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Humane News
Published by the Associated Humane Societies
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2005
Our 99th Year
Volume 36, No. 1
BULLDOZERS STAND BY READY TO DEMOLISH SITE
SOCIETY RESCUES ELUSIVE MOM & HER PUPS
PHOTOS & STORY ON PAGE 4
SOCIETY WELCOMES NEW YEAR WITH NEW WEB SITE!
STORY ON PAGE 12
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SOCIETY TO CELEBRATE
A CENTURY OF CARING!
As the year 2005 kicks off, we are in the process of gearing up for our
100th ANNIVERSARY next year at this time. Those of us here are privileged to be a part of this new and unique time in the history of the
Associated Humane Societies.
The Society is under new leadership, new growth and we invite caring people to share in this effort. It’s time for a fresh start and a new beginning.
Bringing in a century is a wonderful excuse for starting out.
Special outreach is taking place. Volunteers in certain areas of our animal
efforts are welcome to join with us. Those of us who are deeply involved
realize that prospective adopters, visitors, donors are pleasantly surprised
when they visit our Animal Care Centers. We don’t understand why as our
kennels have ALWAYS been clean, ALWAYS been staffed with kind & caring animal caretakers, ALWAYS had veterinary staff available. Those who
are new to visiting us see what a good job we’re doing and by their level of
interest & excitement, we know we are doing what we do best!
As you will note, there will be many planned activities (many as yet
unplanned) for the year. If you would like to volunteer to assist in helping
us to gain additional friends and help us to raise more funds, please e-mail
us at associatedhumane@aol.com or call Debbie or Karen at 973-8247080 and tell us your thoughts. For more information, log on to www.associatedhumanesocieties.org It is also possible for donations to be made
online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri.,Sat., & Sunday, February 11-13
Super Pet Expo
N. J. Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Kids are free between 4-9 pm of Feb. 11th only. For more
information, visit www.superpetexpo.com
Monday, Feb. 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day
Microchip Clinics at Newark, Tinton Falls & Forked River
$25.00 per animal – No appointment necessary
12 noon til 5 p.m.
CHANGES NEEDED AT IOWA
KOSHER SLAUGHTERHOUSE
As a result of undercover footage produced by PETA, Agriprocessors, Inc.,
a slaughterhouse in Iowa the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture is investigating the
slaughterhouse. Kosher officials from the Orthodox Union who originally
supported Agriprocessors, have changed their position after several rabbis
visited the slaughterhouse & viewed the video. The Orthodox Union said it
will require two changes at the facility – 1) workers will not be allowed to
speed up death by pulling out the slaughtered animal’s trachea; 2) the
union will investigate ways to “kill or stun cows that are still waking even
after the initial stage of slaughtering”. The tape shows steers walking or
bellowing AS LONG AS 3 MINUTES AFTER THEIR THROATS WERE
CUT. PETA has filed an official complaint with the USDA stating the video
shows that Agriprocessors violated the federal Humane Methods of
Slaughter Act.
30 YEAR JAIL SENTENCE
FOR DOG FIGHTING
David Tant of Charleston, South Carolina, labeled by prosecutors as the
No. 2 breeder of fighting pit bulls, pleaded guilty as he was into 2 days into
his jury trial.He had treadmills, cattle prods …& even a restraining box for
aggressive female pits for breeding purposes . Videotapes showing an illegal dogfight moved some jurors to tears. Telephone tapes that were to be
heard by jurors included potential customers from the Czech Republic &
the Philippines. He was also charged with assault & battery with intent to
kill as a result of a destructive device that injured a surveyor who stumbled
onto his property. It was a shotgun-shell powered booby trap.
Tant also faces an additional 10 years in prison for criminal animal fighing
if he fails to make restitution for the care of animals confiscated, medical
expenses for the man injured on his property & the cost of moving the trial
from Charleston to Greenwood County.
Many saw the trial as an opportunity to make a statement about the consequences for criminal animal fighting in SC.
All 49 of his pit bulls, including 8 puppies were euthanized. A spokesman
from the John Ancrum SPCA stated that “our prayer is that these pit bulls
have gone to a world where they will not be drugged & made to fight”.
March 20th 20th Anniversary of Great American Meatout
Be Kind to Animals Week - Microchip Clinics
at Newark, Tinton Falls & Forked River
Date to Be Announced
$25.00 per animal – No appointment necessary, 12 noon til 5 pm
May 7th 2nd Annual “Bark in the Park”
Blue Claws Lakewood Stadium - 1:05 pm
(More information in next issue)
September - Stray Mutt Strut
Walk-A-Thon with your pets - Monmouth
County - date and location to be announced next issue
Sunday, September 24th
Greater Media’s 2nd Annual Pet-A-Palooza Adoption Day
Windward Beach on Princeton Ave., Brick, N J
10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 10th
Annual Chinese Auction
BPO Lacey Elks, Forker River, NJ
Details in future issue
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP
SOCIETY
As you can see by the above, we have some great things planned…some
not even mentioned above. If you have some special talent and would like
to help us raise funds, just e-mail associatedhumane@aol.com or call us
at 973-824-7080 & ask for Debbie or Karen. Your help is urgently needed
as funds are low.
NEW JERSEY AND ITS WILDLIFE
In early December, the State Supreme Court decided that the Fish &
Game Council had no scientific plan for managing bears – except to kill
them.The Council is dominated by hunters.
Watch the horizon – Coyotes were brought into the state for deer predation...and now their numbers are growing…and the Fish & Game Council
will probably issue a hunting season for them.
The bobcat is still a part of New Jersey’s landscape. Because they are sensitive to human disturbance, the Fish & Game Endangered & Non-Game
Species Program will work to conserve this endangered species….until it
is no longer endangered.
SONY PICTURE USES
WIRE-TRIPPED HORSES
It is believed that a new film “House of Flying Daggers” appears to use
horses that are wire tripped.This type of filming technique (which cannot
be done in the U.S.) leaves horses either severely injured if they do not die.
The UK version is cut by the BBFC by 18 seconds. The cuts were to
remove 3 instances of real animal cruelty (of horsefalls).
Please contact the Motion Picture Association of America at 15503 Ventura
Blvd., Encino, CA 91436; (818) 995-6600 asking why they would allow
such animal abuse in this country. The American Humane Association in
Colorado (who reports to the public on film ratings of animal cruelty) should
be more vocal of such information.
THE HORROR OF ANIMAL ABUSE IS
A DAILY OCCURRENCE
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INDIGO HAIR SALON HOLDS
CUT-A-THON FOR ANIMALS
Most people’s senses were stunned by the horror of two recent reports of
animal abuse that should wake up the public.Many such incidents continue unabated and unreported.It is the Society’s hope that these situations
(which is just the tip of the iceberg) will make the public realize that animal
cruelty and neglect should be reported….and that the courts will see the
importance and validity of treating such incidents with the magnitude it
deserves.
Man Charged With Allegedly Sodomizing Dog
Jose Rodriguez, 39 of Perth Amboy, faces 6 counts of animal cruelty
issued by the New Jersey SPCA for sodomizing Precious, a 5 year old
Rottweiller. Precious was examined by a vet & she was experiencing bleeding, swelling, severe pain & trouble walking.
The owner of the dog sought an order of protection barring him from entering her property & he violated it.It has been alleged that this type of activity had been going on for over a year. The matter is to be heard in Perth
Amboy Municipal Court.Two children were living with Rodriguez at the time
of the incident & the case has been referred to DYFS.
Teen Step-Sisters Accused of Stomping & Stabbing Kitten to Death
Two 13 year old girls from Commercial Township took two 8 month old kittens that had been offered for adoption.The kittens had been neutered &
declawed.The girls presented a fake permission slip. When the father said
they couldn’t keep them, they allegedly stabbed one kitten & when it didn’t
bleed, they stomped it to break its bones & suffocated the kitten. They
buried it up to its head.A necropsy showed the kitten’s bones were broken
& suffocated from the weight of the dirt piled on it when it was buried.The
other kitten escaped. The matter is being handled by the Cumberland
County SPCA.The girls have been charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty & a disorderly persons offense.
ANTI-CHAINING ORDINANCES IN
KANSAS SHOULD BE LAW IN U.S.
The Topeka City Council unanimously passed an Ordinance concerning
animal welfare in general & a tethering provision specifically. The tethering
portion says you cannot tether/chain a dog for longer than 1 hour, more
than 3 times in a 24 hour period with a minimum of 3 hours between the
tethering.It also gives language as to the type of tether that is permissible.
The language was copied from ordinances in Overland Park, Wichita &
Lawrence, Kansas.
LEGHOLD TRAP USE AT NATIONAL
PARKS INJURE/MAIM/KILL ANIMALS
Recent reports indicate that the National Park Service (NPS) routinely use
steel jaw leghold traps & body-gripping traps & snares to capture & kill
animals. As late as June 2004, the NPS used leghold traps & snares at
Cape Hatteras National Seashore to capture & kill cats, raccoon, foxes,
coyotes. According to PETA, a month later, several abandoned dogs were
maimed & killed after suffering injuries by leghold traps set in South
Dakota’s Badlands National Park. ALL BUT ONE DOG had to be euthanized due to the severity of their injuries. Polite letters can be sent to The
Hon.Gale Norton, Secretary of the Interior, 1849 ‘C’St.N. W., Washington,
D C 20240, Fax:202-208-6956 or e-mail exec@ios.doi.gov.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
The Society was contacted by the enthusiastic staff at the Indigo Hair
Salon located at Penn Plaza, Albany Street in New Brunswick, N J. On
Monday, September 13th, they held a Cut-A-Thon (including haircuts and
eyebrow wax) with 100% OF THE PROCEEDS DONATED TIO THE SOCIETY! Walk-ins were welcomed; they had food, prizes & drinks available to
the customers. As a result of their hard work, efforts and talent, they had a
superbly successful day! The group sent us a check for $1,200 to use for
the benefit of our animals. They said:“We hope that this can help some of
the animals. We loved doing it & got such a wonderful feedback from all the
people that came to our Cut-A-Thon! Good luck and we hope that you all
have a wonderful holiday.
APPALLING CONDITIONS AT
QALQILYA ZOO IN PALESTINE
Internet documents allege shocking conditions for animals at the Qalqilya
Zoo in Palestine. Such treatment includes donkeys, used for food by carnivorous animals, are killed by having a sack put over their heads & then
hammered to death.The zoo officials deny that they kill the donkeys in this
way. From video footage, conditions at the zoo are appalling & animals are
in tiny, filthy cages. The Israeli Park (Ramat Gan Safari) has pledged to
send two shipments of animals including a male giraffe in place of the one
killed during the Israeli incursion. Members of Safe Haven for Donkeys in
the Holy Land in Sussex, England are reaching out to see what can be
done. The Associated Humane Societies has contacted the World Society
for Protection of Animals to ascertain what action can be taken. Mr. Philip
Wilson of WSPA in Massachusetts has advised his colleagues in London
who deal with animal welfare issues in the Middle East.
