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Abandoned in Blizzard
Baby
Waited 3 Months for Deceased Owner
Look Who’s in Happy Endings!
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Tiffany
Victim in Domestic Violence Case
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SOCIETY
Photo right:The
happy couple placed
envelopes at each setting which featured
some of the many
animals in need of a
home or support.
NEWS
Celebrate with Compassion!
October 11th was a very special day for Llima and Andrew Bove of
North Bergen, NJ. The couple were joined in matrimony and decided to share their happiness and good fortune with the Associated
Humane Societies. They made arrangements to have a special card
placed at each setting and a packet of Forget-Me-Not Seeds for each
attendee. Each card was a free admission to Popcorn Park. In
advance of their wedding, they sent a generous donation for the
Society's orphans. The very special card said:
“We thank you each and every one for joining us this day.
You’ve added to our happiness in a very special way.
So as you plant these Forget-Me-Nots & watch them bloom & soar
May memories of our Special Day be with you ever more.
Like these seeds, the Associated Humane Societies brings the promise
Of a new life to many animals who have known little joy and comfort.
Llima & Andrew
October 11th, 2009
You can celebrate any holiday with compassion.
Whether it be Mother or Father’s Day, Graduation,
Birthday,Wedding, Bar Mitzvah or shower, it can be a
very special and meaningful occasion.The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Refuge can
be the beneficiary of your efforts.The guests will have a special “thank you” from their hosts who
will make a donation to help animals.The guests will receive an attractive card which can be used
as free admission to Popcorn Park plus a packet of Forget-Me-Not seeds as well.
Did You Know?
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ADOPT-A-THON SET FOR APRIL 10TH
Saturday, April 10th is the HOPE FOR HOME ADOPT-A-THON
sponsored by Best Friends Pet Care of North Plainfield & the
Associated Humane Societies. Between 10 am & 3 pm come &
meet:
• Greet Society orphans available for adoption!
• Meet the Trainer table
• Dog Training Demonstrations
• Meet the Vet table!
• Free Food & Family Entertainment
• Free raffle ticket for every bag of food donated to Humane
Society
• Adopters receive goody bags with coupons for Best Friend
services & Popcorn Park free admission coupon
Join us at Best Friends Pet Care, 825 Rt. 22 West, North Plainfield,
NJ! For more information, e-mail to associatedhumane@aol.com
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New!
POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
BOOKLET NOW AVAILABLE
Hot off the
press and
still available for
only $2.00,
the Popcorn
Park
Wildlife
Club
Booklet features all the
animals,
including our newest additions, available for sponsorship at Popcorn Park. Their
latest photos and new rhymes are all here - be inspired and sponsor an animal
as little as $4.00/month, and only $48.00 for one full year. Please use the
coupon on Page 23 to order this booklet.
SHOW YOUR CARD AT POPCORN
PARK & SAVE!!
If you are a member of AAA and visiting us at Popcorn Park, you can receive
a discount on your admission price. It is
as simple as showing your AAA card at
the Admissions Booth! We will take $1.00
off any Adult Admission and $1.00 off
any Senior Admission.
FINES LEVIED ON NEIMAN MARCUS
FOR FALSE ADVERTISING
Neiman Marcus, Inc. has agreed to pay a $25,000 judgment
after a court found them to be falsely advertising two coats as
being “faux fur” when the items had Asian raccoon dog fur. This
awaits final court approval. Saks Inc. & the HSUS reached a
$6,500 out-of-court settlement. Lord & Taylor settled a similar
dispute last year. Macy’s, Inc. remains a defendant.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
IMPORTED QUALITY GUARD DOG CO. CITED
FOR MANY DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
ASPCA VET ALLEGEDLY KICKED/PUNCHED
ROTTWEILER BEFORE IT DIED; OWNER FILES SUIT
Rafael Lopez has filed suit in federal court after discovering that his dog Bullet
was allegedly kicked by an ASPCA Bergh Memorial Hospital vet before it died.
Veterinarian John Morehead was accused by 3 colleagues of kicking the sickly 10
year old animal. Lopez was contacted by ASPCA investigators who dug up
Bullet's remains that had been buried in Highbridge Park near the Bronx home
of Lopez. The body was exhumed & taken to Cornell Veterinary School for a
necropsy but the body was too decomposed. According to the Daily News,
Morehead kicked the dog hard in the torso the day before he died & a witness
said Morehead punched Bullet. Morehead refused to be questioned & has since
left the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Hospital. According to the NY Education
Department's Division of Professional Licensing, there is no record of disciplinary
action against Morehead. The Daily News states that he now works at Animal
Kind Veterinary Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn
POLICE OFFICER CLEARED
IN DEATH OF K-9 –
HUSBAND PLEADS GUILTY
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that
Imported Quality Guard Dogs, based in Queens, New York
& its Animal Rescue Unit sold unfit dogs, violated charities
law & engaged in deceptive business practices & false
advertising.
Robin Schulder & husband Perry Reich falsely claim to be
dog breeders, make numerous misrepresentations &
Schulder practices as a veterinarian without a license &
makes improper use of the title “veterinarian technician”.
Over a dozen complaints have been made to the Better
Business Bureau, the ASPCA & the Agriculture Dept. One of
their many websites state that the puppies are born in their
home. The couple allegedly re-sells dogs that they obtain
from third parties. Many of the dogs have parvo, coccidia,
mange, respiratory infections, pneumonia & more. One of
their websites claims that the puppies are imported from a
family-owned kennel in Europe – they have no kennel in
Europe. They claim that their rescue unit is a “no-kill animal
shelter” but admits that the unit is “inactive”. Cuomo is seeking an injunction, accounting, restitution & civil penalties.
Police Officer Kara McIntosh was cleared in
the death of her K-9 partner, Patton, a 5
year old Golden Retriever who died of heatstroke, after he was left in a parked vehicle
in Mount Holly. Her husband, Robert Mc
Intosh, an emergency medical technician,
said his wife left the dog in the car & he was
to pick it up shortly but was supposedly
delayed. Her husband pleaded guilty to civil
complaints of animal cruelty & was ordered
to pay $2,224 in fines & restitution.
CANADA SEAL SLAUGHTER
RESUMES AFTER OLYMPICS
Patton, on the day the Society
donated a K-9 vest.
More Good News on Animals in Research!
◆ The Heartland Regional Medical Center will no longer have hard plastic tubes repeatedly
forced down their throats – putting them at risk for severe pain, bleeding, swelling & scarring, as well as collapsed lungs & even death. According to PETA, the facility is investing in
sophisticated & humane medical training mannequins to teach the course without harming
animals.
◆ The University of California-Irvine announced it has replaced the use of rats & frogs with
computer simulations according to PETA. The sophisticated new, & humane approach will
spare hundreds of animals’ lives every year including replacement of a cruel procedure in
which students drilled into the heads of healthy rats, inserted chemicals in order to damage
their brains, injected the animals with drugs (including amphetamines) & forced the rats to
perform in behavioral experiments.
◆ PETA arranged for the donation of $5,000 for V-Frog virtual dissection software to
Johnston Community College (JCC) to help the school integrate non-animal learning methods into science labs. This donation will completely replace the use of fetal pigs in all 37
sections of JCC’s general biology & online courses.
PHOTO COURTESY OF: FONDATION
BRIGITTE BARDOT, FRANCE
The largest slaughter of Canada's seals is
scheduled to begin after the Olympics end.
Tens of thousands of baby harp seals, in their
first weeks of life, will be bludgeoned, shot to
death, skinned for their coats as their helpless
mothers mourn in front of them. Once they
are skinned, the bodies are left to rot on the
ice. There has been public outrage on the
mass killing which has been going on for
years. The European Union recently banned
the importation of Canadian seal products &
they are now looking for new markets.
www.ahscares.org
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
Food & Vegetarian News
FOOD FOR LIFE CELEBRATION ON MAY 22ND
BY ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF NJ
Sat. May 22nd is an all-day happening at John E. Toolan Kiddie Keep Well
Camp, 35 Roosevelt Drive, (in Roosevelt Park), Edison, NJ. The keynote speaker
is world renowned clinical nutritionist Michael Gregor, MD, Director of Public
Health & Animal Agriculture for the HSUS.
Dina Aronson, MS, RD will speak about raising children on a plant-based diet.
Mrs Aronson is a NJ-based plant-based registered dietitian & nutritional expert
behind “Ask the Dietitian” for VegFamily.com.
Main activities of the day will be cooking & tasting delicious plant-based dishes.
Workshops will range from what to do with tofu, how to make comfort foods,
preparing whole grains to yummy desserts without eggs or dairy. Tickets are
$39 & include both speakers, 3 workshops with tastings, a gourmet bag lunch
& exhibit hall entry. The exhibit hall will have animal & eco-friendly vendors,
groups, raffles, exhibits & more. Limited ticket sales sold only in advance.
Reserve now! FoodforLife@aplnj.org
MALE CHICKS TOSSED ALIVE INTO GRINDER
domestic
violence
NJ Assembly Bill 1633 (Wagner)
would encourage judges to
include animals in domestic violence restraining orders in an
effort to stop abusers from harming or threatening to harm pets.
Currently, animals are not
addressed in NJ's domestic violence law. It is in the Assembly's
Judiciary Committee:
Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein is the Chair.
MOM ORDERS SON TO KILL HAMSTER
WITH A HAMMER
Warm Springs, Georgia - Lynn Middlebrooks Geter forced her 12
year old son to kill his pet hamster with a hammer as punishment
for earning a bad grade. The boy told his teacher about this horrific incident & the teacher reported it to the Division of Family &
Child Services who then contacted the police. Geter was charged
with animal cruelty, child cruelty & battery. Tragically, this traumatized & scarred child was made to kill his own pet. No doubt,
there are lasting mental health issues associated with this incident.
