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The once-abused Einstein has healed from his physical and emotional scars and is now living happily in a new home.
Einstein Escapes Years of Cruelty
COMPANION
FALL/WINTER 2007
Einstein’s bright eyes and happy expression
show no indication of the horrors he once
faced. Although he suffered from severe
neglect and abuse, he still has the heart to
wag his tail. He is truly a brave dog,
especially considering his rough start in life.
Einstein, a beautiful Weimaraner, began his
life with an extremely abusive owner.
Einstein spent much of his life in a cage
without proper exercise or care — but that
was not the worst of it. Not only did he
suffer neglect, but he suffered through
terrible abuse. His owner stabbed him with
a knife, which left a long visible scar near his
tail, and her attempts to electrocute him left
his paws so severely damaged by burns that,
even today, he still needs to wear booties in
the winter.
More than a pretty
smile...Why your pet’s
dental health is so
important P2
Mind Your Manners!
MSPCA Dog Training
offers beginning to
advanced classes P4
Take
Advantage
of a YearEnd Tax
Break
2007-2008
MSPCAAngell
Events
November 17, 2007
Metro South Animal Care and
Adoption Center’s Santa Photo Day
November 20, 2007
Boston MSPCA-Angell’s A Tasting of
Wines and Portos of Portugal at
The Harvard Club of Boston
December 1–9, 2007
Nevins Farm Winter Festival
(Santa Photos December 1st and
December 8th from 10am-2pm)
December 2, 2007
Nantucket Animal Care and
Adoption Center’s Photos with Santa
from 12-2pm
Holiday treats and
gift ideas for your
loved ones P7
There are many ways you can donate to
the MSPCA-Angell, whether it’s through
a specific fund or through one of our
adoption centers or veterinary hospitals.
Whatever you decide, remember, your
tax-deductible contribution will have a
significant impact on the lives of
thousands of animals. Make your
contribution by December 31, 2007
for a year-end tax break.
Visit www.mspca.org/taxbreak to
make your contribution today.
December 6, 2007
Boston MSPCA-Angell
Holiday Tree Lighting at the
Prudential Center 5:30-6:30pm
December 7-8, 2007
Cape Cod Animal Care and
Adoption Center’s Winter
Wonderland Weekend
December 13, 2007
Western New England MSPCA
Holiday Tree Lighting at Eastfield Mall
in Springfield from 5-6pm
December 15-16, 2007
Boston Animal Care and
Adoption Center’s Paws and Claus
Photos with Santa
January 2008 Happy New Year!
February 9, 2008
Nevins Farm Tour de Pooch and Pals
Spin Event at Participating Gyms
June 26, 2008
Boston Animal Care and Adoption
Center’s 6th Annual Spirit of
Kindness Silent Auction and Dinner
Fundraiser
Visit www.mspca.org for more
information.
Eventually, his owner was hospitalized and
Einstein was surrendered to the Boston
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center
in the winter of 2006. Through the
generosity of caring supporters like you, we
were able to offer Einstein, like all the
animals that come through our doors, loving
care and adoption services.
Soon after Einstein’s arrival, the search
began for his new owner, but the Adoption
Center was careful — Einstein deserved the
perfect match.
Though Jim Robinson had lost his dog
Simba during the pet food poisoning crisis,
time had passed and he was ready for
another canine pal. Jim and Einstein, two
future best friends, met at the adoption
center right before Thanksgiving of 2006,
and soon they both had a lot for which to
be thankful.
Today, Jim and Einstein go everywhere
together. Life is great for this deserving
dog — he is able to romp on the beach
in South Boston and enjoy longs walks
with Jim.
Einstein is happy and healthy in
his new home and his success story
is just one of thousands thanks to
your support.
Puppy’s Life
Saved by Blood
Transfusion
Oliver Holmes, a one-year old Yorkshire
Terrier/Poodle mix, is healthy and happy
thanks to the Blood Donor Program at
Boston’s Angell Animal Medical Center.
Oliver came into Angell for surgery to
repair a hole connecting both sides of his
heart; a condition with which he was born.
During surgery, Oliver began hemorrhaging
and lost most of his blood. Fortunately,
Angell had a sufficient supply and was able
to give Oliver a blood transfusion that
saved his life. A readily available supply of
blood is crucial in saving the lives of over
1,000 pets each year at Angell-Boston that
are critically-ill or injured.
Because of the blood donation that
was made by a Great Dane,
Oliver is living a happy and healthy
life. If you are interested in learning
how your pet can save another pet’s
life, please contact our blood bank
coordinator at 617 989-1504 or
angellblooddonor@mspca.org.
Oliver Holmes received a blood transfusion at
Angell-Boston thanks to a blood donation made by
Great Dane, Atabey de Boriken.
Please visit
mspca.org/companion
to donate!
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ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS
BOSTON
350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7282
NANTUCKET ISLAND
21 Crooked Ln., Nantucket, MA 02554 508 228-1491
Dentistry at Angell
Animal Medical
Center-Boston
Dental disease is the most common ailment
in cats and dogs. Oral health is incredibly
important to pets since they use their
mouths for eating, drinking, grooming and
play. As with humans, we are finding that
dental disease can significantly affect overall
health, stressing the immune system as well
as causing pain. Unfortunately, most animals
do not alert us when their mouths hurt and
in many cases, the extent of the dental
disease continues to be vastly
underappreciated. However, once a pet’s
dental disease is addressed, the majority of
Angell patients show increases in activity
and appetite, not to mention looking and
smelling much better.
At Angell-Boston, we not only have an
experienced, well-trained dental team, but
also a hospital staff that understands that a
healthy mouth is an important part of
having a healthy pet. Providing care that
extends far beyond routine cleanings, Dr.
Bill Rosenblad and his team (Michael
Johnson, CVT and Jean Sinnamon, CVT)
treat periodontal disease, perform root
canal treatments, address orthodontic
issues, repair fractured jaws and perform
biopsies and surgeries for oral tumors. They
also work with the appropriate Angell
specialists to address dental disease in pets
with heart, kidney and other diseases that
may increase anesthesia concerns.
