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Humane News
Published by the Associated Humane Societies
SEPTEMBER 2005
Our 99th Year
Volume 36, No. 4
NYC’S KITTY KIND RESCUE BANNED FROM HA VING CATS FOR 3 YEARS
JUDGE ORDERS 95 CA TS CONFISCATED
Society staffer Kevin Fields and several other staff members rescued 95 cats including several mothers/kittens and many sick and dying cats.
SEE PHOTOS AND STORY PAGE 13
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EVENTS
Saturday, Sept. 17th, 2 pm
Charity Softball Game
G-Rock Radio Heads play Dover Veterinary Hospital to benefit Society’s
Vested Interest Fund and vest Dover’s seven K-9’s
Admission - donations towards vests
Winding River Park
Toms River
See details, Page 5
Saturday, December 10th
Popcorn Park Zoo's Annual Chinese Auction
Doors Open 6 p.m.
Auction Starts 7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee: $8.00 - includes free coffee, tea & pastry
Hot foods on sale
Fabulous prizes, 50/50s!!
Lacey Elks - 900 Beach Blvd, off Rt.9, Forked River, N J
SAVE A LIFE --LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME
All dog owners enjoy taking their companions with them on local jaunts,
etc. But as you can see below, the uncertainty of circumstances beyond
your control can make for dire results. Love your pet….leave them at home.
The Hazards of Air Bags
Isabella (“Izzy”) was a year old
Chihuahua owned by Candy Cain, of
Adopt-A-Pet in the Nashville, TN
area. Izzy was in her crate when
Candy had a minor car accident
which caused the air bag to open up
and crush the crate. This caused
Izzy to have a fractured skull which
resulted in her death. Candy wants
the public to be aware of the hazards
of air bags for smaller passengers &
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she would be grateful to know that
Izzy’s death may not be without benefit to other animals. It is safer for pets
to be left at home, but if they must travel, keep them in the back seat.
Cop Berates Dog Owner ….Pet Runs into
Traffic and Is Killed
When Maura Ciardiello decided to being her dog with her while she went
shopping, it became a nightmare for her and her dog. Stephen Sexton, an
off-duty police officer with the N. J. Dept.of Human Services (a previous
Woodbridge police officer who got fired from the force) approached
Ciardiello about leaving her dog locked in a Mazda SUV. After a heated
argument in which she told Sexton she was in the store for less than 20
minutes, he arrested her for leaving the dog in the hot SUV. Sexton then
arrested her, handcuffed her & called for the local animal control. As a
result of the exchange, Ms. Ciardiello advised that she suffered a broken
tooth, injured ribs. Rusti jumped out of the SUV, bit Sexton on the back of
both of his legs & ran back into the vehicle. When the local animal control
officer arrived & attempted to get the dog, it escaped and ran about 1/2
mile on to Route 1 and got killed by a car.
SEPTEMBER 2005
FOODTOWN COMMUNITY REWARDS
PROGRAM HELPS POPCORN PARK
The
Associated
Humane
Societies/Popcorn Park Zoo has
entered into an agreement with
FOOD CIRCUS FOODTOWN to
help raise funds through your purchases! You can send for your
Foodtown Club Card by sending a
SASE to FOODTOWN FUND
RAISER,
c/o
Society,
124
Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J
07114 and we will mail you a card
-- on the reverse will be a unique
bar code and our name. Just use
your card and tell the cashier how
many of your S and H Green points
you would like to donate to
Popcorn Pa rk . We will receive
these donations twice a year, either
as cash or as points redeemable
for merchandise.
You can also use the special
Foodtown Community Rewards
donation card to help the Society.
These cards can be obtained at out
Tinton Falls and Forked River shelters. The following are Food Circus
Foodtown Locations:
Super Foodtown of Colonia
Super Foodtown of Wanamassa
Super Foodtown of Port
Monmouth
Super Foodtown of Wall
Super Foodtown of Red Bank
Pictured above is Customer
Relationship Coordinator Sheri
Sica and Dante the tiger.
Super Foodtown of Sea Gir t
Super Foodtown of Ocean
Super Foodtown of Toms River
Super Foodtown of Atlantic
Highlands
Super Foodtown of Bayville
FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN
TEMPERAMENT TESTING…….
The Society has frequently been asked if we do temperament testing.
Because of new regulations that are attempting to be brought about by a
new state agency, this is a grave concern – and should be to all who bring
an animal to a pound or shelter that does temperament testing.
The behavior in an animal brought to a strange place is not a reliable
barometer of their real personality. According to Karen Overall, V.M.D.,
Ph.D., DACVB, who is a canine behaviorist: “You cannot expect to see a
dog or cat’s real behavior until he or she is totally comfortable in a new
home. This can take as long as 3 or 4 months, depending on how long it
takes to rehome an animal, what his or her previous problems were, and
how traumatic the entire rehoming experience has been”.
In a seminar attended by a Society staffer held at the Animal Rescue
League in Boston, MA, Dr. Amy Marden advised that in a test of “food
aggressive” dogs at their shelters, once the dog was adopted, more than
85% overcame the behavior within 3 months after adoption. Society
staffers have attended temperament testing seminars at N. J. shelters and
found the test results were too difficult for most homeless orphans & they
failed.
Temperament testing at a shelter is a bad excuse for euthanasia.
The HUMANE NEWS has been publishing this paper for the last 34 years. Sadly, we have found that we cannot change the world...even though
we’ve tried. It is our hope that the information printed herein will have a ripple effect on you, your family, your friends, your co-workers. If we
can help one person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation, to adopt a lonely pup from your local shelter, to consider a
vegetarian lifestyle, then the HUMANE NEWS is achieving its intent.If this is the first issue that you have received and would like to be placed
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WHAT HAPPENS TO SURPLUS ANIMALS AT
MONMOUTH COUNTY’S LONGSTREET FARM?
These two Percherons were purchased from Pennsylvania….ill at the
time of sale …and were then removed.What was their future?
These baby lambs appear to be the only small animals left at
Longstreet Farm.What happened to all of the adult sheep?
Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, N J is under the aegis of the Monmouth
County Park System (MCPS) and is known as an “historic working farm” –
complete with mules, cows, sheep, goats & horses that pull wagons & plow
fields.
The Society became involved when Longstreet Farm announced that
Butch & Buddy, 2 Belgian draft horses, along with Susy & Sally, 2 mules,
were being retired due to age & chronic health problems. Animal lovers
were concerned about these animals & their final destinations. After a public clamor, Butch & Buddy were turned over to a private horse owner who
ultimately found a sanctuary for them in Florida.
While these efforts were underway, Longstreet (Monmouth County Park
System) paid over $14,000.00 to buy two Percherons & two mules that
were brought in from Pennsylvania.There is a high concentration of cruel,
irresponsible operations and auctions in Pennsylvania’s Amish area.
Within a day of their arrival of the Percherons, Society Director Roseann
Trezza, along with an experienced horse person visited to see them &
noted that they were ill.As soon as the concern was noted, Longstreet had
the two Percherons “removed”. – both of which had to be returned due to
health problems. And what is now the fate of the Percherons they purchased from Pennsylvania that so quickly came and went with no veterinary care?
A huge area for the sale of horses is New Holland, Pennsylvania -- the
largest horse auction in the East, and while horses are auctioned there for
many reasons, it is a central point for buyers to purchase horses for slaughter for horsemeat.They purchase the lame, the ill, the old, those who can
no longer do their jobs be it racing, plowing, or show competitions, and the
just plain unwanted.
Gus & Ada are the new Percheron pair that the MCPS has just purchased
from Pennsylvania and are now ensconced at Longstreet Farm.
We have also discovered that the mules, Susy & Sally, have been adopted
to someone who wishes to remain anonymous.
Many families visit Longstreet & their children grew up with Butch & Buddy
& other animals. But the Board of Recreation Commissioners has a policy
of “moving out animals to make room for replacements”. Sheep, goats ,
cows – all continue to reproduce and they have alternatives for the “overflow or extras”– they usually sell the extra animals at auction.They have a
vet on staff & these farm animals are sold at livestock auction because of
poor animal husbandry? They can neuter the male animals.
In a thro waway society where useless items are quickly discarded, this is
a disturbing practice and it is important that this matter is not cloaked in
secrecy. We cannot comprehend why a government entity is doing business with a dealer that sold them sick horses or perhaps taking to slaughter unwanted animals because they never neutered them.All animals that
are there for the pleasure and “education” of the public should be protected from going to private individuals or slated for auction.
Please write to Monmouth County Freeholder William C. Barham at the
Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main St., P O Box 1255, Freehold, N J
07728, Phone: 732-431-7310, Fax: 732-866-3696. Freeholder Barham is
the Freeholder-Liaison to the Monmouth County Parks System
WAL-MART SENDS WRONG BACKTO-SCHOOL MESSAGE
MISSOURI COUNTY D.A. FILES CRUEL TY
CHARGES AGAINST EGG PRODUCER
As New Jersey and several other states are attempting to pass legislation
which would ban the use of needless dissection in middle school, junior
high and high schools, Wal-Mart is running a commercial in which a young
girl enthusiastically awaits to return to school to dissect a frog.
