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SOCIETY RESCUES STARVING DOG THROWN DOWN GARBAGE CHUTE
See Pages 6-7 for Story & Pictures
SOCIETY
NEWS
MORE SOCIETY NEWS PAGE 17
SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC AT POPCORN PARK
Pandora and Piper wait at our Tinton Falls
shelter for your loving home. File # TF-63903
and TF-63904
Kitten season is coming! On May
31, 2011, Popcorn Park Animal
Clinic will be hosting a spay/neuter
clinic for cats. We can accommodate as many as 30 cats on that
day. Cats must be in sturdy carriers. The drop off time will be
between 8 am and 9 am with pick
up times between 3 pm and 5 pm
on the same day. Appointments
must be made in advance through
Popcorn Park by calling (609)6936551. Feral cats are welcome in
escape proof carriers or traps.
Please bring an empty carrier if
the cat is arriving in a trap. Help
us prevent pet overpopulation!
LAKE PLACID RESORT DONATES PET
VACATION FEE TO SOCIETY
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Each year, the Golden Arrow Lakeside
Resort in Lake Placid, NY donates 10% of
pet vacationer fees to various animal
groups. This year the resort donated $2,010
to the Society in honor of their favorite furry
vacationer, Brewin, a Newfoundland, and
the donation was selected by Brewin’s
owner Carol Farner. Farner selected the
Society because of the facility, the ability to
instill in visitors the care of all animals, the
need to educate people about the environment & interact with those animals & the
willingness to reach out & help all animals.
Carol’s most recent memory was an effort
by the Society to rehabilitate a beautiful
mastiff that had been abandoned by its
owner & left to run loose & wild in a residential area. The Society wishes to thank
Carol Farner and the Golden Arrow Lakeside
Resort for this donation and their policy of
helping animal groups. The resort is located
in Lake Placid, NY, has 166 rooms & suites,
& has been rated one of the country’s most sustainably operated
resorts by Audubon International
Green Leaf Eco- Rating Program for
hotels. For information or reservations, call 800-582-5540 or visit
Golden Arrow’s website –
www.golden-arrow.com
Above: Beautiful Golden Arrow
Lakeside Resort’s policy gives portion of pet vacationer fees to animal
groups. Left: Carol Farner’s
Newfoundland, Brewin, enjoys the
resort’s amenities & AHS received a
generous donation!
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June 2011
$1000 REWARD OFFERED FOR
HUGGLE FROM OLD BRIDGE
The February 2011 issue of
the HUMANE NEWS
featured the story of Huggle,
a shy, large light-brown
mixed breed dog last seen in
her yard in Old Bridge, NJ.
She was microchipped, wearing a pink collar & vaccination tag. Two individuals are
believed to have sighted this
dog in the Marlboro area. If
PHOTO SUPPLIED
seen, please e-mail
[email protected] or [email protected] The Society is
offering a $1,000 reward for the return of this dog to her owner.
JUNE IS ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH –
HELP A HOMELESS KITTY
It doesn’t need to be June to
be Adopt-A-Cat Month
because there are enough
homeless cats & kittens that
need homes all year long.
Hundreds of litters of homeless kittens are brought to
the Society’s three facilities
in the hope of finding a lifetime of happiness. Each cat
and kitten adopted out is
given a medical check-up,
necessary inoculations, a
FR19725F-Forked River
microchip, cat carrier and is
either altered, or if too young,
will be done at a later date. A deposit is required if the cat is
too young or unable to be altered at the time of adoption.
Over 70 million cats and kittens are homeless or living their
lives in the wilds of the cities, countryside, woods, and many
times, breeding more unwanted kittens. If your pet has not
been altered, it is important to have this surgery performed.
Your pet will live a longer, healthier and happier life.
See Page 20 for cats waiting their fur-ever homes.
ROCK TO ADOPT
Sat. July 30th & Sun. July
31st is ROCK TO ADOPT at
POPCORN PARK!
Music will be provided by
LOCAL SHACK. There will be
vendors, guests, prizes & more! Family fun starts at
11 am. Adult wrist band is $20 for live entertainment both days, one day admission to the zoo &
box of popcorn. Children (2-10) are $10. Children
under 2 are free. VIP admission is $30 & includes
seating for performances, waitress service for food &
beverages. Proceeds benefit animal adoption, shelter
& zoo.
“MACHO MEN” IN SPORTS
Two high school baseball players killed two chickens on the baseball field in
a ritual meant to improve the team’s performance as they suffered a losing
streak. The two boys were charged with animal cruelty & the case will be
heard in juvenile court. They’ve been kicked off the team for the year. In the
movie “Major League”, the players convince a superstitious player to have a
bucket of fried chicken instead of sacrificing a chicken.
An owl, who was the unofficial mascot of a South American football club, was
perched on the sidelines at a game between Atletico Junior & Deportivo
Pereira held in Barranquilla, Colombia. Luis Moreno, of Deportivo Pereira,
can be seen kicking the owl on video & later apologized. A veterinarian in
the stands came to the owl’s assistance but the bird went into shock & died
2 days later from respiratory arrest. Moreno was suspended for two games
& fined $560.
U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
TARGETS FERAL CATS IN FLORIDA
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is proposing the killing of outdoor cats
in the Florida Keys. The proposed plan would be a death sentence for outdoor
cats in the Keys & dismisses TNR plans. The FWS report recommends trapping
& removing the cats to a local shelter. It is intended to protect local threatened
& endangered species but have failed to address the human threat to these
species. FWS asked for public comments at the beginning of February. We will
advise you of any further plans.
MyVeterinarian.com is a new website launched by the AVMA to provide pet
owners with detailed information about veterinary practices around the
country. A link on the site to the AVMA’s ANIMAL HEALTH page provides
access to valuable information related to general pet care, emergency & first
aid resources. Access to all information is free.
Owners of pets with heart disease can now connect with heart-care experts
online through North Carolina State University (NCSU) Veterinary Teaching
Hospital (cardiologycarenetwork.com) According to Dr. Bruce Keene, NCSU
professor of cardiology, it is the first of its kind for the veterinary profession.
It is designed to serve as a personalized resource for vets & their clients with
the goal of improving both the inpatient & outpatient management of pets
with heart disease. The website offers a variety of resources for pet owners,
veterinarians, drug-dosage calculators, access to clinical trials, nutrition
advice, personalized patient monitoring & more. The website also connects
pet owners to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) cardiology team
through their hotline & e-consultation services. To contact a Cardiology Care
Network technician, call 888-962-7763 or e-mail
[email protected]
Merial has introduced its Heartgard iPhone app designed to help users manage their dog’s dosing schedule. The application prompts dog owners
through a reminder sent to their phones on the day the dose is due.
Advance features allow pet owners to set up & manage dosing schedules &
store information about their dogs, including birthdays, weight & vet contact information.
Victoria’s Secret & La Senza have agreed to stop selling exotic-animal
skins after viewing PETA’s undercover video showing snakes being
skinned alive & alligators being beaten over the head with clubs.
The Lucky Dog Thrift Shop in Nashua, New Hampshire gives donated
fur coats to wildlife rehabbers to use as bedding.
Hollywood-based fashion designer Samora has announced that she
will not use Australian merino wool in any of her designs until
Australian farmers stop mutilating lambs & shipping sheep to
gruesome deaths in the Middle East. Samora’s clients include Gwen
Stefani, Penelope Cruz, Joss Stone, Teri Hatcher, Tyra Banks & Sheryl
Crow.
EXPRESS is a clothing retailer which has 550 locations across the U.S.
They are now offering faux fur, faux leather & faux suede garments.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
PARROTS ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
RETURNED TO ORIGINAL DEALER
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, over 500 parrots were survivors
of a confiscation by the Congolese wildlife authority & were
taken to the Lwiro Primate Rehab
Center in South Kivu. The
World Parrot Trust worked
with the Pan African
Sanctuary Alliance &
Lwiro Primate Rehab
Center to rehabilitate
these parrots & constructed spacious enclosures to speed their recovery. Over 400 of the birds
were judged to be released back
into the wild. But the Democratic
Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Environment ordered the parrots
seized on Nov. 22nd, & they were then flown back to Kinshasa &
the original dealer.
animal info online ...
vetCARES.com is the new
online home of The Cancer
Center at CARES. CARES
(The Center for Animal
Referral & Emergency
Services) – written entirely
by board-certified veterinary oncologists. The veterinary specialty practice
based in Langhorne, PA is
now available to pet owners. Treatment options, care
& support available for pets
diagnosed with cancer are
some of the topics covered
on the site. Dr. Jennifer
Baez & Dr. Beth Overley are
PHOTO COURTESY: Murat Chatin
both certified veterinary
oncologists. Cancer treatment is frightening & it is critical that pet owners
know all of their options so they can make an educated decision that fits
their specific situation.
FASHION FORWARD
NEWS
Nike & its subsidiary, Cole Haan, have
announced that they will stop using products
made from alligators, lizards, snakes,
crocodiles, ostriches, fish & marine mammals.
They made the decision after PETA sent them
video footage of alligators on a crowded
filthy farm being clubbed over the head, a
live snake being nailed to a tree & skinned
alive – among other atrocities.
www.ahscares.org
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Compassionate Weddings ....
For those who are planning a wedding, a baby shower, a graduation,
communion, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, birthday, etc., you may wish
to avail yourself of celebrating your happiness & saying “thank
you” to your guests. The Society will make an attractive card saying that a generous donation has been made to help animals.