Cisco’s favorite activity is going to the beach and swimming in the ocean,
which he was able to do throughout his chemotherapy.
Dr. Bill Rosenblad prepares to extract a
tooth that was causing pain in his patient, Cosette.
Our goal at Angell is to continue to
meet the increasing demand for this
valuable service. Only a few veterinarians
in New England perform dental and oral
medicine, as well as surgery, at this level.
Dr. Rosenblad is the only one of these
veterinarians practicing full-time at a
comprehensive facility such as Angell.
Increasing the surgery and procedure
space, hiring an additional veterinary dentist
and adding more technicians would allow
Angell to make this valuable service more
readily available to pets as the need
continues to increase.
To learn more about managing your
pet’s dental health, please visit
www.mspca.org/dentistry, or if you
would like to contribute toward the
expansion of this service, please
contact our Development
Department at 617 541-5046.
In the Spotlight
Jessica Basseches,
DVM, DACVR
recently joined the
Diagnostic Imaging
Department at AngellBoston. Dr. Basseches
holds a Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine
degree from North Carolina State University
College of Veterinary Medicine and recently
completed a residency in veterinary diagnostic
imaging at the University of Georgia College of
Veterinary Medicine. She is board-certified with
the American College of Veterinary Radiology.
Shawn Kearns,
DVM, DACVIM has
joined the AngellBoston staff as a small
animal internist with a
particular interest in
hematologic, immune
mediated and
infectious diseases. Dr. Kearns holds a
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine. She completed an internship in Small
Animal Medicine and Surgery at Angell-Boston
and completed a residency in Small Animal
Internal Medicine at Angell, as well. She is
board-certified with the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Lisa Maciorakowski,
DVM is now a part of
the General Medicine
team at Angell-Boston.
Dr. Maciorakowski
provides wellness
services and has a
strong focus on
preventative and feline care. She holds a
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.
She completed a General Small Animal
Internship at Angell-Western New England.
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Susan O’Bell, DVM
recently completed an
internship and residency
at Angell-Boston and is
now a practicing
internist. Dr. O’Bell holds
a Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine.
Stefanie Schwartz,
DVM, MSc, DACVB
is a board-certified
veterinary behaviorist
and has recently joined
the staff at AngellBoston. Dr. Schwartz
holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
degree from the School of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Montreal, St. Hyacinthe,
Quebec as well as a Master of Science degree in
Ethology from the University of Montreal in
Montreal, Quebec. She has studied veterinary
behavior for over 20 years. She is an awardwinning author and has been published
extensively in veterinary literature.
Megan Whelan, DVM
is a graduate of Tufts
University School of
Veterinary Medicine and
has joined the AngellBoston staff in
Emergency and Critical
Care. Dr. Whelan
completed a one-year internship at Angell and a
three-year Emergency and Critical Care residency
at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Cisco —
Beating the
Odds with His
Amazing Spirit
manageable cancers in dogs. Between 80
and 90 percent of dogs treated for
lymphosarcoma by chemotherapy achieve
remission and the average survival time is
one year. Between 10 and 15 percent of
dogs survive two years or more. The goal is
to achieve remission with the least amount
of side effects from the chemotherapy.
Last December, Cisco, a very handsome,
eight-year old, black Labrador Retriever,
came to see Dr. Paula Klek at the Angell
Animal Medical Center in Nantucket to
have a lump checked. He was feeling fine
and no one originally suspected that the
lump was actually an enlarged lymph node.
Cisco went through a common
chemotherapy procedure, modified
University of Wisconsin protocol, which
lasted 24 weeks. He achieved complete
remission after the first week and is doing
great thanks to his family dedicating their
time and resources. His favorite activity is
going to the beach and swimming in the
ocean, which he was able to do throughout
his treatment and continues to do on a
daily basis.
After much discussion, Cisco’s caregivers
decided to take action to fight his cancer.
Lymphosarcoma (AKA lymphoma) is a
malignant cancer that affects the lymphoid
system. In a healthy animal, the lymphoid
system is an important part of the body’s
immune system to defend against infectious
agents such as viruses and bacteria.
Lymphoid tissue is normally found in many
different parts of the body: lymph nodes,
liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and skin.
Lymphosarcoma is classified according to
the location in the body in which the cancer
begins and most commonly occurs in
middle-aged to older dogs. Breeds that are
at a higher than average risk of developing
this disease include Rottweilers, Labrador
Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Basset
Hounds and German Shepherds.
The term for Cisco’s lymphoma is multicentric, since it involved his lymph nodes.
Often times, the diagnosis is made during
an out-patient procedure by aspirating the
affected lymph node with a fine-gauge
needle and looking at collected cells under
a microscope. Multi-centric lymphoma is
considered one of the most successfully
For more information about
Oncology Services at Angell, visit
www.mspca.org/oncology.
Please visit
mspca.org/companion
to donate!
About Companion
Gift Cards
Now Available
at Boston’s
MSPCA-Angell
MSPCA-Angell gift cards are the
perfect gift for your favorite pet
owner. Gift cards can be used for
hospital visits and purchases in the
Animal Care and Adoption Center
in Boston*.
Visit www.mspca.org/giftcards for
more information.
*Not to be used towards the adoption of
an animal.
COMPANION ©2007 Massachusetts Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). All rights
reserved. MSPCA, ANGELL, KINDNESS AND CARE FOR
ANIMALS and the PAW PRINT-HEART LOGO are
trademarks of the MSPCA.
COMPANION is published by the MSPCA-Angell, a
nonprofit organization founded in 1868 by George
Thorndike Angell. We receive no state or federal funding.
Our work relies on the generosity of those who care about
the well-being of animals. Beginning with OUR DUMB
ANIMALS in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell has continuously
produced a publication about animal care and protection.
The publication’s name has changed over the years.
COMPANION is the continuation of that proud legacy.
COMPANION is sent to MSPCA-Angell donors who
annually contribute $15 or more. To ensure that
COMPANION keeps coming your way, please use the
enclosed gift envelope or visit www.mspca.org/companion.
Thank you for making this a better world for animals.