A pet to a child is more important than one would think.
MAN FATALLY TERRORIZED CAT WITH
UMBRELLA WHEN TOLD TO GET A JOB
Brooklyn, N Y – On Oct. 12th, Lord Tyshon Garrett, 31, terrorized & stabbed with an umbrella a 4 year old cat belonging to
Deborah Bender, his mother-in-law. Reports indicate that the
injuries were as severe as if she had fallen off a high-rise building
or been hit by a car. Reports indicate Garrett lured the cat into the
bathroom, shut the door & shortly thereafter, the cat came out of
the bathroom wet & had difficulty breathing. During the attack,
Madea scratched & bit Garrett. His DNA was found on the umbrella. His mother-in-law believes that Garrett went “ballistic” when
she told him to find a job & move out. His mother & wife defend
his innocence. In mid-December, Garrett was charged with felony
animal cruelty which carries a maximum 2 years in jail.
WOMAN SLITS DOG’S THROAT DURING
ARGUMENT WITH FIANCEE
Union Beach, N J - Michele Milford, 35 of Scranton, PA slit the
throat twice of Penelope, the 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier, at her
fiancee’s home in Union Beach, NJ. The dog was immediately
sent to an emergency vet hospital to undergo surgery. Milford was
charged with animal cruelty.
Mercy for Animals, based in Chicago, IL, took undercover videos of unwanted
chicks being tossed alive into a grinder at a hatchery in Spencer, Iowa owned
by West Des Moines-based Hy-Line North America. The video also shows a
chick dying on the floor and one seen lying on the floor after getting scalded
by a wash cycle. It is a standard practice supported by the animal veterinary &
scientific community. It is estimated that over 200 million male chicks are killed
each year. There is no federal law that ensures the humane euthanasia of animals on farms or hatcheries.
HSUS PURCHASES STOCK IN RESTAURANTS
The HSUS has purchased shares in 38 food-related companies in an attempt to
influence their purchasing decisions with regard to chicken, eggs & pork. Steak
‘n Shake Co., Jack in the Box, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Burger King,
The Cheesecake Factory, Domino’s Pizza, Tyson Foods, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores,
Wendy’s/Arby Group, General Mills, Hain Celestial Group, Sonic Corp., Costco,
Campbell Soup, Royal Caribbean Cruises & about 25 more.
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BROADWAY ACTRESS’ BOYFRIEND PUMMELS
6 LB. YORKSHIRE TERRIER
New York, N Y - When Broadway actress Ashley Yeater had to
leave New York to do a show, she left her 6 pound Yorkshire
Terrier with her boyfriend, Joseph Graves, 30. He flew into a rage
and beat Emmit with his belt. The dog suffered 6 broken ribs and
lost his left eye. Emmit was recovering at a Manhattan vet hospital & Graves was arrested by the ASPCA & charged with aggravated animal cruelty & criminal mischief.
The Society operates a “Safe Haven Project” for pets in situations
where domestic violence has been clearly identified, and who need
immediate transfer/placement for their safety. Sadly, many owners
are terrified of leaving their pets behind for fear of retribution to
the animals. Statistics have shown that abusers commit violent acts
against pets to control or punish another in the household. Social
workers or others involved in cases of domestic violence who have
concerns for the pets in the home should contact Roseann Trezza at
the Society at (973) 824-7080.
WELSH CORGI STOLEN FROM SAYREVILLE, NJ BACKYARD
Corgi was recently rescued from a Florida puppy mill & came to Sayreville, NJ
with her family to help her owner’s parents get back on their feet after a fire devastated their home & claimed the lives of their 2 dogs. Corgi’s owner’s left the
dog securely tied to a tree for a bathroom break & when they went outside to
retrieve their pup, Corgi was gone. The leash was found elsewhere in the yard. It
appears that Corgi has become part of a growing statistic – one more of many
stolen purebred dogs. There is no central agency to keep records; however, it is
estimated that more than 12,000 dogs, mixed breeds & purebreds, are stolen in
NJ annually & more than 2 million nationwide. Many pets reported as lost or ran
away may have actually been stolen. To keep pets safe, do not leave your dogs
unattended in backyards, cars, outside of stores, etc. Invisible fencing will not protect your dog. It will not keep intruders away, nor will it stop stray dogs and
wildlife from coming on to the property. Have your pet microchipped.
Immediately notify police, animal shelters in the area, rescue groups, breed rescues, etc. If you witness a stranger putting a neighbor’s dog in a car or van,
obtain the license plate number & contact the owners and police. If your pet is
lost or stolen, be wary of people who may call or contact you asking for money
to return the dog as either traveling expenses or even a ransom.
AS WE GO TO PRESS, the Society has been advised that the dog was found
wandering on March 1st in the Sayreville area. We sent out a media alert offering
a $1,000 reward and the dog was found immediately thereafter. According to a
vet at the Sayrewood Animal Hospital, Corgi was too well kept to have been out
in the elements for that time. This further supports the Society's belief that once a
theft is published by the media, the animals are usually let go. Pet theft is a
felony.
Pet T heft
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Corgi was rescued from a miserable life at a Florida puppy mill and was
adopted to a loving family. She was stolen from a Sayreville, NJ backyard.
ANIMALS in Entertainment
HOLLYWOOD ACTOR ACCUSED OF
“SLAMMING HEAD” OF DOG
AGAINST FENCE
According to K9 Magazine, Hollywood film star Gerard Butler’s pug
dog, Lolita, was involved in an squabble with a greyhound called
Mayfly. Butler’s dog was off of its leash when it was approached by
the greyhound. The greyhound was on leash with its owner, Fred
Varecka. Although the dogs never came in contact, Butler yelled
that the dog should be put down & “smacks Mayfly on the head
without any warning the dog crashed into a fence before yelping in
pain”. Butler has appeared in THE UGLY TRUTH, ROCKNROLLA, PS,
I LOVE YOU, LARA CROFT, TOMB RAIDER & many more.
AHA PUBLISHES LIST OF FILMS
USING DECEPTIVE & UNAUTHORIZED
END CREDITS
The animal loving public always looks for “No Animals Were
Harmed” in credit disclaimers at the end of films. The American
Humane Assoc. (AHA) is supposed to monitor film action or approve
scripts to ensure that no animals were killed or injured in any way
during production. Some production companies are falsely using the
disclaimer even though there was no oversight by AHA. The following
films were designated as using deceptive & unauthorized end credits:
• ADAM by Olympus Pictures, Deer Path Productions, Serenade Films,
Vox3 Films
• DISTRICT 9 by Wing Nut Films Ltd., Key Creatives & LLC/QED Intl.
• EASY VIRTUE by Ealing Studios, Fragile Films, Endgame Ent.,
Odyssey Ent.
• HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS & ALIENATE PEOLE by Number 9 Films
• SHRINK by Ignite Entertainment, Ignite Productions, Ithaka
Entertainment & Trigger Street Productions
Unfortunately, many films that have used animals that were killed,
injured, etc. still can be seen on television. They include “PATTON”,
“JEREMIAH JOHNSON” & more. For information on what rating is
assigned to films, based on their use of animals, log on to AHA’s
website: www.americanhumane.org/film
SEA WORLD ORCA WHALE KILLS TRAINER
The tragic incident of a
trainer who was killed
at SeaWorld in Orlando
by a killer whale has
been covered by every
media outlet. The news
reported that the trainer
was the third to be
killed by Tilikum.
Helicopter videos of the
area in which this whale
lived patently revealed
how small an area it is
and which had to be
shared with other killer whales. According to Joyce Tischler of the Animal Legal
Defense Fund, she "compares an orca's life in captivity in a tank to keep a
human being in a bathtub for his entire life". These animals are unbelievably
ill-suited to the prison that man has made for them to entertain the public. We
urge our readership to send a letter or e-mail to your local paper that marine
mammals should not be kept captive for man's entertainment.
“DISTRICT 9” HAD UNAUTHORIZED USE OF
‘NO ANIMALS HARMED’ CREDIT
The film “District 9” has been nominated in the Best Picture category for an
Academy Award. The use of “No Animals Were Harmed” end credit was not
authorized by the American Humane Association (AHA) to be used in that
film. The AHA did not monitor the safety of animals and the use of such a
film credit was unauthorized. Sony Pictures purchased the completed film
which was “locked” & Sony was unable to remove the credit. The co-producer
of “District 9” was advised of the proper process. However, in a subsequent
instance for Jackson’s film, “The Lovely Bones”, the AHA disclaimer was taken
from the film “King Kong” – even though the AHA did monitor the use of
animals in the “Bones” picture. You can check the AHA website to see what
rating was assigned to films based on their use of animals:
www.americanhumane.org/film
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
GLENDA THE MINI POT-BELLIED PIG
HAS FOUND A FAIRY TALE EXISTENCE
Faith rubs Mia’s belly on a pillow
in the sunroom telling her to nap
& she’ll be home from school to
play later.
Glenda the Miniature Pot-Bellied Pig was the
most viewed on our Petfinder site. She garnered many, many offers for adoption. Found
in a crate by a heavily-traveled road, we discovered that she was intelligent, trainable &
very sweet. Samantha Hoos of the Chester, NJ
area visited our Tinton Falls shelter. After
spending some time with this sweet lass,
arrangements were made to have Glenda
spayed & then she was off to her new home &
a new adventure.