The guest can use the card for one free admission to Popcorn
Park. The partygoer will receive Forget-Me-Not seed packets that
can be used as table favors or given as a thank you gift. There is
a small special inscription on the seed packet. If you would like
to share your special celebration with the Society, please contact us
at [email protected] or call Debbie Beyfuss at 973-8247080.
At right, Forget-Me-Not
seed packets for each
guest; at left, a table
setting at the wedding of one of our
compassionate
young couple’s weddings, including information about the
Society and a free pass
to Popcorn Park.
Health Alerts ...
RISING DIAGNOSES OF
DIABETES IN DOGS & CATS
Diabetes diagnoses are rising at a
faster rate among dogs & cats than
their human counterparts. New Jersey
dogs have the 6th highest rate of diabetes in the nation & cats have the
10th highest rate. The data is based
on more than 2.5 million dogs & cats
that visited Banfield Pet Hospitals in
43 states. The high rate stems in part
due to rising rates of obesity. If your
pet has excessive thirst, excessive urination and weight loss, have your vet
check your pet.
Green weddings are the new trend & the royal
couple has given a few tips:
• Organic or vegetarian options at the reception
• Recycle family or vintage wedding rings
• Print invitations on recycled paper
We are also asking that no butterflies, doves, etc.
be used for your special day.
Use Society Forget-Me-Not seed packets through
Society’s special program
Rose Pedals Vegan Weddings (RPVW) is a brand
new website dedicated to vegan couples looking
to tie the cruelty-free knot. The new company features a wide range of resources for cakes, trips,
supplies, eco friendly hotels & inns, etc.
VACCINE DEVELOPED TO TREAT CAT
ALLERGY SUFFERERS
Immunologist Mark Larche, Professor in the Dept. of Medicine in the
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine & Canada Research Chair in
Allergy & Immune Tolerance, and his research team have developed a vaccine which is effective & safe with almost no side effects. It is estimated
that 8-10% of the population has an allergy to cats. They are now collaborating on research into the use of peptide immunotherapy for house dust
mite, ragweed, grass, birch tree & molds.
CATNIP OIL REPELS HARMFUL BLOODSUCKING FLIES
PHOTO COURTESY: STOCK.XCHNG
WET OR DRY CAT FOOD? NO DIFFERENCE IN GLUCOSE
TOLERANCE
According to research from the University of Missouri-Columbia led by veterinarian Robert Backus, feeding a cat dry or wet food is less important in
the fight against feline diabetes than how much is served overall. A study
comparing blood samples from two cat colonies – one fed dry & one fed
canned –found no significant difference between the groups’ glucose tolerance tests. They did find that cats on canned/wet food diets have less of
a tendency toward obesity than cats on dry food diets.
NEW DRUG OFFERS HOPE FOR HEARTS
The U. S. Food & Drug Administration has approved the first new drug
for treating canine congestive heart failure (CHF) in over 10 years.
According to the AKC GAZETTE, Vetmedin has been available in Europe
for over 10 years. It has been shown in a large international study to
nearly double the life of expectancy of dogs diagnosed with CHF. The
medication is available by prescription in chewable tablet form & can be
given concurrently with other medications. For more information, go to
fda.gov/cvm/CVM_Updates/heartfailureUp.htm
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Prince William & Kate asked those who considered
giving them a wedding gift to instead make a
donation to their gift fund which includes 26
hand-selected charities. The Zoological Society of
London is one of those selected because of their
work to save critically endangered black rhinos in
Kenya & their efforts to help wild elephants in
Thailand whose land is being encroached by
humans.
June 2011
According to ACS Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry, catnip, the
plant attracted by cats, has proven 99% effective in repelling the bloodsucking flies that attack horses & cows, causing $2 billion in annual losses
to the cattle industry. Not only do these flies inflict painful bites, they also
transit multiple diseases, some that can be fatal. Catnip oil is already
known to repel house flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches & a dozen families of
insects. Pellets of catnip oil, soy & paraffin wax are spread in feedlot.
Within minutes, the pellets shooed the flies away with the repellent action
lasting about 3 hours. Pellets without catnip oil had no effect. Scientists are
now working on making the repellent action last longer & putting in to
protecting livestock both in feedlots & in pastures.
PFIZER PULLS PRODUCTION ON PRO MERIS
FLEA & TICK PREVENTION
Pfizer has stopped production of ProMeris Flea & Tick Prevention due to an
adverse drug reaction to canine flea & tick preventive. The most common
spontaneously occurring auto-immune skin disease typically displays as
lesions on the face, nasal planum & ears. It was recommended that vets
use alternatives to ProMeris in animals known to have auto-immune disease such as Labradors, Chow Chows, Akitas and other large breed dogs.
NEW MEDICATION FOR PAINFUL EAR INFECTIONS
For pet owners who have experienced painful ear infection in dogs,
Intervet/Schering Plough has developed Posatex Otic Suspension, which is
administered over 7 consecutive days. It is a 3 in 1 formula which they
state is more effective, quicker & easier for dogs & their caregivers. It
should not be used on dogs with ear drum perforation & has not been
evaluated on pregnant or nursing dogs.
TAI BEATEN & ELECTRIC-SHOCKED FOR
“WATER FOR ELEPHANTS”
Animal Defenders International (ADI) has released a video which
shows that this film starring Reese Witherspoon & Robert
Pattinson includes 42 year old Asian elephant, Tai was electric
shocked.
Although American Humane said the animals were treated fairly
& humanely, ADI posted an online video which shows:
• Elephants including Tai are repeatedly given electric shocks
with hand-held stun guns
• Tai cries out when being shocked into performing a head
stand
• Elephants including Tai are beaten about the body & legs with
bullhooks
• A baby elephant is hooked in the lip & cries out
• An elephant is pinned with bull hooks while her tusk are sawn
down, close to the bone without anesthetic
BOBBY ROBERTS CIRCUS AGREES TO
SIGN OVER CUSTODY OF ANNE
Anne is a 57 year old circus elephant had been part of
the Bobby Roberts Super Circus for over 50 years. A
video was recently released showing her being beaten
and stabbed over 48 times by her caretaker. As a
result, the circus has agreed to sign over custody to
Longleat Safari Park.
She will live with a herd of rhinos in a large enclosure
that originally housed 5 elephants but Anne will have
a separate area all to herself. Anne is under the care
of a veterinarian due to severe arthritis & other health
concerns. The Roberts say their only crime was hiring
a bad employee.
The video of Anne being beaten can be viewed here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-12874184
LIEBLING BROS. CIRCUS WITH
PAST VIOLATIONS TRAVELS
WITH NOSEY
Nosey is one female African elephant that travels with the
Liebling Brothers Circus. She is used for elephant rides & she
travels with monkeys in a filthy, rust-covered trailer. The monkeys are dressed up like cowboys & strapped onto a horse during the show. In June 2009, the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture has
repeatedly cited Liebling Bros. Circus for deficiencies regarding its animals. Nosey had been tethered by two short chains
for 10 hours that made her unable to stand normally. In April
2009, the USDA found that the tight chains around Nosey’s
ankles restricted the elephant’s movements to only a few feet
from side to side. There have been past multiple violations.
During 2010, Nosey traveled with the Picadilly Circus. If you
learn of the Liebling Bros. Circus, Piccadilly Circus, or any with
elephants or other exotics coming to a town near you, please
contact your local SPCA. Piccadilly Circus is scheduled for
areas of VA in early April and then on to Danbury, CT.
PETA REQUIRED TO REMOVE
SCENES OF CRUELTY
PETA has won a case against Germany’s biggest circus;
German Circus Krone. Although a court upheld Circus Krone’s
claim that PETA’s video violated the circus’s property right,
the video can continue to be shown & distributed. However,
PETA was ordered by the court to remove scenes from the
video suggesting that Circus Krone used whips & devices that
delivered electric shocks to the animals.
CIRCUS ANIMALS
in the NEWS
COLE BROS. CIRCUS ET AL PLEAD
GUILTY TO VIOLATIONS OF ESA
John Pugh,
Wilburn
Davenport &
Cole Brothers
Circus plead
guilty to resolve
Endangered
Species Act violations related to
PHOTO COURTESY: JOSE TORRES
Tina & Jewel,
two Asian elephants which now reside at the Los Angeles Zoo. It is unlawful to purchase or
sell an endangered species in interstate commerce without a permit. They had executed a
5 year lease to purchase agreement with the final price of $150,000 for both. Davenport
was going to use the elephants for personal demonstrations, private parties & elephant
rides. Pugh & Davenport were sentenced to 3 years probation, 100 hours of community
service for each year of probation; Pugh was sentenced to pay a $4,000 fine as well as a
$1,200 community service payment to an organization working for conservation or rehabilitation of Asian elephants. Davenport was sentenced to pay a $5,200 fine. Cole Brothers
Circus was sentenced to 4 years probation and a $150,000 fine.
BABY ELEPHANTS CRUELLY BROKEN
AND TRAINED BY RINGLING BROS.
Despite their claims to the contrary, the Ringling Bros. Circus does not use rewards
systems when training elephants. In a series of heartbreaking undercover photos by
PETA, it is revealed how Ringling Bros. uses ropes, bullhooks and electric shock prods
to force baby elephants to do the tricks they want. This, however, is meant to not just
train them, but to utterly and cruelly break their spirits. These babies are so young
and tiny, they should still be with their mothers. Take a look at what your circus
admission pays for in cruelty to helpless babies:
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/Circuses.aspx
Circuses No Longer Including Animals
The Chinese government has issued a total ban on animals in circuses. The ban will
also force zoos to stop selling animal parts in their shops & zoo restaurants will have
to stop serving dishes made out of rare animals which is a widespread practice.