Dissection results in a tremendous cost – millions of dollars are spent on
dissection kits, the lives of frogs, cats, and other animals are wasted—and
we will never know what it cost in traumatic behavior of school children who
do take part in this “education”.The cost of taking these animals from the
environment is immeasurable. Please call or write to Wal-Mart at 1-800WAL-MART (925-6278), Ext.221,702 S. W. 8th St., Bentonville, AR 727168611. For information on dissection choices, you can log on to
www.neavs.org
Newton county District Attorney Scott Watson filed criminal animal cruelty
charges against egg producer MOARK Industries, and two subcontractors.
It was charged that the defendants purposely killed chickens “in a manner
not allo wed by the law”. Missouri law is absolutely clear that all animals
enjoy the same legal protection & also holds corporations responsible for
abusing animals in the name of profit. A conveyor belt ends at a massive
truck container and chickens , desperately & wildly, try in vain to escape
their inevitable tumble and death scene in the container. The modern egg
industry is arguably the most abusive and part of the problem is that no
federal laws apply to the treatment of chickens and other animals on the
farm. To see the entire article, log on to http://www.hsus.org/farm_animals_farm_animals_news/missouri_county_files_charges_ag...
TO LAUGH OFTEN AND MUCH; TO WIN THE RESPECT OF INTELLIGENT PEOPLE AND THE
AFFECTION OF CHILDREN … TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE …TO KNOW EVEN ONE
LIFE HAS BREATHED EASIER BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIVED. THIS IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED.
* RALPH WALDO EMERSON
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UPDATES ON MARINE MAMMALS
ONE STEP FORWARD ..
The Radisson Seven Seas cruise
line has announced that they will
no longer offer dolphin encounter
tours at any of their ports of call.
This sends a clear signal to the
travel & tourism industry that
entertainment does not have to
come at the expense of marine
creatures. According to Darius
Mehta, director of Radisson’s
land programs: “Sadly, under the
guise of communing with nature or advancing or scientific understanding,
dolphin encounter programs too often overlook the way dolphins actually
exist & interact with each other in the wild…while we will continue to
employ programs that allow our guests the wonderful experience of
observing dolphins in the wild, we’re opposed to those that interfere with
dolphins’natural behavior. The decision came after discussions with WSPA
(World Society for Protection of Animals).Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is
located at 600 Corporate Drive, Suite 410, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334.
TWO STEPS BACK…
A Hong Kong marine park will be adding 33 new animal species to its current collection. Ocean Park would like to add threatened or endangered
animals such as Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins …. which would violate
international trade rules. They would also like orcas, belugas, polar bears,
walruses – wild captures which are notoriously violent & often lead to injury
& death. Ocean Park has a dismal record of keeping marine mammals.
The park is trying to compete with Disneyland Hong Kong which will open
Sept. 2005 which is animal-free. An easy method to express your concerns, just log on to:
h t t p s : / / c o m mu n i t y. h s u s. o r g / c a m p a i g n / I N T _ 2 0 0 5 _ o c e a n park/e7ud6kr25t8jte
Click to send a quick response to Hong Kong authorities.
NEW LAW IN COSTA RICA
TO PROTECT DOLPHINS
On July 28th, the Costa Rica government approved a law that PROHIBITS
keeping dolphins and whales in captivity! The law also bans swimming with
these marine mammals in either captive or wild settings. This bold step to
protect dolphins effectively stops the swim-with-the-dolphins industry
which appears to be expanding across Latin America & the Caribbean.
Presently, there are 45 whale & dolphin-watching companies operating out
of Costa Rica but none advertising swimming with the marine mammals.
Dolphins that live in captivity are extremely stressed & it decreases their
life expectancy.
ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY BILL PASSES
OVER GOVERNOR’S SECOND VETO
After a 4 year battle, the U S Virgin Islands Senate voted unanimously to
approve an OVERRIDE TO Governor Turnbull’s SECOND VETO of a
much-debated animal abuse bill. Anyone convicted of the offenses will be
prohibited from owning an animal for 5 years, with a probation violation
occurring if the regulation is not adhered to. The law will apply to entrapment of all animals with the exception of fowls, for fighting.Although many
are against cockfighting which is legal here, the groups did not want to
jeopardize passage of this bill.
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but
small ones surround us every day.
- Sally Koch
SEPTEMBER 2005
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR CAPTIVE
PRIMATE SAFETY ACT
U. S. Senator James Jeffords (I-VT) & U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)
have introduced the “Captive Primate Safety Act” & companion bill H.R.
1329 (U. S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and U S. Rep. Rob
Simmons (R-CT) would restrict pet trade in monkeys & chimpanzees.
Sadly, these animals are given up quickly when they become too difficult to
handle & most responsible sanctuaries are at capacity. Please contact your
Senators & Representatives urging that they co-sponsor & favorably support this bill.
Pixie is a Tufted Capuchin who
lived with her family for 20 years.
Sadly, Pixie’s erratic behavior
became a source of concern to her
owners. She began attacking for
unknown reasons and they decided that they would have to give up
their long-time pet.They contacted
Popcorn Park and we took in Pixie
– a hard separation for Pixie and
her family. Pixie has settled in and
is quite happy here. But a great
deal of sorrow, fear and concern
preceded her arrival at Popcorn
Park.
ELEPHANT WITH ROTTING CALF
INSIDE DIES AT DISNEY-ORLANDO
The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF) called on the U. S. Dept.
of Ag riculture to investigate reports that Ibala, a female elephant & firsttime mother, died at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after her dead calf was left
rotting inside of her for weeks.
According to ARFF, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has had an abysmal history
of caring for live animals as listed below:
- At least 31 animals died at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before the park even
opened. It included 2 West African crowned cranes that were run over by
safari trucks; 4 cheetah cubs swallowed antifreeze & 2 Oriental otters ate
poisonous seeds from loquat trees planted in their exhibit.
- In 1990 Disney pled guilty to violating wildlife laws & paid $100,000 in
fines after illegally removing nests & eggs of egrets, ibises other protected
birds & brutally killing dozens of black vultures because they were disruptive.
- Between 1985 & 1990 four of Disney’s 6 original dolphins died after they
had been captured from their original habitat.
- In 1987, accusations of neglect & mismanagement followed the deaths of
the last remaining dusky seaside sparrows after an unsuccessful, captivebreeding program at Disney World.
TRADE IN EXOTIC ANIMALS
EXPANDS TO INTERNET
According to recent news articles, the internet has become a haven for the
sale of exotic pets & products – many of them illegal & made from endangered species. According to the IFAW (International Fund for Animal
Welfare) thousands of endangered animals & animal products are available including a live Siberian tiger for $70,000, a lion, peregrine falcons &
many medicines made from leopard, rhinos, tigers & elephant parts.
During a one week period in January, more than 9,000 live wild animals
and products were offered on animal-trading websites, in chat rooms & on
auction sites.
Several sites depict capuchins, monkeys wearing baby clothes and offering for sale between $3,500 to $6,800. Unbelievably, USDA approved,
there are companies located in the State of Washington and on the East
Coast.Not all sales of endangered animals & products are illegal. It would
depend if the product was made before laws were passed banning such
items.
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CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME TO RAISE
MONIES FOR VESTED INTEREST FUND
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AIRLINES REPORT ANIMAL
DEATH/INJURIES MONTHLY
Four years ago, Congress passed a law requiring airlines to file reports
about family-owned animals that were killed, injured or light on domestic
flights. As of July 1st, reports will begin appearing in the monthly Air Travel
Consumer Report.It is important for the public to report any problems with
regard to animal transport.The Dept.of Transportation will begin to check
the self-reported data against consumer complaints to verify accuracy. In
May, ten animals were killed, injured or lost on flights by six airlines. A large
dog escaped his kennel in the cargo hold of an Alaska Airlines flight and
killed an Abyssinian cat in one of the deaths reported to the Dept. of
Transportation. A dog & a cat arrived dead on Continental Airlines …. A
Sheltie named Kelly was euthanized after ingesting a toxic substance on a
US Airways Group flight. Injuries & a loss were reported on Northwest
Airlines, Continental Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Alaska Frontier Airlines &
Delta Airlines’ Comair. Obviously this law does not include those animals
shipped from puppy mills/breeders.
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Pictured from left to right are: Officer Larry Clayton and K-9 Diesel;
Officer Ryan Maloney and K-9 Maximus; Officer Jim Reilly and K-9
Thunder; Officer Patrick Dellane and K-9 Clancey;Officer Keith Diehl
and K-9 Simba and Officer Art Pennel and K-9 Cletus.
G-Rock Radio Heads are playing the Dover Veterinary Hospital in a charity softball game. The game will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 2 in
the afternoon at Winding River park in Toms River. All proceeds go to the
Associated Humane Societies' Vested Interest Fund to purchase six (6)
bullet-proof K-9 vests for the Dover Township K-9 Unit. Donations can be
sent to the Vested Interest Fund, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave.,Newark
NJ 07114, or to the Dover Veterinary Hospital, 877 Fischer Boulevard,
Toms River, NJ 08753.