AVMA PROMOTES ANIMAL TESTING
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced it is
teaming up with the Foundation for Biomedical Research to promote animal research. This public relations initiative is designed to convince the
public that animals will benefit from it.
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last 36 years.Sadly, we have found that we cannot change the world...even though
we’ve tried. 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 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 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. For more information, log on to www.associatedhumanesocieties.org It is also
possible for donations to be made online.
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HOMELESS MAMA KEEPS FAMILY TOGETHER WITH LUNCHTRUCK TIDBITS
Continued from Page 1
Mom is content and happy now that her little family is warm and safe
at the Society.
Amidst broken glass, debris and trash, with a bulldozer just 20 yards
away, Sassy, re-named Lunchtruck Lily, raised her litter in the relative
safety of a cave of broken concrete.
The following story was written as a first-person account by Society
Administrative Staffer, Debbie Beyfuss.
They named her Sassy and everyone who worked on Passaic Street in
Newark knew her, a small black and white dog who trotted confidently up
and down the street of the industrial area. Everyone also knew she had
puppies that she carefully hid from sight. She appeared every morning to
have breakfast with Mike, who always had a can of food ready for her and
every afternoon when the lunch truck arrived. She would gently take food
but it was clear that she was taking a portion back to her growing family.
We kept receiving calls throughout November from a woman in the area
who was also feeding Sassy. She was becoming more and more concerned because the weather was changing and demolition was coming
closer to where Sassy seemed to have her babies hidden. Society ACO’s
made repeated attempts to locate Sassy and her babies but she was a
street-smart dog who always managed to elude them.
After another frantic phone call because the demolition was getting closer,
ACO Marisol Torres and myself went out to look for the elusive Sassy. We
drove up and down the block with no sight of her and finally got out and
went inside some of the buildings. Evelyn who worked at Perlen, one of
the companies in the area, knew Sassy well and clued us as to her daily
habits. Since it was noontime, we decided to wait for the lunch truck. We
no sooner parked the van and Sassy was strutting down the street. Marisol
DOLPHIN EXPORTS TO SOLOMON
ISLANDS BANNED – 44 DOLPHINS
STILL IN MISER Y
The government of the Solomon Islands ha ve banned live dolphin exports
after a disastrous transfer of almost 30 dolphins to Mexico in July 2003.
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has been vocal
about their concern for 44 dolphins still held by SIMMEC at the Solomon
Islands in a visit in late 2004. Dolphins were packed into shallow, murky
sea pens, visibly scarred, fighting for food & space. Most had painful sunburn & damaged skin around the nose. Several dolphins have supposedly
died during the capture process, as well as from pollution & poor conditions
in the pen.
For more information about WSPA’s efforts, log on to: http://www.wspausa.org/pages/384_situation_in_the_solomon_islands_heats_up.cfm
started feeding her and when she gave her the last bite, Sassy held it in
her mouth and glanced to the left. She darted into the construction area
and Marisol knew in an instant the location of the puppies. We climbed up
a muddy embankment and down into a gully of sorts. Beyond some prickly underbrush was a concrete slab that had fallen during the demolition.It
created a cave and this was the spot Sassy had chosen to hide her pups.
About 20 yards away was a bulldozer. It took some maneuvering and a lot
of slipping and sliding on our part but Marisol was able to get Sassy out
and into the van. The puppies all scrambled to the back of the cave, understandably frightened, so Marisol slid into a space a couple inches wide and
started handing out Sassy’s babies -- nine healthy, chub by puppies. It
was amazing that this tiny Mom had kept this large vigorous family safe
and well in an incredibly vulnerable spot. By now a crowd had gathered,
everyone cheering and oohing and aahing over the puppies.
We kept telling Sassy that she and her babies would soon be warm, dry
and in a safe place. She seemed to understand – her tail never stopped
wagging and she thanked us with dozens of kisses, in between counting
her brood to make sure we left no one behind.
Back at the Society, mom and her gang had their own room with a thick
comforter and plenty of food. We have sinced named this sweetie
Lunchtruck Lily, and she did an incredible job of raising her puppies while
she was all alone & helpless in this world.All of her pups have gone on to
great homes & now Lily waits for her own forever home. File
Donations are urgently needed for the care and welfare of Lunchtruck Lily
and the thousands of animals that come through our doors. You are welcome to visit us at our website:www.associatedhumanesocieties.org You
also have the ability to donate to our organization on line.
SEAL HUNTING HAS BECOME
NORWAY’S TOURIST SPOR T
The government’s Ministry of Fisheries & Coastal Affairs now permits specialized tour operators to ferry in foreign tourists. There is a long list and the
hunts will being as soon as weather permits,…somewhere around the
beginning of March through April 15th. They have fixed a quota of about
2,100 authorized killings each year. The government says the fishing
industry is harmed. Greenpeace insists that the problems in the fishing
industry are caused by fishing quotas that are too high.Norway is also the
only nation to officially allow commercial whale harpooning.
HUNTINGTON LIFE SCIENCES
BRUTALIZES ANIMALS FOR SPLENDA
A recent news report has come
out concerning the testing of
Sucralose (also called Splenda).
The Huntingdon Life Sciences,
with a laboratory in New Jersey,
has been under scrutiny by
SHAC who have exposed
unimaginable & horrific animal
cruelty.
For the SPLENDA testing:
* 32 beagle dogs were locked in
metal cages for 52 weeks. Blood & urine samples were collected after
Sucralose had been mixed in with their normal feed. At the end of the 52
weeks, they were killed by exsanguinations (their throats are slit open &
bled to death).
* Four beagle pups (called punching bags by the HLS) were starved before
being force fed the Sucralose powder. Blood samples were taken from the
jugulars.
* An unspecified number of marmoset monkeys either died from the poisoning or were killed at the termination of the research. Twelve (12) of the
monkeys were babies (under 10 months old) & were force fed Sucralose
for 7 weeks. Two died on the 7th day from brain defects;another was mysteriously killed after 4 weeks.
* Rabbits were also used in the study & given 1200 times the expected
daily intake – most died from the trauma.
* Pregnant rabbits, mice & rats were also used – killing both the mother
and the fetuses.
According to SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Life Sciences) “All this pain & death
for the sake of bringing to the mar ket a sweetener that can make your icecream or jam 600 times sweeter. This sort of testing really should give you
pause to think & possibly send off a thank you note to HLS for all the important contributions they are making to the world”.
All forms of “linking” to HLS are strictly forbidden without the express permission of the company. According to SHAC, Huntingdon Life Sciences
has been caught falsifying data & experiment results, workers indulging in
drunkenness/drug taking on site & even wor kers pretending to have sex
with terrified animals, log on to:
http://www.shac.net/MISC/cruelty/cruelty/html
DONATE A DOG BED TO SOCIETY
THROUGH KURANDA PROGRAM
Kuranda Dog Beds is making
a special offer to help keep
Society dogs comfortable all
year `round with your help.
You can donate a dog bed to
any one of our four Animal
Care Centers - Newa rk ,
Forked River, Tinton Falls or
Union - to accommodate
whatever size dog you'd like. This unique offer will provide cot-type dog
beds of a specific construction recommended by the HSUS (Humane
Society of the United States) as ideal for shelter dogs. The beds consist of
high impact PVC frames with a heavy duty 40 oz.vinyl fabric resting area
- perfect!
For each bed you order, the Society will receive notification, followed by
delivery of the bed itself to the shelter you choose. Thanks for thinking of
our dogs' comfort! Log on to:
http://www.kuranda.com/shop/donate.asp?intShelterID=129&strForm
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DOG ABUSER COULD GET
EARLY PAROLE
Shadow Still Waits for a Home
Shadow enjoying one of her paw-picked Christmas toys.
As reported in previous issues, Ronald Fredericks, 37, was sentenced to
18 months in state prison on November 5th for setting two dogs on fire.
When Society Executive Director addressed Superior Court Judge Vincent
J. Grasso at the time of sentencing, she reminded them that although
Fredericks blamed alcohol, the dogs stayed in the basement without any
veterinary care for two weeks. “Surely, Mr. Frederick was sober and lucid
enough to call for assistance for these two dogs”. Judge Grasso said the
photographs he viewed after they were burned were “heartbreaking”.
The Parole Board has noted that Fredericks will be considered for parole
by his first possible parole date of April 25th.The deadline for Parole Board
comments has already passed.
Poppy, the 2 year old Pekingese has recovered from her wounds and was
adopted in October.
Shadow was more seriously burned and although she has recovered from
her wounds, her anxiety and fear of people still remains. “Her rehabilitation
will take longer than Ronald Fredericks’ jailtime”, said Forked River
General Manager, John Bergmann.
In the meantime, Shadow is given extra special care, patience and consideration by Society staffers. At Christmas time, Shadow visited the
Waiting Room and picked her own toys from all of the wonderful treats &
toys that were under the Christmas tree.
The Society urgently needs additional funds to continue to help Shadow
and the many other animals that require time and treatment in our care.
Shadow is included on the Share-A-Pet Program to offset the expense for
her medical care and long-term treatment and stay until the right home is
found.
N.Y. STATE K-9 RESCUE GROUP SHUT
DOWN BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Hands Helping Paws K9 Rescue located in Keeseville was shut down
regarding allegations of deceiving customers & knowingly adopting out
sick dogs. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating
complaints that Shannon Champine led customers to believe that the
group was non-profit, that dogs that were adopted were vaccinated,
altered but no records to that effect were ever provided. Champine gave
10-20 dogs to the Elmore SPCA.
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215.registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
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ANIMAL FRIENDS UNCOVERS
BRUTALITY & MUTILATION TO CATS
Animal Friends of Connecticut
(AFOC) is a non-profit animal protection organization run by Executive
Director Judy Levy.The sole purpose
of the group is to provide a safe environment for animals that have been
abused, abandoned or neglected
and to find permanent homes for
these animals.
The Society was contacted regarding a horrible situation involving stray
cats in Hartford on or around
December 8th. Kittens & cats were
the victims of brutality & mutilation.
Teen-agers from the area have
allegedly hung kittens, burned them,
cut off their legs, etc. Posters were
distributed, a $1,000.00 reward was
offered & local television ran the
PHOTO SUPPLIED
story. From discussions with some
These two are mother & daugh- callers, Judy Levy believes witnesster and need special homes es are terrified to come forward.It is
because of their abuse. Judy has difficult to get the stories verified. If
asked that they be adopted anyone knows the identity of the perpetrators, a note can be sent to
together.
Animal Friends at P O Box 370306 in
West Hartford, CT 06117 or call them at 860-232-1393.
AFOC has rescued 3 of the cats & desperately need to find good homes
for them. If you ha ve a home that you believe would be suitable for these
needy cats, just call or drop them a line.
In the meantime, Animal Friends is looking for a caretaker to live on their
premises in an upstairs 5 room apartment.It is a non-paying position, but
all utilities except the phone are included. The application is on their website. Their web address is:http://www.afocinc.org/ or you can contact them
at: animalfriendsct@cox.net.