Zoos will no longer be able to pull the teeth of baby tigers so that tourists can hold
them & will have to stop attractions where live chickens, goats, cows & even horses
are sold to visitors who can watch them being torn apart by big cats. A 3 month
investigation last year uncovered more than 50 zoos where animals were suffering
severely because of abuse.
Hawk Hollow Properties & Comfort Inn and Suites, both in Lansing, Michigan,
have stopped sponsoring performances by the Caravan Circus due to the circus’s
abysmal record of animal care.
Circus Vargas, based in California, no longer uses animals in their acts. Not only
are exotic animals out, even the horses and dogs in the show.
www.ahscares.org
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SOCIETY RESCUES STARVING DOG
Continued from Page 1
PHOTOS: Above and left: It is believed that the emaciated dog was thrown down a
garbage chute from the 19th floor of an apartment building.
When the AHS took in a starved skeleton of a dog that had been thrown down a
garbage chute, it shocked even those of us who have seen the worst cases of animal
abuse.
Patrick was discovered after someone had slowly starved this dog to near death, put it
in a garbage bag and threw it down the garbage chute in the 22 story Newark apartment building. A maintenance worker cleans out the bins every few days. The container was being put directly into a trash compactor when the bag moved a little. The worker, thinking it might be baby, opened it to find a moribund dog inside – pathetically
thin, cold and near death. They contacted Newark Animal Control & an ACO brought
the dog to the Society’s Newark facility where Dr. Lisa Bongiovani, immediately started
working on the dog. He was immediately put on intravenous fluid. His temperature was
so low, it didn’t register on the thermometer. He was covered with heating pads, blankets & cuddled in the arms of a vet tech who gave him warmth, comfort & from that
moment on, he looked up with gratitude in his eyes.
Barely able to hold his head, Patrick was weak and tired easily.
When he was finally stabilized & his temperature registered at 96 degrees, he was
immediately ambulanced to GSVS, a critical care facility where he needed 24/7 care. On
March 17th, he survived the night and we named him “Patrick”. During his time at the
vet hospital, he received blood transfusions, intravenous fluid & it was discovered that
the male pit bull had a mass in his stomach. When he was physically strong enough,
the hardened mass was removed by endoscopy & he was also neutered & given a dental.
During his entire stay, Society Tinton Falls General Manager Bruce Sanchez visited twice
and sometimes three times a day. Also John Bergmann, Popcorn Park Manager, visited
several times. As he improved, Patrick was taken outside by Bruce for walks, playtime,
given toys. He loved to sit up & look at the trees … truly engrossed by them as if he
had never seen or enjoyed them before. He was fascinated by them!
Popcorn Park Refuge Manager, John Bergmann, meets Patrick for the
first time and was greeted with a kiss!
Not only was he visited by Bruce Sanchez, additionally, AHS made arrangements for Sue
Davis, a licensed Physical Therapist to meet and work with Patrick to slowly improve the
use of his weakened limbs. Also “visiting” Patrick were two animal communicators to
keep in touch with him -- Colleen Nicholson, well known author & animal communicator, and Oephebia, animal communicator & holistic healer, who resides in England.
Both have soothed his spirits … and soothed our hearts.
PHOTOS: Left and
right: Patrick had lots
of sweaters and blankets donated for his
care.They were a
welcomed addition to
keep him warm and
comfy
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Popcorn Park Refuge Manager, John Bergmann, accompanied Patrick when he was
to appear on a NJ News 12 show.
Photo: Above and below: Licensed Physical Therapist, Sue Davis
(joycareonsite.com) visited Patrick religiously to improve his
weakened limbs. Sue presented reports to AHS which was put on
the website under “Patrick’s Progress” (www.ahscares.org)
Sue Davis, Colleen Nicholson and Oephebia sent lengthy reports and their writings, along with
Society updates, were published on our website (www.ahscares.org). Also visiting Patrick were two
animal behaviorists who wrote reports to the Society & were posted.
During his medical stay at GSVS, he had a visit from actress Julie Benz who autographed some tshirts, etc. for one of our auctions.
Kisha Curtis is the alleged perpetrator of animal cruelty and the matter is to be heard in Essex County
Superior Court in early June.
Sadly, the Patrick’s plight has become a viral debate -- played out with many groups selling t-shirts,
keychains, etc. Several groups/websites contacted the AHS requesting to partner with them to sell
items with Patrick’s face on it. There are groups that have been created just to market his image to
make money and accusing AHS of financially profiting from the effort to save Patrick. It was the AHS
that made the decision to save Patrick. We could have easily euthanized Patrick due to his emaciated condition and the thought of the financial costs … but this has been forgotten on most
Facebooks. The Society found it necessary to trademark Patrick to protect him from the groups who
are exploiting his fame.
Patrick has been an inspiration for abused animals everywhere but our voice has been stilled until
the legal actions that loom ahead are over.
To that end, and because Patrick has touched people worldwide, we are sending a letter to the U.
S. Postal Service Stamp Advisory Commission in the hope that Patrick’s likeness may one day be on
a postage stamp to “speak” for abused animals everywhere.
We loved Patrick from the very beginning ... Patrick the dog …. not the media sensation.
Patrick is surrounded by toys and blankets
that were donated
Society Tinton Falls Manager Bruce Sanchez (l.) and Popcorn Park Refuge Manager John Bergmann meet
animal-loving actress who traveled from NYC to meet the media star, Patrick. Julie autographed some
of our t-shirts for one of our future auctions. Bruce Sanchez visited Patrick at least 2 and 3 times a day.
He would take him out for walks, play with toys & sit beside the trees that Patrick loved.
See more photos of Patrick
in his online Gallery at
ahscares.org!
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Popcorn Park Easter Egg Hunt ... for the Animals!
At this year’s first Springfest at Popcorn Park, we not only
made plans for your enjoyment, but also for our residents. We
gave them their own Easter egg hunt! Here are a few photos
of their search, discovery and enjoyment of Easter eggs.
“I know there must be an Easter egg in here somewhere!” says Cocoa.
Above: Daisy the Pig wonders how she’s going to open her
delicacy. Right, Mr.Wiggles is aging & his diet now includes
Ensure on a daily basis.We have also added extra platforms in
his cage for easy access without any missteps. Extreme right,
Cocoa the Coatimundi does a search and finds an Easter egg
with his very own name on it.
A STRANDED POSSUM, A MAN WITH A KAYAK, AND A HAPPY ENDING!
Mama, stranded on a piling, must have grabbed the first thing she could climb up onto to get out of the water.
Not every rescue is for a dog or cat. When the Society was called concerning a possum in urgent need of rescue, Popcorn Park Director John Bergmann
was johnny-on-the-spot. The marsupial was balancing precariously on the top of a piling in Barnegat Bay.
With his trusty kayak, John made his way to the possum, netted her, and put her into a carrier. It was discovered that she had babies and if she had fallen
in the water, or when the tide came in, her babies would have surely drowned. Mama got plenty to eat and then John released her back into nature.
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Popcorn Park Director John Bergmann rescued mama from the piling. She was in the rescue net
just a few minutes before being placed in a carrier and getting plenty to eat before her release.
Join! the POPCORN PARK
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, come down and visit!
Our unique sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics
and birds that have been abused, abandoned, exploited,
injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily from 11 a.m.
until 5 p.m. and until 2 p.m. on some holidays. Our current
admission fee is $5 for adults, and $4 for children under 12 and
senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation
cost is only $4.00 a month, for which you will receive a color
photo of your animal and an update every 4 months, (which
includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free admission to Popcorn Park with presentation of your card. For a copy
of the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose
the animal you wish to sponsor, order on Page 17.
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.
WILDLIFE CLUB
Snowflake
Snowflake was rescued from
a New Jersey slaughterhouse
where people come and select the animal
they want butchered for their own consumption.This particular place does not
come under federal regulations, and is not
inspected by the USDA; therefore, they had
many sick animals in deplorable conditions,
and Snowflake was one of them. She was
terribly ill and coughing with every breath.
As it happened, the NJ State SPCA was
investigating this particular slaughterhouse,
and found 10 animals on the brink of
death. It wasn’t long before Snowflake
arrived here for treatment and a lifetime of
security and good care.Today, she’s just
beautiful, but unlike her namesake,
Snowflake is not a sessonal kind of girl, and
would love your suport all year long. Could
you fall in love with Snowflake?
Bonnie
Bonnie arrived as an abandoned fawn in 1991, one of
six. She was bottle-raised by staff, and
as a result, loves people. She is very
curious, and will follow staff about if
they have anything she hasn’t seen
before. As with all of the fawns who
are brought to us as abandoned and
hand-raised, Bonnie could never have
survived on her own in the woods.
She can be spotted in the Doe Yard,
and seems to be "top doe." Bonnie’s a
real doll, and she would be greatly
appreciative of some sponsors. Come
on down and visit and wave hello!