Pictured above is the Dover Twp. K-9 Unit, in place since 1986. All of the
Police Dogs, who are the intended recipients of the vests to be purchased
through this fundraiser, are considered patrol dogs and work hand-in-hand
with the officers on the street.Each dog is also cross trained in Narcotics
detection. Dover Twp. is the 7th largest municipality in New Jersey, and its
police serve a population of over 90,000.
Tune into G-Rock Radio, (Eatontown call letters are 106.3 and Ocean
County call letters are 98.5) anytime, but come on down and enjoy the
game and help protect the hardworking K-9's who protect you!!
MOST ANIMALS DIED AFTER
ABANDONMENT IN RENTED ROOM
On Aug. 11th, Christopher Albee, 33, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in
Upper Freehold Township, Municipal Court. Four counts of animal cruelty
had been issued by the N J State SPCA. Albee had rented a room & when
he had not been present for at least 2 weeks, the homeowner opened the
door & found a variety of animals including iguanas, monitor lizards, tarantulas, turtles, fish, 15 rats, a cat & a rabbit.There were two dead ferrets in
cages under a bed, turtles in a bucket of water that were dead & fish had
been eating each other. All surviving animals were taken to the Society’s
Forked River Animal Care Center for immediate care. Some of the surviving reptiles were later relocated to a reptile rehabilitator.
Municipal Court Judge Bonnie Goldman fined Albee $3,000 under a plea
agreement that Albee have supervised probation to confirm that he no
longer has animals. Albee also pleaded guilty to possession of non-game
& exotic wildlife as charged by the N J Division of Fish & Game & paid a
$750 fine. Albee now resides in Seaside Heights.
On January 24th, an employee of Continental Airlines brought in a 2 month
old Hairless Sphynx cat that was suffering from hypothermia.The outside
temperature was 9 degrees Fahrenheit and the kitten had arrived from a
breeder in Texas. It is against the Animal Welfare Act to ship during such
temperature extremes, Continental had accepted the kitten. Immediate
care was given to the kitten who was then sent to an emergency 24 hour
veterinary service to monitor during the night.We contacted the new owner
who advised it was a gift for his wife. Also at home was a 2 year old baby.
The Society contacted the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture for further action on
the matter.
For the monthly report for June, only Continental Airlines had a pet related
incident involving a flight from Houston to Washington, D C. A 3 year old
Chow/Lab mix had gotten out of its kennel & ran out onto the tarmac.
According to the owner, a Continental Airline employee had been chasing
the dog for an hour & it bit the employee after it was cornered.The dog was
taken to a vet & died the next morning due to heat exhaustion. The family
was so upset that they took their other dog & rented a car to drive from
Houston to Los Angeles.
WOMAN SMUGGLES BIRDS IN
WHEELCHAIR – SOME DIED
BOB BARKER DONATES $1 MILLION TO
NORTHWESTERN U. SCHOOL OF LAW
Mercedes Ruiz, 54, was caught by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture officer &
“QT”, a member of the “Beagle Brigade”– a team of dogs that inspect passengers & luggage at various airports throughout the U.S. Ruiz had
returned to Miami from a 2 day trip to Cuba via a connecting flight through
the Bahamas. Inspectors found cloth pouches tied to the bottom of the
wheelchair. Inside were 39 exotic birds crammed in plastic tubes the size
of toilet paper rolls. At least 9 were dead.Ruiz had been stopped on 3 previous occasions trying to sneak wildlife aboard planes to Miami. She faces
up to 5 years in prison & fines of up to $250,000 on each count.Sentencing
is scheduled for Oct. 18th.
Kudos to animal lover & PRICE IS RIGHT host, Bob Barker, who donated
$1 million to Northwestern University School of Law for an animal rights
law course that will teach students about species protection, human-animal interaction & international wildlife law. This will ensure future generations to be taught effectively to be advocates for animals.
Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is
finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t. - Richard Bach
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HAPPY ENDINGS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
Bart Makes A Convert of
Kendall Park Reverend
Humane News Cover Girl Aurora
Now Treasured in Pitman, NJ
Treated like a piece of garbage, a horribly matted, extremely emaciated &
badly injured Shih Tzu was discarded in a garbage bag & would not have
been found were it not for Newark resident, Darius Webster’s pit bull who
refused to leave the bag alone. After the dog had been shaved down, it was
revealed that she suffered a crushed left paw. After her appearance on
Channel 12 N J News, many offers for adoption came in.Daniel Mills and
Keith Armstrong, who had previously owned a Shih Tzu & a Lhasa, both of
which had passed away at 17 and 18 years old respectively, were given the
green light to adopt this beautiful lass.
A mass of solid mats, Aurora,above left, when she came in. At right,
shaved down, her injured leg treated, Aurora awaiting for her new
lease on life.
`When (The Rev.) Francis A.
Hubbard of Kendall Park, N J
saw the long-time mourning of
his Elda for a beloved pet, he
finally relented & said: “Let’s
adopt a dog”. The Rev. Hubbard
had never owned a pet in his
life…but was willing to start
(according to him) an adventure
which has truly changed his life.
After a search of the Internet,
they decided against a pet
shop/breeder as there are too
many homeless animals.
Rev. Hubbard stated:“The experience at your shelter would have
moved the most stoney-hearted
Dickensian villain:the sight of so
many deserving dogs eager to
be adopted & loudly stating their
cases! We found ‘Bart’ (short for
Bartholemew the Apostle – since
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he is mainly Shepherd, with a lot
of Lab, and the Apostles were Bart—our Shepherd/Lab mix who
shepherds. ….he was curled up we adopted Jan. 23, 2004 from the
in the back of a cage with 2 other Society in Newark. He has healed
dogs. When we found out that he Elda’s heart after the death of her
had been abandoned & found on previous dog some years ago & has
the street in Newark during that made rookie co -owner Frank a dog
bitterly cold January of 2004, our enthusiast.
commitment to adoption was
reinforced. We took Bart home on Jan. 23, neutered & with all his shots. It
was an adjustment for all three of us (especially for me, who had so much
to learn) but Bart settled in wonderfully after some weeks & months. Now
he is a delightful part of the family – fun, loyal, affectionate, athletic & a
great companion…especially now that he has learned to focus his chewing on chew toys! He has even found his way into a sermon. We are
delighted to recommend dog owning, adoption & the Associated Humane
Societies in particular to anyone who would like to see their lives enriched
in this way, bringing into their lives one of God’s creatures who just needs
a loving home”.
Pomeranian Fills Empty Spot in
Elizabeth, N J Animal Lover ’s Hear t
Harold Beim, Society Board Member recently passed away after serving in
this capacity for over 40 years. Shortly before his passing, Harold & his
wife, Naomi, lost their beloved Shih Tzu of 15 years. Recently, Naomi
stopped in for a visit and expressed an interest in adopting a Pomeranian
in the event one came in.As in Kismet, two days later the Society received
a call from an elderly wheelchair-bound Newark resident. She had a very
young Pomeranian who needed immediate vet care, had no funds and very
little resources to properly care for the dog.After a chat with the owner, she
felt it would be in the best interest of the dog to give her up. The Society
picked up the dog, took care of the medical problems, spayed her….and
then called Naomi. Thankfully, “Tinker Toy” has filled an empty spot in
Naomi’s heart. Also at home are two other orphans adopted from the
Society – Puff a Persian and Kelly, an Amazon Parrot.If you are looking for
a particular breed, please feel free to call or drop us a note. We will be
happy to include you on a waiting list – or we may already have what you
are waiting for!
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Tinker Toy loves attention –and a neighbor’s pool.
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MORE HAPPY ENDINGS FOR SOCIETY ORPHANS
Allie Graduates As Therapy Dog
& Garners Honors
Victim of Cruelty, Now 3-Legged,
Certified As Therapy Dog
One of the most poignant results of our Happy Endings are those animals
that go on to become model citizens in their own right.They carry the mantle of being a “shelter” dog and earn the respect of all they meet -- bringing joy and happiness to others.
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Meet Allie – once a Society orphan who now puts smiles on those people
who need a lift. Fritz Pastuck of Clinton, N J adopted the dog from our
Newark Animal Care Center & has made Fritz proud! Allie has been
installed in the N. J. Veterinary Foundation’s Animal Hall of Fame for therapy efforts given in relation to September 11, 2001 & a Certificate of
Appreciation from Therapy Dogs International for her efforts during the
same period of time. Allie & her best friend, Fritz Pastuck, were also presented with a Certificate of Achievement for accumulating 50 or more
Therapy Dog Visits! Quite a triumphant accomplishment for a dog with a
heart of gold!
“Best Dog Ever”
Goes to Caldwell, NJ Home
The following is a letter from Jamie
Gardner of West Caldwell, N J: “In the
year 2000, my family & I went to your
shelter to go look at some dogs for
adoption. We took a look around at all
the dogs there were & there were so
many! We were looking for a young
male Shepherd mix. Well, that’s just
about what we found! It said on his
cage that his name was Cheeks. He
was about 6 months old & he was a
Belgian Malinois mix.He was adorable!