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Elvis,is a male who was severely abused & now needs a quiet,understanding owner.
AS WE GO TO PRESS …. HELP THE
WILD & FREE-ROAMING HORSES
H. R. 297 was introduced (Rahall-D-WV) and (Whitfield-R-KY) as a last
minute amendment to a bill by Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) that was
signed into law which weakens the Wild Free-Roaming Horse & Burro Act.
The Rahall-Whitfield bill would restore a federal prohibition on the commercial sale & slaughter of wild free-roaming horses & burros. Please contact your Federal Congressmen by phone, letter or e-mail & ask that they
co-sponsor H.R. 297.
ANIMAL GROUPS OPPOSE DEER
HUNT ON DORIS DUKE ESTATE
Princess, Doris Duke’s Bactrian camel, enjoys peace and tranquility
at Popcorn Park Zoo.
The Society took in Princess, the Bactrian camel from the estate of Doris
Duke in Hillsborough, N J. The heiress, who was worth billions, was known
for her love of animals. The well-known story was about two camels which
she adopted as part of a business deal with a Middle Eastern businessman.Baby & Princess, lived with Ms. Duke on her Newport, Rhode Island
estate & in Hillsborough, N J. When the weather became stormy, Baby &
Princess, who were allowed to roam free, Ms. Duke brought them inside
the house to live in the solarium where they had a large pool & a view of
the ocean.
The Director of Duke Farms had all other animals removed from the estate
and Princess is now at Popcorn Park Zoo. Princess enjoys graham crackers at the end of the day. If you would like to know more about Princess,
log on to www.associatedhumanesocieties.org Princess is available for
sponsorship for $3.00 a month. You will receive a quarterly report, color
photo and free admission to Popcorn Park Zoo.
Breaking with tradition, officials of her estate decided to open 1,500 acres
of the 2,074 acres to deer hunters. As of mid-November, over 70 hunters
had signed up for on-site training to familiarize themselves with the property.
Doris Duke loved animals & had specified that the “park” area around her
mansion & gardens be maintained as “an enclosure to protect endangered
species”.In such a fenced-in area, not only would the deer be targets, but
it would be the perfect place to attempt immunocontraceptive. It would
have been more in keeping with the terms of Ms. Duke’s Will.
The estate personnel previously trapped & removed 304 deer to New York
state … to an unknown fate.
Ms. Duke’s wishes are not being carried out … and now the foundation has
obtained zoning approval to develop tourism, educational & conference
facilities & perhaps a hotel. At the end of the season, they will determine
the hunt’s effectiveness & whether it will be part of an ongoing program.
AS WE GO TO PRESS: On Jan. 27th, it was discovered that the Division
of Fish & Wildlife has sued Mark MacNamara, who removed some deer
from the Duke Estate for a Rutgers University study of ways to prevent the
animals from reproducing.
MacNamara DIVERTED the remaining deer to his New York farm for sale
or slaughter. A Rutgers professor said top Fish & Wildlife administrators &
biologists knew in advance & approved the arrangement.
WOMAN SUES FOR DEATH OF DOG
FROM HEARTWORM MEDICATION
An 18 year old Yorkshire Terrier died & the owner is suing American Home
Products Corp., Wyeth Corporation Fort Dodge Animal Health – manufacturers & distributors of Pro Heart Six, an injectable drug used to prevent
heartworm in dogs. The Food & Drug Administration issued a recall of the
product in September after thousands of animals suffered adverse reactions.
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WEICHERT REALTORS DONATE TWO
TRUCKLOADS OF TREATS!
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Miranda Verderame surrounded by Society staffers shows off just
some of the huge truckloads of goodies for a holiday filled with happiness. Also assisting Miranda was her friend & co-worker, Wend
Welsh.
When a little homeless terrier from our
Tinton Falls Animal Care Center was
adopted to Miranda Verderame, that
was the beginning of a very long and
wonderful
relationship
between
Miranda and the Society. From time to
time, Miranda would stop in and donate
some goodies for our orphans.
During her latest visit to bring in Enzo
for the staff to see, she saw our Wish
List & vowed to furnish everything on
that list.
Between her job at Weichert Realtors in
Sea Girt & her co-workers, from
Enzo, the Society alumnus employees at Coaster, from her friends
who was adopted by Miranda and neighbors, TWO TRUCKLOADS
& who started it all in helping came to the Society with well over
Society orphans.
$1,000 in food, leashes, treats, towels
& much, much more. They saw a jar that the staff had to raise funds for a
portable bathing tub. And that will be on Santa’s list in the very foreseeable
future! A “thank you” just doesn’t seem enough for all of the wonderful
items donated….and all because of a dog named Enzo!
2004 SAVE-A-STRAY SWEEPSTAKE
WINNERS
1st Prize – 2004 Ford Taurus - Kim Hart, Andover, N J
2nd Prize – 6 day Caribbean Cruise – Danielle Boulet, Highlands, N J
3rd Prize – Sony Digital Camera – Erna MacGregor – Mountainside, N J
ARTIST CHOOSES POPCORN PARK
AS “PET” CHARITY AT AUCTION
The Anchor & Palette Art Gallery in
Bay Head, N J recently held a special silent auction for the benefit of
charities. The artists designed and
painted stars which were on display for a month at the gallery.
Each artist designated a charity
that they wanted to be the recipient
of the sale of the proceeds. The
patrons were also aware of which
charity would benefit from the sale.
Talented artist, Alice Van Note,
chose Popcorn Park Zoo as her
“pet” charity! Our thanks to Ms.
Van Note for her generous efforts.
Our thanks also to Anchor &
Palette Gallery for giving this
opportunity to charities to gain
much-needed donations.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
MAMA GAVE BIRTH TO PUPS
IN COLD, WET MUD
This beautiful lady was left tied up
outside in a homeowner's yard -her chain so short she couldn't
reach her makeshift dog house or
the few scraps of food left in her
bowl. It was cold and rainy when
she went into labor, and instead of
welcoming her newborns into the
world in a warm and dry place, she
forced to give birth to 11 adorable
puppies in the mud.
When a neighbor came home to
find mom and her pups in the mud,
she became incensed and contacted the Society. We immediately
dispatched a team to confiscate
the whole family! Mom has done
her job well & all pups were adopted. Now it is her turn to find a better life. She has not known any love
except that which our staff showers
upon her. Mom has become a ver y
special favorite and would make a
wonderful addition to any family.
File TF-9615-SF (Tinton Falls).
Here’s Sassy today - a truly
beautiful girl who longs for a
home of her own.
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Please Have a Heart -Give a Kitty a Brand New Start!
Just a little girl on the street all
alone; wondering what happened to my home. With a heavy
heart, I’ve watched the holidays
come and go; if you’d take me
home, you would lighten it so.
File 15802-F (Newark).
Marlowe (l.) was ordered out by DYFS from his home….Bentley lived
with a poodle…& now he needs a poem. Both of them enjoy the
accoutrements here , but a loving home would be best with a lap to
share. File TF-6422-NM & File TF-6603-NM (Tinton Falls).
We call her “Sybil” for her many
personalities. Thankfully, she is
here long enough where she is
coming into normality. She is
just one of many, many cats that
have made the homeowners
unhappy in Barnegat. File L2778-F (Forked River).
We’re here at the Society, hanging out like old times; the staff felt
sorry for us, so included us in the rhymes. I, Joe Sr., am just two
years old; my son, Joe Jr, is just one with a heart of gold. It was the
same old story - moving,can’t keep;all we long for is cuddling and a
lap where we’d sleep. File 18911-M & 18912-M (Newark.)
Meet Caterina who was hanging
in someone’s yard. She had
recently had kittens…so life
must have been kind of hard.The
lovely lady has been with us
over a year. She enjoys sitting in
a cat tree & out the window she
peers. File TF-5320-SF (Tinton
Falls).
Why couldn’t she keep me? She
didn’t explain; I know she loved
me, but now I’m just drained.
Another senior who gave nothing but devotion; I’d love a new
home by Valentine’s – will you
second that motion? File 16915SF (Newark).
We call her Maui….but life wasn’t tropically lush.Suffering with
an embedded collar in her neck,
the cat was confiscated by us.
What a sweetie who just loves &
lives to enjoy another day. She
will be happy here…unless a
lucky someone comes her way.
File TF-9257-SF (Tinton Falls)
Staff named me Nougat as I’m
both white and sweet; I’m hoping for someone to come and
knock me off my feet. I have a
gold eye on one side, and the
other is blue; is this a combination that might appeal to you?
File 18969-M (Newark).
Peanut is pleasantly bored. It’s
nice to be someplace where
she’s catered to & adored. Four
cats,all possibly pregnant,came
from an irresponsible jerk. That
left it to the Society to do soooo
much work. Peanut came in over
one year ago & was hurriedly
spayed. Now she relaxes & certainly has it made. File TF-6183SF (Tinton Falls).
It is such a pity …. an unwanted
stray that was trapped in Surf
City. We named him Dale & he’s
awfully sad. If he was out in this
blizzard…he’d really feel bad!
File L-3360-M (Forked River).
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JOIN THE POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
Popcorn Park Zoo is a 7 acre zoo located at the Society’s Forked
River Animal Care Center and caters to wildlife, farm animals, and
exotics that have been abused, exploited, injured,abandoned, handicapped, elderly, etc. The zoo is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $4.25 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years
and senior citizens over 62 - including tax. Babies under 1 year are
free, as well as all members of the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club,
Popcorn Park Zoological Society and the Share-A-Pet Program.
Members must present their membership card when entering. If you
would like to support one of these animals, it is $3.00 a month & will
include a membership card,free admission,a color photo and report
every 4 months. For information on the zoo’s residents, just send
$2.00 for a copy of the booklet to POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB,
PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731, or visit the Wildlife Club section
of our web site where you can see our Zoo residents in color! Log on
to www.associatedhumanesocieties.org and go to Wildlife Club; new
animals are being added regularly.
Trudy and Seven, her daughter, are two Belgian draft horses rescued
from starvation. You’d never know that from looking at them now!
Seven,at right, has grown up quite a bit and is now almost as big as
Mom.They graze happily in their paddock and enjoy a relaxing life.
Trudy and Seven are offered separately for sponsorship, but if you
feel really generous you might want to sponsor them both!!
SHARE-A-PET & POPCORN PARK ANIMAL VIDEOTAPES
The Society is proud to announce two separate videotapes - one for
Popcorn Park Zoo residents and one for the cats and dogs that live
on the Animal Haven Farm and Kitty City.These videos will give you
a sense of our accomplishments, a sense of the animals,their personalities and surroundings. One videotape is $13.95 and if you
would like two, the cost is $21.95. The video is about 1 and 3/4
hours long. Please include an additional $2 for postage & handling
for each video ordered.
ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES
Humane Way - P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
JAN/FEB
Please send me:
❑ Popcorn Park video tape at $13.95 plus $2.00 postage and handling
❑ Animal Haven Farm & Kitty City video plus $2.00 postage and handling.