MSPCA-Angell Officers:
Carter Luke
CEO, MSPCA-Angell
Dana W. Ramish
President, Angell Animal Medical Centers
Amy Fredericks
CFO, Vice President, Finance and Administration
Alice Bruce
Vice President, Development
Bonnie Jarm
Vice President, Marketing
Kathleen K. Collins
Vice President, Human Resources
We love to hear from our readers so please write:
Managing Editor, MSPCA-Angell COMPANION
350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130
companioneditor@mspca.org
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Lance Bukoff, Accent Photography
John Beardsley
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MSPCA ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS (ACACs)
Martha’s Vineyard ACAC
mspca.org/marthasvineyard
MSPCA Animal Care and
Adoption Center
276 Vineyard Haven Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
508 627-8662
Manager: Ron Whitney
Project Coordinator: Jennifer Morgan
Through the Martha’s Vineyard
“Lasting Impressions” Brick Campaign,
you can purchase an engraved brick in honor or in
memory of a special pet or person in your life.
Hours:
Tues. — Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Make a Lasting
Impression
Make a lasting impression at the
MSPCA’s Animal Care and Adoption
Center on Martha’s Vineyard by honoring
a loved one. Through the Martha’s
Vineyard Lasting Impressions Brick
Campaign, you can purchase an engraved
brick in honor or in memory of a special
pet or person in your life. Each brick will
be permanently displayed in the adoption
center walkway, commemorating your
loved one, while supporting the MSPCA
and its mission to continue helping the
Vineyard’s homeless animals.
Each brick is 4" x 8" in size and will be
engraved with a personal message.
Text can be as many as three lines with up
to 21 characters per line, including spaces
and punctuation. All text will appear in
black capital letters and will be centered on
the brick. These bricks will be replaced, at
no cost, if they become damaged over
time. The cost per brick is $100, $250 for
three or $400 for five — and all proceeds
go to the MSPCA. And with the generous
help of local mason, David Dunbar,
installments of the bricks will begin in the
fall of 2007.
These bricks are great tokens of appreciation
and make wonderful holiday gifts!
Director of Adoption Centers: Jean Weber
Manager: Meagan Rock
Project Coordinator: Laura Hagen
Of course, the Spirit of Kindness is only one
of many special events that are held
Have your pet’s photo taken at the
Boston adoption center’s Annual Paws and Claus
Photos with Santa event in December.
The past year has
been busy for the
MSPCA Animal
Care and
Adoption Center
in Centerville, with
successful events
After 11 months at the
that helped raise
MSPCA Cape Cod adoption
vital funds for the
center, Blackie was adopted
into a loving home.
homeless animals
of Cape Cod,
volunteer recruitment efforts and adoptions.
Our fundraising events included the Furry
Affair Auction, which had a record-breaking
amount of guests, the Sudz N’ Fuzz Dog
and Car Wash and the MSPCA Walk for
Animals in Hyannis.
In addition to these events, our volunteer
recruitment efforts on the Cape have also
flourished and helped increase our
volunteer base. One outstanding volunteer
is Eliza Bowes, a 13-year old girl who, for
Manager: Julie Sanborn
Project Coordinator: Susan Griffin
Hours:
Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
the past five birthdays, has asked for
MSPCA donations in lieu of gifts. And Eliza
has no plan to stop. Her birthdays have
brought the Adoption Center bedding, toys
and mounds of pet food. We applaud Eliza
Bowes for her kindness and generosity.
Lastly, the Centerville adoption center has
found forever homes for a tremendous
amount of animals this year. One of our
most exhilarating adoptions was that of
Blackie, a black Labrador Retriever who was
in our adoption center for a very long time.
Unfortunately, Blackie’s kennel presence
was a tad overly-social: he barked at
everyone. Finally, after 11 months, he was
adopted in May and is doing wonderfully in
his new home.
mspca.org/metrosouth
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption
Center
350 South Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
617 522-5055
In June, the MSPCA’s Copeland Animal
Care and Adoption Center in Boston
celebrated our animals and their supporters
at the 5th Annual Spirit of Kindness, a silent
auction and dinner fundraiser. This year’s
Spirit of Kindness, the adoption center’s
largest event, was our most successful to
date, with 150 items available for auction
and over $46,000 raised from generous
donors and bidders. These funds benefited
the thousands of animals cared for each
year at the Boston adoption center.
A Year of Success
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center
1577 Falmouth Road
Centerville, MA 02632
508 775-0940
Metro South ACAC
mspca.org/boston
All In the Spirit
of Kindness
mspca.org/cape
Purchase one and help us pave the
way to the future at the Vineyard
adoption center. Call 508 627-8662
for more information or to place
your order.
Boston ACAC
The 2007 Spirit of Kindness silent auction had items
ranging from sports memorabilia to vacation packages.
Cape Cod ACAC
Hours:
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon – 5 p.m.
Thurs., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Closed Sun., Mon., and Holidays
throughout the year to raise funds for our
furry friends. Some special events, such as
our upcoming Annual Paws and Claus
Photos with Santa, are coordinated by the
adoption center staff and volunteers. Other
events are accomplished with the help of
community partners such as the New
England Patriots Cheerleaders and
LaundroMutt Dog Wash, who donate their
time and services for the Annual MSPCAAngell Paw Wash.
Additionally, other special events are
organized by caring members of the
community, like you. These events come in
many shapes and sizes: a bake sale at the
office, a get together coordinated with your
local coffee shop, a wine tasting in your
home or at a local wine store, a house
party of any theme or a summer yard sale
with the proceeds donated to the animals
at the adoption center. These events may
raise $50 or $1,000; every dollar counts!
If you have an idea for an event, want
to let us know about something you
have planned or would like to
volunteer to help with upcoming
fundraisers, please contact Laura
Hagen at lhagen@mspca.org.
Be a Foster Hero!
Anyone who has worked in an animal
shelter knows the feeling — the cages are
all full, and so is every office. For some
reason, it seems that everyone in the world
is surrendering cats, and every staff
member’s face reflects the same expression
of frustration and continual awe of the
challenge we all face. As two staff members
peer into yet another box of meowing
kittens, they raise their eyebrows and one
asks hopefully, “Do we have any foster
homes available?” On days like those and
every other day, foster families are heroes,
whether they realize it or not!
