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HOPEFUL STRAY SHOT WHILE
SEARCHING FOR A FRIEND
TWO EMACIATED DOGS TIED TO
POLE AND LEFT TO DIE
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POPCORN PARK RESCUES 2 TRAUMATIZED MONKEYS
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BJ & BLUE –
ABANDONED IN
HOUSE WITH
SQUATTERS
2 STARVING DOGS
LEFT TO DIE IN
ABANDONED
HOUSE
ANIMALS
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USDA APPOINTS BREEDER AS
CANINE PROGRAM ADVISOR
PHOTO COURTESY: WIKIPEDIA
Inside the circle is a Yorkshire Terrier kept in horrific conditions
in a puppy mill at an undisclosed location.
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) is responsible for enforcing the Animal Welfare
Act regulations against dog breeders, puppy mills, etc. and has
named Julian Prager as “Citizen Program Advisor”. Prager is a
breeder of English bulldogs & is with an advocacy group for the
interests of breeders & animal production industries including an
AKC Delegate, a Board member for the National Animal Interest
Alliance, etc. Prager wrote an e-mail advising AKC breeders on
obtaining exemptions from licensing & other Animal Welfare Act
regulations under the Secretary’s authority to grant certain
exemptions depending on the effect on interstate commerce &
the animals’ welfare. It is not APHIS job to protect interstate
commerce & many are disappointed with the hiring of Julian
Prager or any dog breeder. David Sacks is the spokesperson for
the APHIS & e-mail can be sent to him at
david.sacks@aphis.usda.gov or call him at (301) 734-5271 and
ask that he add as a Citizen Program Advisor someone who is an
advocate FOR dogs not for breeders.
For the full story, logon to http://animallawcoalition.com/protestaphis-hiring-of-akc-breeder/
NEW YORK DOG TRAINER ACCUSED OF
FILTHY KENNEL WHERE 2 DOGS DIED
Roland Fox who runs the Fox K9 Instinct Barkour in West
Brookville, NY is being investigated by the Sullivan County SPCA
after 2 dogs died in his care. While the dogs were boarding
there in July, the owner received a call that the animals had
been killed by a black bear. Fox advised that the dogs were
cremated. The owners then hired private detective Bo Dietl who
advised that Fox did not live at the residence advertised. The
investigators witnessed dogs tethered to trees, makeshift dirty
kennels, & a big tent. Some dogs appeared emaciated & had no
shelter from the elements. They also found dirty kennels, & Fox
advised that they were for 2 puppies. “They were going to the
bathroom in their crates all day – that’s what puppies do”. Fox
was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon, illegal hunting
& violation of fish & wildlife laws. He is also being investigated
for alleged animal cruelty by the Sullivan County SPCA.
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MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA WILDLIFE
REHABBER SENTENCED TO PROBATION
– MORE THAN 350 DEAD ANIMALS
FOUND IN HOME
After pleading guilty to animal cruelty, Gretchen Rell, 56, was sentenced to 5
years probation when more than 300 dead animals were found in her Little
Silver home. In a plea bargain deal, she received probation instead of jail time.
A discovery was made by Little Silver Police where over 357 dead animals were
found – many of which were still in their original sealed crates or boxes. They
included birds, turtles, rabbits, mice, possums & many which could not be identified due to their decomposition. Although they had been given to her for
rehabilitation, the animals in her care died of starvation & dehydration. Cages
were stacked from floor to ceiling in the basement & garage of the home.
She must meet all of the requirements of her probationary term as part of her
sentence. According to Monmouth County Superior Court Judge John Tassini,
the requirements include recommendations of a psychiatric evaluation, and she
must make available her medical, psychiatric & psychological records to authorities, etc. Rell must also complete 30 days community service & is prohibited
from owning, residing with, or taking into her care or custody any animals
during her probationary period. Tassini said his hands were tied by state law &
he could not extend the ban on owning animals.
As the sentence was being meted out, Rell sported feathers in her hair ..
FBI CLASSIFIES ANIMAL ABUSE
AS ‘CRIME AGAINST SOCIETY’
FBI Director James B. Comey announced a major change in policy when it will
start reporting crimes of animal cruelty as a separate offense instead of a miscellaneous category. The Uniform Crime Reporting Program is a system used to
collect data on specific crimes for tracking & trend analysis. This will provide
valuable insight into the scope of animal abuse nationally & will force law
enforcement agencies to treat animal cruelty as a serious crime in its own right.
With this change, crimes against animals becomes crimes against society. Four
categories of animal cruelty will be monitored: simple/gross neglect; intentional
abuse and torture; organized abuse; and animal sexual abuse.
CRUSH PORN VIDEO MAKERS IN PHILIPPINES
SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON
Vicente & Doma Ridon were found guilty in a Philippine court of child abuse,
animal cruelty, human trafficking & wildlife protection crimes. Records indicate
that the Ridons forced girls to torture & kill puppies, rabbits & other animals in
“fetish” videos & they were sentenced to life behind bars. When the “crush”
videos surfaced on the internet, PETA Asia notified the Philippine National
Bureau of Investigation & worked with authorities to ensure that the Ridons
were found, arrested & prosecuted. The videos included scantily clad girls (one
of whom was about 12 years old) & they were filmed skinning a dog alive &
burning another with a clothes iron, cutting off rabbits’ ears & setting the rabbits on fire while they flailed & screamed, hitting a monkey in the eye with the
sharp end of a stiletto heel & crushing puppies until they vomited their own
internal organs. According to PETA, sexual fetishists from Australia, France,
Korea, Malaysia, the U.K., the U.S. & elsewhere purchased the videos on the
internet & all face possible charges. This discovery of this video & the ultimate
victory was made possible by a person who stumbled upon one of the horrible
videos & took the time to report it to PETA Asia.
NIH ENDS FUNDING FOR EXPERIMENTS
USING DOGS FROM
“RANDOM SOURCE” DEALERS
Effective October 1st, the National Institutes of Health discontinued funding
experiments using dogs from “random sources” – that could mean from an
animal shelter that has pound seizure … or a buncher or a pound, i.e., a dog
that could have been someone’s pet. The cessation of funding by the NIH is in
response to a report from the National Academy of Sciences which concluded
that cats & dogs acquired from random sources were not critical for biomedical
research & using them could damage their reputation with the public.
This decision does not affect the use of random source dogs by researchers who
are not receiving NIH funding.
HORSES
ISRAEL BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO
BAN HORSE-DRAWN CARTS
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PENNSYLVANIA APPROVES HARNESS
RACING STANDARDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETA/CHAI
Israel has become the first country in the world to ban horse and
donkey drawn carts & carriages – a 10 year effort by the Israeli animal
rights group Hakol Chai which helped draft the legislation. An exemption was included that would allow municipal officials to grant a license
to carriage drivers on a case by case basis, as long as the municipal
veterinarian regularly inspects their horses & finds them to be in good
condition. (Nahariya is currently the only city with horse-drawn
carriages for tourists). Carriages will be restricted to roads with little
traffic. Photographed were horses with blood streaming down their
faces & legs from untreated wounds as well as starving horses who
struggled to pull heavy loads & collapsed in the street from exhaustion.
One rescued horse’s legs are permanently deformed from having been
hobbled. Log on to ww.peta.org for this story.
The Pennsylvania Harness
Racing Commission (HRC)
has imposed stricter
standards to safeguard
horses from direct contact
with whips during harness
racing at the state’s tracks.
Drivers must now use two
hands on the reins at all
times which restricts
motion of the whip to a
flick of the wrist &
forearm. According to
PHOTO COURTESY OF MATTI KEINNEN
newspaper reports, the
whips are normally used to strike the sides of the sulky or horse’s saddle
pad, generating the “cracking” sound that encourages horses to go faster.
For more information, log on to:
www.agriculture.state.pa.us and search “racing”.
PENNSYLVANIA HORSE DEALERS CHARGED
WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY
Three horse dealers are facing animal cruelty charges after they attempted to
sell three maltreated animals at the New Holland auction in July. Charles & Lori
Fisher and Patty Sherwood allegedly attempted to transport & sell the maltreated mares. Of those, two animals died & a third is receiving rehabilitative care.
The Fishers are charged with multiple animal cruelty counts, multiple counts of
transporting an animal in a cruel manner, & using a disabled animal. Sherwood
is charged with multiple animal cruelty counts as well as three counts of transporting an animal in a cruel manner & three counts of using a disabled animal.
The Lancaster County SPCA led the investigation into the incident.
NEW MEXICO DAIRY FIRES
WORKERS AFTER COW ABUSE
IS CAUGHT ON TAPE
Hidden camera footage of dairy employees beating & abusing cows at Winchester Dairy in New
Mexico was released by Mercy for Animals. The
dairy is a supplier for Leprino Foods, a self-proclaimed “world’s largest mozzarella cheese producer”. Leprino is a supplier to Domino’s, Pizza
Hut and Papa John, featured on a new website
called “Slice of Cruelty”. After the video was
released, the New Mexico Livestock Board
launched an investigation into the abuse
allegations.
A Domino’s spokesman said this was not an issue
with the cheese supplier, but an “isolated case of
sadistic acts”. Mercy For Animals has uncovered
abuse & their website lists other examples of
abuse caught on tape. (http://www.mercyforanimals.org/investigations.aspx).
THOUGHT TO BE ADOPTED,
BELGIAN MARE PASSED AROUND BY
HORSE TRADERS
Honey was one of 32 starving horses which were rescued &
taken in by Gentle Giants of Pennsylvania. Eventually, Honey
was adopted to a doctor in Virginia with good references &
well-kept property. When a Christmas Card sent out by Gentle
Giants came back undeliverable, the horse rescue group took
to Missing Posters, Facebook, etc. & even hired a private
investigator to track down Honey. They found that Honey had
been “flipped” five times & when they found out the
background, the horse’s price jumped fivefold to $5,000.