❑ Both videos at $21.95 plus $4.00 postage and handling.
Name ___________________________________________________________
Tamone's story is no different from that of most of the iguanas we get
here at Popcorn Park Zoo. People wanted an exotic pet, but had no
idea how to care for them nor what good care entailed.They also didn't realize how big they can get. Some of our iguanas came to us as
"strays", which tells us that the previous owner just let them go - a
sure death sentence for an iguana. When you support Tamone, you
will help all our iguanas here at the zoo. We are currently at full
capacity at twenty-two, so this friendly fella would really appreciate
your help!
Buster is a White Faced Capuchin who had been owned illegally as a
pet.He’d been kept in a fairly small cage, and didn’t enjoy much freedom. Today he has lots of room to climb and jump about. He shares
his enclosure with Kay Leigh, another White Faced Capuchin who
came from Wisconsin, where she was legally owned.When she and
her owner came to New Jersey, he could not obtain the required permit, but she has adapted well here with her best buddy, Buster
This entitles the bearer to
one FREE admission
to Popcorn Park Zoo
with one paid adult admission
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693 - 1900
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
JAN/FEB
Address _________________________________________________________
Name of animal(s) sponsored:__________________,
________________, __________________.
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________
NAME _____________________________________________
Enclosed is $ __________ in ❑ check ❑ money order ❑ credit card
ADDRESS __________________________________________
Please charge my credit card as follows:
❑ Visa
❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express
# _________________________________________ Exp.Date _____________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $3.00 each = TOTAL $ _________
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EACH ONE HOPES TO
WON’T YOU COME AND
I once was adopted, and then
got passed on; because no pets
were allowed, again I was gone.
I’ve a great personality, and a little training would do wonders;
ask for Bailey and just promise
we won’t be torn asunder. File
16018-SF.
On the streets in winter I’d been
left to roam; no one to love me,
gone from my home. My eyes
are cloudy but a kind touch
makes my day; they say I’m 14,
did I just lose my way? I feel so
all alone and bereft; could you
take me in for what time I have
left? File 18002-M.
I had an owner-they haven’t
come looking my way; I wore an
electric collar, a dead giveaway;
I’m a really good girl with lots of
love to share; when I’m happy, I
yodel, head in the air. I’ve been
named Lexie, an Akita mix; you’ll
love me if you like to get licked!
File 16758-F.
I’ve been here since a pup, and
thereby hangs a tale; they said I
was destructive, and so was
returned to “jail”. My photo’s
kind of funny – I didn’t know how
to act; I need a little direction,
and that’s just the facts. Could
you give a little help to me? I’m
still sweet, and named Buddy.
File 18759-M.
Jeez – I’m starting to feel like a
fixture – doesn’t anybody want a
handsome Dobie/shep mixture?
I have some extra energy, but
would calm down once home;
once I knew I was really your
own. Ask for Hank and you will
find, I’ll be your lifelong
Valentine. File 17358-M.
A little bit older, but mature has
its up-side;what you see is what
you get with no bad surprises to
find. I might be 8 years, give or
take a few; I’d sure feel my
youngest if adored by you. Staff
named me Shonna, and hopes
you’ll meet me here; and give
dignity and grace to my senior
years.File 16958-F.
Just a youngster, I was tied to
the shelter door; with a note on
my collar so I’d find someone to
adore. My mom couldn’t keep
me, but she wrote a pretty good
resume; said I was very friendly
and loved to play. Does that fit a
description you’re looking for?
My name’s Isaiah and I hope I
soon go back out the front door.
File 13971-M.
Home for the holidays -- that’s
what I’d hoped I’d see; but
Thanksgiving and Christmas
just by-passed me. So now I’m
feeling wistful, you can see in my
eyes;will someone hold me special as their Valentine’s prize?
I’m just one year, staff named me
Fritz; with love I’ll quietly put on
the ritz.File 18070-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airpor t
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SET YOUR HEART AFIRE
MEET YOUR HEART’S DESIRE
Though some may be cautious
of my breed combination; a discerning dog lover will have no
cause for consternation. A
cream Husky Chow mix found
as a stray; no past -- but my
present will brighten your day.
Sweet & affectionate, Sammy’s
my name; we’ll cuddle and find
Old Man Winter to blame. File
18736-M.
When the photographer asked
my kennel person to pick a really nice pup; I’m so happy to say
it’s me that he leashed and
brought up. Nothing but friendly
with so much affection to give;
please ask for Sam – it’s for a
loving person I live. File 17749-F.
My owner turned me in, claiming
allergies; but for three years, he
was happy to have puppies from
me. Guess I outlived my usefulness,and can now relax; I’m still
a young girl and trust my life’s
soon on track. A new home? a
new name? sounds good to me!
Ask for the sweetheart named
Felony. File 18552-F.
Just a young fella, who was
wanted no more;why, just a pup,
was I shown the door? Each
night as I lie here and the kennel
lights go out, it becomes very
quiet and my heart cries out. In
silence I hear other hearts crying,too;come love me – Pupster
– and my friends, so our
Valentine’s Day isn’t blue. File
18883-M.
He’s an aging Pug who found his
way here ….obviously there’s an
owner who doesn’t care. Still
waiting for a life that will revolutionize. Won’t you try this fella
on for size? File L-3347-NM.
I waited and waited, and at last
thought I had it made; I was
adopted,and it was all worth the
wait. But 4 months later, dejected,I was returned;they said they
had allergies to me and I just felt
burned. I’m still just as sweet –
they did name me Honey;finding
love and then given up – it’s just
not funny. File 18832-F.
At only one year, my whole life is
ahead of me; why not take me
home and great friends we’ll be.
I’m a tall Lab mix named Snoopy,
a real friendly guy; when my
owners moved,their loyalty went
bye-bye. They said I don’t get
along with other pets; yet I have
a male kennelmate and it’s as
good as it gets! File 17730-M.
I’m a lovely lady of the Japanese
breed; known for loyalty, so
won’t someone take heed? How
hurtful to have been dumped in
Branchbrook
Park; Named
Sakura, I’m an affectionate Akita
who’ll set off love’s sparks! File
18944-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 6 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: ASSOCIATEDHUMANE @AOL.COM
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsnewark.petfinder.or g
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THE LARGEST HUMANE SOCIETY IN NEW
News Around the Globe
Turtles Destined for Slaughter Released
(AP Photo/Ali Kurdi)
Unidentified foreign tourists release one of 86 green turtles seized by
Indonesian police from a smuggler’s boat, to the sea at Kuta beach in Bali,
Indonesia on Oct.22, 2004. Indonesian police seized the endangered turtles destined for slaughter on the tourist island of Bali, where some consider the animals’meat a delicacy despite it being outlawed.
Helping Humane Societies in Need
Meet Harry, a neutered male
Shepherd type, who has a great
personality …. and now has a
second chance at happiness.
File L-3310-NM (Forked River).
The Society to Protect Animals in
Carneys Point, N J, a well-known
facility who also performed animal
control services in the area, was
closing down on December 10th.
An alert went over the internet to
any rescues or individuals who
could assist in taking dogs and cats
from their facility. Any cats that
were left would be brought to a
barn to be barn cats – even though
they were 100% tame. The
Associated Humane Societies
advised that we would take whatever dogs were left and a very limited number of cats. Since that
time, the SPA property has been
sold. Pictured here are the 3 animals rescued from the SPA..
Lucy & Ricky were 2 of the cats that were brought to the Society when
the Carneys Point, N J shelter was closing.The twosome are being
kept together as was requested. File L-3321-SF & File L-3312-NM
(Forked River).
Society Launches New Website
What better way to welcome the New Year AND soon AHS’s new century
than to start with a bang and a brand new web site!! It’s the same web
address as before, but a whole new look and a whole lot more going on!
We still have plenty to do, but we hope you’ll come and tour the new site
including Popcorn Park Zoo. We’ll be featuring great news stories on the
home page as well as the zoo’s own home page, and you can visit the
Animal Archives to learn still more about what’s going on in many areas of
animal welfare. PLUS we’ll have a monthly e-newsletter!
In our next Humane News, we’ll have enough prepared that we can offer
you an exciting way to save the Society much-needed funds - the opportunity to opt out of the “paper trail” and receive the HUMANE NEWS,
ZoonooZ, and other publications, Share-A-Pet and Wildlife Club sponsorships, etc. right online!! OR - you can check online and the opportunity will
be offered right there! Of course, you can continue to receive anything you
want as you always have. If you’d like to sign up as an online member right
now, you can select areas of interest, and we’ll update you through your email on exactly what you most want to know about. We’re excited!! And
hope you will be, too!!
Please visit -- www.associatedhumanesocieties.org
Rescuing Animals Some Shelters
Will Not Accept
He came in to the Society’s Newark Animal Care Center after he was no
longer wanted …this handsome iguana, who was extremely cold, was
immediately put into a brand new cage with lots of warmth, a heating lamp
& a good diet.Most humane societies, shelters and pounds do not accept
such animals – and they have no where else to go. The Society will adopt
this fella to a forever home only. For more information, e-mail associatedhumane@aol.com or call Debbie at 973-824-7080.
HUMANE NEWS 13
JERSEY …. DOING WHAT WE DO BEST!!
Society Chooses Logos That Say It All
Several months ago, the Society ran a contest for a logo that would best
portray the work of the organization.There were so many brilliantly talented artists and the choice was not an easy one. As a matter of fact, it was
so difficult, two logos were chosen.
News Around the Globe
Tigers Needed Care at Thailand Zoo
One logo will be for the Associated
Humane Societies – a piece of ar twork that is stunning and seems to
say it all! A humane society with a
heart….helping all types of animals. It will be used in literature, tshirts, decals, correspondence and
more. The winner is Peggy Dreher
of Bridgeton, New Jersey!
One logo will be for Popcorn Park
Zoo – a softly colored piece of ar t
that will be directed towards the
younger set –- to be used in caps,
t-shirts, literature and more. The
winner is Ted Hammond, presently
of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Sadly,
Ted is moving to Clinton, Oklahoma
so he won’t be close at hand …. but
will still support the Society’s
efforts.
We would like to thank all of those who spent time and talent to donate artwork to our cause. It is our hope that you are as pleased with our choices
as we are.
Accepting The OTHER Victims
of Domestic Violence
Not widely publicized are the
Society’s efforts in assisting victims
of Domestic Violence. The Society
became aware of such a victim in
South Jersey who had several cats
and a dog. We offered to take them
in to the Forked River facilities and
find homes for the needy trio. Kitty
and Boots the cats needed to go
together. Reevie, so named for
Christopher Reeves, was an 8 year
old who had eye problems, arthritis
& had been horribly abused when he
was a pup. They were at the Society
a short time when the Domestic violence victim decided to take them
back and has since found permanent homes for the needy trio.
(AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)
Two Thai workers feed Bengali tigers with fresh pork at the Sriracha Tiger
Zoo in Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok, Thailand last October.