Jocko
KayLeigh
Jocko was rejected by his owners
because they thought he was too loud,
when in fact he was was probably just
asking for some attention. Sadly, many
people who purchase birds do not look
into their personalities, their care, or
how long they may live. Birds such as
Amazons are often very vocal, have a
very long life, but do need love and
plenty of attention. Jocko would love
some new friends ... could you help
support him on the Wildlife Club?
one FREE admission
to Popcorn Park
with one paid adult admission
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popcorn Park
Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693 - 1900
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
This entitles the bearer to
Kay Leigh is a WhiteFaced Capuchin monkey. She was once
owned as a pet by a
flight attendant from
Wisconsin. When he
moved to New Jersey,
he found the laws in
New Jersey regarding
ownership of exotics
as pets are very strict,
and he was unable to
get a permit to legally keep her. Luckily,
Kay Leigh and her owner found Popcorn
Park! Although she has the company of
her best buddy, Buster, to play with and
chase, she’s always up for another friend.
Could you be Kay Leigh’s sponsor? She’d
love to see you, too!
JUNE 2011
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
www.ahscares.org
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NEWARK
DOGS
Meet
Katie
who has
a strong
desire to
be your
friend & to have human contact. Katie was more interested in the evaluator than the toys or rawhide. Her owner
said she barks too much. File N-99075-SF.
Meet Floyd – who has a mannerism that
clutches at your heart.While he accepts
treats delicately, he lines them up on the
sidewalk (to save them up for later?). He
would do best in a loving active home who
will dedicate some time to canine obedience. File N-99466-M.
This young pup, less than a year old, was given a
collar but they never checked as she grew.
Becca will “sit” on command for treats and
wants everything at once. She is friendly, &
would make a cuddly companion. File N-99764-F.
What a story! This adorable
Pomeranian was found roaming
in an apt. complex in North
Carolina.The NJ resident called
animal control and waited for
four hours but they never
showed up. So he brought the
Pom back to NJ as he didn’t want to leave it loose.The dog was wearing a
microchip tracing to a Charlotte, NC gentleman.The man was contacted & said
he has a Shepherd. He advised that the Pom is not his.This sweet orphan now
waits for a second chance at happiness. File N-100693-M.
What an adorable face
on this little man! We call
him Smudge & he was
found in heavily traveled
downtown Newark. If
you are looking for a
pint-sized dog with a
heart ready to give tons
of love, come and
meet Smudge! File N100348-M.
We call him Chuckie Cheese. He was baffled when someone took him for a walk on a lead. He struggled a bit but
calmed down &
was gentle after
he realized that
taking a walk on a
lead was a good
thing! File N99378-M.
Their owner didn’t have names for either of his 3 year old dogs, but he couldn’t
keep them any longer.This doggy duo is hoping that someone will want to take
both into their heart & home. File 100762-F & File 100763-M.
She is a love-starved, non-descript dog whose owner will never bother to claim her.
No collar, no tag, no microchip, no phone call, no visit. She is one of the many stray
dogs that fall between the cracks
when they wait for an owner who
will never care enough to take up a
search. File N-100769-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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NEWARK
DOGS
When her owner went into
the Army, Hazel was
brought to the Society. She’s
housebroken, affectionate &
will promptly “sit” on command in Spanish & will “down” for a treat. She is warm & friendly
& will share her treats with strangers. File N-99438-F.
Rocky is a growing 9 month old boy who
prefers to play with the assess-a-hand
than a toy. He is waiting to give a large
dose of puppy love and will do his best to
fit into your active family. Just unlock the
world of canine obedience training to
him. File N-100268-M.
Sally was soooo
grateful to meet
our evaluator &
was overjoyed to
have some attention, strolling
down the street
& especially that
someone wanted
to play with her.
You could see the
joy in her eyes
when we took
the toys out &
interacted with her. She has the desire to have human friends love
her …. won’t you give Sally a chance? File N-95814-F.
Daisy had been in a
house fire and was
brought to the
Society by the
Newark Fire Dept.
Her owner was
supposed to come
& get her …. but they never came. Not much interested in toys
or a rawhide …. just wants to share your heart. File N-100205-F.
This sweet-faced Cocker Spaniel was found wandering the
streets at midnight.The Society’s Animal Control Officer rescued the errant lass & it was discovered that she had a
microchip.We were advised by Home Again that the microchip
was not registered. Now this hopeful lass will be ready to find
happiness in a new, responsible forever home. File N-100213-SF.
Speedy
arrived at
the Society
as a stray.
When a
microchip
was detected, the data
went to a
Midwest
puppy mill.
They gave
us the number of the pet store in Jersey City who gave us
information on the owner.We then contacted the
owner who advised that he no longer wants
Speedy … he makes too much noise. File N100320-NM.
It was 7 a.m. when he was picked up by
the Society’s Animal Control Officer. He
has been at the Society for over a month
& needs plenty of love & acceptance from
a brand new family. File N-100257-M.
Sad-faced Duffie recently arrived & it appears that no
one took care of him as they should. He is super
sweet & takes treats gently. He is a joy to walk as he
stays by your side. If you are looking for a gentle companion, Duffie is a gem! File N-99703-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 or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
www.ahscares.org
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DOG IMPALED ON FENCE FINDS “MARVEL-OUS”
HOME IN PENNSYLVANIA
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Happy
Endings
Marvel/Gracie with one of her new best buddies, Rilee
PHOTO COURTESY: GREGORY E. SMITH
Marvel, who was on the cover of the last issue of the HUMANE NEWS, has been adopted into
her "forever home". Marvel was the tan pitbull terrier impaled on a fence in a Newark Park.
Despite the horrors she suffered, from day one, Marvel showed a sweet calm disposition, loving
everyone she came in contact with.
We had many who wanted to give Marvel a home but the Frank Family of Easton, Pa stood out.
Tammy Frank said that Marvel's pictures just spoke to her. The family had adopted an American
Bulldog from us in the past, and also made the trip to see Marvel twice, bringing their female
Shepherd to see if they would hit it off.
Marvel now renamed Gracie is doing wonderfully in her new home and Tammy keeps in touch so
that we can hear about her progress. She is a total love bug, which we knew, and gets along
well with her fur siblings. She is under a
vet's care and will begin swimming soon
in the Frank's pool to strengthen her leg.
Gracie has the sort of home she deserves with a family that appreciates her loving qualities.
Marvel impaled on the fence bordering Route 22 and
Weequahic Park in Newark
Above left, Marvel with Buddy, aka Boyd, and above right with Jacks.
KITTEN BECOMES A PRIVATE SECRETARY TO HER LOVING OWNER
Meet Eve – she came in a helpless, homeless kitten – just one
of the many who come through
our doors. Juan Carlos Giraldo, a
Society staffer who takes care of
the birds, iguanas and other
exotics at our Newark office, fell
in love with the little lass &
adopted her. Eve has blossomed
into a very intelligent and lovable cat. She sits by the fax
when she knows a message is
coming through. She grabs the
paper and brings it to Juan. Her talent can be seen on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7BJcIbYeMg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Left: Eve playing in a box and checking it out delivery sturdiness. Right: After a hard day’s
work at the fax machine, it’s lights out for awhile.
He was a young
pup who stole the
hearts of the
Society staffers.
The Society had
just finished the
HUMANE NEWS &
it would be several
weeks before the
next one would be
put into print. He
was too young for
adoption & so he
would be brought
to one of the
staffer’s homes to
foster for awhile. That was four years ago! He is a permanent
fixture in the staffer’s home, but does come to work most
days. Beardsley can be seen in the hallways of the administrative offices – making sure that everyone is working, sharing
their snacks, and meeting & greeting pooches that need a
sign of welcome. He will also model various doggy costumes
for press releases.
Photo above: Beardsley was dressed for a fire safety press
release; Middle: Beardsley models the Popcorn Park t-shirts
for the teddy bear collection on sale from the Society;
right: Beardsley patrols the hallways to make sure everyone
is working & to see if they have special treats for him.
MOLLY’S A QUICK-LEARNER OF LOVE
WITH NEW FAMILY
Molly, a 2 year old
cockapoo was brought
to the Society’s Tinton
Falls shelter when her
owner could no longer
care for her. It was less
than one day when
Michelle Dahl of
Ocean, NJ visited & fell
in love with the 2 year
old lass. According to
Michelle: “I would like
to thank everyone who
helped me find such a
great dog for my family. Molly took to us all
right away. She is wonderful & is really showPHOTOS SUPPLIED ing us her personality.
She has learned so
much in such a short amount of time.
She now walks on her leash like a pro.
Molly loves running around like a maniac in our yard … grunting. It’s the cutest
thing! Molly is part of our family now &
she will always be loved & properly
cared for.
“Please accept this donation as a thank
you from me & my family. Without your
help, we never would have found such a
wonderful & loving friend”.
Molly settled right into her new
home, snuggling into comfortable
beds and cuddling with toys.
Happy
Endings
SOCIETY ALUMNUS ENJOYS MODELING
NEW PUPPY FASHIONS
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
TRIO OF SOCIETY ALUMNI FIND
THEIR FOREVER HOME
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Brinks (l.) and Phoenix enjoy 40 winks when they can. Murphy, (below), is so
active, he wears the others out! Murphy is now 5 months old.
When Amanda Beyfuss
and Marcus Rosario
decided to add to their
fur family, they visited
the Society’s Newark
Branch, where they had
adopted twice before.
A litter of thirteen puppies was in residence in
the Puppy Palace. They
were ready for adoption
and to leave Mom and
find families of their
own. Murphy was the largest of the group and as soon as she was
picked up and nestled right in their arms – it was a done deal! Murphy
now shares a home with Brinks, adopted in 2008, Phoenix adopted in
2003 and Bruce Wayne, a pug with attitude.
www.ahscares.org
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FORKED RIVER
Mimi is a Belgian Tervuren mix found as a stray in
Hudson County. She loves to be groomed, enjoys
being brushed, loves walking on a lead (does not
pull), sits on command – a very special dog. It would
be best if this mature lady, about 4 years old, be in a
home with adults. File L-20477-F.