Foster families play a critical role in caring
for the homeless animals that come to the
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption
Centers. There are a multitude of reasons
why animals may be appropriate foster
candidates — they may be too young
for adoption, recovering from an injury
or in need of some friendly socialization.
For both animal and temporary family,
the rewards of fostering are tremendous.
A foster parent writes:
MSPCA Animal Care and
Adoption Center
1300 West Elm St. Extension
Brockton, MA 02301
508 586-2053
Manager: Kim Heise
Project Coordinator: Kate O’Donnell
Hours:
Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurs., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
families, an opportunity that they may
have never had if not for our
participation in the foster program.”
To learn more about becoming
a foster parent, please contact
Joyce McFadden, the Foster
Program Coordinator, at
jmcfadden@mspca.org.
For more information on foster
programs at other locations, visit
www.mspca.org/foster.
Many foster animals are kittens that are
too young for adoption and need time to grow,
like Heath and Hanna (pictured).
“I never thought that I could foster
animals — I thought that the temptation
to keep them would be too great! But as a
volunteer in the adoption center, I
witnessed so many animals that needed
help and I knew that I was capable of
providing it. As a foster family, we have
been blessed to know so many animals,
each with their own personalities and
stories. Sure, one or two ended up as
‘keepers,’ but it is intensely rewarding to
know that many more have gone on to
have enriching lives with their own
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MSPCA ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS (ACACs)
Nantucket Island ACAC
mspca.org/nantucket
Put Your Best
Paws Forward
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center
21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554
508 825-2287
Director: Paula Klek, DVM
Project Coordinator: Stephanie Henke
Hours:
Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The high caliber “couture” on this year’s
runway attests to how popular the event
has become. An air of excitement stirred
around the island months in advance, as
contestants designed their themes and
sewed their costumes. Among the winners
Tiny Tim, a beneficiary of the event, has healed from
his two broken legs and is happy in his new home.
Penny Dey with “Dory” won Audience Favorite.
Dressed up as Sankaty Lighthouse, “Clovis”
(the Pug) Taylor wowed the judges at the
Second Annual Canine Couture Fashion
Show, held on August 8th at the MSPCAAngell on Nantucket. In fact, his hand-knit
costume won him top honors and bragging
rights around the island as “Best in Show.”
The event raised $50,000 for the
Nantucket Animal Care and Adoption
Center’s homeless pets.
The fundraiser was attended by 27 dog
contestants as well as over 200 humans and
featured local merchant judges Robin
Bergland, Mallory Alfano and Greg
Mechechnie. Gordon McGregor was the
evening’s host and auctioneer.
was “Dory” Dey, the
olive in a very large
martini glass, an
original design made
by Penny Dey.
“Dory” won both
2nd prize and
Audience Favorite.
One of the
beneficiaries of the
event was Tiny Tim, a
little Chihuahua who
was surrendered to the
Nantucket adoption
center after breaking his
leg. He was flown to the
MSPCA-Angell in Boston
where he underwent
several surgeries to
repair not only the
broken leg discovered
on Nantucket, but also
a former break
discovered in Boston that
had not healed
correctly. Fostered in Boston
by critical care nurse Marissa
Zaleznick, he finally
recovered and returned to Nantucket and
his new adoptive mom, Susan Hardy, who
works in the MSPCA Boarding Facility.
Thanks to the MSPCA-Angell on Nantucket
and in Boston, and the funds raised at the
Canine Couture Fashion Show, Tiny Tim is
now able to put his own “best paws forward!”
Alyssa and Maren Taylor with “Clovis”
won Best in Show.
Nevins Farm ACAC
mspca.org/nevinsfarm
MSPCA Dog
Training
“Help, my dog is growling at other dogs!”
Unfortunately, this type of issue is not
uncommon. Many people and their dogs
suffer through reactivity or aggression
towards other dogs. There are numerous
reasons for this and the MSPCA Dog
Training in Methuen offers help.
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
400 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
978 687-7453
Animal Care and Adoption Center
Manager: Mike Keiley
Project Coordinator: Jill O’Connell
Equine and Farm Animal Care and
Adoption Center
Manager: Brenda Hess-McAskill
Project Coordinator: Carolyn Heinen
Equine Rescue and Training
Manager: Roger Lauze
Carolyn Barney, Certified Pet Dog Trainer
(CPDT), joined the Methuen training team
two years ago. She has over 20 years of
Hours:
Animal Care and Adoption Center
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurs., noon – 7 p.m.
Sun., noon — 3 p.m.
The MSPCA offers Dog Training classes ranging
from Basic Manners to Agility.
Equine and Farm Animal Care and
Adoption Center
Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
experience working with dogs and now
specializes in behavior consultations and
reactive dog classes called “Ruff Diamonds.”
One dog and owner who benefited from
Carolyn’s expertise was Uma, a German
Shepherd adopted from the Methuen
Animal Care and Adoption Center, and
her owner Nancy Moran.
“Carolyn had a consultation with us before
Ruff Diamonds. It was obvious that Uma
already had some training, but she was
very reactive to other dogs. My husband
and I are still working with Uma to reduce
her reactivity using the tools Carolyn
taught us in class,” explains Nancy.
Carolyn uses Classical Conditioning
techniques to help owners change their
dog’s emotional state when in the
presence of other dogs. Over time, the
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In addition to group classes, the MSPCA offers behavior consultations.
dogs learn to be calmer and are able to
perform basic obedience behaviors or
even tricks.
“What surprised me most was the fact
that feeding a reactive dog is the way to
treat the situation. Now when Uma sees
an unfamiliar animal, instead of getting all
worked up, she turns to me for a treat.
She has progressed to the point where she
doesn't always get a food treat and the
process still works,” says Nancy.
In addition to Carolyn’s behavior
consults and Ruff Diamonds classes, the
MSPCA’s Dog Training in Methuen also
offers a wide range of classes for nonreactive dogs — from Puppy Kindergarten
and Basic Manners to Canine Good
Citizen and Agility Prep classes.