Thai authorities may cull five more sick tigers at a private zoo suspected of
having bird flu after 18 others were killed & another 42 died.Officials at this
private zoo are first trying medical treatment to save the tigers which
became sick after eating raw chicken carcasses believed to be infected
with bird flu.
Doing What We Do Best --Giving Hope to the Hopeless….
The Society Board of Directors and
Administration are very proud of the
staff at each of our Animal Care
Centers. They are sensitive to the
needs of the animals that come
through our doors; the animals may
come in starved, mistreated, neglected, living a life of hell. The staff
reaches out to give them the kindness, care & a tender touch that they
may never have known in their previous existence.
For most of them, we are a stepping
stone from cruelty to kindness…to a
life they could never have imagined.
We receive the letters, the e-mails,
the photos from their adopters…of those that came in with eyes that mirrored the hopelessness in their soul & now they travel a new journey….and
need never have to look back.
Such is the case of Pluto whose journey is just beginning – his story is on
Page 20.
Wills and Bequests
Danny was the beloved pet
of a Lakehurst, NJ resident. she has left 16 year
old Danny the Poodle in
our care. The Society has
many programs available
to those who want to make
arrangements for their
beloved pets.
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EACH ONE YEARNING
HOPES LIFELONG HAPPINESS WILL
A lady answered an ad for Max.
But the previous owner didn’t
give her all the facts.The 3 year
old male has separation anxiety…and so after a week with the
dog, she brought him to the
Society. File TF-10074-NM.
Meet a sweet lady named Amber
who was adopted from us in
Feb.’04.Now the owner has “not
enough time” anymore. We didn’t expect that he cut himself off
from the world….but he didn’t do
justice to this funny-eared girl.
File TF-9668-SF.
A good Samaritan found him
running loose. He knew that a
fast moving car would cook his
goose! So now we have
Jasper….and he needs a second
chance to have a lifetime commitment & a lifetime romance.
File TF-10116-M.
We call her Sheila…a pretty
name for a pretty girl.If you want
to meet her, come in & give it a
whirl. You can sit with her and
seriously ponder. In the meantime, we think you will grow
fonder. File TF-9789-F.
We don’t want to seem very glib
…. but the material around her
neck is supposed to be a bib! At
her age (9 years), she drools. We
love this aging lady whose name
is Jewel. We’ve given her a quiet
room with a stuffed cushion ….
And finding a love for the rest of
her days is that which we are
pushing. File TF-10248-SF.
As soon as those blue eyes
walked through our door, we
knew she had been with us
before. The owner came in to
reclaim her. T h ey ’ve changed
their minds … & so we’ve
renamed her. Lack of responsibility & concern ….we still try to
teach. But now we have a very
sweet terrier who is quite a
peach! File TF-8928-F.
It was almost midnight when he
was wandering about. We went
to pick him up after the Police
gave us a shout. That was 2
months ago…& we still have
“Mack”. Just look at that face &
you know that it is love that he
lacks.File TF-10040-M.
I was left abandoned & tied up in
a yard. Without food, water or
shelter, life was sooo hard.They
found my owner & now he’s been
ordered to give compensation.
And life with a caring owner
would be such a wonderful vacation. File TF-10166-M.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (No.)
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.or g
HUMANE NEWS 15
FOR LOVE AND AFFECTION
COME FROM YOUR DIRECTION
When they adopted Fred, we
said one thing for sure: Young
children are something that Fred
cannot endure. So a neighbor’s
child was nipped by this
Dalmatian …. when cautionary
responsibility should have been
the approbation.So Fred is back
with us … he’s been here a year.
The 4 year old fella needs adults
& he’ll be none the worse for
wear. File L-2203-NM.
This Mastiff type’s owner had a
heart of ice. He left this fella tied
to a tree…illegal & not at all nice.
Our staff named him Zeus ….
after the Greek mythological
hero.This huge fella feels like a
“puddy tat” & his self-esteem is
at zero. File L-3464-M.
Obviously owned….but quickly
forgotten…..She’s been homeless since last May…& that’s
really rotten! Wearing no tag on
her collar, we call her Sandy. If
we could find a lifetime of love
for her, that would be just dandy.
File L-2175-SF.
She didn’t want Cody anymore
so she called us up to get him
out of the door! She was untrusting of him around the tots.
Obviously Cody didn’t love them
a lot.File L-3358-NM.
Did you ever hear of responsibility? Love & accountability for
your pet? How uncaring & negligent can a pet owner get? The
people went away on vacation &
left the dog outside. The lack of
concern by some pet owners is
so hard to abide. They have
moved away…& we can only
hope…that sooner or later, we
find the dope. File L-3377-M.
Obviously Cinnamon was in a
home she didn’t like. She kept
on running away … crossing
busy White Horse Pike. So
Cinnamon may just have wanderlust. But an escape proof
yard is a definite must. File L2130-SF.
What a cute dog…he’s called
“Brat”. If you want a dog that
doesn’t fit his name, this is
where you’ll find him at. Found
roaming in Newark, we changed
his fate. Wouldn’t you want this
Brat for a date? File L-3405-M.
A man was evicted from a motel
& life had become a disaster.
Two dogs that he had were victims too & were separated from
their master. They were living in
his van … but he had nothing to
feed. Obviously all were in poor
condition & needed assistance
indeed. One dog was in such
poor shape, he could hardly
stand. The only survivor is
Barney
whose
future
is
unplanned. He needs a lifetime
home … he has been through
the worst.If you are looking for a
devoted dog, think of Barney
first.File L-3402-M.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: njhumane@aol.com
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsforkedriver..petfinder.or g
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SOCIETY, POPCORN PARK ZOO
FINALLY HAS NEW HORSE TRAILER!
The Society wishes to thank all who helped contribute to the purchase of
a brand new horse trailer which can be used to transport our large animals
for medical purposes or in an emergency. The Society also makes this
horse trailer available to the SPCA and others in the event of emergency
animal removal.
AROUND
THE WORLD
FEDERAL
LEGISLATION
CANADA
Under a regulation change in the
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act,
Ontario will ban the hunting of
wildlife held in captivity on game
farms. The ban will take effect on
April 30, 2005. It is estimated that
300-400 animals are hunted in
captivity each year in Ontario –
mainly wild boar & non-native deer.
The regulation will not affect animals raised as farmed animals for
meat & other products.
Pres. Bush signed into law a $388
billion spending bill that would
allow wild horses & burros to be
sold potentially for use as meat in
foreign markets if they are more
than 10 years old or if younger, that
they have been offered unsuccessfully for adoption 3 times.
UNITED KINGDOM
A memo has been leaked that has
blown apart the myth that the fox is
a pest & needs to be controlled.
The memo from Countryside
Alliance to the Master of the Fox
Hounds Association, criticizes the
shortage of foxes & criticizing
landowners for not doing enough to
encourage foxes to breed on their
land.The pro-hunt lobby can never
again resort to the lie that hunting
controls fox numbers.
KENYA
Modern DNA analysis will help to
identify which elephant population
ivory comes from in a criminal
investigation. It will help conservation groups identify which elephant
groups are being targeted by
poachers. Several arrests have
already been made & there is evidence indicating the shipment was
intended for the Japanese marke.
The Marine Mammal Protection
Act set a deadline (2001) for the
commercial fishing industry to
reduce the number of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, from being
accidentally caught by commercial
fishermen.
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) and
Rep. Richard Pombo (R-CA) are
seeking to fix the problem by
REMOVING THE DEADLINE. For
more information, log on to
http://takeaction.oceana.org/ct/8dz
Y-WK1fXq4 If you have any questions, e-mail them at wavemaker@oceana.org
Senator Carl Levin introduced
bipartisan Senate Resolution 269
calling on Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.The government
officials contend it is a humane
solution to their declining fishing
industry – although it fails to
adhere to basic animal welfare regulations. This year alone, the clubbers have beaten and skinned over
320,000 babies.
It is the government’s intention to
brutally club one million baby seal
pups over a 3 year period.
NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATION
NEWS FROM
NEW JERSEY
Assembly Bill 3578 (Gusciora/
Coleman) would require an animal
to be removed from any individual
who is found to have trained, tormented, badgered, baited or
encouraged the animal to engage
in unprovoked attacks upon persons or domestic animals. In addition, any individual who has had an
animal removed for any of the
above reasons would not be permitted to own, harbor, possess or
adopt or reside with an animal for a
period of two years without posting
a $550,000 bond. Any individual
found violating this act would be
subject to a $2,000 fine. This bill is
in response to recent incidents
involving the use of animals as
weapons.
ORADELL
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s
Office has dismissed charges
involving the shooting of a squirrel
by former Oradell councilman
Charles May. The N J State SPCA
has filed a complaint with the
A t t o rn ey General for interfe ri n g
with the enforcement of animal cruelty laws in Bergen County.
Assembly Bill 3606 (McHose &
Gibson) would clarify that the Fish
& Game Council has sole authority
to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting and trapping.
S. 1247 is a bill that will protect
horses and their riders from passing motorists. "Current New Jersey
law requires only that a motorist
stop at the request of a horseback
. S. 1247 would amend this law to
require a motorist passing a horse
and rider to also reduce the vehicle's rate of speed to 25 miles an
hour. Violation of either provision
would be subject to a $150 fine.
A-2680 (Manzo) would prohibit the
sale of any dog by kennel, pet shop
or other retail establishment without name, address & phone number of person providing dog thereto
& establish a $500 fine for each
violation.
A-3736 (Asm. R. J. Smith) would
authorize bow & arrow hunting
deer on Sundays. It was referred to
the Assembly’s Agriculture &
Natural Resources Committee.
Assemblyman Smith also Chairs
this Committee. Please write to
your representatives in the
Assembly advising of your opinion
to such a bill.
On Jan.26, 2005, Acting Governor
Richard Codey signed into law S801 (Allen) which provides penalties for injuring or killing search &
rescue dogs.
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP
George Hoffman, 53 of Hamilton,
was charged with weapons offenses after a pellet from his muzzleloading rifle struck Benny Queli of
Glen Gardner who was working on
his home. Mr. Queli was taken to a
local medical center where he was
treated & released.
ROCKLEIGH
The Borough Council has adopted
a measure that will open woodlands behind Borough Hall to no
more than 9 hunters at a time during the state’s three bow hunting
seasons. Mayor Frank Langella
said:“It’s not an open hunt.There is
no hunting in Rockleigh. It’s a
wildlife management program”.
WARREN TOWNSHIP
An investigation is still open concerning stray shotgun pellets found
in a local home on Dec. 3rd while
the residents were there. Deer
tracks were found around the home
causing the police to suspect a
hunter was attempting to kill a deer.
MILLBURN
The Division of Fish & Game granted the first deer culling in 2 years.
The program will begin in January
& end in mid-April.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Police removed 64 animals and a
child from the home of Katherine
Mingroni Fowler. There were 30
cats found in a sealed room & 20
more in the basement along with 9
dogs & a box turtle. The animals
were taken to the Gloucester
County Animal Shelter. The matter
is under investigation by the local
health dept.