DOGS
Lindor is a 2 ½ year
old Chocolate
Labrador found running
at large. If you are a
choco-holic, we think
this fella would take
care of your yearning
for something sweet
…. and it wouldn’t add
anything to your hips.
File L-20343-NM.
This young sweet
Pomeranian type was
found running loose. It
is over a month & still
no one ever came forward to claim her. A wonderful, fun-filled lifetime commitment is what
this spayed lady is looking for. File L-20393-SF.
Meet Corky who was
found as a stray in a
park well known for
abandonment of animals.The adorable
Lhasa mix doesn’t
understand basic commands & he could not
hide the fact that he
had been hit. Corky
tries hard to please &
needs a family who will
teach him patiently
instead of punishing
him. A quiet, nurturing
adult family would be
great & Corky will give both unconditional love & true canine
devotion. File L-20449-M.
This handsome Hound is called
Andy & he hails from Tennessee.
The 10 year old boy is hoping
that you’ll ignore the age barrier
& see the imploring in his eyes.
File L-20358-NM.
After the child developed allergies, Foxy
had to be returned.
She barely had any
time to spend with
the family … but she
hasn’t given up hope
… and neither have
we. File L-20415-SF.
He’s a handsome stray Boxer who waited for an
owner … but they never called or visited to see if
we had their pet.We have painted a rosy picture of
his future. Somewhere out there is someone who
will give him their heart forever. File L-20339-M.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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This unique-looking fellow has a broken heart.
Bo was given up when his owner could no
longer keep him. Bo did nothing wrong but he is
the one who is paying for it. File L-20380-M.
TINTON FALLS
DOGS
When Pugsley’s owner moved 4 months
ago, she gave her Pug to the new owner.
The new owner decided the dog is very
sweet …. just not housebroken. Pugsley is
with us and is searching for a new owner
who will give a lifetime commitment. File
TF-64541-NM.
Cricket & Tasha are a 5
& 7 year old poodle
pair who need to
remain together. Sadly,
the wife has passed
away and the husband
is blind. He cannot care
for them & these two
lost souls are in need
of a loving home. File
TF-64064-F & File TF64071-F.
She was dumped
at the Asbury Park
Police Dept. by
someone who
found her or no
longer wanted
her. An adorable
sweetheart who
may be a Russian
Tsvetnaya….but
who knows? To us, she is a very needy stray. File TF-64447-F.
Meet Chovi, a 10 year old
middle-aged maiden who
has many years left to
give love and companionship. She was given up
when they said the
daughter was allergic.
File TF-564488
Meet Denali, a Sheltie or mix, one of 3 dogs that came to the
Society.The young lady came to us after her owner was incarcerated. It appears that the owner will be gone for quite
awhile. It looks like Denali is in jail too – but it’s hoped it will
be for a much shorter time. File TF-64037-F.
Booth was a hopeful guy
who was adopted to an
owner whose other dog
preferred to be “top dog”
in the home. It is best for
Booth that he be given a
forever home with more
socially acceptable dogs.
File TF-64383-NM.
Due to an illness in the family, Ruby could no longer be kept.The 3 ½ year old
Boxer mix would do best as an only-dog in the home. If you are looking for a
youngster who will give you
companionship, devotion … and
a jogging partner, please visit
Ruby. File TF-63429-SF.
It’s 10 p.m. – do you know where your
dog is? Bugsy is a young Flat-Coated
Retriever who was found as a stray and
in need of rescue. No one has called to
claim this gent who would love to
belong to you. File TF-64451-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 or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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AROUND THE WORLD
OUTDOORS
EGYPT
The unrest in Egypt has caused a crisis for the animals.
Animal welfare groups are trying to keep up with the
care of cats, dogs, goats & donkeys injured or abandoned during the unrest. The most tragic victims are the estimated 3,000
horses that were used to carry tourists to the Pyramids. Once the tourists
stopped coming, owners could no longer afford to feed their animals. Also,
blocked roads have caused difficulty in reaching horses & many are starving
to death. Animal teams have traveled & brought food to distribute to as many
horses as possible. Over a decade ago, the HUMANE NEWS ran a few stories
about the manner in which horses were kept that carried tourists. Tourists sent
us pictures of emaciated horses that were used to carry them. The photos were
sent to international animal groups to alert them to the situation.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Environmental groups are up in arms over Sir. Richard Branson’s plan to
import lemurs to his private isles. Branson is the businessman behind the
Virgin Group. Lemurs are native to Madagascar where they are being threatened by deforestation & the government turns a blind eye toward illegal logging. Branson said the relocation will benefit the lemur population. It would
be an absolutely perfect place where lemurs can be protected & breed.
Activists are concerned about the lemurs’ potential impact to native wildlife.
RUSSIA
A Russian/U.S. Commission had agreed to restrict polar bear hunting to 29 animals per year per country, but according to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin,
hunting polar bears in his country has been cancelled. This measure will help
to sustain & boost the population of this animal.
HOLLAND
A majority of the Dutch parliament is in support of a law that would ban ritual slaughter of food animals for animal welfare reasons. Both Kosher & Halal
slaughter requires that an animal be bled to death without being stunned first.
Most food animals are stunned with a captive bolt gun to render animals
senseless before they are killed. Jewish & Islamic groups make the argument
that there is no scientific basis for the conclusion that ritual slaughter is more
cruel than stunning. It is an infringement on their rights to practice their religion – proponents say welfare of animals trumps religious practices.
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last
41 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, then the HUMANE NEWS
is achieving its intent. If this is the first issue that you have received
and you would like to be placed on our mailing list,
all that is required is a donation - the amount we leave up to you.
Please make checks payable to the ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, INC., P. O. Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731-0043.Thank you.
** Designer Vik Oliver in New Zealand thinks he may have come up
with a novel solution for deterring the cabbage white butterfly. It turns
out that cabbage white butterflies are antisocial when they're laying
their eggs. By sticking up decoy butterflies, says Vik, you can scare them
off your crops. And just in case you see butterflies trying to mate with
yours, don't worry: "They are stupid males and will not be laying eggs."
** Sprinkling ground cinnamon in cracks & crevices at your home’s
entry points will have ants going in another direction.
** Bay leaves and the smell of cloves has often proven an effective
deterrent to roaches & ants.
** If grubs & slugs are a problem, place a few cucumber slices in a
small pie tin. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to
give off a scent undetectable to humans … but drive garden pests crazy
& make them flee the area.
** Reduce mosquito breeding sites in your yard
by clearing standing water on a regular basis.
Mosquitoes do not need a lot of water to lay
their eggs. The small overflow in a dish
under a flower pot could be enough. Be sure
to change your pet’s water dishes daily & clean
bird baths once or twice a week.
** Bothered by skunks underneath your porch? Cutting rags into strips
& wetting them generously with cheap perfume may have them move
on. Tuck the strips into areas you want to keep safe.
** Spreading coffee grounds around your plants on the soil surface will
discourage slugs. Rinsing, drying & crushing up eggshells & placing
them around will also do the same. Both of these preventatives are natural enrichment for your soil.
INDOORS
** A few wrapped sticks of sugar-free spearmint chewing gum on
shelves near pasta, rice & cereal will keep mealworms from hanging
around. When the gum starts to lose its spearmint smell, replace them
with fresh sticks.
** A dried chili pepper in your bag/container of flour & grain products
will prevent weevils.
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Please send all donations to: Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
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JUNE 2011
AUSTRALIA
The retail pet industry has had difficulty in keeping a good reputation due to its association with puppy mills. The Pet Industry
Association will take responsibility for finding homes for dogs
found dumped on the street or surrendered to shelters if checks
reveal the animal was first sold through an accredited pet shop.
If the pet shop is not a member of the association, the individual
shops would be absolved from taking back a pet as the industry
would take responsibility with pets and cared for by other member pet shops, including kennels and groomers. The information
would link the pet shop by a microchip & kept on a database that
could be checked wherever a stray is found.
ANIMAL FRIENDLY
GARDENING NEWS & TIPS
THE VESTED INTEREST PROGRAM
SOCIETY DONATES 3 K-9 VESTS TO
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP OFFICERS
The Associated Humane Societies Vested Interest Program has provided over
1,000 bullet/stab proof vests for the K-9s that work throughout NJ and the country. Just like their human handlers, these handsome, well-trained dogs protect
and serve their community and deserve the same safeguards.
The Society has embarked on this effort with
Protective Products International of Florida.
Although their K-9 vests were more expensive,
they were kind enough to give us the same
price of $895. They give better protection by
giving more coverage to the dog’s vital organs.
If you would like to donate to the Vested
Interest Program, be sure to mark that on the
check or envelope. If you know of a K-9 at your
local Police Dept. who is unprotected with a
vest, please drop us a line or have them contact
the Society at [email protected]
Gloucester Township Patrolman
Christopher Gerace #187 has been
with the department since 2003.
Arrow is a Belgian Malinois born
March 8, 2009 and is being cross
trained as a patrol & narcotics dog.
Gerace has long had the goal of
being a K-9 handler & is the newest
member of the K-9 unit.
