H H H ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT H H H

Holiday 2015
20 WIEDY ROAD, KINGSTON, NEW YORK 12401 • (845) 331-5377 • WWW.UCSPCA.ORG • [email protected]
Director’s Letter
The holidays. This time of year tends to
encourage consideration of where one has
been, and the direction one is facing. We
at the Ulster County SPCA are no different.
A reflection upon the year that just passed
reminds us of our moments of sadness;
the tragic stories and the animals we were
unable to save. However, it also reminds us
of our moments of triumph, our hundreds
of rescued residents, and our hundreds
of families made happier for their new
additions.
stable to permanently include a population
of rabbits and other small “exotic” species.
These animals came in as strays longing for
the home they were misplaced from; they
came in as surrenders, confused and sadeyed as their people walked away, they came
in as victims of abuse or neglect-- refugees
saved by the intervention of our Law
Enforcement Division. While their histories
are varied, they virtually all share a common
thread in their own stories: that of rescue, of
a new beginning, of a new family.
We saw the successful completion of a
dozen cruelty cases, with perpetrators being
held accountable for their crimes, most
notably a high-profile felony conviction.
We saw the awareness of animal rights
reach new heights locally, with Ulster
County Executive Mike Hein endorsing new
initiatives that include funding for feral spay/
neuters, an animal abuse registry and the Pet
Seller’s law, the latter of which is still under
debate.
We began our expansion drive: a push to
expand our facility in an effort to house more
of the animals in need here in Ulster County.
A challenging year of work on behalf of this
project has brought us nearly two-thirds of
the way to our goal.
We have placed nearly 900 animals of
varying species into homes... expanding our
How do things look as 2016 begins to
come up over the horizon? Things look
very promising. Our Humane Law Division
continues to exercise its influence in the
community, saving animals through efforts
in the trenches of neglect, while expanding
the awareness and sympathy of the courts
about the importance of prosecuting these
crimes. Ulster County is blessed to have local
law enforcement and a District Attorney’s
office committed to pursuing these cases.
Our Adoption Center is poised to expand,
and our success stories will grow ever more
numerous, as a greater number of animals
pass through our doors into those onceelusive, safe homes with people such as
you, who know the value of rescue across a
spectrum of species.
Happy Holidays, from all of us here at
the UCSPCA. Know that your efforts have
made these days brighter for countless lives
and that those animals thank you as well, in
every way they can.
Sincerely,
Adam Saunders
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
H H H ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT H H H
Torrence: This beautiful
female pup is Torrence. She is
a 5-year-old, spayed American
Shelter Dog who is waiting as
patiently as she can for her
forever home, but she just
doesn’t understand what’s
taking so long! Torrence is
good with other polite dogs
and can handle children if they are respectful and
give her some space. She has a moderate energy
level and walks well on a leash.
Torrence does have some arthritis, but the
shelter medical team has put her on joint
supplements and pain meds that are helping.
Torrence is hoping for a new home for the
Holidays!
Mojo is an extremely
smart 4-year-old,
neutered male,
Shepherd mix. What
would you like Mojo to
do? Agility? Therapy?
Water sports?
He can do it all and
more! Mojo is like a piece of clay in your hands
just waiting to be molded. He’s dog selective
(meet and greet required) and may be okay with
a dog-friendly cat.
Mojo will need an experienced, devoted owner
to bring out his full potential.
Maxi is a beautiful 3-yearold female who has been at
the shelter for a year and a
half. She rarely leaves her
spot in the top of a cat tower
in our Main Adoption Room;
we actually feed her in the
tower because she’s too
nervous to come down and
eat with the others. However, recently she has
been coming out of her shell more and more.
This girl is waiting for a family to scoop her up
so she can be free of fear and finally relax in a
home. She’d prefer a calm household because
loud noises or people tend to frighten her. Come
meet Maxi if you’re that special someone; it takes
time for her to open up but if you’re patient,
she’ll give you lots of love!
