned gifts have had significant impact over the years such as allowing
us to secure the land on which our shelter sits. These gifts help provide
for the long-term needs of the SPCA so that our annual resources can be
appropriately dedicated to animal care. If you would like more information, contact your trusted financial advisor or call us to receive a copy of
our Planned Giving brochure.
Welcome, Patrick Breen, continued from page 1
situation ever reaches the cruelty investigation stage. “There are often
options for correcting a problem and educating pet owners about care
before the situation becomes too dangerous or unhealthy for the animal.
Obviously there will be instances when immediate action is warranted
and my job is to help. ”
We feel fortunate to have been able to hire someone like Pat with
such extensive experience.
To report concerns about animal abuse and neglect please call Pat at
the shelter at 856-8756. For more information about animal cruelty
and NH State laws, visit popememorialspca.org.
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create financial benefits now, you can ensure the animals in need
are helped far into the future. Explore the benefits of charitable
giving with your estate planning professional and give a lasting
gift of love and compassion.
AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County (Code A 3263)
(Formerly Concord-Merrimack County SPCA)
IT PAYS TO BELONG!
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2015 Calendar of Best Friends
The 2015 SPCA Calendar of Best Friends is now available! $15.00
You will smile every time the month changes!
Purchase yours, and one for everyone on your gift list,
at our shelter at 94 Silk Farm Road or Osborne Agway,
Sandy’s Pet Food Center, Russell Animal Hospital and
other locations around Concord. Check our website at
popememorialspca.org for an updated list.
Spirited Gifts that Benefit Homeless Pets
Uncork the spirit of helping homeless pets over the holidays with gifts
of our SPCA custom-label wines.
This year we picked three great
wines from incrediBrew. Stock up
while supplies last! Available for
purchase through the holidays
in Concord at Cole Gardens, 430
Loudon Road and Caring Gifts,
18 N. Main Street. A portion of
the proceeds on the sales of
these wines go to homeless
pets in your community!
Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service (CAVES) is a collaboration of
area veterinarians offering 24/7 progressive compassionate emergency critical care in our specially designed facility since 2000. Our Veterinary Referral Service also offers these specialty needs:
 Internal Medicine
 Surgery
 Oncology
 Exotic Care
 Cardiology
 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
 i-131 Radioactive Iodine Therapy for hyperthyroidism
 Critical and Intensive Care
 Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
Meet the CAVES Mascot, Maddie!
1 Intervale Road, Concord, NH 03301
NH Toll-free: 877-929-119 ● Phone: 603-227-1199 ● Fax: 603-227-0666
email: [email protected] ● website: www.CapAreaVES.org
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Maddie is the VCA CAVES mascot. She is
quick to bring a smile or wag to clients and
patients alike. In her time off she spends
her time at her home in Webster with her
owner, one of the CAVES doctors.
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Walk for the Animals Raises $45K!
Thanks to everyone—walkers, teams and their supporters, vendors
and demonstrators and the following sponsors:
Sandy’s Pet Food Center ■ Petco Foundation ■ Russell Animal Hospital ■ CAVES ■ Amica Insurance
■ Nathan Wechsler ■ Fisherville Animal Hospital ■ The Rowley Agency ■ Banfield Pet Hospital
■ Upton & Hatfield ■ Infinite Health Family Chiropractic ■ Bank of NH ■ Say It In Stitches ■ Jim
Cotsana ■ VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital ■ The Bohlman Family ■ Herb Burnham ■ Hodges
Companies ■ Kathy Barger ■ Kevin & Heather Faria ■ Abby Lange ■ George & Sandra Downing ■
Beth Nemchick
as well as Delta Dental for the use of their great venue, Master of Ceremonies JYY’s Nazzy, and the
Forest Society for use of the great trails.
Together we raised almost $45,000 to help homeless pets in our community!
Mark your calendar for next year’s 20th Annual Walk for the Animals on Sunday September 13th.