Gloucester Township Patrolman Jim
Clark has been with the department
since 2005. Clark served in the USAF
Security Police as a K-9 handler for over
8 years. In 2008, he was nominated for
Police Officer of the Year and a short
time later, was selected to become a
member of the K-9 Unit. Patrolman
Clark & his K-9 partner, Nero, then
attended the N J Police K-9 academy
where they were awarded the
Distinguished Denny McSweeney Award.
Nero is a 4 year old black/tan German
Shepherd certified in Patrol & Narcotics.
Gloucester Township Col. Mark
Pickard with 18 month old Max.
He is now training Max as a new
patrol dog who replaces K-9
Schultz who was killed on
Nov. 30, 2010.
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A bill to increase penalties for those who intentionally kill a police dog or a dog
engaged in search & rescue efforts passed the Senate and the Assembly and
now heads to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk. The bill is to be named “Schultz’s Law”
named for the Gloucester Township 3 year old K-9 killed in the line of duty last
November. The bill would mandate minimum 5 year prison sentences with no
chance for parole along with fines of up to $15,000
NEW DEFINITION OF SERVICE ANIMAL
NARROWED TO ONLY DOGS
As of March 15, 2011, the
new definition of a service
animal in the Americans
with Disabilities Act has
been narrowed to only
include dogs. The definition
has omitted the emotional
support, companionship
aspects. In the regulations
36.302, they make
allowance for the use of
miniature horses. This will
apply to public shelters during disasters:
Other species – whether
trained or untrained – wild
or domestic – are not service animals for the purposes
of this definition. The work
or tasks performed by a
service animal must be
directly related to the handler’s disability. The crime deterrent effects
of an animal’s presence & the provision of emotional support, wellbeing, comfort or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for
the purposes of this definition.
The new guidelines are not binding to states, municipalities & other
agencies which are free to adopt the policy or to make their own.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUED FROM
NEWARK HOUSE FIRE
The Society responded to a call for an emergency house fire in
Newark at 3 a.m. on May 11th. Darlene, a Golden Retriever, a 2
year old female, was removed from the premises and transported
immediately to the Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in
Fairfield. She was given all necessary emergency veterinary procedures, and has subsequently been brought back to the Society’s
Newark Medical Dept. where she will need continued monitoring
for respiratory & eye problems. At this point, the house where
Darlene lived has been destroyed. It is not known whether or not
the family will be able to take her back. We understand the
chaos and instability that the family faces with regard to Darlene.
Our thanks to Animal Emergency & Referral Associates, who have
provided emergency veterinary services on many Society cases for
over 30 years, for both their kindness to the Society and the
exceptional care given to our animals in need. The AHS has also
worked with AERA’s Animal Eye Center in Little Falls.
An update on Darlene and her problematic future will appear in
a future issue of the HUMANE NEWS.
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HUMANE
RANGO COMEDY PORTRAYS LIFE OF
REPTILES WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH GROUP
TOURS SHELTER & LEARN ANIMAL
WELFARE FROM SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS
Mango is
one of the
many, many
unwanted
and abandoned iguanas cared for by the Society and Popcorn Park. If you think Mango
is cool, why not sponsor him on the Wildlife Club for only $4 a month and
come visit him at the zoo? (For complete details, see page 9.)
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Great kids from the Youth Development Outreach Group assisted at a PetsMart
Adoption Day.With the help of Linda Wells, Scott & Amy Crawford, they were
learning about puppy mills, adoptions, how to handle & work with dogs, etc.
The group also visited the Society’s Newark shelter & were impressed with the
Society’s care of animals.
Several volunteers help with Adoption Days at several areas of NJ. Linda Wells
and Scott & Amy Crawford have undertaken this effort at the Watchung PetSmart
which has far-reaching educational efforts. The Youth Development Outreach
Group with their outreach specialist, Lesli Price, were recently there for an
Adoption Date. Linda, Scott & Amy teach the youths the importance of responsible dog ownership, how to handle and work with dogs, and the importance of
adopting through a shelter instead of pet stores who filter dogs from puppy mills.
It is hoped that they will spread the word in their neighborhoods of what they
learn at an adoption. The group also enjoyed the tour of the Society’s Newark
Shelter and were impressed on how well we took care of so many animals.
BUSY STUDENT HELPS PATRICK THE STARVING
PIT BULL BY GATHERING DONATIONS
When Kayla Vaccaro
read about the rescue of
Patrick, the starving pit
bull, the concerned animal lover made up a
flyer for Patrick and
handed it out to friends
at school, her Girl Scout
Troop, soccer team and
her family. As a result
of her efforts, she
brought in donation checks, cat food, dog food, cat & dog treats, toys, scratching posts, cat carrier, towels, blankets & paper towels. All of the wonderful
efforts brought in a total estimated value over $750.00! That is a lot of effort
and caring for a dog that has touched thousands of hearts.
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June 2011
RANGO is a new computer-animated comedy film about a pet
chameleon who lives in a terrarium. Rango has always thought of himself as a hero … but ends up in an Old West town called Dirt where
heroes end up in the cemetery. The full length movie features the voice
of Johnny Depp. The Society knows that kids love reptiles but these animals are not meant to be confined to a household tank or cage. Each
year, thousands of these creatures are abandoned or surrendered by
folks who don’t understand the responsibility of owning a reptile. Most
reptiles in the pet trade do not thrive, but suffer and die an early death
because their necessary living conditions are really difficult to create in
a home environment. The movie is out now on DVD, so enjoy it … but
leave chameleons, iguanas and the rest to live out their lives naturally.
TEACHER MOCKS STUDENT FOR
REFUSING TO DISSECT FROG
Sarah Wingo, a 7th grader at North Naples Middle School, said
her teacher made fun of her for refusing to dissect a frog.
Although the teacher knew of Sarah’s opposition, on dissection
day, the teacher simply dumped a bag of vacuum-packed frog on
her desk. The matter was referred to the principal and to PETA. The
school stated that they are investigating the incident and the
teacher’s apparent attitude and actions in this case. Science
teacher, Mary Ellen Alexander, has been reassigned to another
middle school in the district where she will co-teach with another
life science teacher. She will also be assigned to teach at another
school other than North Maples Middle School for 2011-2012.
State law allows students who object to dissection experiments to
be offered an alternative if they get parental permission.
Digital Frog 2.5 is available to
classroom teachers, and is far
more comprehensive than just
dissection.Visit them at:
http://www.digitalfrog.com/inde
x.html
Plus there’s a Frog Blog for
students and more to encourage respect for frogs and
other animals facing dissection.
PORTLAND, OREGON COMMUNITY
COLLEGE ELIMINATES RAT DISSECTION
After months of discussions between
PETA & the Portland (OR) Community
College, they have agreed to replace rat
dissection in 3 anatomy & physiology
courses with realistic plastic models. This
change will save the lives of 265
sensitive, intelligent rats each year.
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SOCIETY’S SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM
VISITS NEWARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUMANE
AVENEL STREET SCHOOL CLASS
TAKE UP DONATION FOR PATRICK
Newark Shelter Manager, D. J. Infield, visits Camden Street Elementary
School as part of the Society’s Educational Outreach Program.
On May 4th, the Societies’ Educational Outreach Program visited with
the students and faculty of the Camden Street Elementary School in
Newark. The students heard a presentation on choosing the right animal for a pet, learning to live with wildlife in their area, the perks of
adopting a shelter pet, and the care of a pet once adopted. They also
got to see several of the
smaller animals we have at
our Newark branch,
including a Bearded
Dragon, a Chinchilla and a
Chipmunk.
We visit several schools a
month in Newark and surrounding areas and it is
always an enjoyable time
for the children as well as
AHS staff.
When seven year old Ali Manson heard
his mom, Tina, who is our medical secretary, speak about Patrick, he immediately took action. He explained Patrick’s
story and health concerns to his teacher,
Ms. Purcell, and his first grade class at
the Avenel Street School, Avenel, N.J.
They began a collection and Ali
presented his very surprised Mom with
an envelope containing $73.00 in
donations for Patrick’s care.
We think Ali is a pretty special kid to
recognize Patrick’s plight, and he did not
hesitate to do something to help him.
Photo above: Ali Manson, whose Mom works at the Society’s Newark facility,
brought home $73.00 for Patrick which was collected by Ms. Purcell & his first
grade class. Below: All of the students at Avenel Street School helped to collect
donations and made posters to help Patrick get well.
D.J. shows the curious
students some animals
many have never seen
including a Bearded
Dragon, Chinchilla & a
Chipmunk.
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DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OFFERS HUMANE
LEADERSHIP DEGREE
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh is offering the Humane Leadership
degree – a bachelor’s degree for people looking to advance their animal career. It is designed for individuals currently working or interested in shelter management, animal control or animal advocacy. The
program combines a foundation in non-profit management with the
history, philosophies & issues related to animal welfare. For more information, call the school at 800-283-3853 or visit
www.duq.edu/leadership/humane
Submit A Summer Poster!
Great weather is here but summer woes can be difficult and dangerous for kids
and for animals. Firecrackers, hot cars, unwanted puppies & kittens, lack of
clean water & food, nesting season for baby birds, squirrels, etc., the horrors
of traveling circuses– these are just some of the many topics that you might
want to feature in a poster! Your name, age, address, e-mail, if you have one,
and what pets you have should be included on the back of the artwork. A
$100.00 check will be awarded to any entrants in which posters are used.
Any posters that we use will be put at one of our shelters to remind the public of summer concerns and dangers. They may also be included on our website. Please e-mail to [email protected] or send to Summer Poster,
c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 07114.