She was living behind a trailer & a barbed wire fence. The
group paid the ransom but contacted the doctor who agreed
to pay the ransom so that her name would not be revealed.
Great job & kudos to Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue!
VEGAN COMPANY MUST TEST ON ANIMALS
TO SELL FOOD IN CANADA
The Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CIFA) has forced the
popular Field Roast Grain Meat
Company to cease distribution
of its vegan products in Canada
because it hasn’t been tested
on animals. Field Roast labels
its products as “vegetarian grain
meat” rather than “simulated
PHOTO COURTESY OF FIELD ROAST
meat”. A coalition of animal protection groups is urging Health Canada & CIFA to grant an immediate exemption to Field
Roast to continue to sell its products in Canada & to work to reform the out-dated regulations
that have caused the temporary halt in shipments. The Seattle-based company said they would
have to torment rats in a laboratory to satisfy Canadian law. Field Roast says that’s just not
going to happen. No animal will be harmed in the making of this company’s products. A Field
Based spokesman said: “We’re driven to make these foods because we feel very strongly about
having compassion for animals. Fundamentally, we’re against (animal testing)”.
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NATIONAL NEWS
F & W WARNS OF LEGAL THREAT TO END
ESCAMBIA COUNTY (FL.) FREE ROAM FERAL CATS
Recently, U. S. Fish &
Wildlife Service
(USFWS) sent a letter to
Escambia County,
Florida officials claiming that the agency
“strongly opposes
free-roaming, domestic
or feral cats” and TNR
programs. The letter
also threatened legal
PHOTO COURTESY: DUYGU AGAR
action if the county
does not “eliminate free-ranging feral cats”. According to Best Friends, USFWS has
repeatedly promoted the killing of cats while insisting publicly that the agency does
not have an official position on this issue. For more information to protect cats, visit
http://www.capwiz.com/bestfriends/issues/alert/?alertid=63290496&type=ML
HOLIDAY TRAVELERS – BE WARY OF
BUYING ILLEGAL SOUVENIRS
Thousands of holiday travelers will be off to foreign lands to
enjoy the local color and perhaps buy souvenirs. TRAFFIC is
the wildlife trade monitoring network cautioning tourists to
be wary of souvenirs made from wildlife parts. The group
handed out over a thousand luggage labels that encouraged
visitors to download the Wildlife Witness App to report
illegal wildlife trade throughout various regions. Travelers
going to far off lands could have a positive impact on
wildlife by saying NO to items such as jewelry from tiger
teeth & claws, bags & shoes made from protected reptile
skins, ivory carvings, accessories made from turtle shell or
coral & medicines made from endangered wildlife or plants.
Tourism’s role in fighting illicit trafficking, including wildlife
trafficking was highlighted in March to launch a global campaign entitled: “Travel, don’t traffic”. Travelers can make
better choices about their purchases while on holiday.
DON’T PATRONIZE WILD ANIMAL
ATTRACTIONS
FISH & WILDLIFE TO REVISE RULES ON BALD
& GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT
The U . S. Fish & Wildlife Service will be revising rules under the Bald & Golden
Eagle Protection Act regulating the taking of eagles associated with windpower &
other activities.
FEDERAL RULES REQUIRE AIRLINES TO REPORT
LOST & HURT ANIMALS
Effective January 1st 2015, airlines must file reports for lost or hurt animals shipped
commercially, such as those of a breeder. The new rules apply to any airline with a
plane that holds more than 60 passengers. The airlines will have to file monthly
reports documenting each lost, injured or deceased animal, along with an annual
report totaling the number of incidents. Airlines will also track the number of
animals they transport each year.
This is as a result of a petition started by the Animal Legal Defense Fund after 7
puppies died on an American flight from Tulsa to Chicago. Since the puppies were
shipped by a breeder, the airline did not have to report the deaths to federal
authorities. Airlines still will not have to report information about zoo animals. And
dogs & cats are the only research animals covered by the new rules.
U.S. F&W GIVES 25 MILLION ACRES OF PROTECTION
TO CANADA LYNX
A decision just finalized by U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service gives the Canada lynx
almost 25 million acres of federally protected “critical habitat” across six states:
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Washington & Wyoming. The population had
dropped dramatically in the past due to trapping & habitat loss.
CALIFORNIA BANS SINGLE-USE
PLASTIC BAGS
California is the first state in the nation to institute a
statewide plastic ban. It is believed that the legislation will
eliminate at least 13 billion plastic bags per year. The ban
will go into effect July 2015 & liquor & convenience
stores will have until July 2016 to switch to paper or
reusable bags. Organizations representing the plastic bag
industry are threatening action – to put a proposition on
the ballot 2 years from now for voters to decide whether
the bag ban should be revoked.
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PHOTO COURTESY: GABRIEL SCHOUTEN DE JEL
The World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA) has
launched a new campaign targeting tourists searching for
wild animal attractions simply unaware of the abuse behind
the scenes. Before they book, let tourists know the truth:
http://beforetheybook.worldanimalprotection.org
From elephant rides, walking with lions, taking selfies with
tigers, swimming with dolphins – tourists are largely unaware
of the cruelty behind the scenes. The brutal truth to riding
an elephant or walking with lions, is that they break the wild
animals’ spirits to a point that they will accept interaction
with people. It involves cruelty at every turn – snatching
them from their parents in the wild or breeding in captivity,
keeping under inadequate conditions & beating them into
submission & to break their wills. Research shows a startling
result: almost 50% of people who pay for a wild animal
experience do so because of their love of animals. You can
see more at http://www.worldanimalprotection.org/news/theybook-letting-tourists-know-truth#sthash.XE69kDNY.dpuf
LORILLARD TOBACCO CO. BANS ANIMAL TESTING
Lorillard Tobacco Company, the third largest manufacturer of cigarettes in the U.S., has
issued a policy banning animal testing unless such tests become mandated by federal
law. This makes Lorillard the largest company in the U. S. to end animal testing. In their
new policy statement on their website, Lorillard will use scientifically accepted or
validated alternative test methods & technologies that avoid the use of live animals.
When testing is required, Lorillard promised to comply with established guidelines on
the humane use & care of animals as outlined by the Animal Welfare Act & National
Research Council for Care & Use of Lab Animals.
Photo right: Chloe waits
for someone who will
open their heart to her.
She still waits …
Below: Renee Szorosy,
Popcorn Park staffer
with Augie – who was
adopted shortly after her
appearance.
SOCIETY
NEWS
More Society News on Page 20
AHS INVITED TO ATTEND MONMOUTH READERS’
CHOICE AWARDS WITH HOPEFUL ORPHANS
The
Associated
Humane
Societies was invited to be a
part of the Monmouth
Readers’ Choice Awards celebration by Shae Marcus of
Wainscott Media, publisher of
MONMOUTH HEALTH & LIFE. The magazine’s readership
chose the best of the various vendors in 137 categories & the
vendors were there to present their food, wine & other products to attendees. AHS staffers attended the fete held at the
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park. With the staff were
four adorable munchkin size pooches that were available for
adoption from our Tinton Falls facility, (Monmouth County).
The orphans just LOVED the attention from the hundreds of
people who attended. As a result, these adorable dogs: Augie,
Tasha, and Jack were adopted, and Chloe is hoping that she,
too, will find a lifetime commitment after meeting the public.
,From left: Luis Mercado, Tinton Falls Manager and Justin Rand,
Society Board Member, who handles the Run the Pines for
Canines 5k, with Augie, Jack & Tasha – who have all been adopted!
ANNUAL HUMANE DAY CELEBRATION A GREAT SUCCESS ... AGAIN!
An amazing array of crafters and vendors enticed shoppers
and helped make Humane Day a wonderful success.
Popcorn Park celebrated its 37th Anniversary with our annual Humane Day Craft & Vendor
Fair. What a great day -- with lots of food, shopping, food trucks, and vendors galore!
Snakes-n-Scales put on an informative show where our guests were able to get up close to
various reptiles and learn the importance of proper care. Hanlon's K9 Training demonstrated the obedience and agility moves of two of their star students - quite impressive! Farasha
and the Mystic Moonlight Dancers put on a beautiful show of belly dancing, engaging
audience participation. Even our boy Vinnie Van Gogh joined in to learn some dance
moves! Our Popcorn Park volunteers mingled with guests over the weekend, showing off
more than 30 dogs waiting for adoption, resulting in several of the dogs having applications submitted for adoption! The Popcorn Park Patrol volunteers did a great job of assisting guests in Popcorn Park and answering questions. The Animal Rights Group of Ocean
County College held a bake sale and raisied over $250, with all proceeds for our animals.
In the Popcorn Park tent, volunteers sold our beautiful apparel and Vinnie DVD's and gave
out lots of information about our organization. Thank you to all of our vendors, those providing entertaiment and demonstrations, all our wonderful volunteers, and of course, you!
Thanks for making our Humane Day Craft & Vendor Fair 2014 a huge success!
At left, one of the trainers from Hanlon’s
K9 brings a star pupil over the A-Frame
in an agility demonstration.
Farasha of Mystic Moonlight
Dancers demonstrates belly
dancing for the audience.
Thanks to our volunteers,
several of the dogs they
showcased received adoption
applications!
At right, a lizard is introduced by
Snakes-n-Scales to a curious visitor.
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EMACIATED PIT BULL PAIR
TIED TO A POLE AND ABANDONED
Mr. Bones was a
pathetic skeletal
mess.
On Aug. 24th, the AHS dispatched
an ambulance for two dogs tied to
a pole in Newark. They were
emaciated & in need of emergency
medical care. Mr. Bones, the white
male, was a mere shell of himself –
both physically & psychologically.
Sadly, he had been ignored and
abandoned by a previous owner.