Top right: Master of Ceremonies JYY’s Nazzy
gets an adoring look from the winner of the
audience-chosen Nazzy lookalike contest.
This walker enjoyed the beautiful day
sporting his blaze orange Walk for the
Animals bandana.
Walkers head out to enjoy a 1-mile or 5K walk on a gorgeous fall day.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Out and About with the SPCA
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Outreach to the community is a key part of the Pope Memorial SPCA’s mission, as
evidenced by the following list of outreach activities in which we participated from
April 1 to September 30, 2014. The list of events we attended in the past six months
makes it clear how much we rely on our fantastic volunteers to help us get out in
the community! And we invite the community to us with tours and classes on site.
Overall, in this six-month period we reached over 10,000 people explaining our mission and providing humane education.
aren Johnson has been
volunteering for the Pope
Memorial SPCA for eight
years. As a social worker, she
has taken her SPCA volunteer
work into the community and
is making a real difference. All
with the help of a few furry
friends.
Karen works in the schools
with at-risk children. It’s all
about early intervention, she
Sebastian and SPCA Alum, Pudgey the rabbit share
says. “We don’t want kids a quiet moment.
to end up six years old and
have never seen a book before.” So Karen works in places like the
Village Elementary School in Pembroke once a month and the Bridge
Alternative Program where she brings a story book to read. And
along with her comes an animal.
Where does the animal fit in? The SPCA’s Reading Tails program
often is described as an opportunity to help kids struggling with literacy to read to a nonjudgmental listener. Statistics affirm that young
readers who have this opportunity increase their reading skill. But
Karen has taken Reading Tails to a different level.
“Food, shelter/comfort and love,” says Karen, “have been recognized as the top three human needs. It’s our job to see that these
fundamental needs are met for the kids before they can settle in and
listen to a story. The animal not only provides a distraction from the
transition from home to classroom, but helps kids with their comfort
level, gets them engaged and in the room. They will then be able to
hear the story better and focus on literacy development.”
Not only has Karen volunteered her time with the SPCA (as well as
adopted several animals!) but she is reaching out to places like PACE
Charter High School in Allenstown and spreading the volunteer bug.
And now a couple of PACE students bring books once a week to the
elementary school and read with the kids there. And the Bridge kids
volunteer at the SPCA twice a month!
Karen has clearly created one of those win-win situations. And,
listening to the enthusiasm and pride in her voice as she tells about
her work, she wins as well using her background to do meaningful
work for both the SPCA and the young children in the community!
The Ark Angels program supports homeless pets
in our shelter. Ark Angel support is acknowledged
Ark
Angels
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with a plaque on a cat condo ($300) or a dog kennel
($600) for one year. Call 856-8756 x225 or go to
our website and click on the “You Can Help” button
for more information.
Onsite Tours and Educational Presentations
Besides monthly (sometimes twice monthly!) Volunteer Orientation classes for new
volunteers, staff and volunteers also gave tours of the shelter to these groups: Bishop
Brady High School ■ Bow High School ■ Bow Youth Center ■ Bridge Alternative
Middle School ■ Bridgett Windsor Birthday Party ■ Centennial Senior Center ■
Concord Hospital Wellness Group ■ (numerous) Girl Scout Troops ■ Granite State
College OLLIE Class ■ John Stark High School ■ Limelight Cheerleading group and
our own Monkey Business Summer Camp!
