PET ADOPTION LEAGUE PAWPRINTS

PET ADOPTION LEAGUE
PAWPRINTS
Spring 2015
BEAUTIFUL BETSY REQUIRES SURGERY FOR HER
HIPS and KNEES
League (PAL) of Hackettstown, NJ when
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and she
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APRIL 24th- PAL'S 5th ANNUAL PASTA
DINNER - DETAILS INSIDE
they came to PAL. We found Betsy had severe
oral and dental disease and was with us for 3
APRIL 25/26th—"PET APPRECIATION DAYS"
months while her serious issues were treated and
at PETVALU, AAANSIFELD:
and 3 other cats needed to be rehoused. They
her mouth healed.
When she was healthy enough to be adopted, it happened quick¬
SATURDAY—10 AM - 2 PM
SUNDAY- 2 - 6 PM
ly. A wonderful young woman fell in love with her. Betsy and her new cat
siblings also quickly became friends and began to play, and that is how her
new person discovered Betsy's limp.
MAY 2nd—"FILL-A-TRUCK" FUNDRAISERat ARBY'S—DETAILS INSIDE
Unfortunately, Betsy has genetically inherited two very painful conditions;
luxating patella's (her kneecaps dislocate) and hip dysplasia (her hip joint
and the ball at the end of her femur are misaligned). These conditions in
OCTOBER 2nd—PAL'S ANNUAL TRICKY
TRAY, MINEBROOK GOLF CLUB,
cats are rare and very painful. If left untreated both conditions cause
debilitating arthritis which will add to the pain she already experiences,
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and the luxating patella's could eventually cause her to lose the use of
her legs. Surgery is critical to allow her to walk and play.
THANK YOU
Betsy's new owner loves her very much, but she cannot afford the surgery
to fix her problems. We have seen how loved and happy Betsy is in her
new home, and after all she's been through we want her to be able to stay
in the home she has finally found where she is so loved and cod¬
dled. Betsy's new owner is willing to do anything necessary for Betsy's
recovery, including the daily physical therapy and other home care and the
regular vet visits to check on progress. Can you help us by donating what¬
ever amount you can to help us get Betsy the surgery she needs to
stop her pain and prevent much more serious problems to come?
Once in a while, a cat or dog needs special surgery or medical treatment
which can fix their problems and allow them to live a happy and long
life.
A fundraising campaign has been set up for Betsy on gofundme at
http: //www.oofundme.com/nOdshk which you can find on our website at
www.palpets.orq. mail a check to "PAL, P.O. Box 206, Hackettstown, NJ
07840" marked 'BETSY" or donate via PayPal—all donations are tax de¬
ductible, and any amount is welcome.
Thank you very much from Betsy and all of the PAL volunteers.
If!
he Pet Adoption
League would like to
Mi ithank the faculty
and families at Old Farm¬
ers Road School in Long
Valley, NJ for all the gen¬
erous donations made over
the past holiday sea¬
son. The food and toys
were distributed to our animals in foster care and
were greatly appreciated by all.
As you can see from the picture, David one of
our foster dogs at the time the donations were
made, was thoroughly enjoying himself choosing
a new toy for himself!
Thank you again. Old Farmers Road School. We
couldn't do it without your continued support!
PAL'S 2014 SUMMARY...
We adopted out or helped rehome 10 dogs, and
adopted out 129 cats! In 2014!
So far this year we have adopted out or helped
rehome 5 dogs and 27 cats!
DAVID AND EDITH ARE ENJOYING THEIR NEW HOMES !!
Whippet mix who was
Davidfound
is a abandoned
silly and sweet
with no
collar or microchip by the side of
Edith (front) and her new freiend, Hueo
the road in Allamuchy. He was
beautiful
adopted by a family, but due to
Edith
isfreck¬
a
little
unforeseen circumstances after a
led beagle who was
abandoned this
couple of years, they asked PAL
to help them find a new home for
more time with him. David likes to play with other dogs
past winter. One
of our wonderful
vets at Blairstown
and has several cat friends, but what he really, really
Animal Hospital
him, where he would have someone who was able to spend
wanted was a person who would love him as much as he
loved them and would bring him for adventures each day in
fostered her and taught her good house manners while she
waited for her forever home.
the woods or in the neighborhood.