For more information on
MSPCA Dog Training
at Nevins and other locations,
visit www.mspca.org/dogtraining.
Please visit
mspca.org/companion
to donate!
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INTERNATIONAL
Western New England ACAC
mspca.org/wne
The American Fondouk
fondouk.org
The American Fondouk c/o MSPCA
350 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
888-FONDOUK
(888 366-3685)
The American Fondouk
B.P. 2048, Fez (V.N.) Morocco
011-212-055-93-1953
Left and Middle: Along with 57 other cats and kittens, Dupree and Bert were adopted at the
western New England adoption center’s Kitten Kaboodle event.
Right: Kathy, who survived a devastating multi-unit apartment fire, was also adopted at the event.
The Whole Kitten
“Kaboodle”
The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption
Center-Western New England celebrated
the wonderful world of cats and kittens at
Kitten Kaboodle on Saturday, September 1st.
The event’s purpose was two-fold: to
promote the adoption of kittens and cats
(adoption prices were reduced by more
than 50% in some cases) and remind the
community that the MSPCA continues to
serve the animals and people of western
Massachusetts through its Animal Care and
Adoption Center and Law Enforcement
department based in Springfield.
In animal welfare, summer months are
referred to as ‘kitten season’, the time of
year when most litters are born and when
adoption centers receive the majority of
their feline population. The western New
England adoption center receives more than
8,000 animals annually and 6,500 of those
animals are cats and kittens with the
majority arriving May through October.
Kitten Kaboodle was a day filled with fun,
laughter, balloons, cotton candy, comradery,
patient visitors and adoptions! A recordbreaking 58 adoptions took place that day:
57 cats and kittens and one dog went home
with loving families and the promise of a
new beginning.
Dedicated volunteers were an integral part
MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center
171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105
413 736-2992
Adoption Center Manager: Pam Peebles
Hours:
Mon. — Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurs., noon – 7 p.m.
of the day’s success. Many of the foster
families who helped raise kittens from just a
few weeks of age stayed by them all day to
talk with potential adopters and offer
guidance about each kitten’s individual
personality and needs. Volunteers worked as
greeters and matchmakers, while others
offered behind-the-scenes assistance to staff.
Scores of people, many with children in tow,
graciously waited in long lines to adopt.
Heartwarming stories abounded, including the
placement of two young cats, Kathy and
Meadow, who survived a devastating multiunit apartment fire. With soot and the
lingering smell of smoke still on her fur, Kathy’s
new family choked back tears when they
realized that she had been a victim of the fire
that made headlines earlier in the week.
Additionally, a gifted kitten, Dupree, wrote a
poem to promote his own adoption…which
worked. Dupree is now a Big Buddy to a
smaller kitten that was also adopted.
Due to the always generous support of the
media to promote Kitten Kaboodle,
subsequent Saturdays have been busier than
normal as well! With the help of many
hands, many hearts and lots of adorable
paws, Kitten Kaboodle was the cat’s meow!
The George T.
Angell Circle of
Friends
We would also like to take this opportunity
to remember with gratitude all of the
individuals whose estates benefited the
MSPCA-Angell this year.
Carolyn L. Aldrich
Helen Anders
Florence B. Anderson
Barbara H. Baacke
Richard Blackham
Eva Price Boggs
Gracia M. Bradstreet
Yvette Brown
Miriam Bullard
Max Canter
D. Eva Carideo
Marguerite R. Cavanaugh
Doris E. Connolly
A. Gladys Copeland
Janet M. Corliss
Anna H. Corso
Adabelle L. Crawford
Ruth A. Dingee
Virginia B. Doane
Louise Doyle
Gertrude E. Duvall
Dorothy Engert
Alan C. Fagan
Sarah Jane Fitzgerald
Dorothy I. Garfein
Helen E. Gates
Frank Grieves
Helen Hammond
Jean Holzworth
Eleanor N. Johnston
Maxine M. Jones
Selwyn A. Kudisch
Anna O. Lamoureux
Elinor K. Leen
Paul Lewis
Martha Magoch
Richard W. Manton
Helen Monaghan
Christine C. O’Rourke
Leona Pellerin
Sally E. Perlman
Owen Reese
Sandra Rodgers
Helen M. Roller
John P. Rooney
Hugh M. Russell
Janet Sargent
Judith A. Sollows
Dorothea L. Souza
Margaret Stickell
Marilyn M. Sullivan
Mary L. Sullivan
Jana Susat
Laura C. Swanson
Elizabeth Sweeney
Linda S. Thackeray
James B. Wadsworth
Dorothea M. Waterbury
Eileen S. Werthman
Kenneth A. Wilkie
Rowley Society
Luncheon
At a luncheon held in May 2007, members
of the Rowley Society were thanked for
their friendship and support of our mission
through their estate plans. Also honored
and remembered were those friends whose
legacies in 2006 provided generous support
for the animals and people served by the
MSPCA-Western New England.
Dr. Frappier and his trusty Yorkie “Clara”
welcome a goat herd for treatment at
the American Fondouk in Fez, Morocco.
Highest Honors
to Dr. Denys
Frappier for
His Work at
the American
Fondouk
At this year’s Animal Hall of Fame Dinner,
the MSPCA-Angell awarded its highest
honor, the George T. Angell Humanitarian
Award, to Dr. Denys Frappier, Director of
the American Fondouk. The Fondouk is a
charitable animal hospital that provides free
veterinary care to the needy animals of Fez,
Morocco. The MSPCA-Angell oversees its
endowment and operations.
When Dr. Frappier left his thriving
Canadian practice and headed to the
Fondouk, he only planned to stay for two
years. That was 13 years ago. Today,
American Fondouk donors make it possible
for over 22,000 Moroccan animals to
receive free care by Dr. Frappier and his
team annually, and it is no wonder that the
100,000 people who depend on these
treated animals for their own survival each
know Dr. Frappier by name.