Offsite Visits
We regularly visit Pleasant View Center with a therapy animal and we made special
visits to the following: Hopkinton Summer Camp ■ Penacook Community Center
■ Salisbury Elementary School ■ Shaker Road Preschool ■ Three Rivers School ■
YMCA Preschool
Events
Besides our annual Dinner with the Animals (May), Run for the Animals (June), and
Walk for the Animals (September), we participated in the following events around
the Merrimack County region: Associated Grocers Community Involvement Fair ■
Bow Blue Seal Dog Wash ■ Bow Mills United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival
■ Cole Gardens Winter Market ■ Concord Cooperative Market Farm Fest ■ Concord
Market Days ■ Granite State Roller Derby ■ Grappone Ford Summer Fair ■ Heritage
Harley BBQ ■ Literacy Day at ■ Margarita’s Fundraiser ■ National Night Out ■ New
London Chamber Night ■ NHTI Community Involvement Fair ■ One Main Financial
BBQ ■ Panera Bread Fundraiser ■ Petco Adoption Weekends ■ PetSmart Adoption
Weekend ■ Pleasant View Summer Fair ■ Schoolhouse Café BBQ promo ■ Spring
Into Healthy Living Fair
AND watch for our regular segments showcasing our pets on WMUR and listen
every Monday on JYY Radio!
If you would like to become involved with the SPCA as a volunteer, please visit our
website at popememorialspca.org and click on Volunteer in the drop-down menu
under the You Can Help button. Click the link to our volunteer application, submit it,
and we will sign you up for one of our volunteer orientation classes.
CATS
José Cambrils
Mary Cogswell
Jim Doolittle
David Dubiel/Janet Levenson
Andrew Featherman
Leah Gray
The Jones Family
John & Joan Leggett
Susan Randlett
Dora Rainie
Greg Roy
John Saturley
Stephen Saturley
The Spencer Family
Jon & Cynthia White
CherylAnne Williams
Mary Wirth
Tom & Alice Zlotucha
DOGS
David Dubiel/Janet Levenson
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Stevenson
Jon & Cynthia White
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Gifts of Love Memorials and Honorariums
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In Memoriam Your contributions in memory of loved ones help give a second chance at life to the animals in our care. When your gift is
received, the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County sends a notification of your remembrance to the person of your choice.
Gifts in loving memory of the following people The following memorial donations were made from April 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
Ronald C. Anderson
Jacob K. Andy
Porter B.
Lorraine Berthiaume
Lucinda T. “Cindy” Biese
Joan Bretman
Barbara E. Briggs
Paul J. Brochu
Scott A. Brotherton
Joan Rita (Brown) Butman
Holly Carlson
Robin Egan Castor
William F. Celen
Alice Marion Colby
Jim M. Constantine
Charlene Jaceline Couture
L. Daniel “Dan” Dargie
Frances E. Donahue
Kim Donovan
Richard J. Donovan
Olive I. (Tuttle) Drew
Cynthia Dumont
Michael Ferrelli
Elaine Rose Finney
Edward W. Flamand
Natalie Clare (Peddy) Follansbee
Elizabeth H. (Hosmer) Frew
William L. Giles, Jr.
Jean Elizabeth Gilman
Lt. Richard Girard
Carrie L. Hague
Mary “Molly” V. (Cullinane)
Hamilton
Mary Ellen “Mimi” Merk Harper
Sharon Herrick
Judy Horn
Lynne L. Howard
Wesley Jenkins
Peter J. Jenovese, Sr.
Lewis Keene
Christine Keller
Richard Kelsey
Thomas E. “Tom” Kemp
Heidi (Rogers) Lacroix
David Lake
Jacob Murray Lange
Lee Lenard
Bev Leo
Beverly Benson Leoni
Patricia R. Locke
Margot Long
Snow McCann
Peter Messier
Rhys Michener
William H. “Bill” Miller, Jr.