They shattered his innocence when
they tied him & his companion to
a pole and walked away. They didn’t love him enough to care for
him & he wouldn’t have lasted
much longer on the street. Mr.
The two dogs were tied together to a pole Bones was traumatized by the
and abandoned. Since arrival at AHS, they have person he trusted & it showed
gained weight & are now ready for lifetime when he walked through our
commitments.
doors. His head hung low; he was
depressed & heartbroken. But after
a month at the AHS, he gained almost 20 pounds. His companion, Bianca was
not in as rough shape as Mr. Bones, but has weathered & improved after the
abandonment in a better way than he has. AHS offered a $1,000 for the arrest
& conviction of this heartless cruelty. Thanks to donations to our Res-Q Fund, we
are able to pull many hopeless animals through the rough times. Mr. Bones &
Bianca are at the AHS in Newark. For more information, call the AHS at
973-824-7080 or e-mail associatedhumane@aol.com & refer to File182263 &
File 1282641 (Newark).
Mr. Bones (r.) and Bianca both gained over 20 pounds each and have gained
not only some weight, but lots of confidence.
BJ & BLUE – ABANDONED IN HOUSE
WITH SQUATTERS
The uncared for animals stared desperately out the window in the hope that
someone would rescue them from their present circumstances.
The AHS received several e-mails and phone calls concerning 2 dogs
abandoned in a residence & were there for weeks without food, water
or being let out. Many phone calls were made to the City of Newark
Animal Control according to the complaints. Passersby saw the dogs
desperately looking out the window. The AHS sent an ambulance to the
scene to verify the complaint. There were squatters in the abandoned
house who said the dogs belonged to someone else. While AHS staffers
were on the scene, an alleged owner said he cannot take them at this
time and surrendered them to AHS. BJ and Blue are now at the Newark
shelter and we are hoping for a lifetime of love for each of them. For
more information, call AHS at 973-824-7080 or e-mail
associatedhumane@aol.com and refer to File 129297-M and File
129298-M (Newark)
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BJ and Blue are both at AHS’ Newark facility where they are thriving
and available for adoption. They were given temperament evaluations
and passed with flying colors.
When AHS staffers arrived, little 4 month old BJ was clinging to Blue for protection. The pair are now at the Newark shelter filled with playful, puppy
enthusiasm. Both have
been given temperament evaluations,
passed with flying colors and are good by
the food bowl.
The room in which
they existed with no
food, water and very
little human contact.
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SEARCHING FOR A HOME, PUP
WALKS UP TO A “FRIEND” & GETS SHOT
What an adorable pup – most families would welcome him into their home. But
he was lost, hungry & alone – a gentle, trusting soul who was hoping to find a
friend … a home … someone who would welcome him. And as he walked up
to the gate on South 13th St. in Newark, someone shot him. An officer from
the Newark Police Dept. contacted AHS & the officer met up with the Animal
Control Officer at the shelter. The ACO immediately brought him to the Animal
Emergency & Referral
Associates in Fairfield
The young pup had a gunshot wound that traveled through his chest,
as it occurred on the
diaphragm & a part of the liver.
weekend when no veterinarian was available at AHS. Due to his serious condition, he needed continued care by the
veterinarian and stayed longer. He had a gunshot wound that went through his chest, through the
diaphragm & through the lobe of the liver & out his abdomen. There was also damage to his gall
bladder that was causing problems. This was causing more problems, so an additional surgery was
required to remove it a week later. Thank you to the Res-Q Fund donors for helping as thousands
of dollars were needed to successfully bring him back from the brink of death.
For more information on this adorable pup, please see Page 12.
From left: The fabulous Veterinary Technicians at the Animal Emergency & Referral
Associates are Marina Reis, Katrina Rice & Jacqueline Griffiths. Forefront is Megan
Bell with her favorite patient who withstood two grueling surgeries.
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EMACIATED DOGS LEFT TO DIE IN
ABANDONED HOUSE
The emaciated lass stood in the third floor window & was so terrified, she was ready to jump to her death. They are together and
waiting for a chance at happiness. They did not deserve this treatment. File 129208-F (Newark).
Autumn was imprisoned in a cage without food or water and
filled with feces. She is now at the AHS shelter with Willow and
both are seeking a lifetime of love. File 129207-F (Newark).
It was only a matter of time before two hopeless dogs left to die in an abandoned house
would have met their fate. When the AHS
received a phone call, they went to the house
and found nothing until they reached the third
floor. There they found the skeletal figures of
two dogs that someone left there without food
or water for an interminable amount of time.
One pathetic pit mix was in a cage and the
other was loose by an open window. The emaciated dog was so terrified, she was ready to
jump out the third floor window to her death.
Asst. Director Scott Crawford moved deftly to
secure her. Both dogs were brought back to
the AHS shelter where the first thing they did
was drink bowls of water. Sadly, one dog
appears to have had a litter and both have
weathered abuse and neglect. They were traumatized & quietly accepted our offerings of
food, water & soothing words of comfort. Our
staff sees such neglected orphans arrive all too
often & makes an extra effort to help the
newcomers feel welcomed. We have named
them Autumn & Willow and are hoping to
make a difference in their lives. We wish for
them a loving home, a bottomless food bowl,
a large grassy yard to romp. For more information, call AHS at 973-824-7080 and refer
to File 129207- and File 129208(Newark).
When AHS staffers arrived, one dog was
abandoned in a cage and the other sat on
the window ledge, ready to jump to her
death from the third floor.
As we go to press, we have found that City of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has
introduced a Municipal Ordinance to the Newark Municipal Council that will hold
out-of-state credits of foreclosed & abandoned properties responsible for maintenance
& upkeep of the properties or face fines. The ordinance is designed to hold them
accountable for maintaining the security & appearance of the properties during
foreclosure action & after. Many abandoned houses are used to hold dogs for
dogfights, breeding, and baiting.
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WILDLIFE CLUB
A lab in Maryland had 20 – 25 Patas monkeys
that were no longer of use to them and faced
being euthanized. A rescue group heard of their
plight and made arrangements for them to be placed all together. These monkeys, having been
separate most of their lives, would now have to adjust to a life in a monkey troop. All but two did.
Both Dogo, (above left), a 7 year old female, and Archie, (right), an 8 year old male, were very
submissive and were repeatedly picked on and injured.They spent most of their time hiding and/or
sick. Because of this, each needed to be segregated. The rescue group asked Popcorn Park if we
could take in Archie and Dogo.
In early October, a trip was made to Maryland and Archie and Dogo were brought to Popcorn
Park to live out the rest of their lives. At the refuge, they both love dinner time, which includes
such things as chicken, pasta, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and protein biscuits. While Dogo loves her
biscuits, Archie gobbles up the grapes. They also enjoy breakfast, which might be cereal, sunflower
seeds, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
The pair is doing well together. Dogo has flourished without the stress of the “troop” and Archie
is healing from his wounds nicely. It seems that they were meant for one another.
Perhaps they were also meant for you ... to sponsor.
Anubis is a serval cat
whose wild family
roams the African
savannas.
Unfortunately, serval
cats became popular
as pets and their
domestication began
to make money in the
pet trade. Anubis was
once a pet, but when
the owner had no
time to spend with him and he started to become destructive, she
asked if we could take him. We built him a spacious indoor/outdoor
enclosure and now he resides comfortably at Popcorn Park. What
will the holidays have in store for Anubis? We hope he will find
some new loving sponsors.
Bonnie is a green-winged macaw. Her
owner gave her up 8 years ago when
she was moving, said that Bonnie was
“too big” to take along. Really? We
think that Bonnie’s the perfect size
AND the perfect color. She’s bright
and beautiful this holiday season and
all year long in her festive red and
green feathers. Why not bring Bonnie
some good cheer and sponsor her?
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Holiday 2014
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, come down and visit! Our unique sanctuary
caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds that have been abused, abandoned,
exploited, injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
On Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day, Popcorn Park closes at 2 p.m. so that
staff can be with their families. Our current admission fee is $5 for adults, and $4 for
children under 12 and senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation cost is only $4.00 a
month, for which you will receive a color photo of your animal and an update every
4 months, (which includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free admission to
Popcorn Park with presentation of your card. For a copy of the Popcorn Park Wildlife
Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish to sponsor, order on Page 21.
You can also sponsor Popcorn Park residents on our website at www.ahscares.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.
Whisper was one of three donkeys who came to us in
2006, a mother and her two daughters. Their owners
were no longer able to care for them, so we accepted
the threesome. Donkeys have exceptionally gentle faces
and usually a personality to match. Take a look at the
sweet face of our Whisper. She would love some new
sponsors, tucked right into her holiday stocking, hung
by her litttle paddock fence with care.
HOLIDAY 2014
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
CATS &
KITTENS
Bosco has endeared himself to all of
the staff. We wonder what happened
in the brief period of time before he
arrived as a stray. His health was compromised by patches of crust on his
face & neck, hair loss, discharge from
the eye, & sensitive areas to touching.
That was almost a year ago. Thanks to
great veterinary care, Bosco has blossomed into a healthy cat with an
improved purrrrsonality & likes to take
the seat of honor in our free-roam cat
area. File 78084-NM (Tinton Falls).
January 2008 is when Corinne arrived
at the shelter & that is a very long time
to wait. Each time a visitor arrives to
pick out a cat to take home, Corinne
just looks up … sad faced & hoping
someone would see her lonely, hopeful
gaze … File 15818-SF (Forked River).
It was a
cold, freezing night in
December
of 2009
when
someone found a very sweet needy cat who needed
rescue. Rico is a great guy & loves mushing up on his
good friends. He’s a big, beautiful boy & just waiting
for a meowvelous cat fancier to take a fancy to him.
File 18820-NM (Forked River).