CONGRESS STUDYING BILL ON
SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEALS
Although school is almost over, you may want to give a thought about the meals at
your school cafeteria in the fall. Congress is studying a bill called the Healthy School
Meals Act (HR4870) which will conduct a pilot program at no cost plant-based
alternate protein products and non-dairy milk substitutes. Many children are being
faced with obesity, diabetes, heart disease. The proposed law will investigate intake
of saturated fat, cholesterol & more. Just one low-fat plant-based meal a week can
begin to correct poor nutrient intake! Let Mom & Dad know about it too.
Katie Barnett, a third year law student at the University
of Kansas, is working to set up an animal cruelty prosecution clinic at the law school. Barnett has not found
a similar clinic devoted specifically to animal cruelty
cases anywhere in the country. The clinic would save
the humane society money in tracking prosecutions &
help ensure that they are handled efficiently.
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JUNE IS ADOPT-A-CAT-MONTH ...
CATS & KITTENS
JUNE IS ADOPT-A-CAT-MONTH
JUNE IS ADOPT-A-CAT-MONTH ... JUNE IS
ADOPT-A-CAT-MONTH ...JUNE IS ADOPT-ACAT-MONTH ... JUNE IS ADOPT-A-CAT-MONTH
Meet Devon – a very sweet lad who waited
in front of a local resident’s home. She
brought him inside & he urinated on her
son’s bed. It would have been nice if she got
a litter box. He is FELV/FIV negative. File L20249-NM (Forked River).
Meet 3 year old Banny who was one of two
cats surrendered by someone who had too
many animals. How do you choose which ones
should go? Banny was one of the group who
was given her walking papers. File N-100637-F
(Newark)
When the landlord told the tenant that no pets
were allowed, Molly Cat was picked up by the
Society’s Animal Control Officer.The young sweetheart would love to have a meowvelous home.
Since June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, will you consider
Molly? File TF-63848-SF (Tinton Falls).
Leela is one of 3 kittens
that needed warmth, food
& shelter when they were
found during the cold winter months last November.
She is FELV/FIV negative
but she is positive that she
needs to find a purrrfectly
meowvelous home. She’s
never had one. File L20104-F (Forked River).
Oreo was adopted
out quite awhile ago
to a senior citizen.
Now the senior citizen needs to go
into a nursing
home. Oreo is back
and he is timid …
but one sweet
cookie! File L20243-NM (Forked
River).
It was Valentine’s Day Eve when this
errant gent was found walking the
streets. He has been patiently waiting
and would love to be your sweetheart.
File TF-63684-M (Tinton Falls).
The Newark resident had several
cats and a dog he had to surrender.
This handsome fella has cerebellar
hypoplasia. It could have happened
either during Mom’s pregnancy or
shortly after birth. In simple language, he has involuntary motor
movement, balance, equilibrium &
lack of coordination.Wobbles enjoys
being held & once he is picked up,
his purring is constant.
File N-98275-M (Newark).
Many cats arrive at our shelter ….
for many different reasons. Meet
Leah, a 3 year old who has been
waiting for a new home for over a
month. She was released because she
doesn’t fit in to the rest of the family.
File N-99711-SF (Newark).
What a sweet lass is
this young stray who
has been with us
awhile. She is in our
community cat corner where it is light,
bright and airy. No
one has shown an
interest in giving her
a purrrrmanent
home. She sits by one
of the windows &
says: “Let MEOWT!”.
File N-100596-F
(Newark).
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June 2011
After 10 years of “hanging
around the neighborhood”, this
cat was brought to the Society
by one of the homeowners.
Bella Vita is a sweetie who
doesn’t have to worry about
the rain, snow, the dangers of
dogs or her next meal. Now
she is hoping for a forever
home. File TF-64167-SF (Tinton
Falls).
AROUND THE U.S.A.
MINNESOTA
A new bill would increase potential restitution
costs for people who hurt dogs used in police
actions, search & rescue, correctional facilities or
arson investigations. Under the bill, killing or causing great bodily harm
to such a dog could result in prison time, a fine up to $5,000 & restitution costs of up to $25,000. Current penalties in state law do not require
restitution. The House & Senate bills are up for floor votes.
UTAH
Rep. Curt Oda’s House Bill 210 known as the “feral” cat bill has passed the
House of Representatives which now gives permission for animals considered as pests to be shot. Sen. Dennis Stowell has introduced SB57 by
which individuals or groups would be able to create a safe-haven for freeroaming cats through setting up community cat colonies. How can anyone distinguish between strays and ferals?
WEST VIRGINIA
Jeffrey Nally, Jr., 19, was charged with 29 counts of animal cruelty, one
count of domestic battery & one count of kidnapping. After a SWAT team
surrounded the house, they found 29 dead dogs on the property. Nally
used a crossbow, a drill, saws, hammers – several means to mutilate & kill
the dogs. Police believe he got pleasure from making his victim watch as
he tortured & killed the animals. Police found eyeballs and teeth in glass
jars.
MISSOURI
On April 28th, Gov. Jay Nixon signed two pieces of legislation to modify
regulations regarding puppy mills. Senate Bill113 is the “so-called”
puppy mill cruelty prevention act. Senate Bill 161 was negotiations
between the Governor’s office, legislators, the State Dept. of Agriculture,
dog breeders & animal rights groups. Among some changes: Wire flooring must be eliminated by Jan. 1, 2016. There are no limits on the
breeding of a dog twice in an 18 month period as long as a licensed vet
agrees. There are vague requirements for protection from extreme temperatures & weather. Cages can be stacked as long as there is a barrier
impervious to moisture between them. Exception is made for small forprofit breeders & all dogs raised for hunting or sport. Except for stacking of cages without an impervious barrier, a crime could only be
charged if the breeder “repeatedly violates” the law.
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that will
require breeders to only breed dogs that are at least 12 months old; keep
puppies in their possession until they are at least 8 weeks old; place pregnant dogs in separate living quarters at least 3 days before they give birth;
and provide nesting boxes for mothers & their puppies. The new rules also
make sure all puppies are microchipped or tattooed when they are 4
months old. Pet shops will be required to inform potential pet owners
where the puppies in their store come from. Breeders will be mandated
to keep stricter medical records, have staff at the facility 18 hours a day &
be subject to more frequent inspections. No animal shall be left unattended for more than 12 consecutive hours, requires veterinary care,
humane treatment & exercise.
TEXAS
Rep. Senfronia Thompson has filed House Bill 1451 which would close
puppy mills that have poor standards. Commercial breeders would be
required to obtain a license from the Texas Dept of Licensing &
Regulation. This department would maintain a public directory of commercial breeders & inspections results to ensure that inspectors are held to
high professional & ethical standards & unable to inject any personal
agendas. (The standards of care required under this bill are taken from the
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture’s established animal standards of care for wholesale breeders.
calves, battery cages for egg-laying hens & gestation crates for breeding pigs.
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Michigan & Oregon have
passed laws to phase out one or more of these factory farm abuses.
OKLAHOMA
A dispute started when a Midwest City ordinance banned dogs with “pit” or
“bull” in their names as a danger to the community which included a family’s bull terrier pets. The argument centered that it is about a city being able
to set their own laws. Lower courts ruled the dog ban violated state law. The
State Supreme Court refused to hear the case which means the Midwest City
ban is officially dead.
TEXAS
House Bill 998 would require owners of unleashed, unneutered male dogs
over 20 pounds to carry a liability insurance policy of at least $100,000.
Violations would be classified as a misdemeanor & punishable by a fine of
up to $500.
PENNSYLVANIA
Senate Bill 626 which has 18 co-sponsors prohibits the use of live animals or
fowl for targets at trap shoot or block shoot gatherings. It was voted out of
the Senate Judiciary Committee 11-3 – but still has a very long way to go.
Such bills have failed in previous sessions.
NEBRASKA
Sen. Tyson Larson has sponsored LB 306 which requires humane societies &
horse rescues to accept & care for any horse presented to them & would
make it a crime if the group doesn’t have enough space or money to take in
an animal dumped on their doorsteps.
MONTANA
Legislation is being drafted with an end to nullifying & voiding the Federal
Endangered Species Act.
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MASSACHUSETTS
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around freely, lie down, stand up & fully extend their limbs. The law
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In Loving Memory
Beau, a homeless pup who interviewed
the neighborhood & adopted us. He gave
unconditional love for 14 years before
going to the Rainbow Bridge.
Jerry Hawkins – TX
Sweetpea, Heloise & Lambchop –
Heaven would be that all precious
animals were loved & cared for as much
as you were & always will be. My heart
breaks for those animals that have
suffered.
Season Hubley - VT
Candy Reiss
Sue Fajgler – N J
Sweetums Taurosa, a beagle adopted
from the Society in 2003. She truly lived
up to her name.
Cathy Washburn – N J
Samson & Delilah – “Dogs are not our
whole life, but they make our lives
whole”.You both will be missed!
Jacqueline & Jeremy - TX
Both Rosie & Emerald – two cats
completely opposite in personality but
both loving … and dearly loved.Thank
you for taking them in & caring for them
until we could come & adopt them.
Elisabeth A. Smith, Charlie Cantalupe,
Elisabeth H. Smith – N J
Sheena
John J. Austin, Jr. – N J
Joann Dosher who left this world too
soon. She loved her animals and Popcorn
Park.
Diane Vafides & Family – NJ
Your friends at Aetna – N J
Cristina & Cliff – N J
Josephine Vartan
Pat Madan – N J
My dearest & dearly missed Newman,
Cassie & Cinnamon Bear who taught me
much, loved me always & have my heart
forever
Teri McCallum – IL
My late wife Pamela, who loved all dogs.