According to Samantha, they never thought
that they would find a pig that would work out
well in their active & “fully stocked home of
kids & animals”. Glenda has been named Mia & now answers to it when called. She snorts
when she has to go out, sleeps in front of the fireplace, & has the whole family in TOTAL
LOVE with her personality. Everyday is fresh veggies, canned pumpkin, fruit, piggie food
& lots of fresh water & watery food. Her yawns at bedtime are a great sign that she’s content, too, says the dozen books that they have read up on. Samantha says: “THANK YOU
ALL for keeping our piggie safe until God put us all together!! She’s a blessing & daily
delight for our family; And we will ALWAYS adore her!!”
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Katie is a 150 lb. Great Dane & a true gentle giant.
Faith is 10 years old & before school each morning, Mia & Faith
share a bowl of oatmeal & fruit for breakfast.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
“DESIGNER DOGGIE” FINDS LOVE IN THE BIG APPLE
Sharlene Spingler of New York City with her newly-adopted Ori Pei.
Mugsy shows his loving gratitude to Sharlene
Spingler by cleaning her ears!
Mugsy at the Society.
When people speak of “designer breeds” – it is not a purebred dog – it is a mixed breed and unfortunately,
the Society as well as thousands of other shelters, receive them as homeless waifs. In mid-December, the
Society took in a stray, road-weary, thin & hungry dog – an Ori Pei – a Shar Pei and Pug hybrid mix. The breed was created in the 1970’s by a Shar Pei
lover who did not like the problems of that breed, i.e., eyes, skin problems & hip dysplasia.
Our temperament evaluator, Linda Goodman of Pet Paws for Love, kept passing “Mugsy” by because he was so barrier aggressive & then she finally relented. The tough guy image is just a front & he is soooo playful & cute. After almost 2 months at the Society, he was adopted by Sharlene Spingler of New
York City. Sharlene was invited to a Westminster promotional event at Saks 5th Avenue & took Mugsy. Mugsy walked away with FIRST PLACE in the BEST
PERSONALITY show!!! He garnered a $50 coupon for grooming at the Ritz Carriage House. Mugsy went from total obscurity & neglect to a lively & lovefilled future within a week!
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Happy
Endings
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
A VERY HAPPY ENDING FOR SIX
NEWARK DOGS
Okay, you made us put these sweaters on - can we play now?
Pictured - Boone, Jack, Bennett,Vida and Belle.
Scott and Amy Crawford of Dunellen, N.J. first visited the Society in December
of 2008 looking for a companion for their older dog, Shorty. They found
Bennett, a mixed pit with an amazing personality, an eagerness to please and a
mellow disposition, making him a perfect choice. In fact, Bennett was such a
fantastic dog, the Crawfords decided to visit the Society again.
In February of 2009 Vida Rose was found tied to a fence and starved. Every
bone in her body showed and she was so weak she was brought in on a stretcher. We treated her in our medical department and as her body healed a distinctly sweet manner emerged. We asked Scott and Amy to meet Vida and
another match was made.
Vida and Bennett proved such a hit that the Crawfords came back again and
again and again adding Boone, Grace, Belle and Jack. This wonderful couple
keeps us updated with e-mails and pictures. We could not ask for a better life
for these remarkable dogs who came out of the shelter to form a very special
family.
When
a
Brittany
Spaniel & her very
young
pups
were
brought to the Society’s
Newark shelter, the
entire family was sent
to the Forked River
facility for the chance
at a new life. Within a
very short time, we
realized that each pup
had serious congenital
defects and they needed operations & close
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monitoring – each one
Taffy and her canine companion reside with Linda & for a different problem.
Dave Sharpe & Rusty, a Golden Retriever, who is also
Mom was adopted out
a therapy dog!
quickly & her offspring
stayed for several weeks until they were ready for adoption. Taffy, who looked
like her Mom, was adopted out to Linda & Dave Sharpe (also known as Ranger
Dave to his WOBM Radio audience & to Popcorn Park visitors). A “Graduation
Announcement” recently arrived from the Sharpes! After 5 weeks of obedience
training & 8 weeks of Therapy Dog training both Taffy and their 9 year old
Golden Retriever, passed final exams with perfect scores for both AKC Canine
Good Citizens test and the Therapy Dog test. They have plans for 1 ½ year old
Taffy to work as a Library dog & to a variety of facilities. Rusty may go to help
where needed in Pediatrics, Oncology & Hospice. The graduation party was ice
cream & now they can order a license plate frame that reads: “MY THERAPY
DOG IS SMARTER THAN YOUR HONOR STUDENT”.
FORKED RIVER ORPHAN FINDS
FOREVER HOME IN QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
PHOTO SUPPLIED
SOCIETY ORPHAN GRADUATES TO
THERAPY DOG
Boone, Belle, Jack, Bennett,Vida and Grace (peeking out at the end)
settle in for a nap.Vida and Bennett can also be seen in our 2010
calendar (February) along with Shorty, who has since passed away
and is sorely missed.
Joan Silaco of Queens Village, NY has been a long-time supporter of the
Society. In August 2007, Joan visited the Forked River facility & adopted
a gorgeous German Shepherd named Abigail. Now 4 years old, the shepherd loves her yard & her tree limb. She navigates with the tree limb in
her mouth. Small, grape-size pumpkins are meant for the squirrels … but
Abigail carries them around. Every year, Joan celebrates Abigail’s birthday by taking a picture of her with a birthday hat on & licking an ice
cream birthday cake. When Joan calls out: “Hug time”, Abigail runs over
to her so she can get a big hug. According to Joan: “She is by far the most
beautiful dog I ever saw. She has the eyes that are almost wolf-like. It’s like
an unspoken look of communication. The eyes say it all. She is my forever dog”. What a great dog … and what a great owner!
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Join! the POPCORN
PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, now is a great time to visit! Our unique
sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds that have been
abused, abandoned, exploited, injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily
from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and until 2 p.m. on some holidays. Our current admission fee is $5 for adults, and $4 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation cost is only $4.00
a month, for which you will receive a color photo of your animal and an update
every 4 months, (which includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free
admission to Popcorn Park with presentation of your card. For a copy of the
Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish to
sponsor, just send $2 to Popcorn Park Wildlife Club, P O Box 43, Forked River, NJ
08731. You can also visit the animals available for sponsorship on our website at
www.popcornparkzoo.org and click on Wildlife Club. There is no required time
limit – you can sponsor for as long as you’d like. Any donated funds that exceed
the care given for a particular animal will be applied to the care of other Popcorn
Park residents.
GILLIGAN THE MACAQUE
I’m not a bad guy ... but I did make a mess; kept as a “pet” in
a cage caused me distress! One day I figured how to get free;
then I went on a trash-the-house spree! No longer was I
wanted, but should I be condemned? Wild animals as pets?
The blame is on them! Now I play as monkeys should do. I’d
love it if I could have a friend in you.
BONNIE THE MACAW
My owner was moving but I
couldn’t go along. “You’re
too big!” she said. Now that
was just wrong! Luckily for
my buddy Clyde & me,
Popcorn Park offered us a
nice place to be. Sadly, he
passed away, leaving my
heart broken. Could you
give me yours & your love
as a token?
CHARITY FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Kind people rescued her from going to slaughter. She was just a little lamb so they went & bought her. Charity brought her friend
Stella & they grew up happy ewes; but 2 years later, they were
singing the blues.They could no longer stay at their rescuer’s place.
Does she have regrets about moving??? Nope! Not a trace!!
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
APRIL 10
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
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MANGO THE IGUANA
Yum! Is that bowl of fruit and greens just for me?! Now THIS is how life is supposed to be! Like so many others of my reptilian kind, I was bought by someone
who chose to be blind. How big I’d get, what food I’d need - people seem to not
take heed. No longer wanted, no longer appealing; people forget that we, too,
have feelings.
There are lots of stories, poems & pictures in the NEW
Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet! Just send $2.
Please use coupon on Page 23.
NJ LEGISLATION
Senate Bill 1506 (Van Drew) would provide that an insurer shall not deny, cancel or non-renew a homeowners insurance policy solely on the type or breed
of dog harbored on the property; an
insurer may offer/issue a policy wgich
contains an exclusion against any liability for a dog; shall prohibit the use of
underwriting guidelines, risk classifications, or other rules of
any rating system which establishes rates & premiums for
that coverage on the basis of the type or specific breed harbored on the property.
NJ Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney will introduce a
bill that will allow students with disabilities to bring professionally-licensed service dogs to school. According to
Sweeney: "Trained dogs can make a major difference in the
developmental progress of students with autism spectrum
disorders or developmental disabilities. The decision should
be up to the parents & their physicians & not left for debate
in the schools". The idea is to give children with disabilities
the same rights granted to students who are vision impaired
& require a Seeing Eye dog.
New Jersey became the 10th state to make antifreeze
unpalatable. The bill calls for an additive to make it a bitter
agent. Ethylene glycol is a problem in coolant also. Arizona,
California, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee Virginia,
Vermont & Washington already have such legislaton.
Senate Bill 1239 (Ciesla) would require certain veterinarians
to provide written notification to an animal owner if a
boarded animal will not be subject to 24 hour supervision
by a person physically on the premises. It would be known
as “Betsy’s Law” which involved an incident in the death of
a dog in which an animal, left for a minor procedure, was
boarded at a veterinary facility. On the following morning
the veterinarian advised Betsy’s owner that the dog had
hung herself as a result of a lack of animal supervision &
requested payment for his services.