ADOPTION HOURS: OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 11:30AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED MONDAY)
Now open Thursday until 7PM - by appointment, to walk through the shelter, or to adopt
ADOPT A SHELTER PET & HAVE A FRIEND FOR LIFE
Q&A with the Dog Trainer
Regina Till
My dog doesn’t like to give up his
favorite toy. What can I do to get it
away from him?
My dogs likes to sleep in my bed but I
heard that I shouldn’t let him do this.
Am I wrong to let him sleep with me?
Dear Toy Hoarder,
Dear Snuggle Pup,
One technique you could use is what’s called trading. You
trade Fido’s favorite toy for another toy or higher-value treat.
A regular old stale biscuit isn’t going to cut it. You need to find
something that is WAY better than Fido’s favorite toy.
All my dogs sleep in my bed! They are also allowed on the couch! I
play tug of war with them, I let them sniff on our walks, and I very
rarely make them “heel.” And guess what? They are healthy, welladjusted dogs that are not what I would describe as rude, pushy,
aggressive, overly confident or dominant. Now if my dog were
growling at me when I tried to enter my bed, I wouldn’t allow him
there. Same thing if I had to walk down a crowded street: I would
make my dog “heel.” If your dog sleeps on your bed and you’re not
having any behavioral problems with your dog, don’t feel you have
to apologize. Your dog is not trying to take over; your dog is just
more comfortable in your bed.
Fido is likely reluctant to give up his toy in fear you will keep
it. Trading can help assure him you aren’t “stealing” his favorite squeaky toy but merely having him take a break from it for
a bit while getting something even better in return.
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Upcoming Events
Ongoing
HUMANE EDUCATION
EXPANSION DRIVE UPDATE
The UCSPCA has experienced educators available to make informative
presentations at schools and other public forums at no charge. Please
consider booking a visit today by contacting Humane Educator Jill
Schintone at [email protected] or calling 845-331-5377.
SPAY/ NEUTER CLINIC
Tuesday – Friday. Please call for appointment at 845-331-5377 ext. 216.
Thanks to the help of our loyal supporters, we are closer than
ever to achieving our goal of expanding our building. To date,
we have raised over $170,000! With your help, we will continue
our push to expand animal holding capacity and increase
adoptions! Visit www.UCSPCA.org today to make your donation
to the Ulster County SPCA Building Expansion.”
HAPPY PAWS THRIFT STORE
VACCINE CLINIC
We host a vaccination clinic open to the public every Wednesday
from 12-2 p.m. Please visit our website, www.UCSPCA.org, or call
845-331-5377 for details and additional information.
Get Your
2016 UCSPCA
CALENDAR
These fundraising
calendars are sold at
the shelter and can be
purchased for $10.
Call (845) 331-5377
to order yours.
Come shop at our unique thrift store at 282 Main Street in the
Village of Saugerties. Happy Paws holiday hours are as follows:
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday. For more information contact
(845) 383-1390. All proceeds benefit the UCSPCA.
Fur Ball
Coming in the Spring of 2016
Held at the Diamond Mills in Saugerties.
Call the shelter at
(845) 331-5377 or visit
www.UCSPCA.org
for details and to
purchase your ticket!
The UCSPCA is an autonomous organization and is not affiliated with or supported by any other SPCAs including the ASPCA. The UCSPCA is a private,
non profit 501 (c ) (3) organization that serves the pets and people of Ulster County and beyond. We do not receive any government or contract funding.
ADOPTION
STORIES
How has your dog or cat changed your life and
what does it mean to have given him/her a second chance?
Please email stories to [email protected]
Tails of Love
Sometimes adopting a shelter animal is
a labor of love. It takes time, effort, and
above all, patience. Here is a story of a
committed adopter and a lucky adoptee,
and their journey to mutual happiness.
ROCKFISH
“When I
was ready
to adopt
another cat,
my roommate and I
went to the
UCSPCA to
look for two
small adult
cats that
might want a home of their own. I have
always felt that they should have company
when we are at work. Age wasn’t important, nor color, just not a big cat.