She would have been appalled at poor
Patrick’s treatment
Michael Thomas – VA
Lady and Snoopy
Kathy Drohan – N J
Buddy; a lover of shrimp, catnip and lazy
days – we miss you
Andrea Barczak – CA
My dog, Myrtle who I lost in October due
to cancer
Mary R. Park – PA
Susan E.Wallace
Tinton Falls EMS North – N J
Nancy A.Whitlock – N J
Diane Lasiewski & Marie Morgan – N J
Elizabeth Neiva - PA
Cpl. Susan E.Wallace – for the Vested
Interest Fund, a unique fund that provides
bullet resistant vests at no cost to every
working K-9 in N J
Louise Marini – N J
Please accept donations made to
Associated Humane Societies in the
name of my mother, Jean Gillespie who
passed away Feb. 14, 2011. She was an
avid animal lover & rejoiced in the wonders of Nature.Years ago, I adopted a
West Highland Terrier from your society
& he was one of the sweetest dogs my
wife & I have ever had as a companion
animal. Hopefully, this donation will aid in
your attempts to save as many animals
as possible.
Fred Gillespie – N J
Taka Yamaguchi – N J
Donald Jakimas – N J
Amelia White – N J
Rocky & Debbie – N J
Gretel Bernardini – Our Special Little
Dachshund
Matthew Hamilton, DVM – N J
Jeanette Tancer
Phyllis & Michael Berger – CT
Janet Colombrito – a wife, mother
& animal lover
Katrel Creighton – N J
Helen Wilkinson
Nick DiGirolamo & Family – N Y
Meri Sue’s beloved Sashi … a true
companion for 14 years. She will be
missed dearly.
Barbara Aubry – N J
Aunt Sandra Capro – May she rest in
peace with love
Suzanne Konopka – N J
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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June 2011
In October 2006, the Society confiscated two dogs living in filth and squalor that was maintained by a private security company for the Irvington Board of
Education. They were at the Society’s Newark facility
in the hope that they could be adopted together. When
several weeks passed, the Society found that it would
be easier to place them separately. Milo was adopted to
Elizabeth Crann, editor of Crann Communications
in Montclair, NJ. Liz had sent me several pictures
over the years – none of which were clear for publication. And the latest we received was a beautiful picture of Milo and the following:
“Just wanted to let you know that Milo passed away
at home. He was at the vet & they were all marveling
at how well he looked for a senior dog. His blood work
was excellent but something, maybe a clot or stroke got
him. He took his last breath while I was stroking him.
He was likely 13-14 years old. He was a special, special dog & I thank you for rescuing him & keeping him in the shelter until he found his
forever home. He loved his home & he adored me. If anyone ever thinks that adopting a
senior dog means they are getting an old dog, they are wrong. A senior dog finds new life
in a new home. I hope my experience with Milo will encourage others to adopt older dogs.
Milo hiked the Delaware Water Gap, Sandy Hook Beach, South Mountain Reservation,
Eagle Rock Reservation, Pyramid Mountain in Butler & so many other forests & parks.
Every evening, he walked an
hour & just a few nights before
he died, he was wrestling with
my cat on the sofa! The cat, of
course, just kept cleaning himself. He adored me so that he
often followed me so closely, he
took my shoe off because he was
always catching my heel!
Somehow, I want people to
know that older dogs are no less
fun than younger dogs. They are
so much fun with twice the
smarts! He really was so special
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and adapted to his new life so
well. I always told him I would never let anything bad happen to him again and I would
always be with him right to the end, and that's exactly what happened. Thank you for
rescuing him. He was so special to me. I miss him terribly”.
Thank you Liz for giving a great dog a wonderful home and life experience that he had
never known.
SPRING WARNINGS
Tossing bread into ponds to help
feed ducks & geese can be dangerous. Good intentions can cause
the death of these animals. In
warm weather, the bacterial toxin
grows in still, stagnant water with
low levels of oxygen. Throwing
bread into ponds turn foul & the
ducks & geese will die
from botulism.
A Bull Mastiff was nearly electrocuted in a Hoboken park after coming in
contact, perhaps by urinating, with exposed wiring on a lightpost. The
police inspected the light pole and there was a section near the base with
exposed wire. It had been taped over with electrical tape but had become
loosened over an extended period of time.
Please be careful with your pets when you’re out on a walk.
In Downe Township in Cumberland County, five dogs have died as a result
of ingesting meatballs laced with toxic pesticide. An agricultural pesticide,
Carbofuran, was found mixed into balls of meat & placed along the trail
of a remote area. A $2,000.00 reward has been offered leading to the
arrest & conviction of the person(s) involved in the crime. For information,
contact the Cumberland County SPCA a 856-691-1500.
Humane News
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Humane Societies
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2011
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
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Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone: (973) 824-7080
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BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7608
Phone: (732) 922-0100
FAX: (732) 922-4032
E-Mail:
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OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH
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Humane Way & Lacey Road
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Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone: (609) 693-1900
FAX: (609) 693-8404
E-mail:
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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,
D.J. Infield, Dee Hobson,
Alicia Meeker, Graciela Sanchez,
Stacey Weksler, Linda Goodman
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss,
Cerri Infield
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River,Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
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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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Wolves
IN THE CROSSHAIRS
CONGRESS REMOVES WOLVES FROM
ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST
For the first time in United States history, congress intervened directly in
the Endangered species List, (ESL),
and has removed wolves from it. This
has outraged environmental groups
and has set a precedent for political
influence to override federal sciencebased agency determinations. This
was included in a rider to the
Congressional budget and dictates
that wolves be removed from the
ESL, indicating they would be managed by the state wildlife agencies.
This legislation was largely promoted
by and serves the ranchers and
hunters of the northwestern states,
and could lead to the extermination of all wolves in some states.
Extremists are pushing for the total elimination of wolves in Greater
Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies.
Perhaps the most dangerous consequence of this action is that it sets a
precedent for any group or agency to request delisitng of whatever
species they would like removed from the ESL.
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In the April 2011 issue of the HUMANE NEWS, a starving, emaciated,
mange-ridden coyote was rescued by the Society’s Animal Control Officer.
He had been one of the victims of a blizzard, hail & biting gale-force
winds. He was immediately brought to a wildlife rehabilitator who kept
him until he had been totally rehabilitated. She then called the Society
and the coyote was brought back to where he was originally found and
released into a safe, secluded area.
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Photos, Please!
For all of you proud pet owners who
have adopted from AHS & 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). No cell phone photos, please.
Thanks
Order our new and
updated Popcorn Park
Coloring Book! Learn
about how to be kind to
all animals, always.
Features many animals
at Popcorn Park. Only
$1.00 for 2 coloring
books. Order page 21.
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JUNE 2011
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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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Cash and Augie of Newark
a/k/a Matt & Froy,
The Operation Repo Pair
Meet Cash & Augie – two mixed breeds from separate home surrenders
found themselves at the Society’s Newark facility sharing a kennel where
they had been waiting for new homes.The 4 year old & 5 year old respectively had been evaluated…were neutered…and waiting.
An adopter came to the Society, filled out the adoption application and indicated she wanted to adopt both.This is not an unusual request … after they
met all of the requirements, she took possession of the dogs.When Society
staffers followed up on the conditions, it was discovered that one was being
used as a guard dog at a used car dealership on Broad St. in Newark. We
“repo’d” the dog and then requested to see the other dog. Our ACO followed the individual to a Harrison address where we “repo’d” the other dog.
They were returned to the Society for their future security so that they cannot be used, abused or exploited. We have notified area shelters & rescue
groups of the individual who adopted them with a “Do Not Adopt” recommendation.
“Operation Repo” is a cable television program on truTV about the repossession of cars, boats, etc. So in keeping with the Operation Repo cast of
characters, we have re-named them Froy & Matt – two of the stars of this
reality type show for our brief effort at distinction. Cash (alias Froy) & Augie
(alias Matt) are included on the Share-A-Pet Program at the Forked River
facility.
MadonnaMia of Neptune
Featured on our website
was Madonna Mia & her
pups -- left to exist on cold
frozen ground underneath a
porch.The poorly cared for
family was brought to the
Society's Tinton Falls facility.
Two of her young frail pups
died within a short time.
Madonna Mia was in poor
condition with lack of nourishment, badly infected
wounds & she was found to
be heartworm positive. Mia
and her pups were sent to
our Forked River facility for
more intensive treatment.
Volunteer dogwalkers take
Mia out & she knows basic
commands and enjoys playtime with other dogs. Mia
has improved greatly & all of her pups have found forever homes. Mia has completed
heartworm treatment. Due to her lengthy stay at the Society, she has been placed on
the Share-A-Pet Program. She loves to be walked and loves to meet new friends.
On Mother's Day, Mia was surprised by Emiline Fishel of Tuckerton, NJ who had
brought “Penny”, to see Mia, her Mom. What more appropriate day could we have
envisioned this surprise visit. Mia is available for sponsorship under the Share-APet Program. Her daughter "Penny" has
been going through obedience training by
the Fishel Family and she is partially
housebroken. The 4 month old pup will
appear in a Happy Ending story in a future
issue. File L-61962-F (Forked River).
Madonna Mia, on the day, she was
rescued. She was so weak and
inasmuch as she had no interaction with people, she barely
looked up.
SHARE-A-PET
JUNE 2011
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________

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