Senate Bill 1228 (Bucco) Imposes a fine on owner of dog
which attacks or otherwise interferes with guide or service
dogs.
On September 8th, 2009, Gov. Jon Corzine signed into law
Assembly Bill 2513 which provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to the Animal
Population Control Fund (Cat and Dog Spay/Neuter Fund)
and the Community Food Pantry Fund.
Helping Animals, Helping People ....
The Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition has committed more
than $2 million to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National
Institute of Child Health & Human Development to help
fund research over the next 4 years on how the human-animal bond impacts psychological & physical well being.
According to PETA, A COPY OF Digital Frog 2.5 software was
donated to a 5th grade teacher at St. Mary Magdalen
School in Camarillo, California after budget cuts had threatened to derail his efforts to eliminate animal dissections.
Before you have had a chance to take a breather from the
holidays, spring cleaning is challenging us! Instead of moving those items from the basement to the garage, you might
decide to donate any new, unused items for the Society's
Annual Chinese Auction. It will rid your house of the clutter...and you will receive a tax deductible donation!
LEGAL
RULINGS
NEW YORK STATE
On Dec. 11th, the NY Racing Association announced
it would bar from competition any horse owner or
trainer caught selling horses for slaughter, according
to ANIMAL PEOPLE. The Association urged horsemen who are part of the racing circuit to support rescue & adoption efforts & to find humane ways of
dealing with horses who are unable to continue racing. The association crackdown came after more than
170 starving horses were found in April 2009 at
Center Brook Farm in Climax, New York. Property
owner Ernie Paragallo was barred from racing in
New York & last August, he was charged with 35
counts of cruelty. It was discovered that Paragalloowned horses were earmarked for slaughter in kill pens.
Efforts were pursued alleging that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus violated the
U. S. Endangered Species Act. The case was filed by Tom Rider, a circus handler, and four
animal advocacy groups & to win the case, the plaintiffs had to establish that they were in
some manner sufficiently harmed by Ringling's use of elephants to have right to bring the
suit. U. S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan wrote in his opinion, that groups lacked standing "on technical grounds" -- i.e., that they had no direct material interest in the outcome.
According to the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), there was an overwhelming amount of evidence to establish the severe physical, emotional & behavioral harm inflicted upon endangered Asian elephants by the circus. Owner of the circus admitted under oath that ALL elephant handlers "strike" the elephants with bull hooks. General Manager of the circus' breeding farm in Florida testified that most of the female elephants are kept chained by 2 legs
at elast 16 hours a day and some are chianed 23.5 hours a day. The groups plan to appeal
the federal court ruling to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
According to a spokesperson for the AWI, "The public now knows that Ringling Bros.' Asian
elephants are systematically abused on a daily basis".
Congress has expressed a desire to end the use of Class B dealers as a source of animals for
research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The subject came up when discussing funding of the NIH. The forceful language of the Senate "expects the NIH to phase
out, as quickly as possible, the use of any of its funds to purchase or research on dogs or
cats obtained from Class B dealers. The Senate went on to state that it "should not award
any new grants or contracts that involved such animals & immediately begin supporting
alternative sources of random source animals.” In the past, documents have shown that
many of these animals are stolen and live under filthy, horrendous conditions -- of which
the Society rescued over a dozen dogs living at Martin Creek Kennels in Arkansas.
The Pennsyvlania Supreme Court reversed a 2008 ruling by the State Superior Court that
pet keepers cannot be prosecuted for killing their own animals. Wendy Kneller, 37, gave
her boyfriend Randy Miller, 28, a handgun & asked him to shoot Bouta, a 6 year old pit
bull mix whom she said had bitten her son. Miller tied Bouta & beat her with a shovel
before shooting her. Miller was convicted of animal cruelty & Kneller was convicted of conspiracy to commit cruelty. The facts revealed no immediate need to kill the dog & the
unquestionable malicious beating of the dog. The Supreme Court sent the case back to
Superior Court with directions for it to follow Superior Court Judge Correale F. Stevens' who
had been the lone dissenting vote.
The NY State Supreme Court Justice Martin Shulman threw out 23 lawsuits brought by
breast cancer victims against Pfizer, Inc., the makers of hormone supplements synthesized
from pregnant mare's urine. According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, the number of pregnant mares
kept confined for 6 months a year in urine collection stalls is believed to have dropped to
about half. Breeders are now trying to produce foals who have market value other than just
for slaughter. About 10,000 PMU supplement cases are reportedly pending. Millions have
already been paid in compensatory damages to women who contracted breast cancer after
taking the products. Subsequent research also linked PMU-based products to a higher rate
of death from lung cancer.
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NEWARK
DOGS
Meet Midget, a 1 ½ year old who is short
& sweet. His owner could no longer afford
to care for him & now he pleads with his
eyes for a brand new lap to sit on and
arms to keep him comforted. File N89782-M.
It is 6 a.m. –Do
you know where
your pet is? Her
owner may have
decided to let
her out for a
bathroom break,
but this youngster who is less
than a year
never went
home. Someone
tied her up outside of our shelter. According to our evaluator,
she has wonderful manners – whether sharing toys or food.
Although she is people-focused, she needs obedience training.
If you want a dog that has limitless potential, stop in and see
Dazzle. File N-89317-F.
The financial &
jobless climate
has left a wake
of 4-legged victims in its path.
Nina is only a
year old and her
owner said she
can no longer
afford to keep
her. Would you give Nina a lifetime commitment to love &
happiness. File N-90076-F.
When Bobby’s family moved, they were
unable to take him along.The 2 year old
Beagle is now in the market for a new “best
friend”. He’s an unselfish boy who is willing
to share food & toys. He is responsive, has
good manner and would love to celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day with you. File N-89645-M.
Here is Dawson, a 2 year old American
Bulldog whose eyes reveal an adoring
nature. He has great dinner manners & a
playful, sharing disposition with toys. He
came to the Society on New Year’s Eve
…. and he’s hoping that this year will
bring a lifetime commitment of love. File
N-88940-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
10 HUMANE NEWS
April 2010
Meet Tobi a handsome Husky whose heart is
filled with gloom. His owner brought Tobi to
us because he has no room.The Husky fella
is just a youngster who needs to start life
anew. Give Tobi the Luck of the Irish & he
can start his life with you! File N-90112-M.
Two very sweet sisters were rescued from a
house fire.The traumatized twosome had
been filled with soot, grime and in need of
baths.They were bathed to reveal lovely dogs
with striking markings.The girls comforted
each other as the days passed.When the family relocated, they could take only one of their
dogs. Ember waits alone with a heavy heart. If
you can put a smile back on the face of
Ember, then she is for you! File N-88061-F.
Where were you on
Valentine's Day? I was
waiting here -- just a
homeless stray. If you
love Chocolate, then
you'll love me. I'll help
you to hike -- and I'm
calorie free. File N89737-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
Some idiot tied up this pup in the snow … & then just walked
away. Luckily we have her now & she’s waiting for love & a
chance to play. She should never have known how cruel &
uncaring some people can be. Give her a chance as she waits
patiently. File N-90061-F.
Some creep tied them to a fence and then walked away from them.
Their fate could have been much worse, but luckily, the Society was
notified and took them in.They are each looking for a forever home.
File N-89739-F & File N-89738-F.
When a family member became ill, they are the ones that had to swallow the bitter pill.
Edge, an 8 year old Shepherd and Veta who is 9 years old, are well-mannered companions
who are as good as gold. File N-89803-SF and File N-89804-M.
Some pet
owner dumped
this very young
gent in a homeowner’s backyard. Finding a
home for this
little cutie
shouldn’t be
very hard.
Abandonment is illegal and it is also quite cruel to abandon a living
creature who is a precious jewel. File N-89975-M.
It was late at
night when
the Society’s
Animal
Control
Officer
picked up
this errant
Boxer. A
microchip was detected but unfortunately the
owner never registered any information into the
recovery system.The handsome Boxer now waits to
greet life anew. File N-89951-M.
Meet Alec, a smooth-coated Collie, who was
never reclaimed. Alex reads the grass like a latebreaking newspaper. He pulls on the leash to
take in all of the latest “pavement news” & needs
some basic obedience training. He sits on command & will offer his paw for a treat.To get to
know Alec, please feel free to visit with him. File
N-89306-NM.
She’s an adorable hopeful lady who hung around
the bank. But when no one wanted her, the terrier’s heart sank. A good Samaritan brought her to
the Society to keep her safe. Now we are hoping
for a home for this lovely waif. File N-89880-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: Contactus@ahscares.org
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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UNWANTED AND
ABANDONED IN A BLIZZARD
COVER
STORIES
Continued from Page 1
WAITED ON FRONT PORCH FOR 3
MONTHS FOR DECEASED OWNER
Baby sat on
the steps of
her owner's
Baby with Society Animal Control Officer Dawn Miliukas
home in
Atlantic City for
three months, waiting for him to open the door and let her in, not knowing he
would never return. Her owner passed away in October but good Samaritans
kept her fed.
During a recent snowstorm, she was taken in by the Atlantic County Animal
Shelter in Pleasantville where the 8 year old German Shepherd mix waited
again….
An alert was posted on the internet concerning Baby. Either her owner let her
out and he passed away or emergency rescue who was alerted to the resident
may have let the dog outside. In any event, Baby waited for her owner to let
her back in the house. Local residents would feed her now & then. The big
snow storm came and she kept coming back to her owner's porch and sitting
there. The alert that was posted gave her just a few days before she would be
euthanized. The Society's Director contacted the group and advised that we
would be happy to take Baby until she finds a forever home. (Forked River)
His chain trailed behind
him as he wandered aimlessly in the frigid winds
& icy snow – released by
a young man who didn’t
want the responsibility of
a pet and simply let him
go.