In addition to treating animals with ailments
ranging from rare blood disorders to
broken bones and parasites, Dr. Frappier
has passed his knowledge on to others in
the region. He regularly hosts and mentors
students from prestigious veterinary
programs including Tufts and Cornell, as
well as from countries such as the Czech
Republic and Slovakia, as they come to the
Fondouk to learn how to treat equines
suffering from conditions rarely seen in
more modern societies.
Our congratulations go to Dr. Frappier for
receiving the MSPCA-Angell’s George T.
Angell Humanitarian Award. It is an honor
he has more than earned and we are
grateful for his work.
For more information on the
American Fondouk or to make a
donation, visit www.fondouk.org or
call 617 541-5046.
They Are Always
in Our Hearts
Have you ever stopped to read the
inscriptions on the Tree of Life sculpture
directly inside the front doors of the Angell
Animal Medical Center in Boston? Hundreds
of our supporters have chosen a leaf, branch
or stone to celebrate the life or memory of
their dearly-loved friends and family
members — both animal and human. These
tributes symbolize support for our mission
while creating a lasting expression of love
and respect.
Recently, two Angell clients purchased a
branch on the tree in memory of their
Labrador Retriever, Pudge L. Their
dedication reads “You were the best thing
that ever happened to us. We miss you
every day.” Other donors have chosen
wording such as “With thanks to Dr. Ko for
saving our wonderful Emmett,” which graces
a leaf, and “Sacha the Magnificent ~ January
25, 1994 ~ June 30, 2006 ~ It was an
honor knowing him” on a stone at the base
of the tree. Visitors and clients love to stand
and read the Tree’s touching messages.
“Tree of Life” tributes to a loved one symbolize
support for our mission while creating a lasting
expression of love and respect.
Commissioned by our friends Nancy and
Arthur Altman and created by artist Sanford
Werfel in 1990 in honor of Angell’s 75th
anniversary, our Tree of Life continues to
grow more meaningful every year.
For more information on the
Tree of Life, call Kathleen Santry
at 617 541-5075 or email
ksantry@mspca.org.
In Memoriam
Rowley Society members attending the May 3rd
luncheon (from left to right): Diane Gould,
Audrey Schubach, MSPCA Development Officer
Mary O’Connell and Barbara Hebert.
A close friend of our organization since 1961 and one of the most generous donors in our
history, Miss Louise I. Doyle, passed away on July 25, 2007. Miss Doyle was a private
philanthropist who generously supported many charitable causes. Her lifetime giving to the
MSPCA-Angell showed her interest in all aspects of animal welfare: she contributed to our
Boston Capital Campaign, the Critical Care Unit at Angell, the Animal Care and Adoption
Centers, our Natural Disaster Relief Fund and to the American Fondouk. She was also a
member of the George T. Angell Circle of Friends, a group of supporters who have
remembered us in their estate plans, and her bequest reflects the generosity of her past
giving. She will be sincerely missed.
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ADVOCACY
LAW ENFORCEMENT
New Video on
Solving Canada
Geese Conflicts
Available
Wakefield becomes the latest MA community
to adopt humane Canada Geese conflict resolution.
Wakefield, MA
Adopts Humane
Canada Geese
Conflict
Resolution
The Goose Control Committee (GCC) of
Wakefield, MA has proactively pursued
humane methods to reduce human/Canada
Geese conflicts. The GCC implemented a
three-step strategy: (1) addling eggs to
stabilize the population, (2) using trained
Border Collies to humanely harass geese
and (3) installing signs to prohibit feeding
the geese.
And, the results are in! Two years ago,
Wakefield had 43 goslings and 265 resident
geese. As of August 2007, they had just
nine goslings and 56 resident geese. This
dramatic reduction in geese mirrors
statistics from other communities including
Boston, Sharon and Worcester that have
implemented this proven, humane, effective,
long-term strategy with the support of the
MSPCA-Angell.
In November of 2008, voters will have
the chance to finally end dog racing in MA.
Greyhounds
Head to the
Ballot Again
A ban on Greyhound racing is headed
to the ballot again. In November of 2008,
voters will have the chance to finally end
dog racing in the Commonwealth. State
reports show that from 2002-2007 there
were 728 injuries at Massachusetts’
two dog tracks. Injuries include fractures,
broken necks, lacerations, paralysis and
cardiac arrest.
Please join us in this effort to
end dog racing. Contact
advocacy@mspca.org for
more information or visit
www.protectdogs.org to read
more about Greyhound racing.
Our new video includes information on the
geese population, biology and behavior of
Canada Geese and programs to abate
conflicts in Massachusetts. It provides steps
residents and municipal officials can take to
incorporate an effective program in
their communities. We anticipate
that this video will encourage more
municipalities to handle these issues with
geese in a humane manner.
Visit www.mspca.org/livingwithwildlife
to place your video order.
Internet Hunting
Banned in
Massachusetts
In August, Governor Deval Patrick signed a
bill into law that prohibits internet hunting
in Massachusetts. Internet hunting is the
practice of setting up a remote rifle
(operated via computer) and shooting
animals from a remote site. Internet hunting
bans have become one of the fastest
moving animal protection legislative efforts
across the country and Massachusetts
became the 34th state to pass the ban.
Law Enforcement
Case Update
Princess, a one-year old Miniature Poodle,
spent her last moments of life in an
undersized wire crate, with Bella, a one-year
old Saint Bernard — both surrounded by
months of accumulated feces. After she
died, Princess’s emaciated, three-pound
body remained in the crate next to Bella.
Fortunately, justice ultimately was served.
Early in 2007, MSPCA-Angell Officer
Nadya Branca began an investigation after
one of the defendants brought Princess’
deceased body to a veterinary clinic.
The nearly unrecognizable dog was
profoundly matted and caked with feces
from nose to toe. The defendant later
boasted to co-workers that he had saved
money at the veterinary clinic by denying
ownership and maintaining that he had
merely found the dog.
The investigation revealed that the
defendant gave Bella, emaciated and
urine-soaked, to his co-worker. Bella only
weighed 49 pounds — severely
underweight for a Saint Bernard. The
defendant admitted that the two dogs were
confined to their fouled wire crate at all
times, and shockingly, that he had not
cleaned the dogs’ waste from the crate for
approximately two months.