David's dream came true when Teresa and her husband
Heather and Shad, a wonderful couple who had adopted an
older beagle named Hugo, were interested in finding a com¬
adopted him in February. For him it was love at first
panion for him. Edith's beauty and charm won over not just
sight, and even though he was normally cautious around
her new family but Hugo as well. He was head over heels in
men, he even went right up to his new dad to say hello. He
now has his daily adventures plus all the love he dreamed
love as soon as he set eyes on her.
about and even a fireplace to nap in front of after long
walks and a feline friend, named Sabe.
Now Hugo and Edith are living happily ever after together,
and Edith has even helped Hugo stop pulling on his leash be¬
cause he is perfectly happy to walk next to Edith. The pair
In this picture he is modelling one of his new coats and a
have matching red coats and white fleece collars for the
blanket he likes to walk around in while in the house. David
was a favorite amongst his daily PAL dog walkers and was
winter and they, do turn heads because they are so adorable
together.
fostered for a short time by one of our volunteers.
My name is Mr. R and my previous
owners moved and left me behind. I
was born 7/1/07 (approx.).
Despite my misfortune, I still have
a sunny disposition and I love
every one and everything. I have a
sensitive stomach and require spe¬
cial food. I adore attention and
being brushed. Look how cute I
am! Please fill out an online preadopt if you would like me to join
your family.
I'm Phoebe and I was born 2/16/14
(approx.). I am one of a large
foster homes NEEDED
We are always in need of foster homeskitten season will be coming soon, and
we have cats that would really benefit
from being in a home and socialized to
help prepare them for their new home.
PAL supplies all food and medical care to our animals in foster
care. We also support our foster families with all the advice and
training tips they may need to be sure their foster dog or cat makes a
smooth transition into their family.
If you or someone you know is in a position to foster any ofour
PAT, dogs (or cats), please contact us at (978)584-0095 or email us at
infn@palpets.org for more information on anyoi our dogs. A volun¬
teer will then be in contact with you.
group of cats that were abandoned
at a farm recently. I'm a pretty girl
who is very friendly and I love
attention. I also enjoy being
brushed, which is a good thing
since I have long hair and will
need help from my human friends p|_|OEBE
to keep me looking my
best. Please fill out an online pre-adopt if you would like
me to join your family.
Hey, I'm Percy and I also came from the large group of cats aban¬
doned at a farm. I'm a handsome
tabby that had an eye infection that
was left untreated, but it is only cos¬
metic and has not taken away from
my movie star looks or my happy
demeanor. I love attention and play¬
need is love—can you open your heart to one of these adorable felines??
ing with my circular toy! I'm ap¬
proximately one year old. Come by
PERCY
the PetValu store in Mansfield and
meet me in person—you will be glad
Visit our website at www.palpets.org to complete an online pre-adopt if you
you did! Or you can complete an online pre-adopt form.
These cats deserve a second chance, they are innoccnt babies and all they
are interested in any of our cats.
Cat adoptions arc held every Saturday at the Mt. Olive PetSmart from 12—3 p.m. and we also have adaptable
cats at PetValu, Mansfield—come and check out their new location in the strip mall across from Ruby Tuesdays.
Rt. 57, Mansfield. Our wonderful cats look forward to meeting you!
HAVE A COUPLE OF HOURS
TO SPARE?
PAL ALUMNI—RILEY— 10 YEARS LATER ....
ago after he was rescued from the streets of Jersey
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years
animals lovers to
returned. Riley's dad, Jim, says that fact did not bother him as
give our cats some
he had two fenced in acres for Riley to run around in. Jim said
that Riley was the "perfect gentleman" on the car ride home and
TLC at our busy
adoption center at
PetSmart, Mt Olive and also at
PetValu, Mansfield.
then he became a handful, but he and his wife hung in there.