Barely out of puppyhood, Street had the misfortune of belonging to a
20 year old Neptune
fella who liked the idea
of having a dog....but
none of the responsibilities that went along with
it. Since the young man's
parents divorced, he left
his broken home &
stayed with a relative. He
For most of his time with an irresponsi- left Street chained in the
ble 20 year old, he had no shelter and backyard and didn't
very little in the way of food & water. bother to give him food,
Street is now waiting for adoption. water or shelter. When
relatives and neighbors complained about the horrendously neglectful situation, the young man went into hiding for a few days
.... leaving the dog under the same conditions in the backyard.
When he returned, he removed his dog from the yard -- allegedly
finding someone to whom he could give the dog. Within a day, a
Society staffer found the pathetic pooch with the chain still
attached wandering in the streets in the icy cold winds, in the
middle of the recent blizzard.
Street is at the Society and hoping that he can find a "new leash
on life". File TF-58822-M (Tinton Falls)
Baby still waits for a
lifetime commitment
at our Forked River
Animal Care Center.
If you are concerned
about the future of
your pets, please see
our story on page
23.
VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NEEDS
A FOREVER HOME
Like many pets that come through the doors of the Associated Humane Societies,
Tiffany’s story is one of domestic violence. The 4 year old female long-haired tortoise shell was adopted to an Ocean County resident in December who then gave
the cat as a holiday present to her daughter and 4 year old granddaughter in
Middlesex County. Following a visit from the daughter’s ex-husband, Tiffany was
taken to a veterinarian after she had been beaten so severely that she lost an eye,
suffered head trauma, a fractured tooth, pneumothorax (air within the chest) and
anorexia. It was the plans of the family to take possession of the cat to bring her
to a specialist for eye removal after veterinary care to stabilize the cat.
When the Society’s Director became aware of the situation, we immediately took
action for the original owner’s violation of the terms of our Adoption Contract and
in order to keep Tiffany away from possible future domestic violence, AHS immediately had our attorney successfully obtain an injunction from her returning to the
family. Tiffany is now resting comfortably at the Society’s Forked River facility and
is waiting for a forever home. (Forked River).
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April 2010
Tiffany is recovering well from eye surgery and other treatment.
CATS & KITTENS
Lisa’s owners
are out of the
country for an
extended period of time. For
the 8 year old,
she now hopes
to get lucky.
Cat surrenders have hit an all-time high and cat
adoptions are very low. File N-89889-SF (Newark).
They call me Mars…’cause I’m so nice, I’m out of this world.
Very young kittens – all of five – just barely newborn & trying to
survive.Won’t you adopt me …. I’m all grown – please visit or
call on the phone. File L-17958-M (Forked River).
Five of our litter were left in a box – we
came from the school of hard knocks.We
were soooo young & starving. I am waiting
for you … just ask for Marvin. File L-17957M (Forked River).
This stray tiger boy had a nasty open wound on his
chest. He was brought into the veterinarian who
knew what to do best. He's all stitched up and waiting to play.Won't you open your heart & home to
this very needy stray. File N-89658-M (Newark).
It was during the recent snowy storm when this
cat was looking for a shelter that was warm. She
may have had a home but she lost her way … now
this beautiful Maine Coon is hoping for a sunny
love-filled day. File TF-58797-F (Tinton Falls).
Someone dumped me & my littermates in an
empty lot next to a store. A kind Samaritan
brought us to the Society, hoping we’ll find love
forever more. If you want a meowvelous friend,
this is where your search should end. File L18107-F (Forked River).
It surely seemed I found a house that seemed friendly
& affable. But there were so many strays, my chances
were laughable. But the resident looked at me with
compassion & sorrow. So she brought me here for a
brighter tomorrow! File TF-58784-M (Tinton Falls).
He came in as a stray with no further information.
Either through congenital defect, deformity at
birth, the abnormality has not proven to be a
shortcoming to this kitty.The handsome fella has a
personality that is outstanding. He is a real love
who is searching for a heart & home where he will
be wanted. File N-90034-M (Newark).
Meet Coco, a 1 year old Himalayan who is
looking for a new family to please. He is
patiently waiting for someone to walk
through the door & tell him he’s the one
that you’ll adore. File N-89999-M (Newark).
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FORKED RIVER
DOGS
Meet Joly & Meg, an
adorable pair.They are
6 years old & waiting
for someone who'll
care.They go together
like macaroni &
cheese. Come & meet these pint-sized pooches who are eager to
please. File L-19043-F and File L-19045-F.
Meet Laurel & Hardy – two 2 year old terriers – in need of a chance to find love
anew.The twosome has been at the Society for a few months. Cupid never arrived
on Valentine’s Day & so they are hoping the Luck of the Irish will find its way. File
L-18916-M and File L-18917-M.
A puppy
carries
the
added
responsibility of
training,
time,
effort that one should be willing to put into
your best friend.Tank was “too energetic” and
the owner “did not have enough time” for the
dog.Tank is almost a year old and waiting for a
new best friend. File L-18977-NM.
Meet a very sweet
fella who we call
Digby. It is coming up
to a one year
anniversary that he
was found in the
Assunpink Wildlife
Management Area.
One year out of
Digby’s life is longer
than we can imagine.
Would you open
your heart & your home to a very lonely guy? File N-17708-M.
If you want to add a little spice to your
life, meet Pepper who is very nice.The
2 year old Keeshond would do best
in an adult-only world. And then you’ll
have a sweet Dutch treat girl. File L18913-F.
Meet Murphy who was adopted out from a pet store rescue adoption day. He was
brought to us because he
doesn’t like kids, dogs, & doesn’t want in any other way. St.
Patrick’s Day is almost here.
Luck of the Irish for Murphy
is finding someone who’ll
care. File L-18971-NM.
AT FORKED RIVER
When his owner was moving, the 2 year old was left
behind. As much as he was
loved, the financial problems
put him in a bind.Tobby is
waiting for a new owner to
please.Would you want to
adopt a hopeful Pekingese?
File L-18847-M.
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: njhumane@aol.com
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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April 2010
If you want an
adorable friend, this is
where your search
should end. He was
found by the Police
on a very busy road.
The young Lhasa Apso
needed a grooming.
We are hoping his
popularity will start
zooming! File L19044-M.
TINTON FALLS
DOGS
Sabor sat obediently as the young
children in the family crowded
around him, hugged him and said
goodbye.The 2 year old gent is a
well-behaved mixture of Corso
and Dane. File TF-58786-NM.
This stray could possibly be a
Jacairn -- a designer breed -- a
hybrid mixture of Jack Russell
Terrier and a Cairn Terrier.To the
Society, he is a hopeful mixed
breed stray who was never
reclaimed.We call him "City" and
we hope you will call him yours.
File TF- 58358-SF.
Meet Bijon & Blue, two Bichon Frises, whose owner could no longer
care for them.They are 11 years and 7 years old respectively.The
mature couple are in need of a home where they will be together.
They have many, many years left to give love & companionship to the
right family. File TF-58893-M and File TF-58899-F.
Meet Maggie, a 10 year old
Cocker Spaniel, who was
picked up at 3:15 a.m. when
his owner was taken to the
hospital.The dog had nails
growing into her pads, her
coat was badly matted &
urine soaked. She is now
much-improved from the
pathetic pooch that came to
our doors in November. She
has many more years to live
an enjoyable, carefree existence. File TF-58081-F.
An adorable pixie-ish stray would
love a home without delay! He
was found with a break to the leg
& a broken heart. Both of them
are easy to fix
– all he needs
is a brand new
start. File TF58887-M.
After 5 years with his family, Bingo was surrendered as he and the
youngster had some issues. He has been at the Society for 8
months and is patiently waiting for a forever home. A check on
the internet identifies this dog as Portugese Wire Haired Podengo
Medio.The personality profile on the breed indicates a high-energy level, intelligent, affectionate & playful. File
TF-58692-NM.
Her owner could no longer keep this pup
named Patches. She's an adorable, friendly
dog & we are looking to promote some
matches. If you are not familiar to our "dating" scene, you can call or visit to see what
we mean.You can log on to our website:
(http://www.ahscares.org/page3.asp?page=n
pets&style=3) and fill out an adoption
application.When you find the love of your
life, it will be an absolute sensation! File TF58772-SF.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: tintonfallsahs@aol.com
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
CALIFORNIA
A Superior Court judge has agreed with the
Audubon Society & other bird & wildlife groups
who took the City of Los Angeles to court of its support for a trap-neuterrelease program. The groups argued that it violated state environment laws
& isn’t effective at reducing the number of feral cats which feed on many
bird species. The judge issued an injunction barring the City of L.A. from
subsidizing or promoting the program. It is estimated that there are at least
1 million feral cats in Los Angeles.
DELAWARE
The State Dept. of Agriculture has adopted new regulations regarding selling & owning exotic animals. Effective January 11, 2010, they established
a permit system for owning or selling exotic animals. They also provide
enclosure & welfare requirements that permit holders must meet. “Exotic”
animals are defined as a live wild mammal, hybrid of a wild mammal & a
live reptile not native to or generally found in Delaware. Businesses seeking
to sell exotic animals must obtain an exotic animal sales permit, renewable
every year. Exotic animal permits are required for zoos, exhibitors & those
who provide short-term care & rehabilitation of exotics. With the exception
of zoos, all other permit holders are not permitted to breed exotic animals.