It isn't the mountain ahead
that wears you out -- it's the
grain of sand in your shoe.
-Robert Service
HUMANE NEWS 17
AROUND THE U.S.A.
ALASKA
The Board of Game has voted to allow
up to 900 wolves to be killed by aerial
gunning – six times as many as last
winter. The barbaric practice of aerial
hunting is chasing wolves by airplane
to exhaustion, then shot at point blank
range.
CALIFORNIA
SB1548 (Veterinary Medicine Practice
Act) has been signed into law. It
requires veterinarians to promptly
report any animal abuse or cruelty to
the appropriate law enforcement
authority whenever there is reasonable
cause to believe an animal under
his/her care has been a victim of animal abuse or cruelty.
COLORADO
A District Court has ruled that pit bulls
can be legally banned. A 15 year prohibition on pit bulls & related breeds is
considered “home rule” which trumps
state law which was recently passed
outlawing breed specific bans.
ILLINOIS
Tim Bechtold, 43 of Godfrey, was
charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly shot 3 dogs to
death that were tied up on his property. Bechtold took the 3 dogs from
inside his house (2 Labs & a mixed
breed) & tied them up. Two dogs died
instantly & one Lab pulled itself off the
chain & crawled to a neighbor’s house.
The neighbor took it to a vet who said
it had such a will to live but only survived a few hours. The dogs belonged
to Bechtold’s girlfriend.
KENTUCKY
People may say horses can’t
scream…but it was screaming,
according to a horse-show trainer who
heard a person castrating a horse in a
trailer because it was misbehaving.
Lisa Moore, a horse-show trainer, filed
animal cruelty complaints against
Ronnie Bowens of Delbarton, W.VA,
owner of the horse & Herbert Messer
of Charleston, W. VA. who is not a veterinarian. Both men pleaded guilty &
avoided 30 day jail sentences. Each
man was fined $300. Pike County
Attorney Howard Keith Hall was going
to dismiss the charges but decided to
withdraw the motion after receiving letters of protest across the state and
elsewhere.
NEW MEXICO
SB 51 (Romero) prohibits intra-cardiac
administration of euthanasia on a conscious animal if the animal could first
be rendered unconscious in a humane
manner.
LOUISIANA
The East Baton Rouge Parish town of
Baker has made it illegal to tie up or
chain dogs more than one hour at a
time. The City Council voted to ban the
practice last night. The measure
applies whether the dog is in a fenced
or unfenced yard. In the Lafayette
area, 32 year old Joseph Lewis was
arrested for 10 counts of animal cruelty. Six dead dogs, still tied to their
chains, were found in the yard and four
other dogs, emaciated & near death,
were also chained up in the yard.The
rescued dogs were taken to Roicy
Duhon Animal Control Center.
MICHIGAN
The Muscogee County Humane
Society has increased a reward fund to
$5,000 for the arrest & conviction of
the perpetrators who killed a Fort
Mitchell dog, Little Girl, by fireworks
which exploded in the rectum.
OKLAHOMA
The Luther Animal Control Officer
admitted using strychnine to kill stray
dogs. It is a painful & inhumane manner to kill animals. Although animal
poisoning is a felony, the animal control officer was suspended one week
with pay and is now back on the job.
WASHINGTON
Voters approved bans on most animal
trapping & bear baiting.Bans on using
dogs to hunt cougar & bears had been
passed by voters in 1996 & 2000.
Thirteen hunting/fishing groups sought
to overturn the bans. A state Court of
Appeals upheld the voter-approved
bans.
VIRGINIA
When police raided a Spotsylvania
County home, they netted 26
weapons. They also found 60
Rottweilers . Curtis C. Moore, 45 and
Racine Moore 57, advised the animal
control to leave the dogs there as
someone would care for them while
they are in jail.The Moores own tattoo
parlors in the area and also in Virginia
and California.
VIRGINIA
The Hunter’s Head Tavern of
Upperville is the first restaurant in the
nation to receive the “HUMANE FARM
ANMAL CARE” approval. The restaurant, owned by animal advocate & vegetarian, Sandy Learner, serves only
humanely raised animals….mostly
from Lerner’s nearby farm.Lerner has
replicas of trophy hunters’ heads
mounted on its walls.
NEWS FROM
NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
After NEW YORK POST columnist Cindy Adams 3 _ year old
Yorkshire Terrier died while in the care of an upstate boarding
kennel, “Jazzy’s Law” a/k/a The Boarding Kennel Regulation Act
has been introduced by City Council Speaker Gifford Miller.
This act would license & monitor kennels, fine violators, require
records & rules & require that boarded pets are vaccinated
against contagious canine diseases. Kennel owners would have
to maintain records for their animal boarders including proof of
immunization, duration of stay, services provided & emergency
contact information.
HICKSVILLE
The owner of the Long Island Reptile Museum is facing animal
cruelty charges brought by the Nassau County SPCA. Nearly
200 alligators, snakes, turtles & other reptiles were moved to
another facility after the building’s electricity was turned off due
to unpaid bills. In April 2002, the museum was charged with animal cruelty as a result of a report that one of the lizards had its
jaw wired shut.In the past, dead animals were left on display &
others were covered in mites & herpes sores.
WEST ISLIP
BTJ’s Jungle Pet Store was destroyed by fire, killing 25 dogs,
about 6 cats, 20 hamsters, 20 guinea pigs, 20 rabbits & at least
1,000 fish along with exotic animals including a Siamese turtle
& an alligator. Any barn, pet store, kennel that is being built
should by law include an automatic sprinkling system.
COEYMANS
Susan Peters of Cherokee Ridge Animal Rescue Facility was
charged with animal cruelty after a local humane society went in
to rescue over 200 animals, including cats, dogs, goats, llamas
& more.
NEW YORK CITY
A recent website lists NYC pet-friendly apartment buildings. For
more information, log on to http://www.petaholics.com/nyc-petfriendly-apartments.html If you know of a pet-friendly apartment building, please e-mail the group at info@petaholics.com
and they will add it to their list.
NEW YORK STATE
S7765 (Senator Malcolm A. Smith) and a bill by Assemblyman
Scott Stringer would ban the anal & genital electrocution of animals killed for their fur – but would still allow the killing of animals for their fur. That would then leave neck breaking, hanging,
gassing & clubbing to name just a few.
NEW YORK STATE
New York now has the toughest law in the country banning private ownership of venomous reptiles, constricting snakes, crocodiles, exotic cats & other exotics. Current owners of animals
can keep them but have to register with the Dept. of
Environmental Conservation after Jan. 1st. Registration will
include an agreement not to breed the animals; to provide vet
care. Two year permits will cost no more than $80 per animal.It
will be a difficulty to enforce the law. Ferrets were banned in
New York City but merchants state they sell 10,000 pounds of
ferret food a week.The new law exempts wildlife rehabilitators,
veterinarians, exhibitors, zoos, researchers & educators. Any
exotics seized or surrendered to the DEC would be turned over
to appropriate zoos or sanctuaries or shall be humanely euthanized. Lollipop Farm will take exotics but will have them eutha nized. Seneca Park Zoo does not take animals from private citizens.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
This donation in the amount of $2,200.00 ….was raised by the members
of the “Kids Saving the Earth” at Samuel Yellin School under the direction
of their teacher, Mr. Ron Antinori.
Denise DiGiandomenico, Business Administrator – Samuel Yellin
School – Stratford, N J
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Wolf Hill School in Oceanport,
enclosed please find our donation in the amount of $173.00. After seeing
the press coverage on the two little dogs that were set afire, we decided to
hold a “dress down for dollars”day and send you the donations. On behalf
of the faculty and staff here at Wolf Hill School, thank you for being such a
caring organization.
Beverly Roonan – Wolf Hill School – Oceanport,New Jersey
Junior
HUMANE
GIRL SCOUT WINS BRONZE A WARD
FOR POPCORN PARK PROJECT
The children, staff and parents of our school were saddened and angry to
learn of the cruelty inflicted on “Poppy and Shadow”. We recently took up
a collection which is enclosed to help them in any way you see fit.Thank
you so much for giving animals such as these a second chance in life.
Miss Diane, Miss Lynn,Staff, Parents & children – Precious Moments
Childcare & Preschool – Toms River, N J
GOLDEN BIRTHDAY SKATING PARTY
FOR HOWELL TWP. YOUTH HELD
FOR SOCIETY
Nikole Rivers, 11 years old, has been a visitor to Popcorn Park Zoo ever
since she was carried in as a baby by her parents. Because of her love of
animals, Nikole wanted to work toward earning her Junior Bronze Award in
the field of helping animals. For her project, Nikole bought, cut, glued 100
pet paw pouches which was filled with a collar, toy, treat & food for dogs
and for cats. Nikole & her parents bought all of the necessary items. Nikole
spent the time sorting and stuffing and brought some of them to the
Somerset Animal Shelter (where they ended up adopting a kitten) and then
Nikole and her parents drove to Popcorn Park to donate the remainder of
the pouches. Nikole started as a Daisy Girl Scout at age 5…& in a few
months, she will be bridging the gap to Cadette. Her proud parents are
Gail & Paul Rivers….and are also scout leaders as well.
Nikole’s ambition is to one day become a veterinarian
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Emily Klesitz (holding collection
can) with her birthday guests at
roller skating rink
Emily Elizabeth Klesitz of Howell, N
J had a Golden Birthday which
means your age equals the day of
the date. It only happens once in
your life so Emily decided that in
honor of turning 7 on the 7th, she
would have a very special party at
a roller skating rink. Emily asked
her guests to make a donation to
Popcorn Park Zoo instead of gifts.
Emily and her sister Juliet, made a
spectacular collection can with pictures of animals in the park.Emily's
friends, family and classmates in
Mrs. Lashley's 2nd grade class at
Southard school in Howell, were all
very generous and happy to donate
money to support animals that are
rescued from unhappy situations.
Emily collected $189 for Popcorn
Park and had fun going to Popcorn
Park with a can full of money.
“The greatest use of life is to spend it for something
that will outlast it”.
- William James
LANOKA HARBOR 1st GRADERS VISIT
ANIMALS THEY SPONSOR AT ZOO
For several years, all of the students in Mrs. Boutin’s 1st Grade Class at
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School in Lanoka Harbor, N J are taught
humane education, including class trips to Popcorn Park Zoo. The most
recent visit was a post-Thanksgiving tour so that the class could see some
of the animals they help to sponsor – Bunky the Lion, Boo Boo the Bear
and Princess the Camel. Our thanks to all of the students who love to see
the many animals at our For ked River Animal Care Center.