Hamish & Finn Mills
David Murray
James Musheno
Rayleen M. Musto
Doris J. (Vigurs) Neary
Ruth “Betty” Nelson
Mary Lee O’Brien
Robert Oakes
Irene Olszewski
Diane D. Osborne
Nancy A. Pierce
Ted Rice
Frederick Roy
Jennifer Sampson
Glyda and Reggie Scott
George I. Segal
Theresa Marie Seppala
David Shelton
Blanche “Scotie” Smith
Irving C. Snow
Esther Spaulding
Spenser Stockwell
Alice A. (Cote) Sweatt
Jean C. Thomas
James A. Tibbens
Kathy Tobin
Gloria Vitale
Naida Louise (Ring) Welch
Dr. Charles Zumbrunnen
Luciano & Buddy
Lucky & Zach
Lucy
Lydia & Buddy
Macaroni
Marsha
Maude
Max & all beloved pets
McGuire
Meggie
Mercy
Mic, Queen Olive & Danny
Missy
Mookie
Muffy & Big Red
Murphy
Nikki & Kristi Brown
Patch Callaghan, Sadie Jane &
Doggus O’Dooley
Patches, Sunshine & Misty
Phoebe
PJ
Polar Bear
Pugsley
Raven
Ricky
Riley & Yaz
River
Robey
Rocky
Roscoe
Rosey
Roxy
Roy
Samantha
Scamp, Benny & Kaspurr
Shadow
Simon
Smokey
Tanner
Tasha
Tuco
Whiskey & Friday
Gifts from family and friends as they remember the following pets
All the Wilcox animals
Andrea
Annie
Baby Boy
Bailey
Bear, Scooby, Batman & Moonie
Bitsie
Blackie & Dickey
Boris O’Saurus
Brillo
Brooke
Buddy
Buddy & Lucky
Buster
Buzy & Jordan
Chen
Chester
Chloe
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Connor
Cookie
Cooper
Cujo
Daisy
Dewey
Dylan
Farley
Fred
Freida Breton
Gizmo, Pumpkin & Spike
Gloria
Gracie Mae Dane
Harley
Harley & Kismet
Harley & Murphy
Honey
Jake
Jake & Gabby
Jascha
Jessie
Karumba & Boo Kitty Boo
Kosi
Lady
Lila
In Honor of Your honorary contribution is a thoughtful way to express “You are Appreciated” to friends, family, and pets you care for. When your
gift is received, the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County sends a notification of your thoughtful gift to the person of your choice.
Gifts in loving honor of the following people
Alyssa’s Birthday
Tina Bean
Bow Memorial 5th Grade Faculty
Brandon’s Birthday
Stephanie Brown
Brendan Curran
Debbie Drouin’s Birthday
Tessa Foley’s Birthday
Jill’s 60th Birthday
Kate’s Birthday
Annaliese Kaufman’s Birthday
Lily’s 15th Birthday
Susan Lynch’s Birthday
Madison’s Birthday
Ben Marceau’s Birthday
Carole Martin
Maxwell and Sara Lee
Deb McNeish
Mike’s Birthday
My Dad
Phil Paveglio’s Birthday
Harriet Resnicoff
Robert C. Rose
Josselyn Slager’s 7th Birthday
Keley Smith
SPCA staff and volunteers for all their
hard work
Maggie & Lexi
Newman
Saralee & Maxwell
Schultz
Seymour & Greta
Simone
Stanley, Keeley & Lucy
Gracie Thibeault
Gifts from family and friends as they fondly honor of the following pets
Al
Angie
Bella
Belle
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Benji
Charlie & Sabra
Dexter
Dixie & Boris
Dobby
Elmo, Monty & Indy
Jacques
Lilly
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This issue of PawPrints is in memory of Milo,
SPCA Alum
Save the Date: December 6th!
Our Annual Holiday Open House and Wish List Drive
12–2pm at our shelter at 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord
Light refreshments and holiday fun!
The staff and the animals are looking forward to seeing
you at our first holiday open house in our new home!
Milo’s family recently let us know that Milo, adopted from Pope Memorial
SPCA in 2012, passed away recently. His family, including his brother
Spencer (adopted at the same time) are very sad. We dedicate this issue of
PawPrints to Milo and all SPCA alum who have crossed over the Rainbow
Bridge. We are so grateful for the adopters who gave them such loving homes.
Contact Cheryl Kimball at [email protected] for more information.
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