He wasn’t feeling well when he arrived at our doorstep. Medical
care has put him on the right road & Latte is hoping to find a
home where he can have an empty lap to rest his head, a
bottomless food bowl & a catnip toy to help him enjoy a new
home. File 80944-M (Tinton Falls).
The 1 ½ year old front declawed Jasmine was
surrendered by her owner. Jasmine started having
issues with the other cat & started peeing
although she uses the litterbox at the shelter. She’s
been meowing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”….. &
we are hoping that you will open your heart &
home to her. File 81351-SFD ( Tinton Falls).
He had a great
family … but
then they
moved & Kong
was not included in their plans. If you walk into the male cat area, Kong will be one
of the first to greet you. If you just stand there, you will hear a soft purr & the
rubbing of his head against your leg. He was hoping that would entice a visitor to
take him into their heart & home. It’s over a year that he has been purring & rubbing …. and still no takers. File 22709-NM (Forked River).
After having her cat neutered & declawed, Ishaa’s
owner says her allergies have gotten worse. The
1 ½ year old youngster is hoping to find a
meowvelous new home.
File 129745-NMD (Newark).
Luckily, Nutella
came to us as a
stray in the summer of 2012. She
may have been
someone’s outside cat but the
young miss was
infested with
fleas & worms
and an upper respiratory infection. She also had
an injury to her
toe which required amputation. She has pulled through it all and the
only thing that would make this purrrrfect is to find a meowvelous home
with someone who will care. File 21755-SF (Forked River).
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DOGS
She was tied up in a backyard without shelter
in the pouring rain. The rain-soaked lass was
brought to the AHS facility for a better life. All
“Ladybug” wanted was some love & even
passed up the toys to spend some cuddle
time with the evaluator. What more could you
want from a companion? File 129584-F.
After 9 years with her family, Roxie
Manno the Boxer was surrendered.
She does not like being with the other
dogs …. so Roxie is the one that drew
the short straw. We are hoping for a
peaceful life in the sunset of her years.
File 129818-F.
Bandit is a 10
year old mixture
who needs some
help. Her
owner’s home
burned down &
they have
nowhere to turn
for they are all
homeless and
helpless. Come
& meet Bandit –
she is sure to
steal your heart.
File 129678-F.
This handsome, hopeful pup was found as a stray at a
now-defunct pound. The AHS was asked to take in the adorable
youngster who was never reclaimed. According to our vet , she
has checked the healed rear leg which does not require amputation at this time. File 128877-M.
This handsome
Beagle boy
was found
in the
vicinity of
Newark’s
Weequahic
Park –
where many dogs have been dumped. He an affable
fella who is hunting for a home this holiday season.
File 129710-M.
This adorable terrier mix was found
as a stray. He will look great with a
big red bow, a jewel collar and a
holiday filled with happiness at your
house. File 129677-M.
The owner of this sweet-faced lass
could no longer care for her dog
due to advancing age. The 8 year old
Boxer was brought to the AHS so
that her golden years can be spent in
a loving home. File 129874-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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We rescued Fiona one night after someone tied her to a
pole in a vacant lot in Newark. The 1 year old mixture is a
bundle of high energy who would excel in an active household. She is full of life & like a little detective, she is excited
to see what everyone else is up to & what she has missed
out. Fiona would benefit from some basic leash training,
group socialization, & lots of TLC. If you enjoy hikes, jogging
& more, Miss Fiona is the lass for you. File 128182-F.
newark
DOGS
A terrier mixture found as a stray has waited for an
owner to redeem her. The lady-in-waiting has waited much too long for her family who hasn’t shown
up. We are hoping that Thanksgiving will be a
meaningful time for her to find a home for which
she can be thankful. File 129689-F.
It was early evening
when we were
called to pick up
this lost errant lass.
She is about 2
years old and probably had an owner,
but they never
called … never visited to see if she
was found … no
lost pet report. Sadly, she is another statistic of a dog that
was lost & never reclaimed. File 129495-F.
His owners were looking to improve
their lot in life and moved to a new
condo. It was then that they realized that
the condo association does not accept
pets. Now 6 year old Leo has to improve
his lot in life. File 129956-M.
When Grandma could no longer
care for Bruno, her relatives
brought in the 3 year old Lhasa
mix. It just won’t be a happy holiday
for this fella now that the only
person in his life is no longer there.
Will you share your holidays with a
great guy named Bruno?.
File 129954-M.
ANOTHER UNREGISTERED MICROCHIP!!! He
could be at home now
enjoying a Thanksgiving
dinner with his family. But
they never took the most
important step after having
your pet microchipped.
Maybe his owner thinks that
someone will call them
about their missing dog. Will
you share your holiday
happiness with this fella?
File 129962-M.
When Gentle’s
owner lost her
job, she then lost
her house & she is
now living in her
car. She had no
one to help her
with her 9 year
old Rottweiler.
Gentle’s senior
years should be
filled with love and
security. What
better holiday gift than the gift of life? File 129785-NM.
How could you refuse
the adoring looks from
Mr. Moe? He came in
as a stray & an owner
promised to come in
and reclaim him. That
was in August. He is an
adorable fella who is
so proud of his toy &
prances around with it.
Come & meet this
adorable gent.
File 128254-M.
Have you thought about
adopting a Pit Bull Terrier but
are concerned about the
hype? AHS has many pit bull
terriers and mixtures that are
waiting to dispel those myths.
GiGi is a wonderful lass who
is young, intelligent & people
focused. She sat for treats &
was great at sharing toys. GiGi
had been found as a stray &
someone’s loss is your gain.
File 128656-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: Contactus@ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
Megan Donovan & her
newly-adopted companion,
Moose.
INNOCENT PUP, SENSELESSLY
WOUNDED, FINDS A LOVING HOME
WITH VET TECH
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
As you can see by the story on Page 7, an
adorable innocent pup was searching for
someone who would care, but instead he
was shot. AHS rescued this pup who was in
dire need of veterinary care & our Animal
Control Officer brought him to the Animal
Emergency & Referral Associates in Fairfield.
He was ably cared for and saved by the
expertise of the veterinarians and the vet
techs who fed him all of the love he could
take.
A new home …. a new life … a new family & his tragic past
We were contacted by Megan Donovan, a
in Newark is just a memory. Moose meets a nephew - one
veterinary technician at Fairfield, who
of the family members.
expressed an interest in adopting the
convalescent pup. This was not a difficult decision and he has gone on to live with Megan who
advises that his moniker is Moose! He has a new life and it was the easiest, (and most expensive),
adoption we have had in a long time!
BOWEL OBSTRUCTION SURGERY SAVES KASHI –
ADOPTED TO LOVING HOME IN HAMILTON
Penny was found as an emaciated stray late one night last March. She was near death when allegedly
left on someone’s front lawn that night. When we retrieved her, she was skin & bones, dehydrated, &
so weak, she could not stand. Named Kashi, she was rushed to our Medical Dept. where our veterinarians; Dr. Baris & Dr. Nalven worked an entire afternoon on her obstructed bowels. Thanks to our vets,
the surgery was successful. It took some time for her to recover & she was soon eating on her own.
The Leszczuk Family of Hamilton came to meet Penny and bonded with her instantly. It was as if they
were all meant to be together and we were absolutely thrilled the day that Penny went off to start her
wonderful new life with this loving family. We just
received an update from Penny and her family
.......
Penny celebrates her 1st birthday with a picture!
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And then we received an e-mail from them:
`"Good Morning to all. I felt the need to send a
great big THANK YOU to everyone there for all
your love, support & care you gave to our Penny
(Kashi) - without her our lives would be incomplete & for her you did an amazing blessing
giving her strength, hope & love. Today is a very
special day for a special girl. It's Penny's 1st birthday! So hot off the press, our lovely Penny posed
for her birthday picture this morning. If it wasn't
for everyone there she wouldn't be celebrating
her birthday today & on behalf of Penny & her
family we thank you for your dedication with
much love! Happy Mother's Day to all & to me
for having such a wonderful girl"
We would like to wish Penny a very Happy
Birthday, and thank this family so much for opening their hearts and home to this beautiful,
deserving girl. May you all have a long and
happy life together!
Holiday 2014
Penny on the day the emaciated dog arrived.
Popcorn Park Vet Tech Alexis Larson gives a
good-bye hug to Penny who is going on to
a new life.
Happy
Endings
Aslan was found hours after a dog
fight. He was badly injured & bleeding.
Below, John Bergmann, Aslan’s liberator,
spent some quiet time alone before he
was leaving for his new life.
In the summer of 2013, AHS staffers, led by
John Bergmann, Forked River Director, assisted
federal authorities on a Monmouth County
raid of illegal activities including dogfighting.
Several dogs were removed including one
which had been used for bait just hours before.
He was lying in pool of blood in bad shape in
a garage. John picked up the crate to remove
the poor dog & as he lifted the crate, the dog
stood up & licked the fingers of his liberator to
show his gratefulness … & from that day, there
was a special bond. John named him Aslan,
like the strong yet gentle lion.
All of the dogs required medical care but Aslan
had the worst injuries & was also emaciated,
sick, and in pain. Aslan continued to show John
& the veterinarians how appreciative he was
for their care.
We all knew eventually, some special people
would come in and see in Aslan what we all
saw ..... a bright, beautiful, loving boy that
deserved the best life ever.
ASLAN THE DOGFIGHT VICTIM FINDS
LOVING FAMILY AFTER A YEAR AT AHS
Well, that day has come. It took over a year,
but it was worth the wait because Aslan finally
got the home of his dreams, with some wonderful people that will give him the best life
Kathleen & Dan DiBiase of Dayton, NJ with Aslan.
ever! Kathleen & Dan DiBiase of Dayton, NJ
visited Aslan & we just couldn't have asked for nicer people to give our Aslan the great home that he's
been waiting for. They adore Aslan and he just loves them. Aslan made the rounds and said his goodbyes to his great friends, & then he spent some private one-on-one time saying a very special goodbye
to his friend, John, who truly saved his life and gave him the chance to rise from the ashes. Aslan then
greeted his new family with a big leap into their laps, a sloppy kiss, and a big hug. We would like to
wish this wonderful family a very long, happy, and healthy life together!