We saw Rockfish and he looked at me, but
he would not come near us, which was
okay. There was a lot going on. We were
told Rockfish had come from a hoarder
and it would take time. So when we got
home he stayed in the crate for hours and
then when he came out he ran and hid in
the downstairs bathroom. We put the litter box by the door and waited. He would
not come out. We could walk by him but
he just stared.
We left dry food out and he would sneak
over to it. We watched carefully as we
were afraid that he might overeat as
we like to leave dry food down all the
time, but in time he figured that out and
became comfortable knowing food will
always be there for him and he didn’t have
to eat everything at once.
When it was time for dinner, he still
wouldn’t come. During the night he finally
ate. The next day I stood by his food and
waited. After 5-10 minutes he slunk over
to eat and I was able to pet him. He soon
realized he got a couple of pets with food
and treats; treats brought him around. Actually that’s how I got him to jump on the
couch and let him know he could lay in the
sun and watch the birds on the cabinet.
We have had him 11 months and he begs,
loves to be brushed and runs around with
the kitten. I will say it took a lot of patience
and little steps, but it was worth every
minute of it every time he did a normal cat
activity, rubbing against our legs, jumping
on the chair, meeting us at the door when
we come home and just being a happy cat!
We are hoping for purring soon.”
- Mary Parker
find a real home of her own. After many
months of dedicated staff and volunteers
never giving up on her, Mandy completely
turned around! For months on end, if you
visited our lobby you would see Mandy
on her “throne” across from our reception desk gladly accepting pats of affection
(and a treat or two!) from every passerby.
No longer the attack bunny with a red “do
not touch!” sign plastered on her pen, our
new and improved Mandy quickly won
the heart of her new mom, Gina, and she
hopped on to her forever home. She’s adjusting well to her new life and is enjoying
being part of a family of her own.”
After 1 year and 2 weeks at the shelter,
Mandy found her forever home with a
committed adopter. Here is a recap of
her time here at the shelter, written by
our Farm Department Supervisor,
Karen Wilson:
MANDY
“Mandy
came to
us when
concerned
neighbors
realized
she was
left behind
in a hutch
when her
owners
moved
away.
Starving, dehydrated and full of parasites, Mandy was a little grumpy; can you
blame her? As she grew stronger and
healthier her sour attitude grew as well,
and we sometimes wondered if she’d ever
THE ULSTER COUNTY SPCA NO-KILL PHILOSOPHY
The Ulster County SPCA has designated itself as a limited-intake, no-kill
shelter. As such, this organization's philosophy is to accept and place
into homes animals that are healthy and treatable. Euthanasia is
not conducted for space, but is reserved for ending an animal's pain
and/or suffering, which may include a lack of quality of life, such as
FLOYD
Formerly known as Kahlil here at the shelter, our feline friend Floyd is doing great in
his new home. According to his adopter,
Michelle Lerone, “Floyd is a very smart little guy and has learned the ropes from all
his bigger kitty friends here. My cat Honey
just loves him. It was love at first sight.
Honey and Floyd’s relationship is adorable.
Honey thinks Floyd is the best thing ever;
he grooms, sleeps, plays and talks to Floyd
all day long. It’s like these two are long lost
pals from a past life. Honey spent 11 years
as an only cat before he was dumped at a
high-kill shelter and then put on the death
list. Honey has a new lease on life and it
makes me cry to see how happy these two
are with each other. Thank you.”
lifelong incarceration, lack of bonding with humans or its own kind,
compromising any of the "five freedoms" including the freedom to
express natural behavior, plus mental suffering which includes, but is not
limited to, kennel or "captivity" stress and displays of extreme aggression.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Cindy Caporale, President; Jerry Gretzinger, Vice President; Kim Turck, Secretary; Alicia Bailey, Treasurer.