They adopted Riley in April and by the Fall, Riley decided that
his new home wasn't bad after all! He had fallen in love with the
wood stove; it sure beat the sidewalk grates in his former ter¬
ritory for warmth and comfort - and that love affair continues today! Jim says that
Riley was never badly behaved towards them, he was just naughty and independent, but
through their love and patience he has become a wonderful companion.
Jim and MaryJane, thank you so much for this wonderful update—we are sure you have
many Riley stories to share.
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and someone will contact you to get
you started.
Need to move into on apartment and want to take
your pet?? Check out MyApartmentMap.com a
search site for pet friendly apartments all over
the country.
Please help us help the animals by making a TAX DEDUCTIBLE_donation today!
We need your help now more than ever, with so many animals being abandoned.
Thank you for your support.
Yes, I want to help the Pet Adoption League with food, fostering
and finding homes for pets in need. Enclosed is my donation for:
D $15 D $25 D $35 D $50 D $100 D Other $
Name:
Address:
City:
hone Number: (
State:
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Zip:
Email:
I would like to contribute monthly in your "PAL for Life" program, please send me a coupon book. (No obligation, can stop
at anytime.)
I am interested in volunteering, please have someone contact me.
PET ADOPTION LEAGUE
Please make checks payable to "Pet Adoption League" and mail to:
You can help stop the vicious cycle of unwanted pets, please spay
or neuter all your petsl
P.O. BOX 206
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 07840
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANIMAL RESCUE
The Pet Adoption League (PAL) has been in the Hacketts¬
town area for many years. We are a small group and
very focused on helping as many abandoned animals in
our area that we can. Our organization is made up of
volunteers - no paid staff - many of these volunteers
BREANN
have families, pets of their own and, oh yes full time
jobs! The hours that are put into trapping a cat, taking
them to the vet, caring for them in foster homes and at
SALEM
our adoption centers at PetSmart, Mt. Olive, and Pet¬
Valu, Mansfield - is just something that these dedicated
volunteers do day in and day out, whatever the weather.
Many times volunteers are out at night in all kinds of
weather rescuing cats left in a box at the side of a road,
or from a storm drain, many times full of water. Recently
we have taken in several cats from Allamuchy Township
that were abandoned at a farm.
Breann— beautiful gray and white female, very friendly;
Velma—lovely, quiet female tabby; Salem, - a beautiful
LUKE
black cat whose owner recently passed away. Salem is
missing his owner and is very depressed. Rusty, - a
handsome ginger tabby. Upon first meeting him, he may
give you the "stink" eye, but warms up once you begin to
pet him.; Luke - a very handsome cutie looking for a
SASHA
warm lap—check out our Facebook page to see Luke
playing!
Tyler is a love bug and very handsome tabby; Griffin is
a lovely black and white kitty, a real lover boy, he really
loves attention and a quiet home would suit him best. He
does require a low cost daily medication. Kavan—cute
RUSTY
tabby, that loves to play; Sasha — beautiful cat, a little
shy at first, would love a home with other gentle cats.
Betsy - she was rescued with three other cats from an
overcrowded shelter where they had languished for 2
years. Her story is on featured on the front page.
GRIFFIN
These are just a few of the cats in need of a new home or
with the help of PAL have found their new homes. When
the need is there, PAL does its best to help provided we
have the space to take in more cats, money needed for
food, vet bills, boarding, etc. We rely on donations from
our supporters, proceeds from our fundraisers - we can't
do it alone.
TYLER
If you can help us by volunteering, fostering a cat,
making a one time or ongoing donation through our
"PAL for Life" program, please visit our website at
www.palpets.org, email us at info@palpets.org, call us
at 973-584-0095, mail a check to "PAL, PO Box 206,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840" or visit our Facebook page
which can be found on our website.
The Pet Adoption League is a 50103 organization and all
donations are tax deductible. Thank you to all of our
PAL for Life supporters—we could not do it without your
continued help.