He was in a cage with 2 other dogs his
size & we asked to take him out. We
walked him around a bit & then we decided to adopt him. We changed his
name to Chex & he’s one of the best dogs ever! He loves our other dog
Buddy, a Husky mix & he also likes to do a little agility. He loves to run
around & play in the yard & for walks. He never wants to leave my sight. I
just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful dog!”
Wooby meets Florence, a resident of the Burnt Tavern
Convalescent Center in Brick.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Meet Wooby – a 3-legged Husky Mix who was adopted by Sue & Peter
Herflicker of Toms Rivers, N J. on April 13, 2003 – a banner day for this
dog. She came to the Society a month before when she & 2 litter mates
were rescued from Asbury Park.Due to an old break in her leg, the veterinary thought it would be much better for the dog to have the leg amputated.
Sue decided to put Wooby into a Therapy Dog Program & because of her
intelligence & eagerness-to-please, she officially became a Therapy Dog in
August 2004. Wooby had to complete a basic 8 week obedience course,
then another 8 weeks to become certified.She passed all courses with flying colors…& did so well, she even got an added bonus & became a
“Canine Good Citizen”. When visiting the Burnt Tavern Convalescent
Center in Brick, everyone who met her there fell in love with her – residents
and staff. Everyone was amazed by her story & her stamina & look forward
eagerly to future visits. Wooby has been a regular visitor to Country Manor
in Toms River to cheer up the residents there.
According to Sue: “She has touched our lives in an awesome way. Thank
you to all at the Popcorn Park for saving her life & bringing her into ours”.
LICENSE PLATES HELP STATE’S
SPAY/NEUTER FUND
Your purchase of New
Jersey’s
Animal
Friendly license plate
shows your neighbors,
friends and everyone on
the road that you care
about the dogs and cats
that enrich our lives. A
portion of the fee for this
plate supports the spaying and neutering of New Jersey’s pets and reduces the number of unwanted animals. The Animal Friendly plates cost $50 (plus a $10 annual renewal fee) and are available at any Motor Vehicle Agency or by calling 1-800486-3339 - that’s toll free (or 609-292-6500 from outside NJ) for a mailin application.
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KITTIES WAITING FOR LOVE
How many lives do I have left? I
nearly lost one when shot in the
side and head! I lost my way and
went to someone’s yard where
the owner clearly had a heart
that was hard. I’m all fixed up,
though have only one eye;
Survivor’s my name – won’t you
come by? File 34191-M (Newark)
This handsome fella was wearing a flea collar. If we knew his
owner, we would sure give a
holler! He has been at the
Society for over a year. So he’s
used to us … & knows there is
nothing to fear. File L-2506-NM (
Forked River).
For lack of knowing just what I
should do; I stay in my litterbox
`til a kind hand comes through.
I’ve Flame-Point Siamese markings but for my stripe-y tail; I’m
just a young kid hoping somehow love will prevail. File 38428M (Newark).
His owner surrendered Sammy
… they said to give the cat a better home. Surely Sammy’s age &
reason deserves some attention
& a poem. He’s been here over 3
months, this 8
year old
Himalayan. Sammy is morose …
he needs some love …. and he’s
not playin’! File 30992-NMD
(Tinton Falls).
I’m lying here with my eyes shut
tight; trying not to be depressed
with all my might. Turned in at 10
years – I just can’t understand
how; why couldn’t they have
found someplace where pets
were allowed? File 38226-SDF
(Newark).
The Society calls this sweetie
Annabelle. She’s just been
spayed & came through it well.
Now she’s ready to start out on a
new quest. If you visited
Annabelle, we’re sure you’d like
her best! File L-4343-SF (Forked
River).
On my face, I once had a growing cyst;and what it boiled down
to was this – I had swallowed a
needle complete with thread; it
appeared in my last home it had
chosen to embed. My care was
what my owner couldn’t afford;
but now I’m SO ready just to be
adored! File 35017-M (Newark).
Lost and alone, his world has no
light;totally blind in a permanent
night. He sits motionless in his
cage, awaiting a touch; he purrs
in ecstasy - he doesn’t ask
much. Could you be the one to
take our Buddha home? Here he
is languishing, lost and alone.
File 39440-M (Newark).
The year is passing oh so slowly
…. & my self-esteem is getting
lowly! I couldn’t help being
homeless …. my owner kept
sneezing even though I was
extremely pleasing.File L-3489-F
(Forked River).
Lynx Point Siamese? – I believe
we’re quite rare; but from my
home I was banished as if no
one cared. Their reason would
be funny if it wasn’t so poor;at 8
years old, they said that I wouldn’t stay indoors. File 38469-SF
(Newark).
Xena has that far-away look in
her eyes. She’s been here since
December & the loneliness can’t
be disguised. Her owner is mo ving …. can’t keep her anymore.
So she was dropped off …. &
they walked out the door. File L3415-F (Forked River).
Just
one
year, neutered,
declawed;to each visitor I gently
reach out with my paw. An allergic grandson was why they said
I must go; they’d named me
Destiny, but what mine is,I don’t
know. File 38530-NDM (Newark).
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JOIN THE POPCORN PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
Popcorn Park Zoo is a 7 acre zoo located at the Society’s Forked
River Animal Care Center and caters to wildlife, farm animals, and
exotics that have been abused, exploited,injured, abandoned, handicapped, elderly, etc. The zoo is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $4.25 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years
and senior citizens over 62 - including tax. Babies under 1 year are
free, as well as all members of the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club,
Popcorn Park Zoological Society and the Share-A-Pet Program.
Members must present their membership card when entering. If you
would like to support one of these unfortunate animals, it is $3.00 a
month & will include a membership card, free admission, a color
photo and report every 4 months. For information on the zoo’s residents, just send $2.00 for a copy of the booklet to POPCORN PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB, PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731 or visit all the
Zoo animals available for sponsorship on our web site at: www.popcornparkzoo.org and click on Wildlife Club.
The beauty and grace of this handsome peacock cannot be shown in
a picture. He enjoys hanging out in the rear of the zoo…..away from
the crowds.He is one of two males and several females who enjoy the
solitude of the back of Princess the Camel’s compound. If you would
like to sponsor Percy, just send $3.00 and you will receive a gorgeous
picture of this handsome fella.
Troy, Star & Early Surprise (from l. to r.) were owned by a southern
New Jersey couple who due to their advancing a ge were no longer
able to maintain the upkeep of their farm. The farm was put up for
sale, and they needed to find a placement for their beloved three
Miniature Horses.They contacted Popcorn Park to see if we would
accept them. A new barn was purchased and the three are now happily ensconced in their new digs. They have exciting neighbors ….
tigers, lions, cougars, deer ….. but they pay no attention.They enjoy
their daily diet interspersed with treats of carrots and apples. Troy,
Star and Early Surprise may be sponsored separately on the Wildlife
Club.
Chief was found as an abandoned fawn and raised by
someone who allowed him
Once mature, he was unable
to live in his natural habitat,
and luckily, Chief was
accepted by Popcorn Park
and now lives in safety at
the back of the zoo. This
White Tailed buck is firtunare to have found a best
friend - Featherston the
rooster who never leaves
Chief’s side.
This entitles the bearer to
one FREE admission
to Popcorn Park Zoo
with one paid adult admission
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road,Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 693 - 1900
The Atlantic County SPCA confiscated 6 goats from a local resident
who was not caring for them properly. It was the second offense for
the couple and the goats were not to be returned.The SPCA contacted Popcorn Park to hold them “temporarily”until good homes could
be found. The goats were heavily infested with internal parasites &
treatment is a long-term process and was started immediately. These
3 goats are next door to Chief & Featherston & the trio just love
grapes! The staff likes to get to know our new animals first,and as a
result of seeing their personalities, has named them, from l. to r.,
Maggie, Trouble & Lady. Each is available for sponsorship individually. The males are in a separate area behind Princess’s compound &
are receiving the same medical care …. & treats.
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
Sept
Name of animal(s) sponsored:__________________,
________________, __________________.
NAME _____________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $3.00 each = TOTAL $ _________
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WE TRY TO GIVE EACH ONE
EACH ORPHAN HAS ITS VER Y
The staff says I’m really the most
wonderful guy; so why found as
a stray, no one knows why. I’m
tall, dark and handsome as a
male Dobie can be; just waiting
to be loved again … just waiting
to be freed. File 35791-M.
Wrinkles is one of three lookalike girls; left alone on the
street to face city perils. We
believe they’re a Dogue de
Bordeaux/Rottweiler
cross;
they’ve been waiting so long
they’ve begun to feel lost. Ask
for our Wrinkles if your day
needs brightening;it will also be
her heart that you’re lightening!
File 32544-F.
What’s amazing in not just my
age and my breed, but that there
are two of us here, both in need!
I’m a Belgian Malinois,and came
in at 7 months old; no history at
all, as a stray I was found.
They’ve named me Tess,and I’m
hoping I’ll be, in a loving home
who’ll always protect me. File
36841-F.
He’s short on legs but long on
charm; we hope you’ll come and
be disarmed. Staff named him
Rudy, and he’s an awfully sweet
guy; but why he’s still here? you
haven’t given him a try!! File
36116-M.