NEWS
HUMANE NEWS 19
BIRTHDAY BOY CELEBRATES WITH
GIFTS FOR POPCORN PARK ZOO
GIRL SCOUT TROOP #109
HELPS SOCIETY ANIMALS
Handsome 2 year old Jared Muhsgnug of Manahawkin, N J celebrated his
2nd birthday with help from his mom, Stacey. Invitations went out to family
and friends requesting something for Popcorn Park instead of a gift for
Jared. Jared had soooo many toys, they opted to help Society orphans. Pet
food, treats, blankets, kitty litter & other goodies were brought to the
Society’s Forked River Animal Care Center. As you can see, Jared is
ecstatic with the amount of donations gathered!
MANAHAWKIN FAMLY GATHERS
TREATS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
Sierra Lowe representing Girl Scout Troop #109 with all of the donations which they collected.
Girl Scout Troop #109 of Whiting, N J took on the task of helping to make
the holidays a brighter one for all of the dogs and cats at the Society’s
Forked River Animal Care Center. Lots of blankets to keep them comfortable (even though there is radiant heat in our kennels), lots of food & treats
to make their lives a little more joyous. Our thanks to the Girl Scout Troop
#109 for making the Society a recipient of their donations.
JR. GIRL SCOUT TROOP OF LACEY
TWP. HELPS POPCORN PARK ZOO
The efforts by youthful readers of
the HUMANE NEWS have made
our efforts in feeding and caring
for Society orphans soooo much
easier. At this time of year, many
children take on this task with
energetic vitality and it is our
hope that this light will continue
to burn brightly for animals as
they grow in age, experience and
interests.
The most recent visit by Santa’s
helpers were Desiree, Toni and
Cheyenne
Dworkin
of
Manahawkin. The trio brought in
a large supply of dog food, cat
food, pet toys and blankets for
the comfort of Society residents
whose Christmas will be brighter while they wait for new homes.
NEW BOARD GAME FOR KIDS
DOGGONE CRAZY is a brand new board game for kids 4 and up. Here are
helpful tips for kids and parents for safety with dogs. It is a well thought out
board game designed by a canine behavior consultant & endorsed by
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. Among the tips include dogs &
kids shouldn’t be left unsupervised; running from a dog encourages the
chase….kids should be a “tree”& stand still with hands locked in front or in
their pockets. Youngsters should stay away from chained dogs. For more
information, go on http://www.familypaws.com
The residents of the Humane Society at Popcorn Park Zoo had a very special Thanksgiving – with the credit going to Junior Girl Scout Troop 579 of
Lacey Township! The Girl Scout Troop continues to support Seven, the
horse at Popcorn Park, and donated goodies for the benefit of all animals.
The weather has been unusually cold in many areas of the U.S. that has
created hardships for wildlife and for pets. If you have a dog or cat, they
should be a family member of your household and enjoy the same benefits as you – a warm bed, wholesome food, fresh water and loving attention from the family.
If you know of an elderly or ill pet owner who needs some assistance, be
sure to tell your parents of your concerns. If they cannot help, please put
them in touch with a social service organization who can be of assistance.
If you would like to discuss your concerns with us, you can always e-mail
us at associatedhumane@aol.com We always try to be of assistance to
people – and our concern for animals knows no boundaries.
20 HUMANE NEWS
SURRENDERED DOG STARVED TO
NEAR DEATH - NOW RECOVERED
VACCINATING WILDLIFE MAY CURB
SPREAD OF LYME DISEASE
After a study concerning the spread of Lyme disease & other ailments, it
was discovered that mice are not as big a culprit in the transmission of the
disease as most had thought. Researchers from Yale University vaccinated 1,000 white-footed mice in a dozen wooded areas in Connecticut & discovered a reduction in the number of the infections in the animals. It is
believed that mice are responsible for about 27 to 55% of the infection
found in ticks.
XYLITOL POSES SERIOUS
THREAT TO DOGS
Xylitol is a sugar substance sweetener that is found in sugar-free chewing
gum, candy, etc., and can be purchased by the pound as a sugar substitute. The sugar substitute is dangerous for dogs to ingest.It causes a sudden drop in blood sugar which can cause weakness, lethargy, loss of coordination, collapse & seizures . Symptoms can develop in 30 minutes & the
dog requires immediate veterinary care. According to the Animal Poison
Control Center, it managed 45 cases of dogs investing products containing
Xylitol during 2004.
Pluto when he first arrived,unable to stand.
FTC CHECKING “ANIMAL CARE
CERTIFIED” EGG LABELING
The Better Business Bureau has referred the “Animal Care Certified” egg
labeling case to the Federal Trade Commission for possible law enforcement against the united Egg Producers. It is charged that the egg industr y
has been misleading consumers about its routine abuse of egg-laying
chickens by conveying the message that the hens are raised under “caring
and humane conditions” when that is not the case.
ORDER FORM
While in the Medical Dept., Pluto’s recovery was aided by visiting
cats.
When he was released by his owner, we felt that this dog was a victim of
terrible neglect and callous indifference. The Society received a call from
the dog’s owner who advised that the dog had been sick for a few days;
she had no money; she could not bring the dog to the Society, nor pay for
any veterinary care.
The Society dispatched an ambulance to the home where the dog had
been kept outside and was brought back to the Tinton Falls Animal Care
Center.
He was soooo thin and so weak, he could not walk. The staff had never
seen such a thin dog that was still alive. He was given immediate medical
care and a check-up. He had no internal parasites, no heartworm, no parvo
….his condition was allegedly due to starvation.Within a few days, “Pluto”
had gained 12 pounds! For a few weeks, the staff was unable to walk him
on a leash.He needed a harness to be put underneath him and walk him
as his muscles were just too weak to carry him.
He had either thrown up or passed stones, glass & chicken wings. Each
time that the HUMANE NEWS features such a story, we are berated for
using the term “owner”.Sadly, we do not feel that the term “guardian”which
is being publicized throughout the U.S. will have any positive or guilt affect
on such owners.
This matter has been referred to the N. J. SPCA for investigation and fur ther action.
In the meantime, we are proud of the progress that Pluto has made. For
this is the reason why we are in existence and this is our mission.
He is at our Tinton Falls Animal Care Center & the Hound type would make
a wonderful addition to any family. File TF-10411-M.
JAN/FEB
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forward the coupon along with the required donation, and mail to:
Associated Humane Societies
124 Evergreen Ave.
Newark, NJ 07114-2175
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Small Coloring Book
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Videotape of Popcorn Park Zoo
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Both Videotapes
Wills and Bequests/What Will Happen to My Pet?
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
ZoonooZ (sample copy)
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HUMANE NEWS 21
VALENTINE’S IS THE DAY WE CHERISH SWEETHEARTS
WHY NOT ADOPT A SWEETIE AND OPEN YOUR HEART?
He was found in the parking lot
of Wal-Mart. Obviously by someone without any heart. Badly
matted & somewhat frightened.
After we shaved him down, we
became enlightened. Here was a
Standard Schnauzer …. but no
one reported him lost. We’d like
to find him a home where he’ll be
appreciated.Obtaining a lifetime
commitment & he’ll be elated.
File U-630-M.
No one has come to see me…no
one has even called.If someone
opened their heart, you would
see how I’d be enthralled.
Devotion would be my middle
name….& stealing your heart
would be my game. File U-643-M.
Someone didn’t care enough to
bring me in the door. They just
tied me up outside & I knew I’d
never see them anymore. How
could they be heartless….I really
gave my heart. Is there anyone
out there wise enough to see I’m
very smart! File U-642-M.
This handsome fella has been
with us awhile. There isn’t too
much that makes him smile.
Hanging out with the other guys,
it keeps him occupied as time
flies. But a home is the best
place for this unwanted stray. A
home where he’ll be a precious
guest….& not be given away.
Meet Phillip, a very sweet guy.
He sits on the chair waiting for
an adopter to come by. So far, he
hasn’t been blessed. Wouldn’t
you love to have Phillip as your
very own guest? File U-570-NM.
They didn’t treat me right …t hey
didn’t even care. So someone
rescued me from that place &
now I am here. They know I need
a second chance because I’m so
deserving. If you give me your
heart, it’s devotion that I’ll be
serving. File U-637-M.
AT UNION
Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East
Phone: (908) 810-1663
Turn right directly after Temple Abraham Memorial Park
Don’t See What You Want? Log on to www.petfinder.org
He’s a sweet fella who seems to
be an optimist. Ready to play,
ready to give his heart & ready to
be kissed. We’d hate to disappoint this lad … ’cause it doesn’t
take much to make him glad.File
U-634-M.
Bella is sweet little lass … quiet
& sweet … a kitty with class.She
was already declawed & spayed.
Welcoming arms, a bowl of food
& Bella will have it made. File U562-SDF.
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In Memory Of
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.
GIVE A GIFT FROM THE HEAR T
Giving gifts at various times of the year for animal lovers brings diverse
thoughts to show your love of animals. VALENTINE’S DAY is here..…or
there are birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Take advantage of these unique
gifts now!
A UNIQUE BOOK FOR YOUNGSTERS –
Enclosed is copy of the
HUMANE NEWS 1990 &
Kym’s beloved dog, Kody …
you knew him as Lamb Chop.
Kody had a “great” life &
died 11/1/04. He was a much
loved & adored pet. He ended
his life in Nashville with 12
rescued other “brothers & sisters”; however, he was
ALWAYS top dog!!
“Grandparents” – Marilyn
& Ronald Witt - FL
Gero, 5 year old K-9 – first
police dog to be shot in the
line of duty in Grand
Junction. He took a bullet
meant for two police officers.
He was remembered at a fulldress funeral that reduced
officers to tears.
Jeannine R. Stallings - WY
My husband Patrick
Ilse Madigan – N J
My beloved Siamese Tuptin –
1962-1982
Sophia Menatos – D.C.
Pharaoh & Sparky, 2 shelter
dogs, as well as Snowy,
Inky,Kimba, Teddy, Monsieur
Blue, Tweety-Bird, Minnie
Mouse, Ginger & Simon – 9
wonderful cats
Claire Searing – N J
Marjorie Smith – her family
provided an environment of
safety, wonderful care &
peace for her – the same
qualities offered by the
Popcorn Zoo refuge.
Roberta Borys – FL
My little girl Healther I love
you
Holly Bianchi – N J
Our Loving dog “Amber” who
passed away in Oct. at the
age of 14 She was a cover
story of your Aug/Sept 1990
HUMANE NEWS. As a
puppy, she had been rescued
from a residence after having
been stabbed with a large
knife. We found her at
Popcorn Park Zoo that sum mer. Amber was the most
faithful & intelligent dog anyone could ever ask for & we
miss her very much.