For more information please visit
www.mspca.org/princessandbella.
Important Phone Numbers
Suspect animal cruelty?
Please call:
617 522-6008 or 800 628-5808
In western New England please call:
413 781-3231
Poisoned Pet?
Please call the Angell Animal Poison
Control Hotline:
1 877-2ANGELL
24 hours a day, every day.
Angell Animal Medical Centers
Boston:
617 522-7282
Nantucket Island:
508 228-1491
Would your pet like to become
a blood donor?
Please call: 617 989-1504
Phinney’s
Friends
Volunteers
Make Impact
The MSPCA-Angell was pleased to be
selected to participate in the Bank of
America Charitable Foundation’s
Neighborhood Excellence InitiativeTM
Student Leaders Program this past summer.
The program invests in future leaders today
in order to ensure the vitality of
communities tomorrow.
Antionetta Kelley came to the MSPCAAngell as part of this program and assisted
with a myriad of responsibilities, including
testifying at the State House on spay/neuter
legislation, researching information related
to wildlife issues and assisting pet owners in
the Shalit-Glazer Spay/Neuter Clinic.
Antionetta was an extraordinary intern and
we were glad to have her on board!
A Phinney’s Friends volunteer with
Phinney’s client ‘Shadow’.
“I feel good knowing my
pup is getting the exercise
she needs to stay healthy
and going for walks in the
neighborhood she loves
to explore. Without
Phinney's Friends, I would
be in a situation I can't
bare to think about.”
~Phinney’s Friends Client
6
Thankfully, Bella has recovered and has
been relocated to a new, loving home.
In August 2007, Princess and Bella’s former
co-owners entered into a plea bargain.
They each were sentenced to one year in
the house of corrections and suspended for
five years of probation. During their
Extraordinary
MSPCA Intern
Antionetta Kelley completed an
MSPCA-Angell internship assisting the SNAP,
Advocacy and Wildlife departments.
probation, the two defendants may not
possess or own any animals.
Phinney’s Friends is an MSPCA-Angell
volunteer-based program that helps
individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their
pets so they can remain happy and healthy
together. When one of our Phinney’s
Friends clients becomes too sick or weak to
walk their canine companions, Phinney’s
Friends steps in and helps to find a
team of dog-walking volunteers. These
committed volunteers don their walking
shoes and devote time each week to
providing exercise and fresh air to clients’
four-legged friends.
Marilyn began volunteering for Phinney’s
Friends in 2003 and has been spending her
Thursday evenings with four Chihuahuas
ever since. When she heard about an
energetic Australian Shepherd who
needed help, she decided Mondays were
meant for Shadow. Marilyn represents the
heart and soul of the Phinney’s Friends
Program — devoting her time, energy and
compassion to helping people in need stay
with their pets.
If you are interested in
volunteering for Phinney’s Friends,
contact the program coordinator
at 617 524- 5632 or visit
www.mspca.org/phinneysfriends.
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PET RECIPES
On the Web
Spread Some
Holiday Cheer
This Season...
www.mspca.org
Holiday Cards and Gifts at the
MSPCA-Angell E-Store
Ring in the holiday season with gifts and holiday
cards for your family and friends. Shop for all
your gift-giving needs at www.mspca.org today!
Looking for the perfect one-size-fits-all gift?
Make a donation in honor of a loved one and
send an e-Card or have us mail a card indicating
that a gift was made in their name. There is a
$5 minimum donation for e-Cards and a $25
minimum for mailed cards.
Visit www.mspca.org to send a holiday
card or call 617 541-5075 for more
information.
MSPCA-Angell
Credit Card
Apply today for your
MSPCA-Angell
Platinum Plus Credit Card with WorldPoints
Rewards. A percentage of your purchases will
go toward the MSPCA-Angell at no cost to
you. For more information or to apply,
call toll-free 1 866-GET-MBNA and
mention priority code LSF7.
Pet Portal
Access your pet’s health information online
to refill prescriptions, view upcoming
appointments, update account information
and check your pet’s vaccination status.
Pet Portal is easy, convenient and free!
If you are an Angell client, please visit
www.mspca.org and click on the
Pet Portal button to sign up.
Become an
MSPCA-Angell
All-Star!
The animals in our adoption centers and
hospitals need warmth, food and love all
day, everyday, 365 days-a-year. MSPCA-Angell
All-Stars provide this support by pledging a
monthly gift. You choose the amount you
want to pledge, and you can cancel your
monthly gift at any time.
Visit www.mspca.org/allstar to become
an All-Star!
Apple Cinnamon Dog Treats
1 large apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/8 cup whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 350 ° F .
My husband, Brian,
and I wanted to
send you a quick
[letter] to let you
know how the new
addition to our
family is doing. You
had helped us a
couple months ago
when we stopped
by the MSPCA “just to look,” and ended
up falling in love with Woodstock. He’s
been the perfect addition to our home.
We’re sending along some pictures to help
you remember our little guy.
We had absolutely no problems adding
Woodstock (we call him “Woody”) to our
family. He settled right in and didn't
seem uncomfortable at all with the
change in scenery. He immediately
snuggled up to our dog, a Pug named
Diesel. They have since become best
friends. They chase each other around
the house, they play together with toys
all the time, they sometimes clean each
other, and recently we’ve even caught
them ”spooning“ on Diesel’s bed. They
make us so happy. Woody is not only a
great match for us but he’s become a
wonderful companion for Diesel, which
pleases us to no end. Our other cat, Sadie,
hasn’t developed the same bond with
Woody, but she is a stubborn 14-year old
lady who historically has been finicky
Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one).
In a large bowl, combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon,
and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the 1 1/2 cups wheat flour, adding enough
to form stiff dough.
Mail
Woody in his new, loving home.
In a small bowl, add 1/8 cup wheat flour. Spoon the dough by rounded
teaspoon onto un-greased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass dipped in the wheat flour (to prevent sticking),
flatten each spoonful of dough into a circle. Adjust the size of the drops
based on how big a treat you like to feed your dog.