This poor little pup hasn’t had a
great time; he ate wood from a
handle and his digestive system
stopped on a dime. But his owners were ready to toss him on
the street; they didn’t want to
pay to get Popi back on his feet.
We had the specialized surgery
done; now he’s waiting for his
loving, forever home to come.
File 38502-M.
I came in all hopeful as an older
pup; but it looks like here’s
where I’m growing up! It’s not
too late if you’ll come get me;
ask for Luke , because a sweeter
boy, there just won’t be! File
31682-M.
What a sweet girl, this brindle
Cane Corso; you’d love her at
first sight, but if she were yours,
even more so. Esher wiggles
and kisses – so much affection
to give; too bad her owners
moved and didn’t find a place
she, too, could live. File 37211SF.
I was waiting and hoping that I
would be picked; so I’d have the
chance to give some affectionate licks. If Beagles are for you,
with temperaments quite sweet;
than I’m banking on you’re making our arrangements to meet!
File 38485-M.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airpor t
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THEIR SHARE OF GLOR Y
OWN SAD STORY
What a cutie! Just look at that
face! He’d love you lots and not
take up much space. A Jack
Russell and Shepherd blend
who would very happily be your
new friend. Under one year, and
we’ve named him Jack, and he
gets along great with his best
buddy, Mack! File 38470-M.
It was in the middle of the night
they did their dastardly deed;not
my cries or sadness did they
heed. Lost and alone, I was
taken in by staff that night; she
fed me and tried to allay my
fright.I’ve taken a breath and am
ready to go;I hope someone will
love me so.File 37600-F.
Here’s a young fella with a personality to please; his kisses
and affection are given with
great ease. A pretty brindle with
plenty of Shepherd in the mix;
we hope his homeless plight
you’ll soon fix. We’ve named this
sweet guy Mack; and he gets
along great with his kennelmate,
Jack! File 38322-M.
They say there’s nothing like a
faithful friend; then why do I
seem to wait without end? An
older Shepherd mix lady with
friendly smile;with my devotion I
can hopefully beguile. Please
ask for me ...Tawny. File 13778-F.
Some dogs hearts are breaking,
and in turn, break ours; this
aging Doberman girl was adopted,and as best we can tell, wellloved; but they were moving and
gave her to a young couple to
find a home. They couldn’t keep
her and brought her here; the
shelter where she came from
has no room to take her back.
Soco is frightened, unhappy to
be kenneled again. We hope
someone will soon give her the
love she deserves. File 39543-SF.
American
Bulldogs
have
become an increasingly popular
breed;we’d like to introduce this
young lady in need. Cara has
love and affection in unending
supply; if you’d like a little, why
not give her a try? File 38010-F.
What’s a sweet little old lady
doing dumped on Railroad Ave?
Wasn’t there something about
`to hold and to have’? They think
I’m 10, so it’s more of a crime;
somebody oughta drop a dime!
T h ey ’ve named me nicely Genevieve - I want the home
where I’ll never leave. File 39461F.
Jeez – I’m starting to feel like a
fixture – doesn’t anyone want a
great Dobe/shep mixture? I have
some extra energy, but would
calm down once home; once I
knew I was really your own. I’m
always looking for my new best
friend; hoping my loneliness
soon will end. File 17358-M.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 6 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: ASSOCIATEDHUMANE @AOL.COM
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahsnewark.petfinder.or g
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BE A WINNER IN THE FABULOUS
2005 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES!
Satin Silver Metallic 2005 Ford Mustang awaits the lucky winner at
our Forked River shelter.
Spectacular! Exciting! That is how we would classify this year’s Save-AStray Sweepstakes. The drawing will be held on December 18th - one
week before Christmas – and any of these prizes would be great gifts from
Santa Claus. You should be receiving your sweepstakes booklet in the mail
within a few weeks. If you need additional booklets, just drop us a note at
the Society, Box 43, Forked River, N J 08731-0043 or call the Society at
609-693-1900. All proceeds from this event is used for the care and welfare of animals that come through our doors. We cannot emphasize
enough how much your donated dollars mean to us. We rely on your kindness to continue our efforts.
Approx. Retail Value
1st Prize
2005 Ford Mustang 2 Dr Coupe w/spoiler,
A/C, Fully Automatic,Satin Silver Metallic,
Ditschman Ford, Flemington, NJ
$23,975.00
2nd Prize
Samsung 23”LCD-TV with TruSound Audio
$850.00
3rd Prize
Kodak Zoom Digital Camera with Printer Dock
$330.00
4th Prize
iPod Digital Music Player
$190.00
DRAWING: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2004 AT 4 P.M.
at Popcorn Park Zoo. . You need not be present to win!!
SAT., DEC. 10TH SET FOR SOCIETY’S
CHINESE AUCTION
Saturday, December 10th is the date
for the Society’s Annual Chinese
Auction!
There will be lots of opportunities to
win fabulous prizes, 50/50s and free
coffee, tea and pastry. Hot food will be
on sale also.
Doors Open 6 p.m. and the auction
Starts 7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee is $8.00 and tickets
can be purchased at the door. The
fund raising event will be held at the
Lacey Elks located at 900 Beach Blvd,
off Rt. 9 in Forked River. If you would
like to donate a new, unused item,
please feel free to deliver it to any of
our Animal Care Centers or call Lynn
or Colleen at 609-693-1900.
For a refreshing chage of pace, join us at our Chinese Auction where
household gifts are just a small part of many wonderful prizes!
SEPTEMBER 2005
UNUSUAL STRAYS FIND BEST POSSIBLE
FUTURE THROUGH SOCIETY’S EFFOR TS
It was a first for the species of animal
that the Associated Humane
Societies took in.
When Newark Animal Control
brought in a horseshoe crab, we
marveled at the huge size of this animal. In checking further, it was
ascertained that it had been kept as
a house pet for the last 15 years!
Therefore, the Society decided to
find some place where the animal
could be kept under safe conditions.
His diet had been boiled chicken
breast pieces.
Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point
Pleasant Beach, N J advised that they would take the animal in.She now
lives in a community tank with other of her species…..but she is quite big.
The mouth is on the underside of the body and the eyes are on the top front
part of the shell.
Unfortunately, the horseshoe crab is treated cruelly and taunted because
of the unattractive appearance. During spawning , they crowd up on the
beach at high tide and females scoop out a hole in the sand and lays her
eggs and the males fertilize them. Birds going north will stop to feast on
horseshoe crab eggs, fishermen use the eggs as bait & therefore, the population of the horseshoe crab has diminished greatly. The prehistoric looking horseshoe crab has not changed much in the last 350 – 400 million
years. LAST MINUTE UPDATE: After several weeks the female horseshoe
crab, along with several others, have been released into a safe area.
Jenkinson’s also accepted this
scorpion, picked up as a “stray”
by the Society.
SEA CREATURES DIE FOR
ORNAMENTAL USE
After the HUMANE NEWS story
appeared in the previous issue concerning sea creatures such as seahorses, starfish, etc., it was a consciousness-raising for many. In a
walk-through several large stores,
i.e, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., it
became apparent that it is not necessary to be a “vacationer” as there
are a host of products that have such
sea creatures as adornments. Be an
educated consumer - you can use
your pocketbook as a weapon.
There are new permit requirements
for global trade in seahorses which
took effect in May. Millions of seahorses are “harvested”each year & most
are dried & used in traditional medicine. Hundreds of thousands are also
collected live for sale in the aquarium trade. According to the U. S. Fish &
Wildlife Service, shipments of seahorses must be accompanied by a permit from the country of origin which confirms that they were legally
acquired & that the trade does not threaten the species’ survival. All
species of seahorses now fall under CITES (Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species & Flora) protection.
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SOCIETY NEEDS FUNDS & HOMES
FOR KITTY KIND’S CATS
SEE PHOTOS PAGE 1
The cat at left was
found dead in a
drawer;many others were emaciated, suffering from
severe upper respiratory disease,
and one with
maggot infestation.
As was reported in the June/July 2005 issue of the HUMANE NEWS, over
200 cats were found rotting in garbage bags in the East Orange, N J home
of Marlene Kess, founder & director of Kitty-Kind, a New York City no-kill
shelter. The Associated Humane Societies, along with investigators from
the N J State SPCA, found over 48 cats – with sick and healthy cats together. The SPCA advised that she could retain ownership if she separated the
sick cats from the healthy ones. The SPCA issued 38 counts of animal cruelty which was heard in East Orange Municipal Court on August 23rd.
A trial was held in front of Judge Karimu Hill-Harvey who found Hess guilty
on all counts and was sentenced to 21 days in jail, fined over $14,000.00
and must serve 1140 days of community service. As part of the sentencing, all cats had to be relinquished to the Associated Humane Societies.
The judge banned Kess from having any animals for 3 years.
The Society dispatched several ambulances to remove over 95 cats –
which included 5 nursing mothers with kittens. Two veterinarians were on
hand to examine each and every cat and treat those that required medication.There were over 30 cats that had to be euthanized – one was continually seizuring since it had been picked up, several for kidney failure, liver
failure and other terminal illnesses.