Linda & Roger Steen – N J
My sister, Ida T. Ftizpatrick
Edna T. Pera – CA
Joan E. Smith
Kim Buehner – N J
Our beloved daughter,
Nanette Linda Lewis Abels,
who so loved all of God’s
creatures – August 25, 2000
Lenore & Joel M. Abels – N Y
Cheri Bagnall
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bernath
Spike
Alfred & Linda Price – N J
Helen Averill
Doris Flynn – N J
Nicole Diane Afonso
Sara Riso – N J
Kathleen White – N J
Jillian Banias – N J
Beatrice & Matthew Loonan
–NJ
Barbara Ann Tay – N J
Corinne Johnson – N J
Mr. Mellow who welcomed
visitors to Trinity Park
Bobbi Longstreet – N J
“LUCIA,THE TUGBOAT DOG” tells the story of a big old tugboat and a
little dog. T is based upon the author’s ride on an historic tugboat as it
escorted the Battleship of New Jersey up the Delaware River on Veteran’s
Day in 1999. A little stray dog on the riverbank caught the author’s attention & that is how the story was born.It is about Lucia, an Australian Cattle
Dog, a little boy named Peter & the Tugboat Jupiter that makes an historic
event come alive. Meghann McCracken, a young person, was used for the
illustrations….which can be colored.The left hand pages are left blank so
the young reader can draw their own interpretations of the story. It is
$15.00 and can be ordered through the Society (see Page 20 to order and
include title and price) or go on to www.frogpondbooks.com and there is
even a link to bring up some of the pages to print out and color! The author
is family practice physician Dr. Ritamary Hanly of Norristown, PA who has
donated some of the books to the Society to raise additional funds. The
books can also be ordered through Amazon.com or directly to Frogpond
Books, 1710 Beaver Hollow Rd., Norristown, PA 19403.
A GIFT OF NUTRITION?
– An Animal Nutrition Gift
Certificate for $25 will buy a consultation with Joyce at The Feedbag of
Animal Wellness where you will spend at least 20 minutes or more going
over your pets’ current diet, dietary needs & what high quality, nutritional
foods are available to them that is affordable & fill dietary needs of the pet
you love. Joyce has had 3 decades of research & education in pet nutrition.
For more information, call 315-699-2479.
HOMEOP ATHIC ANIMAL KITS - Being prepared with
ANIMAL FIRST AID and FIRST AID FOR PET PIG kits each offer 6 common homeopathic first aid remedies in 30C potency & a recommended
doing chart in a small, convenient kit.$35 & $4 for shipping & handling.The
HORSE & COLIC KIT is a 200C kit covering main colic remedies & one for
panic/fear. The cost is $49.95 + $4 for S & H.These offer animal caregivers
a tool to use while waiting for the vet to arrive. Call 315-699-2479.
A GIFT OF GAB
for that hard-to-buy pet lover is 20 minutes of
uninterrupted joy as they communicate with animals they love…or those
that have passed over. Colleen Nicholson’s gift to you is a cassette recording of the session & it is mailed to the recipient AT NO CHARGE.The $35
will be for the 20 minute session that can be re-lived for years to come.
Please call 315-652-4964 OR E-mail at:
carpcovepress@holisticanimal.com
A GIFT FROM ANIMAL LOVERS’ CA TALOG
The Animal Lovers catalogue offers a variety of beautiful animal oriented
items for gift giving, from clothing to tapestry bags to ceramic items and more.
Gifts are made custom for you with a
choice of dog and cat breeds, horses,
wildlife, birds or fish. An additional benefit in buying a gift from Animal Lovers, is
that they will donate 10%of your purchase
to the Associated Humane Societies if
you indicate our special AL CLUB ID
#1181 when you place your order! Visit
www.animallover.com or call them for a
catalogue at (800) 680-4810. Please be
sure to use our code!!
HUMANE NEWS 23
Humane News
ARE YOU CONCERNED THAT YOUR
PETS WILL OUTLIVE YOU?
If you would like to have your love of animals live on long after you’re gone, the
Associated Humane Societies/ Popcorn
Park Zoo has a unique
mission to care for animals.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone:(973) 824-7080
FAX:(973) 824-2720
E-mail:ASSOCIATEDHUMANE
@AOL.COM
MONMOUTH COUNTY
BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls,NJ 07753-7608
Phone:(732) 922-0100
FAX:(732) 922-4032
OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH &
POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone:(609) 693-1900
FAX:(609) 693-8404
E-mail:NJHUMANE@AOL.COM
UNION COUNTY BRANCH
Jefferson avenue
Union,NJ 07083
Phone:(908) 810-1663
Fax:(908) 810-1670
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editor
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Popcorn Park Zoo Editor
Photography Editor
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Terry Clark
John Bergmann
Colleen Buchanan
Circulation Staff:Debbie Beyfuss,Carole Goss,
Karen Powell
VOLUNTEER REPORTERS
Ann Barnhart,Carson,CA - Richard Bose, Bronx,NY
- Deputy Guy E. Carris, Ingham County Animal
Control,MI - Anne Detweller, Greeley, PA - Marilynn
Dubcoff, Staten Island,NY - Patricia Ensign,Miami,
FL - Jeanne Flint, Walpole, MA - Ginny Frederick,
Humble,TX - Elvira Gavarny, Forked River, NJ - Rana
Herner, Strongsville, OH - Jame Hslung,CA - Robert
A. Kish, ACO, CET, Columbus,OH - Virginia Kropf,
San Francisco,CA - Robert Kuehlwein,Wilmington,
DE - Carrie Landr y, Glenburn,ME - Rita Laskiewicz,
South Amboy, NJ - Charmaine Leavitt, Kalamazoo,
MI - Ginette Quellette, Ashland, VA - Andrea Pett,
Tarzana,CA - Ånita Rapanan, Pacifica,CA - Winifred
Reuter, Safety Harbor, FL - Alexis Rinaldi,
Wallingford, CT - Joan Sheldon, New Milford, NJ Susie Smith, Sauk Village, IL - Lorraine Soper,
Pompano Beach,FL - Jill Werkheiser, Levittown, PA
- Dellora Wesson, Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Ken
Winberry, Flemington,NJ.
Visit our web site at:http://www.associatedhumanesocieties.org
Information contained in this publication should not be used as the basis
of decisions by any reader without referring to applicable laws, regulations
and/or professional advice.The HUMANE NEWS has made every effort to
ensure the accuracy of materials in this publication but the HUMANE
NEWS will not be responsible for loss or damages caused by errors,
omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the publication contents.
DONATIONS TO ARBOR OF LOVE
MEMORIALIZE LOVED ONES
All too often,pet owners are left with the
troubling question of what
will happen in the event their
pets outlive them.
The Associated Humane Societies
can offer you peace of mind
for special long-term care.
For information on special wording,
please contact us at our Executive Offices
at 124 Evergreen Avenue,Newark,NJ
07114 or
call (973) 824-7080.
For specifics on our long-term facilities
and the pleasant surroundings,
feel free to visit any day of the week
between noon and 5 p.m.at
Humane Way and Lacey Road,
Forked River, NJ 08731
VIRGIN ISLANDS GOVERNOR VETOS
ANIMAL CRUELTY BILL
The Senate unanimously voted in favor of passage of the Animal Cruelty
Bill of 2004 – it would create felony cruelty statutes, stiffen penalties for animal abusers allow concerned citizens to help neglected animals. Gov.
Turnbull killed the vital legislation because he believed that barring convicted abusers from having contact with animals as “overreaching and draconian”.A clause within the bill would have allowed citizens to feed & water
animals who had been deprived of sustenance for 12 hours. He called that
“legalizing trespass”. Local supporters & humane groups will attempt to
introduce another bill to update the antiquated laws. Please contact The
Honorable Charles W. Turnbull, Office of the Governor, Government
House, St.Thomas, VI 00802, Fax:(340) 774-1361
MOVING??
Put your OLD address or mailing label below, and fill in you new address.
Send entire coupon to us.Thanks for the update!
name
The Arbor of Love will be erected in the Forked River Animal Care Center’s
Waiting Room.The bronze sculpture will give a permanent honorable mention or memorable tribute . For more information on the various memorials
from $1,000 to $50,000, please request a copy of the Arbor of Love pamphlet.
IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US: NEITHER THE
HUMANE NEWS, THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, NOR
POPCORN PARK ZOO MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS AVAILABLE
TO ANYONE.
(please print)
address
city
NEW ADDRESS
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
state
zip
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 & report of your pet every four
months, & a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK ZOO.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, & 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 & welfare of other shelter
animals. A new videotape is now available. To order a new videotape, please use the order blank on
Page 20. See our Share-A-Pets in color online at www.associatedhumanesocieties.org!!
Christmas has come and gone….but hope springs eternal. Each weekend, each holiday, each opportunity to feature some of our long-time loving orphans gives us the expectation that a new family may decide that
they have found THE SPECIAL ONE right here on this page.
LICORICE
OF BARNEGAT
When DYFS (Division of Youth &
Family Services) removed the chil dren from the home, they insisted
that the family have all animals
removed from the home if they ever
hoped to have return of their children. Licorice, a 10 year old male
dog, was brought to the Forked
River Animal Care Center.
Although in good health, Licorice
was suffering from flea dermatitis.
He has been treated and his shiny
new coat is a testament to his
improved quality of life. Society representatives visited the home to
ascertain what other animals need
assistance. Presently, they want no
additional help but will contact us
should the need arise. Licorice will
not be returning to the only home
he had ever known and has been
placed on the Share-A-Pet
Program. File L-3312-NM (Forked
River).
HUNTER OF
ASBURY PARK
BEN OF
WEEHAWKEN
Pictured on this very page one year
ago, this adorable, well-mannered
fella was adopted out briefly &
returned.They said he snapped at
their young daughter….a problem
that could have been solved by a
new dog (and the child) needing
care & guidance. Hunter’s behavior
has been exemplary at the Society
& so he was placed on the ShareA-Pet Program.On his arrival at the
Animal Haven Farm, he became
the host…greeting each timid newcomer….recruiting them into playful ball tossing….making lemonade
when life had given him lemons.
His cheerful demeanor has made
us realize how thankful these
orphans are for a little bit of love
and acceptance.
Looking more handsome & regal
than in the past, it appears that Ben
enjoys the Animal Haven Farm and
his canine companions. Ben lived
for days on the side of the rocky
Palisades cliff and local residents
would lower food to the lonely figure living there.
Ben came to the Society in October
of 1995, was featured on the cover
of the HUMANE NEWS….and pictured many times thereafter. We
continue to look into his amber
eyes and know that he is thankful
for what he has…but hopes for a little bit more.
SIMON FROM
FLORIDA
It was July 2003 when two dogs
were dumped on Humane Way by
someone driving a Grey Chevrolet
with Seminole County, Florida
license plates. A witness was
unable to get a full license plate to
trace the owner of the vehicle. The
two dogs immediately ran away
and from time to time would be
spotted in the area. In last year’s
bitter cold, snow, rain – they somehow survived. It was an arduous
task trying to track them & when
finally spotted last January, Society
staffers ran through area woods
and finally were able to subdue
him. He was in need of medical
care, poor skin, thinning hair, internal parasites, & a cherry eye.
Although he had been in the area
for several months void of all
human contact & then our chase,
he has remained a quiet gentle &
dog with a serene quality.
He is a large Mastiff type who is
now available on the Share-A-Pet
Program. File L-897-NM (Forked
River).
SHARE-A-PET
Name of pets sponsored:___________________
___________________ ___________________
JAN/FEB
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________

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