RESCUED FROM FALLING 5 FEET INTO DRAINAGE
DITCH ...NOW ANIMAL LOVER FALLS FOR SCOTTIE
Above: The stray dog fell 5 feet into a
drainage well in an empty warehouse.
Below: He was rescued & found to
have a deformity of the right leg.
In July, the AHS Newark facility received an
emergency call from the Police Dept. close to
midnight requesting an ambulance to the scene of
a helpless dog in distress. The Police traced the
sounds of whimpering cries to an empty, dark
warehouse where a dog had fallen 5 feet into an
open drainage well. It is believed the dog had
been there for over a day. Society Asst. Director
Scott Crawford arrived at the scene & was able to
extricate the dog with a Ketch-All animal control
pole & quickly lifted him out. The dog was filthy,
grimy, hungry & in need of vet care. It was noted
that “Scottie” had a congenital deformity of the
right front leg. We absolutely adore Sheryl
Delgaldo of Mount Holly for opening her heart to
Scottie & she fell in love with this gent.
Sheryl Delgaldo of Mount Holly opened her heart
& home to Scottie.
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DOGS
Caden is a mixture of Basset Hound & Dachshund who searches each visitor to see if they will take him into their heart &
home. The happy, outgoing gent loves to run in the exercise
yard … but quickly returns to the staffer for some attention.
He will sit when asked & is very gentle. File 23990-M.
An unkempt poodle pair was found as strays. We call them Rosie & Elroy and each had
a Spa Day in Newark before arriving at our Forked River shelter. They are especially
bonded with each other & need a wonderful owner who would accept them both.
File 24000-M & File 24001-F.
We call her Fiona –
found as a stray in
Newark. The young
hopeful lass stayed at
our Newark shelter for
a month in the hope
that an owner would be
searching for her. The
depressed doggy was
then sent to Forked
River to meet staff &
make new friends. We
are hoping you will visit & meet Fiona. File 24005-F.
This sad-faced, adorable
Coonhound mix pup
has missed quite a few
meals. We call the 3
month old Shiloh and
he is getting all the
food and all the love he
wants. He was found as
a stray without any
identification. Lucky
Shiloh – he is now in a
better place & waiting
for a lifetime of love.
File 24006-M.
Donatello is a hopeful, happy-go-lucky lad
who may have had a home …. but they
were careless & now the Yorkie mixture is
starting all over again. He’s about 3 years
old & hopeful that you will give him the
chance that he never had before.
File 23871-NM
We can’t understand why he was found
alone in the world? The Boston Terrier
gent is about 3 years old and found as a
stray in Newark. He had no identification
to help us help him. Brutus is a quiet
fellow who wants to shout from the
housetops that he needs a new home.
File 23870-M.
AT FORKED RIVER
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
View more Orphans at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org
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Meet Raven,
spotted by a
Newark
Police
Officer who
was concerned for
her safety. There was no identification to help reunite
her with an owner who has never called or come to
check on the dog. The Cane Corso Mastiff is hoping to
find a home with a giant breed fancier who will be
more responsible than the last owner. File 24013-F.
tinton falls
Most of the Lhasa
Apsos and Shih Tzus
that arrive at AHS are
found as strays in
Newark. Oliver is just
one of them. He’s a
mature gent hoping to
find “a new leash on
life”. File 81107-M.
DOGS
She was searching for a
friend …. a companion …
a home. But no one
opened their hearts when
she was found walking a
busy street in Irvington.
She was rescued & brought
to AHS where she has
been for over a month. We
call her Autumn & we
hope you will fall for her.
File 81172-F.
Chikia is one of several
lap dogs just waiting for
an empty lap. She is a
high-energy lass who
prefers wee-wee pads
to being outside. She
loves people … but is
a little wary of other
dogs. File 80968-SF.
When the family moved to a new home,
they could only keep one dog. Reese drew
the short straw & the mature Mastiff mix
had to go. She is eager to please & knows
sit, stay, come basic commands. Reese
would love a family she could
call her own. File 81244-F
Toby is a little bit Doxie & a little bit
Yorkie & a whole lot of hopeful heart.
He’s hoping you won’t disappoint him.
He’s being extra good ‘cause he knows
Santa is on his way. File 81104-M.
Meet Chucky, a 1 ½
year old Old English
Bulldog who was
surrendered due to
allergies in the family.
He’s an energetic,
happy fella who would
love to have a holiday
feast at your home.
File 80917-NM.
Meet Ayden - a young gent who has
been at AHS since June. He was
recently transferred to our Tinton
Falls facility to meet ‘n greet new
visitors. File 80896-M.
AT TINTON FALLS
Meet Lloyd – terrified to be in a shelter.
He was found as a stray & our staff has
attempted to make his stay as
comfortable as possible. It has helped …
but he still would prefer to be at your
house. He is just about a year old & wants
to find “a new leash on life”. File 80965-NM.
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)
View More Orphans at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org
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Holiday Gift Ideas from Vinnie Van Gogh
Vinnie has left a long-lasting trademark on the face of dogfighting …. &
the fact that pit bulls need very little in the way of rehabilitation to be a
great companion. STOP Dogfighting in its tracks – REPORT Animal Abuse
tee shirts have been widely received. You can purchase yours in Military
Green or Blue for $24.95. Log on to www.ahscares.org & go to Gift
Shop/Tee Shirts.
The DVD on Vinnie chronicles from the day he arrived until the day he
went home, a loving journey that you can purchase for $7.95. Just log on
to www.ahscares.org and go to the Publications Section. All proceeds go
to the Res-Q Fund to help other animals.
If you do not have a computer, just call our Forked River facility at 609693-1900 for more information.
Order Your 2015 AHS/Popcorn Park Calendar!
Do you have
yours yet? If
you’re on our
mailing list, you
will have received
a calendar package in the mail,
but if you’re just
hearing about it
for the first time order
yours
today!
Filled with photos
of Society dogs
and cats and residents of Popcorn
Park plus their wonderful rescue stories, this is the one calendar you’ll enjoy
all year around. We ask a minimum of $15 donation per calendar, but a
more generous donation will help even more animals. Additional calendars
at only $10 each. Send your request to: Calendar, AHS, P.O. Box 43, Forked
River, NJ 08731-0043 or order online at ahscares.org in Publications.
Please help us save lives ...
Yes! I want to support the many life-saving efforts of AHS and
Popcorn Park through a donation of $ _______________________
❑ Please find my donation enclosed.
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Name on Card: ______________________________ Exp. date: ________
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Your signature: ________________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________
AROUND THE USA
COLORADO
Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a bill
making it illegal to race greyhounds in the
state. A report coming from GREY2K shows
that greyhounds running at tracks in Colorado were forced to live lives of
strict confinement in stacked cages that often left no room for larger
dogs to completely stand up. Over 2,636 injuries were reported at
Colorado tracks between 1993 & 2007. Over half of the injuries involved
broken legs and fractured spines.
FLORIDA
A recent law requires the reporting of any greyhound deaths. Thanks to
this new law, statistics show that over the last few months of 2013, over
74 greyhound deaths occurred at 10 Florida tracks. Advocates are
proposing that injuries should be reported as well. For more information,
log on to www.grey2k.org
CALIFORNIA
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for any
information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators who used a golf
club to massacre 920 chickens at a Foster Farms facility near Fresno. The
killers broke into the property through a hole in the fence & beat nearly
1,000 chickens to death. Under California law, the perpetrator could be
imprisoned for up to 3 years and/or fined $20,000.
Anyone with information should contact Deputy Chris Curtice at the
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at 559-600-3111.
FLORIDA
A new report issued by the Center for Biological Diversity reveals that the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & the State of Florida have fast-track
authorization of watercraft access projects – ignoring manatee deaths &
without analyzing data – enabling boat collisions that continue to be the
leading killer of manatees. Neither the Army Corps of Engineers nor the
Fish & Wildlife Service appear to keep track of how many watercraft
permits are issued in Florida. The mortality from watercraft continues to
be the leading cause of death for manatees.
MISSOURI
Kansas City has started an innovative program to train officers in animal
behavior, & instead of shooting dogs, the officers use stun guns to subdue attacking dogs. Dog deaths due to police shootings are down 80%
as a result of the initiative. The stun guns acquired are designed to target
the body of a dog more easily than the stun guns used on humans.
Address: _____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________
Please send all donations to:
Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park
PO Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
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HOLIDAY 2014
PENNSYLVANIA
Due to a terrible oversight in Pennsylvania law, the slaughter of dogs &
cats for human consumption is allowed & live, tethered animals may be
used for target practice. HB1750 would correct the oversight. As amended, the bill would prohibit the shooting of animals that have been tethered or otherwise restrained immediately prior to shooting. It passed the
House & now needs to pass the Senate but will have to return to the
House so they can agree to the amendment.
DOGS MAY SPOT HUMAN PROSTATE
CANCER WITH AMAZING ACCURACY
Two specially trained dogs were able to detect organic chemicals
released into urine by prostate cancers with a combined accuracy rate of
98% according to findings of a presentation at an annual meeting of
the American Urological Association. The study was done by Dr.
Gianluigi Taverna, a researcher with Humanitas Research Hospital in
Milan. Samples were taken from 677 people including 320 prostate
cancer patients & 357 healthy individuals. Researchers trained the 2
dogs using hundreds of urine samples taken from both healthy people
& those with prostate cancer. The dogs received a reward when they
caught the scent of a cancer-infected sample & sat in front of it. One
dog proved able to accurately detect the presence of prostate cancer
98.9% while the other had an accuracy rating of 97.3%.