MASSACHUSETTS
New to the scene of "blood sports" is bird-fighting rings. More than 20
finches & 40 cages were confiscated from the basement of a historic farmhouse in Ashland. No arrests were made & it is difficult in finding events
where a fight is going on. Last summer, police in Shelton, Conn. arrested
19 people in a raid. Finch fighting is hard to detect. The home has been
under foreclosure and it is believed to be auctioned off in mid-March.
ILLINOIS
A new law prohibits convicted dogfighters from owning unsterilized or
vicious dogs.
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
CARTERET
Carteret Police responded to a call concerning animal
cruelty & found 3 caged dogs in a filthy basement. The dogs had gone to
the local shelter where they were treated for injuries, wounds & infections.
Authorities arrested 21 year-old Caesar Hussein. He advised that one of
the dogs had a litter of puppies and police advised that one of the puppies had died & had been thrown in the garbage. A subsequent visit
located another dog in the house & evidence consistent with dogfighting.
Hussein faces 12 counts for fighting, training and/or baiting animals.
HOWELL
Wesley Shourt, 45, was charged with animal abuse after authorities say he
put containers of antifreeze on his front lawn in an attempt to poison animals. It takes very little antifreeze to kill an animal.
RANDOLPH
Dennis Zeglin, 67 years old, was indicted on shooting & killing his 20
year old African Grey Parrot by shooting Mikey 3 times with a BB gun.
Zeglin faces 3-5 years in prison & up to $15,000 in fines.
NORTH CAROLINA
Starting January 1, 2010, Durham County dog owners will no longer be able
to tie their pet outside with any type of chain or runner. If the dog is tied out
& left unattended, it could result in fines from $50 and up including criminal charges. If the dog must be left outside, you will be required to have a
fence with minimum dimension requirements per dog.
UTAH
The killing of hundreds of wolves in IDAHO and MONTANA has prompted
UTAH Senator Allen Christensen to seek a law requiring the killing of ALL
wolves that migrate into Utah. According to the Center for Biological Diversity
(CBD), "backed by a posse of hunters & cattlemen, Christensen thinks wolves
are out of control in Utah (that would be all TWO that have entered the state
since 1975)". Said Christensen: "We would like them not to immigrate into
here". The CBD is now in court to earn back federal protections for all
Northern Rockies gray wolves, including those in Utah.
TENNESSEE
The Metro Nashville Council approved a measure which bans the sale of animals along the roadside. People cannot now legally sell or give away dogs,
cats, rabbits, chickens & other animals with few exceptions. This does not
include people selling or giving away pets at their homes or businesses &
non-profit organizations whose main purpose is the care & adoption of animals.
PASSAIC COUNTY
The Freeholders have abruptly suspended a controversial deer culling on
Garrett Mountain. The NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) has begun an
investigation into how the United Bow Hunters had handled the hunt to
allow it to continue. The DFW has begun an investigation to determine
whether all the deer taken from Rifle Camp Park & Garret Mountain
Reservation had been properly tagged as bow hunters were required to tag
each deer killed. The deer meet was supposed to be donated to a Paterson
food pantry but it is alleged that many deer were sent to a butcher in
Roselle Park not authorized by the state. The County was to pay the bow
hunters $5,000 to run the culling & $100 for each deer processed.
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APRIL 2010
CAMDEN
The Petco Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant that will allow any
resident of Camden City with demonstrated financial need the ability to
have their dog/cat spayed/neutered free through AWSCC. For information,
call 856-401-1300. They can also assist with transportation when possible.
TEXAS
Arlington Animal Services, an exotic pet distributor, has been importing &
exporting exotic animals for 11 years. Authorities took custody of about
20,000 animals after finding a huge amount of dead animals in with living
ones. Turtles were basically in a “toxic soup of water & other dead turtles.
Veterinarians from around the country & one from Great Britain were flown
in to provide their expertise in treating the animals which included snakes,
wallabys, tarantulas, turtles & hedgehogs. There are animals in there literally
starving to death, not being fed. Animals were in conditions where the environment was either too cold OR too warm for them. The animals were moved
to an undisclosed location. No criminal charges were filed against the firm.
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WHISKER AWAY PET SITTING
DONATES MUCH-NEEDED ITEMS
FOR SOCIETY ANIMALS
Teresa & Antonio
Herrera of Whisker
Away Pet Sitting of
Spotswood, NJ visited the Society’s
Forked River facility just before the
holidays. They
brought a truckload of donations
including pet food,
towels, blankets,
treats & FRESH
FRUIT for zoo animals. Also presented to the Society was a check in the amount of $130.00! What a
great treat of fresh fruit. Although the staff provides fresh fruits
and vegetables on a daily basis, it’s nice to get more and more
…. and a different variety.
SUPER BOWL PARTY GATHERS FOOD
FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
T hanks for All the Goodies!
When you are rescuing and feeding over 15,000 animals a year, that’s an
awful lot of food ... and cleaning supplies ... and treats ... and bedding.Thanks
to everyone who has been so kind in feeding the many residents at our Animal
Care Centers and Popcorn Park!
SUPER FOODTOWN OF BAYVILLE
DELIVERS A SUPER DONATION!!
Society Animal Control Officer Dawn Miliukas welcomes Chris from Super
Foodtown, who assisted in the delivery.
Super Foodtown on Route 9 in Bayville has been SUPER generous to the
Society! Several cases of Meaty Bones, (our doggies’ favorite treat), and
various flavors of canned cat food, (our kitties’ favorite), were included
with over 25 cases of pet food and cases of paper towels. It was of great
help in feeding the many empty tummies that came through our doors.
SHOP-RITE OF WEST CALDWELL TREATS
SOCIETY DOGS & CATS TO LOTS OF TREATS
Bill & Bev
Eichler of
Waretown, NJ
held a Super
Bowl Party last
year. Everyone
who attended
was asked to
bring an item
for Popcorn
Park. Bags and
bags of dog
food, cat food,
pet treats & blankets were delivered to Forked River by Bill &
Bev. And a good time was had by all!
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Shop Rite of West
Caldwell helped Popcorn
Park by delivering dog
and cat treats totaling
over $125.00. Although
Store Manager, Frank
Sblendorio donated the
most-welcomed items,
he was unable to visit
and they were brought
by Claire Searing.
LACEY MOOSE LODGE #1907 DONATE
MEMORIAL TO CHERILYN BAGNALL
The Lacey Moose
Lodge # 1907 made a
very generous donation of $1,000 to help
the animals in memory
of Cherilyn Bagnall.
Delivering the check
just before Christmas
were, (l. to r.), George
Bagnall, holding a
Society pooch, Tames
Connelley, and Paul
Denicola.
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The Society has been overwhelmed by the
number of kids who have helped to gather
food, blankets, stuffed animals and donations
for homeless dogs and cats waiting for adoption. If you have participated in our efforts
and have not seen your picture, we may be
featuring it in a future issue. If you and your
class or troop are holding a fund raising
effort, please be sure to send us photos!
Thank you all for helping us to help the animals.
Look
Who’s
Holding
!!
the Bag
Holly Jennings of Forked River brought
in cat & dog food & toys for the residents.The collection was done by the
Juliette Girl Scouts.
Margaret Horn of Toms River, N J
collected lots of items for the animals at Popcorn Park – kitty litter,
toys, shampoo & lots of food.
METHODIST CHURCH’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUPPORTS PRINCESS THE CAMEL
The First United Methodist Church’s Sunday School in Keansburg decided to help sponsor Princess the Camel. Sandy Seeley & Katie Budzinski
visited Princess & delivered a $210.00 donation to keep her knee-deep
in graham crackers! The Sunday School has joined the Popcorn Park
Wildlife Club and will receive color pictures, a letter every few months
and free admission to Popcorn Park. If you would like to help support
one of the animals in Popcorn Park, please see Page 8.
Sandy Seeley (r.) & Katie Budzinski representing the First
United Methodist Church Sunday School in Keansburg meet
Princess, who the group is helping to support.
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Caitlin Courtney of New Egypt, NJ celebrated
her 10th birthday by bringing in goodies that she
collected in lieu of birthday gifts. It included dog &
cat food, cat litter, treats & toys.
Tyler Spinola, 3 years old, from
Hamilton, NJ heard about all the
needy animals at Popcorn Park. He
saved up his coins and thanks to his
Mom, he delivered a bag of his savings to Popcorn Park.
On his 6th birthday, Christopher
McCormick of Allentown, NJ
collected dog & cat food in lieu of
gifts from his family.
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BAYVILLE YOUTH DONATES
FOR LESS FORTUNATE DOGGIES
HUMANE
ANIMAL-LOVING SISTERS HOLD SEVERAL
FUND RAISERS FOR POPCORN PARK
Deven Rusnak returned to the Society with Nysa, a dog he adopted last March. As a special “thank you” for his great dog, he
brought lots of goodies for Society orphans.
Deven Rusnak of Bayville brought lots of donations for the
orphans still waiting at the Forked River facility. Nysa was adopted from the Society on March 13, 2009 and she returned to say
“thanks” to the Society for finding her a
forever home. . Lots of dog toys, cat
toys, rabbit hay, cat litter, Frisbees,
blankets & more were brought in for
the orphans still waiting.
MORE
Staunch supporters for Popcorn Park is 6 year old Tinaz Kotval & her sister, 5
year old Mehr. The Aberdeen, N
J sisters have been holding fund
raisers for the Society, selling
lemonade in the summer, asking for assistance from their
local supermarket and their
neighborhood. A few months
ago Tinaz & Mehr visited
Popcorn Park & presented the
staff with cans of pet food, blankets, food bowls & a check for
$128.00 for their hard-earned
efforts. Our thanks to Tinaz &
Mehr for the continued enthusiasm in helping animals – even
the worms in their yard!