According to Stuart Rhodes, President of the N J State SPCA: “Anyone
who thought this woman was the Mother Teresa of the feline world should
have been at her premises today. It was among the most disgusting and
inhumane conditions we’ve ever seen.Living in filth with feces and urine on
their coats, infested with fleas and in the case of one cat, found dead in a
clothes bureau drawer, in the 98 degree interior, 95 live and one dead cat
were removed. This was a severe degradation of conditions observed
three months ago. We are sure additional charges will be filed against this
individual”.
Judge Hill-Har vey said that Kess’ cats lived in unsanitary conditions “that
made healthy cats sick and sick cats sicker. I find the defendant’s actions
are incongruent with the mission of her organization – Kitty Kind.The fate
of these animals were worse than death”. Kess’s lawyer, Wilfredo Benitez,
urged the judge to let Kess find another home for the cats – “asking your
honor for some mercy”. Judge Hill-Harvey stated: “Let’s not talk about
mercy. Let’s not define mercy today. Let’s talk about justice”.
The Society has received phone calls from as far away as Albany, New
York from those who had given her cats, donations, food, etc.Due to budgetary constraints, the Society must struggle to take on this additional burden and continue to give quality care to all of the animals that come
through our doors. Our emotionally strained staff must struggle to care for
these cats, provide ongoing veterinary care, find them new homes and
respond to calls from distraught owners who had put their cats in Kitty
Kind’s care in good faith.This, in addition to providing care for the homeless and unwanted cats that continue to come through our doors.
According to an investigator with the N J State SPCA:“Your staff was E X
C E L L E N T in their response. Wish I was rich enough to throw them a
party. They are the heros........ “
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N. J. WILDLIFE REHABILIT ATORS
NEED PUBLIC SUPPOR T
It didn’t take very long for the number of wildlife in New Jersey to find no
assistance from the very agency that should be helping them. The N. J.
Division of Fish & Game has set out on a path to reduce the number of
wildlife rehabilitators in the state so that
As is always the case, it is the animals that suffer because of man's greed
for control.
N. J. wildlife rehabilitators must be certified and presently, they are required
to do a one year apprenticeship which is difficult, cumbersome, inconsistent, time consuming and we are not talking brain surgery here. Until now,
homeowners, animal lovers and concerned citizens could call a wildlife
rehabilitator who would rescue these animals at no expense to them or to
the taxpayer.
Both of these animals died in illegal traps.The squirrel was caught in
a trap set up by a pest control agency. The groundhog was killed in a
conibear trap.The pest control agency was found guilty of animal cruelty. The Mountainside resident who killed the groundhog was
charged with animal cruelty by the N J SPCA & is answerable in
Municipal Court.
In a recent case, a healthy baby raccoon brought to a wildlife care center
was euthanized for no apparent reason but because it was the expedient
thing to do
A pest control agency was using traps to remove wildlife during the summer days when the temperature was in the triple digits. Two groundhogs
died from the heat. A nursing mother raccoon was taken out of an attic by
another pest control agency. When they were called to advise that babies
had been left behind, they advised the homeowner that everything would
be okay. They could fend for themselves. By the time a wildlife rehabilitator
became involved, all of the babies had died for lack of nourishment.
There is presently more than a 50% reduction in the number of wildlife
rehabilitators in the state. They admirably perform this service AT NO
COST TO MUNICIPALITIES OR TAXPAYERS, but due to the lack of rehabbers, many animals are dealt with in an inhumane and illegal manner.
Senate Bill 3235 (Karcher) and Assembly Bill 3939 (Chiappone, Panter)
would solve the problem in a fair and equitable manner. Please write to
your legislators asking that they support this legislation.
We have already gone through one breeding season and it has been unfair
to the many animals that died as a result of lack of care for them.
TEENS CHARGED IN DEATHS OF
GROUNDHOG MOTHER & BABY
One of the most horrendous incidents of cruelty recently perpetrated on
groundhogs occurred in Middletown, N J. Two high school students were
charged in connection with the death of two groundhogs. They killed a
young groundhog with a paint ball gun & then shot & wounded its mother.
They then trapped the mother in a net & brought it into the woods & set it
on fire. Christopher Welch, 18 and an unidentified 17 year old male face up
to 6 months in jail, community service or a fine if convicted.
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WE TRY TO GIVE EACH ONE
EACH ORPHAN HAS ITS VER Y
Perhaps his owner let him out to
tinkle. And that is how we got
this Doxie we call Bullwinkle. No
one has claimed him … & it has
been awhile. Surely a wonderful
responsible family would make
him smile. File 32974-M.
People can have a false sense of
security unless the microchip
company is notified,the contract
has no surety. The microchip
company has no record….neither does the pet shop. Just
obtaining a microchip with no
further action is definitely a flop.
File 33183-M.
I have been waiting awhile for
my owners to claim me. As of
now, the staff hasn’t even named
me.
My
owners
haven’t
called….they could have found
me if they tried.With only 3 legs,
I could easily be identified. File
31249-F.
My owner had a newborn baby &
guess who got tossed? I’ve been
here over a month & feel unloved
& lost. I thought I was so valued
….. like a king’s ransom. The
staff says not to worry ‘cause I’m
neutered, young & handsome.
File 32533-NM.
Here’s a sweet girl named Agnes
by staff; she was an easy
favorite and made everyone
laugh. As we went to press, her
new forever home had come
through ... but please come visit
because we have so many more
like Agnes waiting for you!!
Guess
what????
Another
Pekingese came through our
doors.This time the owner didn’t
want him anymore. They taught
him how to sit, come & stay, but
they had moving plans so gave
Harry away. File 33055-NM.
It has been said that until death,
an angel is with you in each and
every breath. We are sure that
this "Angel" needs to place her
trust in someone for the rest of
her days. The 4 year old Lab
Retriever would surely be by
your side imparting a devoted
gaze. File 33116-F
The Police picked me up on a loitering charge. I was out searching for someone with a heart that
is large. I have been shivering &
shaking in my boots. I am waiting for a family that will give me
roots.File 33126-M.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (No.)
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
Don’t see what you want? Log on to http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.or g
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THEIR SHARE OF GLOR Y
OWN SAD STORY
A comedian, a companion & a
whole lot more come with this
adorable terrier who walked
through our doors. He doesn’t
have an owner & he wants to
start life anew. Only 4 months
old & waiting for you.File 33233M.
If you think a microchip is satisfactory ... this is just our usual
story. The microchip was traced
to someone …. but the phone’s
been disconnected. Unless all
changes are kept up-to-date, our
inquiries are rejected. File L4479-M.
Just as in real life Bill's the lover
& Hillary's the protector. You can
find them at our Forked River
sector. Neither of them require
top billing. But to be adopted
together, we hope you are willing.File L-4135-SF & File L-4136NM.
The staff calls me “Precious”….
& they are soooo right! I make
up in my heart …. what I lack in
height. A Chihuahua type who
would love to snuggle in your
arms & show you all of her
charms. File L-4357-F.
Our owner passed away….& we
were so scared. He was the onl y
one we knew….the only one who
cared.But the staff tells us there
are lots of people who would
love us too. Won’t you keep us
together…..and then you needn’t
color us blue. File L-4412-F &
File L-4413-F.
This sweet fella wants nothing
but love; but in his last place, it’s
what he got very little of. Left
outside, he was finally confiscated; for the littlest affection, he
becomes elated. Named Bougie
for his wiggly ways; we’ll make
sure he gets the best for all of
his days.File 38049-M.
They call it a “lock out”when the
tenant is out & the door is locked
& secured. This gave my owner
one of life’s detours. The sheriff
told our staff to take me away.
Now I have to find a new place to
play. File L-4521-NM.
My owner brought me & our cat
in … but the cat didn’t stay long.
But sadly, I still have no where to
belong. Only a year old & very,
very sweet. They call me
Treasure …. but I’m really a treat!
File L-4522-F.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: njhumane@aol.com
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
WE WELCOME OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS
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FEDERAL
LEGISLATION
NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATION
The Pet Animal Welfare Statute, or
PAWS, is a bill that would allow the
U. S. Dept.of Agriculture to inspect
puppy mills that are currently
beyond the reach of federal law.
Mass commercial breeders are taking advantage of a loophole in the
Animal Welfare Act that allows
them to sell puppies directly to the
public & avoid federal oversight. It
is estimated Please contact your
Senators & Representatives & urge
them to co-sponsor & support the
Pet Animal Welfare Statute
(PAWS).
Assembly Bill 4283 (Rumpf,
Connors) would provide that any
engine coolant or antifreeze sold in
N. J. on or after Jan.1, 2006 that is
manufactured on or after July 1,
2005, shall require addition of a bittering agent to certain engine
coolants & antifreeze to render it
unpalatable.
The National Sheriffs’ Association
has joined with the H.S.U.S. & 345
state & local law enforcement
agencies in endorsing H.R. 817 &
S.382 (the Animal Fighting
Prohibition Enforcement Act. The
bill seeks to upgrade penalties for
interstate or foreign commerce in
dogs, birds or other animals for
fighting purposes & to create a new
crime for interstate transport of
cockfighting implements. The
offenses would be a felony under
the proposed legislation.