VELMA
KAVAN
STOP BY PETVALU, MANSFIELD
ON:
SATURDAY, 4/2S, 10 AM—2 PM
SUNDAY, 4/26, Z PM—6 PM
We have many more cats and kittens that are not featured in our newsletter because of space. Please visit our website at
TO MEET OUR WONDERFUL CATS
WHO ARE LOOMNfi FOR THEIR
WWW.palpetS.org - to read all of the stories about our cats, email us at info@palpetS.org, or call our phone line
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at 973-584-0095. We are always in need of loving foster homes to help socialize our kitties—all supplies provided. We
always need help at our busy adoption center at PetSmart, Mt. Olive and also at PetValu, Mansfield.
LEAVE THE COOKING TO US!
PET ADOPTION LEAGUE'S 5th ANNUAL PASTA DINNER
FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2015—5:00 pm—8:00 pm
Panther Valley Ecumenical Church, 1490 Route 517, Allamuchy, NJ
dinners @ $10.00 pp
Yes! I'm coming! Please reserve
Yes! We're bringing our kids—6 and under $5.00 per child
Please reserve dinners at $5.00 ea.
Take out—call (201) 317-1016
No, I can't attend, but I would like to make a donation.
Phone:
Name:
Address:
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City:
MAIL TOTAL AMOUNT TO : 'PAL' - 3 Spring Hill Lane, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
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ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS HELPING HOMELESS ANIMALS IN OUR AREA
TWO WAYS TO HELP PET ADOPTION LEAGUE
YOUR LOCAL CAT/DOG RESCUE
FILL-A-TRUCK FUNDRAISING EVENT
it's a clothing drive and much more so start your Spring cleaning now! Please help support
Pet Adoption League by bringing bags of items to:
ARBY'S, Route 57, Mansfield
Saturday, May 2nd—11 am—2:30 pm
Acceptable Items—new or gently used
Mixed clothing, all sizes, Shoes, Sandals, Sneakers, Boots, Belts, Ties,
Jackets, Coats, Rain Gear, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Vests
Blouses, Dresses, Skirts
Curtains, Blankets, Sheets, Towels, Tablecloths, Bedspreads ....
****ARBY'S FUNDRAISING EVENT****
Arby's is also supporting PAL the same day by donating 15% of all proceeds
between 11 am and 2:30 pm—so stop by for a delicious lunch after donating to the
Fill-a-Truck event!
LOW COST SPAY/ NEUTER
INFORMATION:
Friends of Animals:
1-800-321-PETS (7387)
www.friendsofanimals.org
Peaceable Klnodom:
(610) 432-2532
www.pklvshclter 2@yahoo.com
Eastern PA Animal Alliance Low Cost
Spav/Neuter Clinic:
( 570) 994-5846
SPAY/USA: 1-800-248-SPAy (7729)
DONATE YOUR CAR TO PAL !!
If you're thinking of selling or trading in your car, consider donating it
to the Pet Adoption League. You will avoid all the hassle of finding a
buyer, greatly help our homeless animals find their forever home and get
a tax deduction!
It's easy, just fill out the donation form on our
website (www.palpets.org) and you will be
contacted within 3-4 days to make arrange¬
ments to have your car towed at your conven¬
ience. The car doesn't have to run as long as it
has all major parts (tires, engine, etc.) Visit our
website NOW at www.palpets.org. It couldn't
be easier to get rid of that clunker and your
neighbors will love you for it!
www.spayusa.org
ESTATE PLANNING Please remember your pets and PAL in your estate planning—the animals
will appreciate the lasting gift you give them.
BE A 'TAL FOR LIFE" This is a program designed to help animals that have been waiting for a long
time for their new home ... we will provide you with a coupon booklet upon request and you can make a do¬
nation when you like for whatever amount you like—no strings attached and all donations are tax deductible!
Visit our website to see our full list of animals that are available for adoption—everyone wants a kitten, but
many one year old cats are deemed "too old", or perhaps the cat has "teary eyes" - everyone wants perfection,
but all pets give unconditional love—they don't care what YOU look like. Visit our website for more infor¬
mation on becoming a "PAL for Lifer" !! *** www.palpets.org ** 973-584-0095 ** info@paIpets.org ***
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