Jill Schintone; Regina Carbonari; Jack Kralik; Dan Malinowski; Janet Sullivan; Betty Zeeb; Adam Saunders, Director.
Many Thanks:
To our volunteers: thank you for
your devotion and hard work!
YOUTHS OF THE MONTH:
Julep Poort & Izzy
Miranda Calia
Samuel Cohen
Sophia Stella
Stella Schiavo
BUSINESSES:
Animal Welfare
Colonial Roofing
Edward R. Crosby School
Student Council
Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory
Miller Howard Investments Inc.
Morgan Anderson Consulting, Ltd.
Mount Marion PTA
North River Charters LLC
Rocking Horse Ranch
Sawyer Automotive Foundation
Simulaids
Ulster Savings Bank
Ulster Uniform Service, Inc.
United Health Foundation
UnitedHealth Group Dollars for
Doers Program
Westwwod Metes & Bounds
Realty Ltd.
Woodstock Feral Cat Project, Inc.
PEOPLE:
Argulowicz, Lisa
Bartlett, Doris
Barton, David & Christina
Beach, Marvelene
Bliss, Robert
Brauer, Henry
Breach, Marvelene
Burgin, Emine
Busick, Charles
Caporale, Cindy & Robert
Castellano, Patricia Cleven, Wayne & Carol
Coll, Tara
Corcoran, Robert
Dachenhausen, Lawrence
D’Amelio, Dorothy
Davis, Kathryn
Doerr, Thomas J.
Donovan, Julie
Dunn, Lynda
Ewers, Sonia
Fater, Joseph
Franco, Christopher
Franks, Claudia & Michael
Glick, Andrew
Goffredi, Sue
Gordon, Myles
In Honor of:
Adamis, Anthony & Charlotte by: Anthony Adamis
Averill, Cathy by: Aero Ferrendino
Blatter, Suzanne by: Lynda Engholm
Colombo, Andrew B’day by: Lynn G. Lauro
Frankowski, Robin B’day by: S. France
Franks, Michael & Claudia by: J. Turner
Goulette, Fred by: his sister Marilyn
Haber, Kristin & Michael by: G. Smith
In Memory of:
Ackert, Terry by: Jan Ackert
Andretta, Patricia K. by: Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill, CPA’s;
Jennifer Sickler; Lisa Amato
Beaver, Carol Mae by: James Alecca; Jacquelin Graney
Belniak, Alexandra by: Dawn Harkness
Binder, Karen by: Ellen DiFalco; Ellen DiFalco
Cobb, Jesse by: D. & N. Angell; HV Bluegrass Assoc.;
Hudson Crossing Bluegrass Band, P. Smithmyer,
D. Johnson, E. Nagy, D. Szekeres, Cobb, Jesse by: C. Dimler, A. Lutz, K. Burdick, C. Schussler, I. Stern &
F. Hertz, M. Pezzino, M. Koch, R.M. Diamond, J. Kropp, TransAlta Corp.
Craft, Virginia by: Ellen DiFalco
Davis, E. Marie “Skippy” by: G. Davis, R. Goble, J. Graney
Day, Adrienne by: Angela Veracca
Delavan, Leona by: Monica Leonardo; Mary Bigando; James Ellsworth;
Robert Courtney; L. Mackenzie; Mary Hotaling; John Thayer; Ulster
Savings BankDelavan, Leona by: The Foster family and children:
James, Anna, Stephen. Also by: Beverly Rise, Jane Tirc, Cynthia Delavan
DiMicco, Elizabeth (Betty) by: E. Cable, Dragani, Rosemary by: Leticia Paler
Dreschler, Alfred by: Andrew Camarata
Dunn Perry Elizabeth by: Michael & Claudia Franks
Foster, Nancy by: Kerhonkson Fire Co.