According to the USDA, cockfighting was a key factor in the spread
of Exotic Newcastle Disease which
cost the government nearly $200
million to contain during a 20022003 outbreak in California & parts
of the southwest.
Dogfighting is prohibited in all 50
states & considered a felony in 48,
cockfighting is prohibited in 48
states & considered a felony in 32.
Assembly Bill 3736 (Assemblyman
Bob Smith) and Senate Bill 2475 (
Stephen Sweeney) would authorize deer hunting with bow & arrow
on Sundays . It has been heard in
both Committees. Please write to
your legislator expressing your
opinion.
CORRECTION: The HUMANE
NEWS incorrectly stated that
Senator Bob Smith of Piscataway
was a co-sponsor of the bill.This is
incorrect! Senator Smith loves animals and his family has visited
Popcorn Park!
Assembly Bill 4087 (Gordon,
McKeon) would prohibit computerassisted remote hunting of game
birds, game animals & fur-bearing
animals in the State of N J.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION (cont’d)
S.Res. 33 would urge Canada to
end its commercial seal hunt.
H.R. 1688 and S. 304 would ban
the interstate & foreign commerce
of captive exotic mammals to be
shot for entertainment or trophies.
H. R. 1558 would prohibit Internet
hunting
FERRETS ABANDONED IN FRONT OF
WA-WA STORE
SEPTEMBER 2005
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY
The Society continues to receive
phone calls from concerned animal
lovers regarding carriage horses in
tourist areas throughout the U. S.
and elsewhere. In New York, carriage horses are not allowed to
work more than 9 hours in any 24
hour period. If the temperature
reaches 90 degrees in the summer
(or below 18 in the winter) carriage
horses may not work.There are no
regulations governing humidity or
wind chill. If you see a violation in
New York City, call the ASPCA
Humane Law Enforcement at 212876-7700, Ext. 4450 or the Police
Dept., the Health Dept., Consumer
Affairs Dept. or the Parks Dept.
which may also enforce the laws.
NEW YORK STATE
According to statistics provided by
Farm Sanctuary, 80% of New
Yorkers support legislation to ban
foie gras production. Ducks are
force fed enormous quantities of
food, causing their livers to swell &
they suffer terribly. Many die in the
force feeding process when their
throats are torn open or they choke
on regurgitated mush. Senator
John Bonacic sponsored a bill to
ban foie gras production & then
withdrew the bill because it cold
cause the loss of 200 jobs for his
constituency. Hudson Valley Foie
Gras slaughters 5,000 ducks each
week – about 250,000 a year.
According to State Assembly Jack
McEneny:“Tradition & profit are no
justification for animal cruelty”.The
Senator can be contacted at 815
Legislative Office Bldg., Albany, N
Y 12247, Phone:518-455-3181, or
e-mail Bonacic@senate.state.ny.us
For information on foie gras cruelty,
log on to www.nofoiegras.org
NEW YORK STATE
Microchips can now be injected
into horses for identification purposes. The microchips can also
give the animal’s temperature
when read with a scanner. The
microchips are available at no cost
for equine operations enrolled in
the New York State Health
Assurance Program. Eight horserelated operations in the state
already use the technology.
NEW YORK STATE
A proposed bill crafted by
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin &
Sen. John Flanagan would require
the police to get fingerprints & mug
shots of animal cruelty suspects &
would mandate tougher sentences.
It has already passed the
Assembly. New York does not keep
criminal histories for those convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Pataki
said he views animal cruelty as a
“gateway crime”.
ELLISBURG
David & Emily Ashley were visited
on several occasions warning that
their dogs should not be left out in
the heat without water. When they
returned, they found one terrier,
tied to a tree with no shelter or
water; it was dead. A town justice
ordered removal of the other 3
dogs. There is a court order saying
they can never get those dogs
back. As of late June, they were in
Jefferson County Jail in lieu of
$500 bail.
NAPANOCH
Camille Fraracci, 59, was charged
with 9 counts of animal cruelty for
failing to provide shelter for animals
she had displayed at a flea market
in the Valley Mall in Napanoch. A
search warrant was issued & several animals – both living and dead
– were seized including dogs, cats,
ra bb i t s,
rodents
&
poultry.
Additional charges may be filed
pending a veterinary examination.
The rest of the animals were
brought to Ulster County SPCA.
I look forward to an America which will not be afraid of grace
and beauty, which will protect the beauty of our natural environment, which will preserve the great old American houses
and squares and parks of our national past and which will
build handsome and balanced cities for our future.
- John F. Kennedy
These two ferrets were left in front of the WaWa store in Forked River with
a sign that said “FREE”. Not only is it illegal, it is unfair to the animals.
Anyone who is found guilty of abandoning animals risks a $1,000.00
mandatory fine.
The Society often has ferrets available for adoption to appropriate homes;
please contact us if interested.
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.
SEPTEMBER 2005
CALIFORNIA
City officials in National City are
considering a proposal that would
prohibit selling kittens & puppies in
public places such as in front of
grocery stores. Animal advocates
say the amendment would help
curb the sale of sick animals that
have been smuggled over the border.
CALIFORNIA
An amended version of the ferret
legislation, Assembly Bill 647,
passed the Assembly which would
require that the state study the
effects of removing the domestic
ferret from its list of wild animals
that are unlawful to import, transport, possess or release. If the
study permits removal, responsibility for enforcement, sterilization,
vaccination, etc, would transfer
from Dept. of Fish & Game & state
enforcement officers to local animal control agencies.
CALIFORNIA
Oakland City Council has drafted
an ordinance that requires dog
owners to have a microchip imbedded under the skin or be fined $100
for a second offense & $1,000 for
subsequent infractions. The ordinance also bars owners have having more than 3 dogs & bans ownership of roosters.
LOUISIANA
The Baker City Council has voted
to amend its animal cruelty laws to
prohibit the tethering of dogs within
city limits. The ordinance makes it
illegal to tie or chain a dog for more
than one hour regardless of
whether the dog’s yard is fenced.
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Municipal Court Judge
Raymond Dougan convicted Heidi
Erickson for animal cruelty for her
treatment of four surviving cats as
well as another cat & dog that died.
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
Justice Roderick Ireland ordered
the 4 living cats back to Erickson.
She is banned in having the animals in Boston. E ri ckson was
accused of trying to create the perfect Persian Kitten. The animals
were found malnourished in
squalid conditions in April 2003.
More than 60 feline carcasses
were discovered in her freezer –
the casualties of her attempt to
breed a new kind of Persian.
MARYLAND
New legislation increases the
amount of damages people can
recover for the death of their pet
due to negligent, reckless or intentional injury. The law raises the
maximum amount that can be
recovered for a pet’s fair market
value & vet care from $5,000 to
$7,500.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
No amendments were approved to
Bill 36 which would have placed a
tax on cat food distributed in the
state to fund its animal population
control program, effectively killing
the legislation.
NORTH CAROLINA
Senate Bill 1032 would require the
Dept. of Environment & Natural
Resources, in conjunction with the
North Carolina Zoological Park &
Wildlife Resources Commission to
propose practices that several entities, including commercial pet
retailers, exotic pet hobbyists &
wild animal breeders, should adopt
to protect the public from the risks
posed by dangerous animals. The
bill was as a result of a child’s
severe mauling by someone’s pet
tiger. The report will contain a list of
dangerous animals, type of danger
each animal poses, suggested
ways to regulate ownership & a
PLEASE HELP THESE “CHICKENS”
On July 28th, the NEW YORK TIMES ran a paid advertisement criticizing
the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture’s arbitrary definition of the term “animal”.
According to the copy of the ad, the USDA has classified rabbits as “poultry” to avoid required protections for the species under the Humane
Slaughter Act.The ad was placed by the Humane Farming Association, the
Animal Welfare Institute & animal Rights International.
comprehensive list of persons &
entities that should be exempt from
regulations. The bill passed the
Senate & is in the House
Committee on Environment &
Natural Resources.
OHIO
A new law created a pet-friendly
license plate and up to $40 from
the sale of each plate goes to provide low cost spay/neuter services
and information on animal care.
Animal shelters, humane societies,
non-profit foster and breed rescues
are slated to receive funds.
OHIO
A proposed bill would make pet
stores selling dogs liable for certain
defects in the animals until they are
15 months old. Other provisions
would include that a person who
purchases a dog from any commercial seller is entitled to a refund,
comparable exchange or reimbursement of vet fees up to the
price of the animal if it develops a
“congenital defect” or “common
hereditary disorder”. It would
exempt humane societies, animal
control agencies & other non-profit
groups.
KENTUCKY
A new regulation bans exotic animals as “pets” and is one of the
most comprehensive restrictions in
the U.S . It will prohibit future possession as well as prohibit existing
animals from being bred. Common
animals kept as “pets” include
lions, tigers, cougars, ocelots, servals, wolves, bears, alligators,
snakes, monkeys & other primates.
To date, 37 states have some form
of law either banning or regulating
private possession of exotic animals.