Celebrations HELP SOCIETY ANIMALS
Katie McDonnell visits Forked River to see Wolf, the
dog she sponsors under the Share-A-Pet Program.
Assisting in Katie’s efforts is her Dad, Larry
McDonnell.
Katie McDonnell of Cranbury, N J asked her family & friends to donate to help the animals at
Popcorn Park. She presented a $40.00 check,
dog treats, toys & food to Wolf, a dog that lives
on the Animal Haven Farm. Katie helps to support him on the Share-A-Pet Program. Katie
made a special card for Wolf that said: “Hip, hip
hooray!! You are receiving a special donation
today!” For more information on the Share-APet Program, please see Page 24.
Shane MacAvoy of R & R Feed & Pet Food
Supply holds a special card from Ms.
Carroll’s 5th Grade Class at Robert L.
Horbelt School in Barnegat. Peter MacAvoy
& James August brought in dog food &
llama food for Popcorn Park residents.
When Ms. Carroll’s 5th
Grade Class at Robert L.
Horbelt School in
Barnegat heard that the
Society was in need of
pet food, they held a
collection to lend a
helping hand for the
animals at Popcorn
Park. They made a very
special card and had
friends at R & R Pet
Food Supply in Little
Egg Harbor deliver to our Forked
River facility. Our thanks to Ms
Carroll’s 5th Grade Class and to R
& R Pet Food Store to delivering
food for our doggies and llamas.
On the occasion of Clifton Nivison’s 2nd birthday, his Mom helped to celebrate by having a
birthday party of pet food donations for the
animals at Popcorn Park. Dawn CorbettNivison of Toms River also had monetary
donations sent in through our website
(www.ahscares.org)
Cara, 3 years, and Alyssa, 7 years,
of Flemington, NJ had a birthday
party for Popcorn Park.
Cara and Alyssa Vander-molen
of Frelinghuysen, NJ celebrated their 7 and 3 year old
birthdays respectively. The sisters held a joint birthday party
and requested donations be
used for animals at Popcorn
Park in lieu of gifts for themselves. Cara and Alyssa visited
the Forked River facility
loaded down with a huge dog
carrier full of animal supplies,
dog and cat food, treats,
paper towels and a check in
the amount of $190.00!
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NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
New York State’s Gov. David Paterson signed S.4962
(Paulin & Oppenheimer) into law. Shelter animals in New York can only be
euthanized in the most humane of fashions & not through carbon monoxide poisoning or gassing. The Act also stipulates that only a certified
euthanasia technician, a licensed veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician, can perform intra-cardiac euthanasia, & that intra-cardiac injections
can only be performed on an animal if it is heavily sedated, anesthetized
or comatose. The Act calls for any animal gas chambers located within the
state to be dismantled within 90 days of enactment which was signed into
law on Oct. 9th. No animals should be left unattended between the time
the euthanasia procedure begins & death is confirmed. New York joins 16
other states that have a ban on gas chambers.
NEW YORK STATE.
On Dec. 11th, the NY Racing Association announced it would bar from
competition any horse owner or trainer caught selling horses for slaughter,
according to ANIMAL PEOPLE. The Association urged horsemen who are
part of the racing circuit to support rescue & adoption efforts & to find
humane ways of dealing with horses who are unable to continue racing.
NEW YORK CITY
On Sept. 9th, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Shafer of New
York stated that the City of New York and the Dept. of Health & Mental
Hygiene were ordered to submit a plan for the immediate implementation
of their compliance with the statutory directives of the Animal Shelters &
Sterilization Act, Local Law 26 of 2000 within 60 days of the date issued.
Further, the Petitioner, Stray From The Heart, is entitled to recover damages which are “incidental to the primary relief sought by the petitioner &
are based on the “same set of facts”. It as argued that the City’s neglect has
resulted in the “needless suffering & death” of homeless cats & dogs and
put undue strain on the groups resources. Said Justice Shafer:
“Respondents have blatantly failed to comply with mandatory requirements
of the act which unambiguously requires shelters in each borough; not
three out of the five; open 24 hours per day, not 12 or ‘as needed’. The
City is preparing to appeal the decision.
NEW YORK CITY
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has reduced the weight
limit on dogs from 40 pounds to 25 pounds & restricted certain breeds
including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers & Dobermans -- either pure or mixed.
There is also a one-cat, one-dog rule. Some housing managers failed to
advise a resident of their rights to keep a dog including if their dog was
eligible to be grandfathered in or qualified as a service dog. Tenants’
rights lawyer Darryl Vernon of Vernon & Ginsburg is urging NYCHA tenants
with a disability to inquire about three laws set up to protect them. If you
have a disability that substantially interferes with a life activity, then you're
allowed to have a dog.
NEW YORK CITY
The NYC Police contacted the ASPCA after they discovered a Manhattan
woman caught on video kicking & leash-choking her 9 lb. Pomeranian. The
incident occurred in the Grant Houses in Morningside Heights where a surveillance video captured an unrelated dog beating 2 weeks before. The inelevator video captured 31 year old Tiara Davis beating Sparky her 4 year
old Pom. Davis can be seen punching, kicking & swinging the small dog by
the neck. HLE Agents visited Davis who works as a vocational counselor for
ex-offenders & she cooperated by signing custody of Sparky to the ASPCA.
Tiara was arrested & charged with torturing & injuring an animal .
NEW YORK CITY
According to Companion Animal Network, the “Vet Mobile” has added the
new low-cost laser therapy so that animals may not require sedation or
anesthesia. The capability for laser treatment includes ear infections,
wounds, arthritis, sprains, ligament tears, anal gland infections, etc The low
cost laser option is available every Wednesday in front the NYCACC’s
Brooklyn shelter located at 2336 Linden Blvd. between 10:30 a.m. & 3:30
p.m. Due to an overwhelming demand for vet services, the Vet Mobile has
added a second day in Manhattan. Every Friday & Saturday at noon, they
are at the NYCACC Manhattan shelter, 326 East 110th St. Appointments
are only required for elective surgery. Other medical issues are triaged first
come first serve.
STATEN ISLAND
Brooklyn Federal Judge Raymond Dearie cut a break to Mamie Manneh,
41, who was smuggling in hacked-up primate meat - animal heads &
haunches – from Africa. She was sentenced to probation because she suffers from mental illness & has 11 children at home!
SALINA
Over 30 dogs and puppies were taken from the home of Mallory Paetow
who said she was a “rescue”. The dogs were caged in the basement and
several were euthanized as they were too ill to be saved. Paetow said she
had sold some 125-150 dogs in the last year. The 24 year old has been
charged with three misdemeanors under state agriculture laws.
WOLCOTT
State Police arrested David L. Swan, 62, & Virginia E. Swan, 36, after animal control found 2 emaciated horses, a dead goat & a dead duck. Three
dogs were found inside a barn suffering from emaciation & dehydration.
When police obtained a search warrant for their trailer home, they found
11 dogs & 2 cats – all of which showed signs of neglect & a dead dog was
found inside a bedroom. The two were also charged with endangering the
welfare of a child.
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Please send all donations to: Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
BRONX
Cheyenne Cherry, 18, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for
attempted burglary & 1 year for animal torture to run concurrently. Cherry & a 14 year old accomplice trashed a former
roommate's apartment & then the 14 year old stuffed the roommate's cat into an oven. Cherry was barred from owning a pet
for 3 years & the young accomplice was given 18 months at a
juvenile facility.
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for over 40
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 coworkers. 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, NJ 08731-0043.Thank you.
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AROUND THE WORLD
CHINA
A draft law is expected to be sent to the National
People’s Congress – the first law against animal abuse
– which could end the centuries-old custom of eating
dog or cat meat. Anyone caught eating cat or dog meat would face a fine &
face up to 15 days in jail. Groups involved in the sale of either meat could
be fined. Animal rights groups are trying to halt the mass shipments of animals squashed into wire cages & taken to markets & restaurants. Animals are
also raised for their fur. What misery these animals must endure! As of the
end of January, the bill had been watered down & a revised draft will probably be considered in April 2010.
Our sweet boy, Harry Swinedell:
beloved friend, herd member/leader,
Ace Reporter and middle pig.You
helped us become better beings & we
are so grateful for having shared 18
years with you.You are so loved &
missed.
Colleen & Wayne Nicholson
– Clay, NY
My brother, John Davidson. John had
an extremely kind & gentle nature …
animals always gravitated towards him.
I always felt as though they sensed his
kindness & gentleness. My family, his
friends & co-workers all miss him very
much.
Maureen Corbeski – N J
Inky – We love you and will miss you.
Claudia T. Oderio – NY
Our precious babies – Our two cats,
Sandy & Tyler
Linda & Jim – N J
My mother, Carol Reighard who passed
away 10-15-09
Kristie L. Nasatka – N J
Alice, our wonderful dog that we lost
too soon
Mimi Michalski – N J
Our beloved cat, Samantha – the best
girl in the world.We miss you.
Judy & Lou – N J
Catherine Finnigan & Cricket too
John Murphy – MA
Bob Cardone – Bob was an animal
lover & had many pets
Kenneth Salmon – CA
Maureen (Mo) Fitzgerald – A lover of
all things large & small. Rest in Peace
Mum … Fly with the Angels
Lois Waltman – N J
Sonny the Elephant – I look forward to
meeting him again at the Rainbow
Bridge! I’ll stroke his trunk & maybe
he’ll even let me scratch his tongue!