Best friends, Woody and Diesel, love to play together.
about the company she keeps. Woody
quickly understood his place with her,
and their relationship has become one of
respectful tolerance. I think in her heart
she appreciates having another cat
around since Diesel drives her
insane…she just has a hard time
expressing her emotions effectively.
As you may remember, Woody had some
issues with his teeth when we adopted
him. He has since seen the kitty dentist
for a thorough cleaning and a couple
extractions. He seems much happier, and
the stink in his breath has just about
vanished. He still loves to lick his humans
(and our dog), which is hysterical. He’s as
comical as ever.
That’s about it! Our story is a very happy
one. Thanks so much to you and to
everyone at the MSPCA for bringing
Woody into our lives. He has brought us
all so much happiness. I am sure that the
work that you do may sometimes seem
thankless, but please know that we will
be forever thankful for the role that you
played in bringing us together.
Kind regards,
Kristen & Brian Trudeau
(and Diesel, Woody & Sadie!)
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each
cookie to brown evenly on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 325 ° F.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight.
Sweet Potato Cat Treats
3 oz. boneless chicken, dark meat, cooked
1/3 cup white rice, cooked
1/5 cup sweet potato, cooked
Preheat oven to 350 ° F .
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Form mixture into
small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately
20-30 minutes until dry and crunchy.
Let cool. Note: This recipe is meant for the
average 12lb. cat with no medical problems.
Thank you Whole Foods for
sponsoring the 2007 Walk for
Animals with the Coupon Program!
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Thank you to our generous supporters.
Statewide MSPCA-Angell
Walk for Animals Grows
and Sets New Records
Generous supporter, Jo-Edith Heffron and one
of her Papillons joined CEO, Carter Luke to accept
her award as the top Walk fundraiser.
www.walkforanimals.com
The statewide 2007 MSPCA Walk for Animals was held on
September 9th and once again set a new record with the
total donations exceeding $360,000! More than 3,000 people
and over 1,200 canines turned out to support the mission of
the MSPCA-Angell in our most successful Walk yet.
As the tradition of the MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals continues
to grow in Boston, Hyannis and Springfield, we also added two
new locations in 2007 — Brockton and Martha’s Vineyard. The
vital funds that were raised through the coordinated efforts at the
five locations will help the MSPCA-Angell care for over 250,000
homeless, injured and abused animals annually.
Lloyd Animal
Medical Center
Fox 25 News’ Anqunette Jamison and Carter Luke
led the crowd of 2,000 at the MSPCA-Angell
Walk for Animals in Boston.
“The Walk for Animals remains a focal point of our fundraising
events,” said Carter Luke, MSPCA-Angell CEO. “Our community
of supporters from across Massachusetts and beyond enable us to
operate through their generous donations. The Walk is our way
of saying thank you by celebrating the animals they support
through a day filled with fun activities and prizes.”
Walkers enjoyed a wide range of activities at the five sites,
including: contests, prizes, canine frisbee shows, police K9
demonstrations, information tables, behavior and agility training,
free food and more!
The Chomp Frisbee Team wowed
the crowd with super canine talent.
The heralded “Mutt of the Year” honor was bestowed upon
Einstein, an adopted Weimaraner owned by Jim Robinson of
Boston (see cover of this issue of Companion). Einstein had
previously been subjected to a stabbing and electrocution by his
previous owner; however, he now enjoys playful romps through
South Boston and the company of a kitten that Jim also rescued.
Jim and Einstein raised over $1,200 to support the Walk.
Wag your way into your dog’s heart
Dog Training and Behavior Counseling
A special thanks to Whole Foods for sponsoring the Boston and
Springfield Walks through their Coupon Program, and to all of the
five locations’ sponsors who helped make this event a success.
Boston • Brockton • Hyannis • Martha’s Vineyard • Springfield
2007 Animal
Hall of Fame
Connie and Peter
Lacaillade, Event Co-Chairs
and Animal Hero Hosts
Jim & Barabara Schaye,
Event Co-Chairs
Robert L. Beal,
Human Hero Host
Stephanie Manning,
Young Hero Award
Adele, Animal Hero Award
(with Marty Harris)
Dr. Denys Frappier,
George T. Angell
Humanitarian Award
Dr. David Wiley,
Human Hero Award
Over 330 of the MSPCA-Angell’s enthusiastic
supporters honored some remarkable animal
and human heroes at our 20th Anniversary
Animal Hall of Fame Dinner, held at the
JFK Library on October 11th. We’re
delighted to report that the event raised
almost $300,000 for the animals!
Deck the Halls with
Your Pets’ Photos!
Buy an ornament for the MSPCA-Angell
Holiday Tree — and celebrate your pet as
well. Photo ornaments and wrapped gift
boxes will display your pet’s picture at
Boston’s Prudential Center throughout
December, and wreaths created from dog
and cat toys will focus attention on your pet
in the lobbies of our Boston Animal Care
and Adoption Center and Angell Animal
Medical Center. Proceeds will go to the Pet
Care Assistance Fund, which provides
veterinary care for homeless animals, pets
whose owners cannot afford treatment and
animals rescued from abuse or neglect.
In Boston, please join us at the Prudential
Center near the Huntington Avenue
entrance, on Thursday, December 6th,
at 5:30pm, for the tree-lighting ceremony
with our guest emcee, 7News anchor
Randy Price. And remember to bring an
unwrapped toy for an animal at one of our
Animal Care and Adoption Centers.
In Springfield, the tree-lighting ceremony is
on Thursday, December 13th, at 5pm, at
the Eastfield Mall. All donations to the
Purchase an ornament for the MSPCA-Angell
Holiday Tree and help pets less fortunate than your
own through our Pet Care Assistance Fund.
Springfield MSPCA Holiday Tree will benefit
the treatment of homeless and abused
animals in western New England.
To purchase ornaments online, please
visit www.mspca.org/holidaytree.
For more information on the Boston
Holiday Tree: Call Cory BerryWhitlock at 617 541-5046 or email
HolidayTreeBoston@mspca.org.
For more information on the
Springfield Holiday Tree:
Call Candy Lash at 413 750-7666 or
email HolidayTreeWNE@mspca.org.
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