Glass, Viola by: Doris Glass & Linda Henderson
Hasbrouck, Stanley by: P. DeGroodt, J. E. Benton, J. Alecca
Pets - In Honor of:
Boo aka Sanchez by: Genevieve Martino
Pets - In Memory of:
Greenberg-Vaughn, Marjory
Greenfeld, David & Rebecca
Griffin, Kathleen & Richard Gurney, Lana
Guy, Rebecca
Hartman, John
Iannucci, Robert
Jacob & Mollie Fishman
Foundation
Jainchill, Nancy
Kaufman, Peter & Joan
Knudsen, Mark & Carla
Korten, Catherine
Kraft, Judith
Kramer-Carini, Laura Jo
Limbert, Kenneth
Lindquist, K&M
McLaughlin, Mary
McMahon, Margaret
Maloney, Richard
Mendoza, H.
Metrick-Hart Catherine
Miraldi, Rob & Mary Beth
Mullen, Lynda
Murphy, Donald & Mary
Murphy, Evelyn
Nadan, Leslie
Nelson, Nora for sponsoring
our black cats
Nyszczuk, Marina
Kraft, Judy by: Susan Leiching
Lauro, Anthony & Lynn by: Ann M. Stenson
LeBarron, Stephen C. by: K. Bador
Lucarini, Victoria made a donation in honor
of her brother and his wife
Massimi, Terri B’day by: Alice Crouch, Emily Massimi
Napolitano, Maverick B’day by: Christine Dolan,
Mandolyn Rosen
Lenore VanKeuren by: Theresa and James Augustine
Hill, Pearl by: Howard Borden
Jewett, Pat by: Rebecca Wallach
“JOAN”, Nora Nelson’s mother by: Marie Mabile
Kutcher, Beatrice by: Yvonne Detweiller, N. Stein
LaBarron, Stephen by: James Alecca
Marrus, Victoria by: Glenn Marrus
Mastro, Bill by: Joyce Yess
McHale James by: J. Alecca
McMahon, Jeremiah by: D. Allen, K. Murphy, H. Tierney,
C. Murphy, R. Leal, R. McMahon, M. Clarke, Miller, Joann by: Jodie Stevens
Murphy, Matt by: P. Nanof
Naccarato, Keith by: Kathy Longendyke
Parisi, Catherine “Kate” by: L. Greenberg, P. Cooney, F. & K. Parisi,
B.L. Dosio, D. Whipple, P. Corey,
Parsons, Rochelle by: Cheryl and friends at LOWE’S
Pecora, Eileen by: John K. Coutant, Diane McCord, Barbara Barton,
April Oneto, James Alecca
Ricketson, Joan by: G. Defalco-Hamilton, Roonet, T. by: L.C. Forker, Salzmann, James by: James Alecca
Sass, Holly (& her 2 cats) by: Edward Feeney, Alice Beck, Jacqueline
Graney, Mary E. DeChristopher Williams, Rett by his wife Willaimson, Jack & Kay by: Robin & Steve Thorbjornson
Riley and Qball, grandpuppies
of Mary Berardi
“H E I D I” who died of cancer December 2014 by:
Bollinger, Robert & Martinez, Simon
“Paris” by: Jill Monahan
Baby Sam, Ophelia, Pish, Penny, Tinka, Max, Berta Bird,
Stryder by Racicot, Cathy
Bean Webb by: Peggy & Wayne Webb
Bella by: Richard Knapp & Stella Rutherford
Bootsy, beloved cat of Al & Maryann VanLeuvan by:
Mickey Gallagher
Buster Bear by: Mary Ann Arnold-Mays
“CATS” by: David Sottile
Cooper Ciardi by: Paul Canham
Diablo, beloved dog by Stephanie Heaton
Doc, aka Gus by: Claudia & Michael Franks
Exel by: Nancy Aronzon
Feif, Foster, Dolly and Cornelius by James and Theresa Augustine
Fiona (cat) by: Richard Frumess & Pam Blum
Frisky Platter, Missy Sickler, Kurly Pus by: Denise Maccaline
Ginger by: Cheryl Newton
Gregory (The Thompson’s pet) by: Kathleen Uhl
Hank Anderson-Sas by: Leonard & Carolyn Sas
Pancotti, Lynne
Parisi, Julie
Petersen, Gene
Pfeiffer, Helen
Pinder, Jo
Pokras, Barbara
Popp, Carol Jo