June Masek (and Charlie) - OH
Our aunt, Carol Conway – It’s your
60th birthday, Aunt Carol & you aren’t
here.We miss you soooo much.
Happier days were shared with you at
Popcorn Park.
Love, Kim, Dennis, Megan & Kate
–NJ
JoAnn Hansen
Pennington Veterinary Clinic – N J
Kaaren Oakley
Adriann Seebach – MD
Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Catranis, Sr.
Penelope Branna – N J
My Dad, Robert L. Coffarella who
passed away Oct. 22nd at age 95. He
was a lover of all animals & passed
this on to all his children. Love you,
Daddy.
Dottie Sargent – N H
Dudley – (This donation) is in memory
of Dudley to help in the rescue & care
of animals abused & abandoned. –
Res-Q Fund
Sharon D. Johnson – AL
Brandy for AHS Res-Q Fund
Dale & Richard Mellin – N J
Ruffo - To the fund that provides emergency medical attention (AHS Res-Q
Fund)
Robin, John & Jackson – N J
Sasha and Nikki Singh, beloved furry
family members
Sonya Singh Singh – N Y
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The Society
will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS OF DONOR is
included. Due to the high volume of requests, only gifts of $50.00 or
more will be printed in a timely manner.
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VIET NAM
A Taiwanese businessman who had 19 bears moved them to cargo containers after authorities warned him about the concrete “cells” in which he had
kept them for several years. The Forest Protection Departments decided to
close down the bear farm for not meeting regulations. The Animals Asia
Foundation rescued the bears and they were taken to the group’s Moon Bear
Rescue Centre near Hanoi. The bears were used for extracting bile with needles which endangers the bears. The bile is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a health tonic, a cure for liver/heart ailments, etc.
SERBIA
This is one of the last countries in the Balkans to adopt animal protection
laws. Last summer, they adopted the Animal Wellbeing Law and the new
Criminal Law in 2006 and the Veterinary Medicine Law in 2005. The
Criminal Law defines not only killing but also abuse of an animal. The
Animal Wellbeing Law orders all local governments to build shelters for
abandoned cats & dogs which will hopefully end the horrific torture of
homeless animals in rural areas. The law on raising awareness of animal
rights went into effect in Sept. 2009 & has been implemented in Serbia’s
school system.
AUSTRIA
The medical faculty of Innsbruck University & the emergency medicine centre at Bolzano, Italy took 29 live pigs to be buried under masses of snow to
study human survival chances in avalanches. Scientists claimed that the pigs
were sedated before being buried alive. But 10 of the 29 pigs were killed in
the two weeks that the experiment ran before being shut down due to public outrage. The local mountain rescue group pointed out the obvious: we
already know avalanches are dangerous & deadly.
CHINA
Statistics show that Beijing now has around 900,000 registered dogs. A proposal has been forthcoming to forbid dogs from certain areas of Beijing to
reduce noise pollution & animal waste. And in the city of Guanghzhou, a
new rule was introduced by the government which limits dog ownership to
one per family. This is part of a campaign to clean up the city before next
fall when they will host the 16th Asian Games. Many people have given
dogs to the Public Security Bureau while others have smuggled their pets to
the countryside or hidden them with relatives.
NEW ZEALAND
Hans Kurt Kubus, 58, of Germany was caught attempting to board a flight
with 44 geckos & skinks in a hand-sewn package concealed in his underwear. He must spend 14 weeks in jail & pay a $3,540 fine before being
deported to Germany. He could have faced up to 6 months in prison & a
fine of $355,000.The geckos were worth about $2,800 each on the
European market. It is troubling to note that Kubus had been to New
Zealand in 2001, 2004, 2008 & 2009. In 2008, he had been with a Swiss
reptile dealer.
ENGLAND
Famous by way of the internet was Casper who would catch the same bus
every day for 4 years. He would hop on the bus around 10 a.m. every morning & sit in the back seat through the entire 11 mile route. Casper was killed
on Jan. 18th while crossing the road to catch his daily ride. A motorist hit
him & did not stop. His owner wanted to thank all who befriended him –
he was a much-loved pet who had so much character. He would queue up
in line - it’d be person, person, person, cat, person, person.
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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
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editors
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Deborah Beyfuss
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park News/Photo Editor John Bergmann
Photography Editors:
Debbie Beyfuss,
Colleen Buchanan, D.J. Infield, Karen Powell,
Alicia Meeker, Graciela Sanchez,
Stacey Weksler, Linda Goodman
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss,
Cerri Infield
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River,Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
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.
www.ahscares.org
All too often, pet owners are left
with a troubling question: WHAT
WILL HAPPEN TO MY PETS
SHOULD THEY OUTLIVE ME? The
same troubling questions may
arise in the event a pet owner
must go in to an assisted living
facility, convalescent center, etc.
Many have no family to help care
for their pets or who do not want
the responsibility. You can turn to
the Society for help. Our Forked
River facility can offer peace of mind with our special long-term care areas
for cats, dogs, birds or small animals. The Society will be at the following
Jersey Shore Retirement Expos. If you are in the area and attend, please be
sure to stop at our table.
March 27, Sat.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Crestwood Village 5,
Schoolhouse Road, Whiting
April 24, Sat.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Quality Inn,
Rt. 37 & Mule Road,Toms River
May 15, Sat.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Renaissance,
1 Renaissance Blvd.
Rts. 571 & 70, Manchester
April 2010 - Volume 41, No.2
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.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
According to PETA, a bill will soon be introduced in
Congress that will reform the way hazardous substances are tested & regulated in the U.S. It will
REQUIRE the use of hundreds of thousands of animals
in lab experiments without providing improved environmental or human
health protection.
Senate Bill 373 (Nelson-FL) & House Resolution 2811 (Meek) would add
pythons to the federal list of “Injurious Wildlife” making it illegal to import
pythons or ship or sell the snakes across state lines. This issue gained attention after a tragic incident in which a Burmese python kept inside of a
home as a pet escaped its glass aquarium & strangled to death a 2 year
old girl. The exotic pet trade is at the root of the problem & it is easy to
purchase them. Many of these animals live in deplorable conditions or are
abandoned after they become too expensive to care for.
H.R. 615 would require adding a bitter tasting agent to ethylene glycol
antifreeze.
Order here!
ORDER FORM
APRIL 10
If you are interested in receiving any of the items listed below, please forward
the coupon along with the required donation, and mail to:
Associated Humane Societies
124 Evergreen Ave.
Newark, NJ 07114-2133
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Share-A-Pet Booklet
Wildlife Club Booklet
NEW! AHS/Popcorn Park Color Brochure
Small Coloring Book
Elephant Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
Wills and Bequests/What Will Happen to My Pet?
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
ZoonooZ (sample copy)
$2.00
$2.00
$1.00
2/$1.00
$3.00
SASE- #10
SASE-#10
$2.00
SASE-#10
$1.00
Name ___________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Apt. ________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________
Enclosed is $ _____________ in ❑ check ❑ money order
Please charge my donation to:
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❑ Master Card
❑ American Express
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Signature __________________________________________ Exp. ________
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NEITHER THE HUMANE NEWS,THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES,
NOR POPCORN PARK MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS
AVAILABLE TO ANYONE.
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Newark, NJ 07114-2133
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ASSOCIATED HUMANE
SOCIETIES, INC.
Goofy of Jersey City
and Point Pleasant
Join! the SHARE-A-PET
PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness
and generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers.The animals are placed on the program on
the basis of such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our
efforts, brand new facilities have been given to these orphans.You can help by “adopting” one of
these orphans for $10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo and report of your
pet every four months, plus a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO
POPCORN PARK.You are also invited to visit your pet,
take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any
funds that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of
other shelter animals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at:
www.ahscares.org, and click on Share-A-Pet Program.
Cosmos fom Hazlet Trailer Park
When a trailer park resident had passed
away, the Society was notified to send an
Animal Control Officer to pick up the
deceased owner’s cat. It was a sad revelation
to see the circumstances in which the
owner lived and died. Large holes in the ceiling established that there was no heat and
he may have frozen to death.What meager
resources & food he had was to help his cat.
The 80 year old man had no blanket, but
there was a little coverlet next to him for
his precious cat. Life will never be the same
for this aging cat but we want it to be comfortable, peaceful and without anxiety. File
TF-58878-NM (Tinton Falls).
Linda Blair of Newark
For 5 years,
Goofy led a dismal existence of
being the
proverbial junkyard dog. He
was large &
appeared to be
intimidating –
but he was too
kind & too gentle to scare anyone. And so he
was fired.The
owner was
going to have him euthanized but a truckdriver rescued the big boy &
brought him home to be with his little dogs. Sadly, the little ankle biters
made life very unpleasant for Goofy. He was brought to the Society and he
was hired as Meet ‘n Greet until a better offer comes along. Would you
share a part of your heart with this fella? File TF-58857-NM (Tinton Falls).
On March 6, 2004, she was just
a kitten and was discovered
abandoned at our Newark
shelter’s door. She was taken
in, given all necessary inoculations, and then put into a cage
with food & water.When we
went to check on her, we
found that she could rotate
her head nearly 360 degrees!
She had a stiff rear leg from an
old injury or defect. After we
watched a few weeks of her
waiting for adoption, we decided to send the unique lass to
Kitty City where she enjoys
all of the accoutrements for
this young lady. (Forked River)
SHARE-A-PET
APRIL 2010
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________