A debate is currently raging over whether prostate cancer is overdetected & overtreated.
A previous study found that dogs could accurately identify patients with
lung cancer by smelling their breath said Dr. Charles Ryan, an associate
professor of medicine & urology at the University of California, San
Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Since the findings were presented at a meeting, they should be considered preliminary until they've been published in a peer-review journal.
HEARTWORM CAN BE A DEADLY DISEASE
Heartworm is easily preventable when dogs & cats receive a monthly
medication. Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitos & is found in
all 50 states. Vets have noted an increase in heartworm cases & that
it could be explained that too many pet owners did not administer
heartworm preventives on time & as directed. Pets should be tested
yearly & put on preventive medicine for heartworm year-round.
According to the American Heartworm Society (AHS), preventing the
disease runs less than 10% of the cost of treating it. According to
the AHS, no approved treatment medication exists for cats.
POSSIBLE CURE FOR CANINE PARVOVIRUS
While trying to discover an antibody technology to cure flocks of dying
geese, Avianax of Grand Forks, No. Dakota, found the antibodies resulted in a 90% cure rate for canine parvovirus. Avianax CEO Richard
Glynn hopes to start selling the parvoONE antibody-based treatment
harvested from the yokes of goose eggs for $75 a dose by next spring.
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture issued a conditional permit for field trials
that are taking place
Pet HEALTH News
SLEEPYPOD DOG HARNESS EARNS TOP
SAFETY RATING FOR CRASH TESTS
PHOTO: SLEEPYPOD.COM
The Sleepypod Click-It Sport dog travel harness was awarded the highest
possible crash test score from the Center for Pet Safety, a nonprofit. The 5
star rating covers small, medium & large Clickit Sport harnesses. The
maximum score was the first under the Center for Pet Safety’s New Harness
Certification Program – the first formal crash test rating system. The
harness tests are conducted using dummy canines of various weights &
sleds that are accelerated & then brought to a sudden stop.
TEAR STAIN REMOVERS COME
UNDER FDA SCRUTINY
The U. S. Food & Drug Administration sent warning letters to three
companies for manufacturing unapproved drugs formulated to remove tear
stains in dogs & cats. According to the Veterinary Practice News, the
products are used to treat staining conditions around cat & dog eyes due
to a condition called epipora. The companies are I’m a Little Teacup of
Sunrise, FL makes Angels’ Eyes; Blanc du Blanc Inc. of Miami which produces Angels’ Glow, & Petaware of Miami which creates Pets’ Spark & the
exported products Glow Groom & Health Glow. The FDA has not reviewed
the products for safety & effectiveness. Furthermore, the tear stain
removers contain tylosin tartrate, an antibiotic which is not approved for
use in dogs or cats, nor for the treatment of conditions, associated with
tear stains. The companies were given 15 working days to notify the FDA
of what they would do to comply legally.Failure to correct violations
specified in each letter could result in the seizure of products or injunction
against the manufacturer & distributors according to FDA.
BRAVO DOG & CAT FOOD RECALL
Bravo of Manchester, CT has recalled select lots of Bravo Turkey & Chicken pet
foods for dogs & cats because they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The
recalled product was distributed nation wide beginning Nov. 14,2013 to
distributors, retail stores, internet retailers & directly to consumer. Salmonella can
affect animals & there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet
products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product.
For specific information on product numbers & other products being voluntarily
withdrawn, log on to http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/bravo-dogcat-food-recall/ The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets.
VOLUNTARY RECALL ON SIMPLY NOURISH
BISCOTTI & SWEET POTATOES DOG TREATS
PetSmart announced that Loving Pets Corp. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of
Simply Nourish Biscotti with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats due to the
potential of mold growth. The affected products have an expiration date of
February 2016. The company recommends consumers immediately stop using
the specified product & return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund. For any
additional questions on the recall, contact Loving Pets Corp. at 866-599-7387.
Pet FOOD ALERT
RECALL ON KONG AUSSIE STICKS
Kong Aussie Sticks dog treats have
been quietly recalled by the
product manufacturer, JAKKS Pacific
due to possible contamination with
mold. The product was sold only at
PetSmart and will have the following item numbers: Item75559 and
Item 75560 with “Best Before”
dates of 1/30/16 and 1/31/16. You
may contact JAKKS Pacific at 877872-2557. The product can be
returned to PetsMart for a full
refund. According to the Dog Food
Advisor, both companies have
exhibited a lack of transparency &
neither has made any effort to post a public notice.
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Share Your Heart with a Share-A-Pet this Holiday Season
Sponsor the Share-A-Pet of your choice with the
coupon on Page 24 or online at ahscares.org
DONNIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
POPEYE OF ARKANSAS
Popeye lived a life of horror at Martin
Creek Kennels in Arkansas, a Class B
dealer. AHS took the last 14 dogs so the
USDA could permanently revoke their
license. That was in 2005 -- & Popeye is
still with us. A holiday of happiness is
what we wish for Popeye.
In 2012, a SC motorist, traveling with her
cat, became ill. She was taken to a hospital; Popcorn Park was asked to pick up
the cat. We reached out to the nearest relatives, but no one contacted us.
In the Waiting Room in Forked River
there are two huge marshmallow cats.
One of them is Donnie …. & whatever
animals come into the shelter, he takes
it all in stride.
ROMEO OF FORKED RIVER
In July 2008, a needy kitten arrived with luxating
patellas. The sweet gent is extremely clingy &
loves to give hugs. He’s a sweetheart who never
found his Juliet. He sees the hustle & bustle of
holiday happenings …. but all he wants is a
shoulder to sit on.
CAROLINA OF NORTH CAROLINA
Undercover graphic video footage was
taken by PETA of repeated physical abuse
to cats & dogs at the Professional
Laboratory & Research Services in NC.
AHS answered the desperate call for help
& we took 35 Beagles & 6 cats. With her
past behind her, every day is Christmas for
Carolina.
MICKEY OF POINT PLEASANT
I am one-half of the team of Cupcake &
Mickey. We are the watchdogs of the
rear side of Popcorn Park – not seen by
most of the public. It’s a great job with
meals included, major medical, & the
work keeps me in top physical shape.
(Don’t tell the boss … but some of the
staff comes by & we play catch).
BERNIE OF NEWARK
JEZEBEL OF WARETOWN
Rocky & Jezebel came to Popcorn Park in
2007 after their owner became terminally ill.
The pair of pooches were together until Rocky lost his battle with bone cancer in
2012. Jezebel is facing the remainder of her sunset years without the joy of the holidays. Will you help us put a smile in her heart?
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I was an emaciated mess with chemical/cigarette
burns over my body. The wounds had healed on
their own but were infected & festered so I had
been without care for a long time. Veterinary
treatment, lots of love & attention, & I am a
whole new purrrrson! Since I was rescued by
AHS, my life has been one long, happy holiday!
Please share your love or come & visit!
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bookshelf
junior
HUMANE
MANALAPAN BIRTHDAY GIRL CELEBRATES
WITH GIFTS FOR ANIMAL ORPHANS
Stranger in the
Woods
Carl R. Sams II and
Jean Stoick
This picture book, first
published in 2000, took
the country by storm,
capturing the magic of
winter and the wonder of
wildlife in outstanding
photography and a lovely
story. A stranger suddenly
appears in the woods,
bearing food for wildlife of every kind. Young and old cannot help but
be enchanted by the photos of local animals and birds who gently
approach the snowman and help themselves to his gifts. Certain to
engender a newfound appreciation of our native wildlife in all who
read this charming story. A wonderful gift for the children in your life
and the child in you. Online and at all major booksellers.
3 YEAR OLD LAWRENCE TWP.
BIRTHDAY BOY HELPS POPCORN PARK
WITH PET TREATS
Julia Forman (r.) and
sister Grace of
Manalapan brought
goodies and treats for
animals at Popcorn
Park.
When Julia Forman
planned her birthday
celebration, she asked
that it be for the
orphaned animals at
Popcorn Park. She
asked her well-wishers
to bring a gift for the
animals from our Wish List (see a copy on our website – ahscares.org
Thanks to the party-goers, Julia and her sister Grace brought lots of
treats, pet food, beds & more! Belated happy birthday to Julia from
her four-legged friends at Popcorn Park.
LIGHTS! CAMERA! VIDEO CONTEST
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Lights, cameras, action!!! You can let your creative love of animals and the
environment shine through in the AHS Video Contest which will end
February 14th, 2015! The contest is open to high school students who
attend traditional school or are home-schooled. The video should creatively
showcase the subject of protecting the environment – a broad subject. All
videos submitted will become the property of the Associated Humane
Societies and no submissions will be returned. If you’re a winner, we will
post your entry on our You Tube site. Your professional quality video can be
burned on a disc or a flash drive. You can mail your submission to
VIDEO CONTEST, Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park,
P O Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731-0043
First prize will win $1,000, and runner-up will receive $500. Your video
message may impact others, so good luck!
When Travis McMahon of Lawrence Township celebrated
his 3rd birthday, he and his friends and family visited
Popcorn Park to donate items for the animals that are
waiting to be adopted. For his birthday wish, he helped
animals and collected cat food, dog food, treats, towels
& Kong toys.
“For an animal person,
an animal-less home
is no home at all.”
Cleveland Amory,
The Cat Who Came for Christmas
ROWAN COLLEGE SIGNS DEAL WITH ROSS
UNIVERSITY VET SCHOOL IN WEST INDIES
Rowan College at Gloucester County signed an agreement with Ross University’s School of
Veterinary Medicine in the West Indies. Under the deal, Ross will reserve 3 seats each semester
for graduates of the community college, enrolling those students in the graduate professional
school immediately after they receive their associate’s degree. Students aren’t required to
complete their baccalaureate degrees, so there is a dramatic cost savings. Students interested
in the Ross veterinary program will receive 5 ½ years of training instead of eight. Ross’
veterinary school is affiliated with 20 other schools including Cornell, Penn, Purdue University,
Tufts & the University of Florida. After Ross, students go on to a year-long clinical rotation.