Pumilia, Leonard
Reep, Catherine
Reutin, Anna
Scheerer, Dieter
Schultz, Lynne
Selle, Dave & Sue
Shaughnessy, Frances
Shaughnessy, Frances
Simmons Jr., Ralph
Slosarska, Krystyna
Sorich, Barbara
Stang, Betsy
Street, Sara
Sweeney, Kathryn
Tanner, Vivian
Terence, Jamie
Van Velson, Susan
Viola, Christina
Viola, John
Vogt, Jennifer
Wagner, E.R. Van
Wendt, Ronald
Zhur, Aleksandr
Snickers by: Jill Fisher
Hannibal, Muffin, Cleo, Sabastian by: Patricia Castellano
Happy, beloved beagle of Michael Gallagher
Holstein, Lana Gurney’s wonderful cat
Jamie the cat by Yvette Martin
Jetter (cat) by: Michelle Miller
Josie, beloved friend of Laura Delehanky by: William Schiff
Kate Oldehoff’s cat by: Claudia & Michael Franks
Leo, Lucky, Fuzzet by: Dorothy Rodgers
Lucy by: Suzanne Bottigliero
Maccaline, “Kurly” from Grandma & Kole
Max by: Lenore VanKeuren
Miles by: Jeffrey Gaer
Molly by: Adam, Beth, Rorr Nowik Mulligan by: Deborah Lukaszewski
Pandora by: Patricia Gant and Melinda Riggs
Patrick (Larry’s best buddy) by: Susan Kivel
Piggy (cat) by: Richard Frumess & Pamela Blum
Shawn (dog) by: Patricia Moore
Spudsy beloved pet of Kim B. by: Susan Kivel
Zeppy, beloved friend of Amy-Jean & Rick Carlzon by William Schiff
Upcoming Events
Become a Member
Join the UCSPCA today and we will send
you a car window decal so you can let
everyone know that you are a proud
member of an organization known for
compassion and dedication. Become
a member for $30 a year.
Become a Volunteer
Are you or someone you know interested
in volunteering? If you are over 18 and
love animals, consider spending time
enriching the lives of animals at the
UCSPCA. Please contact 845-331-5377
or email [email protected].
Extended Shelter Hours
The Ulster County SPCA is now staying open
late once a week to accommodate the needs of
our loyal customers and volunteers. We will be
extending our open hours until 7 p.m. EVERY
Thursday. Please come visit us and find a furry
friend to welcome in to your home!
Stay up-to-date with
upcoming events
by visiting our
website
www.ucspca.org
UCSPCA
Wish List
All items are tax deductible & may be
brought directly to the shelter.
CAT NEEDS:
Canned & dry kitten and cat food
(9 Lives, Friskies, Fancy Feast, Meow Mix, etc.),
pellet litter, cat toys, cat scratching posts, beds
and cat trees, feral cat traps (preferred TruTrap)
DOG NEEDS:
Canned & dry puppy and dog food
(Alpo, Purina, Pedigree, Purina One ,etc.) peanut
butter, Kong toys, toys & treats large dog beds,
slip leads
LARGE ANIMAL NEEDS:
Good hay, clean straw bales, double-wheel
wheelbarrow, rubber food bowls, hay holders,
a trailer for rescues
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
Bleach, paper towels, toilet paper, large & small
garbage bags, small paper plates, sponges,
Odo-Ban, hand sanitizer, dish detergent, towels,
duct tape, sheets, lightweight blanket
OTHER ITEMS IN NEED:
Gift cards (Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc.)
Disposable medical gowns, rubbing alcohol,
hydrogen peroxide, thermometers, cat /dog
nail clippers, medical gloves