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NEWS
More Society News on Page 5
HARRISON AVENUE TAVERN
FUNDRAISER GOES OVER THE TOP,
RAISING $11,000!!!
There are no words to express our appreciation for the extraordinary efforts and
generosity put forth by Rachel and those listed below. The phenomenal results
will make a huge difference for so many lives. It is our hope that AHS members
would appreciate the businesses listed and give them your support.
ENTERTAINMENT
Nicky FabbZ
Filet Mignon
Grey Stone
BUSINESSES
Belgiovine’s Italian Deli – Montclair
Caggiano Memorial Home –
Montclair
DeCozen Chrysler Jeep - Verona
Fernandes Steak House – Newark
GoodFellas Pizza & Pasta –
West Orange
JTL Photography – Montclair
Just Jake’s - Montclair
A young visitor gets acquainted
with an AHS orphan under the
watchful eye of Shakita Willis,
Co-Manager of the Newark
facility.
From left: A fun-filled, outstanding time at Harrison Avenue Tavern in
West Orange raised $11,000 through their efforts with a check
presented to Society Asst. Director Scott Crawford – Rachel A. Rock,
Irene Donnelly, Vincent “Hat” Henrich, Luisa Henrich, Ernie Wheitenour
& David Fogarty. Thank you, thank you to all!
Saturday, Sept. 20th, Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day, was held at the
Harrison Avenue Tavern in West Orange to benefit the Associated
Humane Societies. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of participants in this event, great prizes were raffled including a 7 night stay
at the Quarter House in New Orleans; a half-day charter from
Brielle,NJ with NYSE~LY Done Sportsfishing and a $200 American
Express Gift Card!
Live bands, complimentary food, fantastic weather, wonderful animal-loving people – all the components needed to make up a memorable day for all! Add to that some adorable cats and a trio of dogs
with personalities to spare which adds up to a winning combination!
The canine & feline orphans made quite an impression & hopefully
helped them find a lifetime of love with new families.
The event was expertly organized by Rachel Rock and Irene
Donnelly and Harrison Avenue Tavern owners, Vin & Luisa Henrich.
Through their hard work and efforts, the event was an astounding
success and raised over $11,000 to aid animals under the care of
AHS’ Newark shelter.
A member of the Bergen
County Sheriff’s Dept.
demonstrates the abilities of a
K-9 law enforcement dog.
AHS HELPS
SNAPPING TURTLE
TO SAFETY
Newark Shelter Co-Manager Sam “Lovey” McCloud with a Dalmatian
pup to show to Harrison Ave. Tavern customers.
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ER Kitchen@ Harrison Avenue
Tavern
Miele’s Restaurant - Verona
Nanna’s Bella Casa – Montclair
NYSE-LY Done Sportsfishing – Brielle
Nicolo’s Italian Bakery & Deli –
Montclair
Peterpaul Landscapes – Montclair
Portofino Restaurant – Oak Ridge
PJ Rufo’s Restaurant
– Woodland Park
Senioritas Mexican Grill – Bloomfield
Star Tavern – Orange
Speedy Sewer & Drain Service
– Bloomfield
When a Newark resident
brought in a huge snapping
turtle, he advised that he
found it while fishing. The big
snapper was brought to
Popcorn Park for a check-up
and evaluation. He seemed
too overweight, too friendly &
we were concerned about his
safety if he were released back
to nature. A contact was made
to the Rainforest Reptile Shows
in New England, professional
Herpetologists who provide
quality fun, interactive presentations and educational programs for children of all ages.
Asst. Director Scott Crawford
with newly-arrived snapping turtle
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
SALEM
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs filed suit against
Jessica Durkin d/b/a Prada Puppies for allegedly
selling sick pups to consumers. It is charged that
she sold Jack Russells, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Yorkies & mixes for
up to $450 without providing required vet examinations, nor providing
required animal history & health records, & without providing refunds or
paying cost of vet care.
DELRAN
Pets Plus Manager John Mezzatesta & Asst. Manager Jon Crivelli pled guilty
to animal cruelty charges & animal cruelty after an investigation
determined that the manager & assistant manager were told by the store’s
vet to take a sick puppy to a 24 hour medical facility due to the severity of
the dog’s condition. The dog was never taken & failure to follow medical
advice resulted in the death of an 8 week old Yorkie Poo. The matter was
heard in Delran Municipal Court & a substantial penalty was imposed on
both defendants. Both Mezzatesta & Crivelli are no longer employed at the
Pets Plus located in Delran.
PATERSON
Caurie Swinger, 21, & girlfriend Ashley Bryant, 32, pleaded not guilty to
an indictment on animal cruelty charges for dog fighting charges in a drug
raid. Investigators found 18 dogs crammed into cages & the bodies of 4 pit
bulls placed in plastic bags. The dogfighting occurred in an upstairs
bedroom whose walls were splattered with blood.
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Princess Memorial Booklet (incl. S&H)
Princess Memorial Video DVD (incl. S&H)
7 Asst. Popcorn Park Postcards (incl. S&H)
Popcorn Park Magnet (incl. S&H)
Pet Alert Decals (2)
Share-A-Pet Booklet
Wildlife Club Booklet
AHS/Popcorn Park Color Brochure
Small Coloring Book
Elephant Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
Allergy Proofing Booklet
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
Steven Geisel was arrested following an investigation into the death of a
female pit bull. Newspaper reports indicate Geisel took the dog to a
wooded area near his home & beat it in the neck & head with a blunt
object causing the animal’s death. Geisel was found guilty of animal
cruelty & was sentenced to 364 days in jail followed by 2 years of
probation. He will also serve 30 days of community service at the Atlantic
County SPCA.
BEACHWOOD
David Moors was found guilty of animal cruelty for killing a family’s dog
with a bow & arrow while deer hunting in Kingston, NY. County Judge
Donald Williams called the killing “reprehensible” & without justification.
Moors believed the dog was feral & he had a right to kill it. The dog
named Clara belonged to Julie Palinkas who said the dog was outside for
less than 9 minutes when she was killed. He faces a maximum sentence of
up to 2 years in Ulster County Jail. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 30th.
WEST ORANGE
A new ordinance bans all wildlife feeding townwide which the Town
Council hopes will cut down on stray and feral cat complaints
UNION
Kean University has a new K-9 Police Officer; Gunner is a 1 ½ year old
Czech Shepherd who is handled by his partner, Detective Mark Anacker.
Gunner is a bomb detector dog that is trained to detect & sit when he
finds any object that could result in a bomb & will never go straight into
the object. Gunner & Anacker are members of the N J Detective & Render
Safe Task force with the NJ State Police & Homeland Security. Gunner will
work for 45 minutes at a time as opposed to other K-9s who can only work
for 20 minutes. Detective Anacker pointed out that after 45 minutes,
Gunner needs at least 20 minutes afterwards to relax & calm down. More
information on this story can be found at http://www.kean.edu/police
KEARNY
The Town Council has approved a new TNR policy for the town’s cat
colonies & will reassess the program at the end of 2015. The officials will
work out the details of the ordinance & caretakers will attend training
sessions. Members of the cat groups will begin to provide back up for each
other to ensure that colonies receive food & care when primary caregivers
are out of town.
VETERINARY Medical Wonders
New Hampshire Falcon Receives Artificial Lenses
According to newspaper reports, a blind 4 year old falcon named Banner
was given the gift of sight after a New Hampshire veterinarian removed
her cataracts & put in artificial lenses – the first procedure of its kind.
Banner hadn’t been able to fly or hunt for the past two years. Capital
Veterinary Emergency Services in Concord performed the operation. A
Canadian ophthalmology supplier donated the 6 mm-wide lenses while
several from other countries were involved in the design. Banner is now
with his owners, Nancy & Jim Cowan of the New Hampshire
School of Falconry.
Australian Goldfish Given Operation for Tumor
George is a 10 year old goldfish that had a life threatening tumor. His
owners opted to have an operation done to remove it at the Lort Smith
Animal Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. George was given a general
anesthetic so Dr. Tristan Rich could perform the operation. Frist George
swam in a bucket of water laced with anesthetic. When the 45 minute
operation was done, he was given painkillers & antibiotics & after a few
minutes, he was swimming around. According to the hospital’s Facebook
page, George has returned home & as long as he stays in good health, he
is expected to live another 20 years.
“The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up
for the acts of greed in the headlines.”
~Charles Kuralt, On the Road With Charles Kuralt
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A Special Remembrance
Ingeborg Connaughton
Walter Connaughton – NJ
Dominick Degennaro
Vaughn & Hanni Young – NJ
Heidi LaMonica – ME
Tory, my three-legged wonder dog, who
filled my life with love and joy for 14
years.
Debra LaBruzzo – MA
Hilda Florentine
Robert Florentine – N J - In honor of
the anniversary of his wife’s passing, a
matching gift from Prudential &
volunteering a day to work at
Popcorn Park
Michael Joseph Kucyk, Jr.
Marlboro Middle School – NJ –
To mark the one year anniversary of
his passing
Carlynn Ann who found so much joy with
her Dachshunds – you are missed.
The Swanson/Johnson Family – FL
Katie Cirillo Rice
Robert & Karry Rosenberg – NJ
Florence Graham - NJ
Joan Jones
Barbara & Charlie Baldwin – NJ
Laurie Countermarsh – NJ
John F. Kush – NJ
Linda & Larry Myroncuk – NJ
Allison Wilson Coakley
George Hassler Family – NJ
Carolyn Heveran – NJ
Wilson & Anne Beebe – NJ
Robert & Aruna Mettler – NJ
Katelin Linner – NY
Richard & Maryann Jannotti – NJ
Dave Sharpe
Christopher & Melissa Sharpe – NJ
Mel & Karen Klein – NJ
Danny Winkle
Pamela Lewis & Family – MD
Cindy Winkle & Brittany Vance – NJ
Jamie Rizzolo – NJ
Dorothy Wolff
Dawn Golding – N J
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Marietta – N J
Ronald Sonkin - MA
Stacey Ellis
Janet Ellis – N J
Carole Sherkness
Linda Levins – NJ
Beverly Patten – MD
Janet Zahumeny – NJ
John & Nancy Palmiter- NJ
Patricia Lawhead – IL
Victor & Dorothy Alicchio – IL
Mary & Thomas Gleckner – NJ
Alice Gleckner – NJ
My son, John
Elsie Feller – OH
Jo Leovy, PAC Member
Robert & Janis Messner – ID
Dan Winkle, Jr.
Your Lunasticks Field Hockey Girls:
Jackie, Keri, Nikki, Kat & Jen Carb – NJ
Jaime Lukacs – NJ
Kathleen Gibson – NJ
Betty Rinaldi
Mrs. Mezzino & Family – NJ
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hart – FL
Walters Homes – NJ
James Campbell
Amy & Brian O’Malley – DE
Jerome & Estelle Seelig - NJ
Leslie McCarthy
Your Caring Hands Friends – Evelyn
Delillo, Karen Perry, Marie Connolly, Pam
Morrer, Ginny Brien, Joan Racine & Kathi
Kaufman – NJ
Madison
Amy Edwards – MI
Dr. Marsha Sonnenblick – beloved wife,
mother & grandmother
Joan G. Smith – NJ
Oliver, my cat friend – Oliver LeGall –
Rest in Peace & may the door of your
mansion in Heaven always be open
Mary Albert - NJ
Jacqueline M. Johnson
Doris Winterfeld – NJ
Geraldine MacQueen – NJ
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.
From left: Forked River Shelter Manager, Tiffany Price-Zinky accepts donation in
memory of Rose E. Liming from Patricia & Stephen Kolakowski who visited with their
grandson, TJ.
When Rose E. Liming passed away on Nov. 7, 2013 at the age of 89, her daughters wanted to raise funds for a meaningful memorial. Rose loved all animals &
often visited Popcorn Park with her friends. Patricia Kolakowski and her sister had
a Garage Sale and they split the proceeds of her Mom’s personal belongings –
Patricia donated her portion to Popcorn Park and her sister donated her portion
to Wounded Warriors in North Carolina.
Rose was never without a pet. Her dog Baxter, a Shih Tzu, now lives with Patricia.
She also has a dog that she obtained from Popcorn Park. The family also visits
Popcorn Park frequently with their grandchildren.
AVMA Updates
◆ AVMA DOES NOT RECOMMEND GAS
CHAMBERS FOR “ROUTINE EUTHANASIA”
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has finally agreed in
its Guidelines for Euthanasia for Animals that carbon monoxide gas chambers are not recommended for “routine euthanasia” of dogs and cats (but
the recommendation is buried on Page 99). The AVMA’s acceptance of the
CO gas chambers are not recommended.
◆ THE AVMA’S POLICY ON CAT DECLAWING
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)has clarified the
group’s policy on cat declawing to stress that it is major surgery, making
prominent use of the word “amputation” in describing the procedure for
the first time. The main intent is to elevate the seriousness of the procedure and that it is not a simple one. The AVMA policy emphasizes that
declawing should be considered only as a last resort.
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Blue-Eyed Sunny & fleet-footed Orville
who are missed beyond words and will
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Humane Societies
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2014
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone: (973) 824-7080
FAX: (973) 824-2720
E-mail:
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BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7608
Phone: (732) 922-0100
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Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editors
Popcorn Park/Photo Editor
Photography Editors:
Circulation Editors:
Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Sandy Hickman
Deborah Beyfuss
Karen Powell
John Bergmann
Colleen Buchanan,
Dee Hobson
Jay Cat Morris
Lindsay Papa
Linda Wells
Carole Goss
Beth Stio
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without referring to applicable laws, regulations
and/or professional advice. The HUMANE NEWS has
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in this publication but the HUMANE NEWS will not
be responsible for loss or damages caused by errors,
omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the
publication contents.
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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.
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TAKE SOME TIPS FROM ME
FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
◆ House fires are more prevalent now
than at any other time of year. Heaters,
candles, holiday lights are just a few of the
hazards. Over 500,000 pets are affected
by house fires & they increase dramatically
during the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.
◆ It’s important for all homes with pets to
Beardsley was found as a pup 7
have an indication of how many animals
years ago – and set someone’s
are inside, but it’s especially important for
heart on fire. He is in a loving
pet owners that live in multi-family
home with a few other dogs.
dwellings. Firemen, EMTs are not familiar
with which apartments have pets – so a decal on your door is critical! You
can order the Society’s Pet Alert Decals
on the order form on page 21.
◆ Collars, leashes, and carriers should
be kept in a convenient place in the
event of emergencies.
◆ Be sure that smoke/carbon monoxide
detectors are in place and working.
◆ Please be sure to get your pets
microchipped & REGISTER them with
the microchip agency.
Have a safe & peaceful holiday for you,
your family and your pets.
When homeless orphans come through our doors, it may take a
little time for our staff to determine what their particular needs are
and how we can best help them. Sometimes it’s easy …. sometimes
it’s a challenge, but we always try and see how we can make their
stay comfortable, and how we can mend their broken hearts and
heal their hurt. In some cases, we find the key to their broken
heart, and it hurts even more.
Rocky was one of
two Shar Pei
littermates
released by their
owner who could
no longer keep
them. Although it
is usually policy
to keep “families”
together, this pair
was always
fighting, so a
decision was
made to adopt
them out separately. As soon as Benzi found a lifetime home, Rocky
softened his rough, defiant, uncooperative manner. Ever since his
littermate left, Rocky keeps a vigil in the corner of his kennel. He
positions himself so he can constantly watch the door where customers
come and go, and rarely turns away from gazing at the door. If you
visit him, his lonely eyes watch you as you walk away, hoping you’ll
just look back at him with a little love. He has been with us for 6
months and his empty days continue to be spent watching
…. and waiting. File 23615-M (Forked River).
Meet Daria, found as a stray in
Newark with pups. After a brief
stay at our Newark facility, Daria
& her family were sent to our
Tinton Falls shelter. It’s obvious
that she was used as a breeding
factory. Her pups have all been
adopted, and we’ve insured that
phase of her life is finished. Now
it is time for Mama Daria to
enjoy a life filled with love. Each
time a prospective adopter walks
through the shelter, Daria picks
up her favorite toy with hope in
her eyes as if to say: “Want to
play with me?” She clearly longs
to find someone who will give
her the attention and love that
she has been waiting for. File
80789-F (Tinton Falls).
Be A Santa -- Make A Wish Come True and
“Treat” A Society Orphan
It’s the time of giving! Please help us this holiday
season with TREATS of all kinds - collars, beds,
leashes, food, treats - we can always use it all!
Shop our Amazon wish lists and send us much
needed supplies -- from $4 to $40, your purchases sustain our facilities and the animals we care
for. Please share, and THANK YOU!
NEWARK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/9YYOX5C15TYK
TINTON FALLS:
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1FZ8UO9H4F2FT
FORKED RIVER:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3517LO597WLYO
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HOLIDAY 2014
Deliver to Addressee or Current Resident
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 anmals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on
our web site at: www.ahscares.org, and click on Share-A-Pet Program.
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T hor & Hercules of Barnegat
The homeless dogs arrive daily – grieving, hurt, shocked, traumatized by whatever failings have brought them to a shelter for unwanted animals. The staff meets newly-arrived dogs with open arms –
expressing an affectionate, warm welcome to help them over the hurdles of their broken hearts.
As each new dog arrives at our Forked River facility, they are scheduled for a Spa Day in the mobile grooming van. The heartache of
either leaving a home that was so dear to them, or being retrieved
from a horror filled nightmare, we feel it is important that they be
treated to a Spa Day. During their grooming, they get the attention
they profoundly miss …. something we cannot fathom. Our staffers
give them some one-on-one time – so precious to a lost soul. It is
hopeful that here begins a bonding process with our staff so that they
will know we care. Each of these dogs have been treated to a Spa Day
to buoy their spirits and give them hope for the future. The pups pictured are included on our Share-A-Pet Program so that you can
share a part of your heart.
Lady of Highlands
Meet Hercules & Thor who have been at the shelter since April. It was early
evening when the two Labrador mixes were found running at large. The
AHS was able to trace the owner of the two dogs who advised that he did
not want them back. The 2 year old gentle giants are very affable …. but
they would never make the Honor Roll … their Spa Day was not especially
noteworthy to their inner spirit as they are already happy & we have
included them on the Share-A-Pet Program.
Fred of Barnegat
It was March 1st when the AHS received a call
in the early evening to pick up a stray dog. The
Labrador mixture was about 5-6 years old and
very friendly. There were no means of
identification & though we had hoped there
was a heartbroken owner waiting for the
return of his dog, no one came and no one
called. But there were several people who
showed an interest in the handsome gent
saying that they would be back. They never did
come back & the sadly dejected and rejected
Fred deserved a Spa Day to lift his spirits. He
is outgoing, very friendly and hoping for
“a new leash on life”.
SHARE-A-PET
HOLIDAY 2014
Lady was devastated when surrendered by her original owner. She was
housebroken when she arrived, but after a brief adoption stint, she
was returned due to a bathroom accident. The hurt & rejection cannot
be erased & it shows in her soulful eyes. She needed a Spa Day & is
becoming happy & outgoing. Lady is accepting of her homeless days &
lonely nights but we would like to put a little joy (and some sponsors)
in her life.
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________

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