FLORIDA
Suspended Animation, Inc. is a
Boca Raton, Florida research company that originally planned to use
animals in which they were going
to use them in a “cryopreservation”
laboratory to study freezing &
resuscitation. The company has
since undergone a complete
change which includes leaving animals out of its research plans.
RHODE ISLAND
H 6169 would include several shelter & tethering requirements. Dogs
would not be allowed to be kept or
tied outside for more than 30 minutes without access to adequate
protection; tethering dogs on a
rope less than 6 feet long;tethering
dogs when owner/guardian is not
present & tethering dogs for more
than 10 hours or caging for more
than 18 hours during a 24 hour
period. The bill also requires owners to provide fresh drinkable water
& food that fosters normal body
weight & growth for the dog’s
breed, age & size.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Robert Triolo & Tina Bogutzski,
owners of Sunsational Pets, pleaded no contest to 5 counts of animal
mistreatment & one nuisance count
each. Both were ordered to pay
$3,528 each or serve 90 days in
jail. The judge stipulated that they
would not be able to claim any of
the 105 animals seized.The Grand
Strand Humane Society is working
to place the animals which included cats, dogs, birds, fish, rats, gerbils, hamsters, mice, tarantulas,
scorpions, a rabbit, a chameleon &
a savannah monitor. Triolo had successfully had the local ordinance
changed in February to allow for
the sale of a wider variety of animals. Animals had been left unattended for long periods of time.
AVMA SUPPORTS USE OF
SOW GESTATION CRATES
Sows spend their entire life confined by
metal bars.
The American Veterinary
Medical Association has
revised its policy on sow
gestation crates saying
that “no existing housing
system for pregnant
sows is better than
another”. This revision
provides an implied
endorsement of the current practice of housing
sows in crates or cages
so small that they cannot
turn around.
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ILLINOIS YOUTH HOLDS FLEA
MARKET FOR POPCORN PARK
SEPTEMBER 2005
Junior
HUMANE
SPARE CHANGE COLLECTED FOR
SOCIETY AT WYCKOFF, NJ SCHOOL
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Jennifer Grage of Deerfield, IL visits Popcorn Park on the family’s annual
visit to New Jersey. She has long been a faithful friend to the animals here
as her kindness knows no boundaries. She always donates her Christmas
money that her Grandfather gives her each year and helps to support
Stitches the Raccoon. Recently, Jennifer and a friend decided to participate in our Kids Only Flea Market with 75% of the proceeds going to
Popcorn Park. As a result of their efforts, Popcorn Park received a check
in the amount of $75.00!
NUTLEY SCHOOL’S YOUNG ARTISTS
HOLD FUND RAISERS FOR SOCIETY
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Students at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School in Wyckoff, N J receive the
HUMANE NEWS & read about the Society’s needs for assistance to help
with sick and injured animals that come through our doors. In the past, they
raffled off a 9 pound Nestle Crunchbar. Most recently, they sent in another
check after the children in the 6th Grade Social Studies class collected
“spare change” for our doggies. Our thanks to teachers Eileen Avia and
Arlene VandeWeert for their guidance in continuing to further advance and
encourage kindness to animals.
FREEHOLD BROWNIE TROOP RUNS
SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Franklin Middle School students in Nutley, N J and teacher (extreme
right) Ms.Hillary Hill who helped raise funds. Shown are members of
the “Artist Club”and the “Art League”.
For several years, students in Ms. Hillary Hill’s classes at Franklin Middle
School in Nutley, N J have raised funds for animals at the Associated
Humane Societies and Popcorn Park. The most recent fund raisers that
were the most successful were run by the Artist Club 8th Grade Art League
and Animal Plant Club who held annual Valentine Friendship Gram sales.
As a result of their efforts, $300.00 was raised to “adopt”one dog, one cat
and one of the wildlife members in the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club. The
group now has a one year sponsorship of Boo Boo the Bear, Jessie Belle
the Beagle and Zephyr the cat. They will receive color photos and reports
of the animals they sponsor.
If you or your group have helped the Society and Popcorn Park Zoo…but
you haven’t seen it published in the HUMANE NEWS, just check our KIDS’
website. It may be there! Just log on to www.ahscares.org and link on to
KIDS.
PHOTO SUPPLIED
From left: (TOP) Julia Cataldo, Shelby Ulrich, Chiara Williams,
Michelle Nannarone, Mariah Cerisano, Courtney Lambert; (CENTER)
Rachael Schiek, Shannon Angley, Alexis Mooney, Gilliam Gude,
Kailee Lago, Sydney Amodol, (BOTTOM) Danielle Sakowski, Briana
Raso, Anna Doucette, Kimberly Roedema, Samantha Sabino
Brownie Troop #734 from Freehold, N J decided to run a SAVE THE ANIMALS campaign by saving all of their spare change for two weeks and/or
to give up a special treat and ask the money be donated to “the cause”.Not
only did the scouts donate, but family members contributed as well to raise
$100.00 for Popcorn Park. According to Michele Bonner-Cerisano, Troop
Leader: “Hopefully, we can inspire others to help support your outstanding
facility”.
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10th BIRTHDAY FOR BARNEGA T
LASS HELPS SOCIETY ORPHANS
FORKED RIVER YOUNGSTERS SELL
ICED TEA FOR POPCORN PARK
Maureen Saporito of Barnegat, N J asked family and friends to answer one
wish for her 10th birthday. All Maureen wanted was food and toys for dogs
and cats for the animals at the Associated Humane Societies. Her wish
was granted and Maureen and her family visited the Society to bring in a
whole bunch of goodies for the Society’s orphans that were waiting for a
new home.
Jillian Ferguson,Megan & Christine Enright of Forked River, N J present a check for $25.00 which they raised by selling iced tea.
ALLENTOWN FFA CLUB DONATES
TRUCKFUL OF FOOD ANNUALLY
If you were driving in Forked River & saw a trio selling iced tea to passersby, it was probably Megan & Christine Enright & Jillian Ferguson. It was
perfect weather to entice the public to buy a drink to cool off….and thanks
to their efforts, they donated $25.00 for the animals at the Society’s Forked
River Animal Care Center.
YOUTH STOOD IN FRONT OF STORE
TO COLLECT DONATIONS
Cheyann Fenton, 11 years old from
Jackson, N J made up a flyer advising of her concern for Popcorn
Park. “They need some money to
feed and care for their animals. It
would be nice if all students and
staff and anyone else who cares
would get together and give money
to them.Then everything would be
great. They would love that! Now
could be your chance to save the
life of an animal”. Cheyann collected the money with a can in front of
a store.
The animal-loving
Cheyann proudly proclaims that
she raised $176.00!!!
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STUDENTS CAN HELP END
ANIMAL EXPERIMENT ATION
The Student Animal Rights Action (SARA) group located at 275 – 7th Ave.,
23rd Floor, NYC, N Y 10001 has been spurring the youth movement to end
animal exploitation. To that end, they will be getting connected with young
activists to mobilize, educate to build a strong and diverse youth movement
for animal protection.
For more information on SARA, log on to http://www.defendanimals.org or
e-mail them at info@defendanimals.org
From left:FFA Advisor Jacque Roszel and FFA students Ryan Carney,
Bonnie Kizis, Laura Pinas and Chris Helmlinger who traveled in a
snowstorm to get the food to Popcorn Park.
Every year, members of Allentown High School’s FFA (Future Farmers of
America) in Allentown, N J donate a truck full of dog food and horse feed.
The group also donated another truck full of cat and dog food, cat litter and
corn! Our thanks to the FFA Club and to Advisors Jacque and Cyndee
Roszel.
DISSECTION ALTERNATIVE LOAN
PROGRAM
The National Anti-Vivisection Society has a Dissection Alternatives Loan
Program to
provide students, educators—even entire schools—with effective, state-ofthe-art alternative models and computer programs to substitute for the use
of dead animals in classroom dissection exercises. For more information,
call them at 1-800-888-NAVS for further information on how to obtain these
alternatives for your classroom or school use.
In Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan and Oregon, there is proposed
legislation which would give K-12 public school students the right to
choose not to perform animal dissection and require teachers to provide
humane alternatives.
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SNAIL & SLUG BAIT
POISONOUS TO PETS
SEPTEMBER 2005
ARTWORK FOR COLORING
BOOK WELCOME
As has been mentioned in the HUMANE NEWS on several occasions in
the past, it bears repeating.SNAIL and SLUG BAIT are poisonous to dogs.
Some veterinary hospitals have reported as many as 3 cases a week during the warm weather season. Any pets that ingest even a small amount
MUST receive immediate veterinary care or it could result in death.
The bait comes in pellets which can resemble dog food. Powder and liquid
forms can get on a dog’s paws & can be ingested when it licks it off.
Symptoms can occur within 30 minutes after ingestion.It is recommended
that pet owners use non-toxic forms of snail & slug bait. Traps can be baited with beer or a mixture of molasses, cornmeal, flour, water & yeast to
attract the slugs – which will not harm pets.
According to Dr. Andrea Looney of NY State College of Veterinary
Medicine at Cornell University, with regard to chemicals applied to lawns,
shrubbery or trees: keep animals away from sprayed areas as the chemicals may rub off on to the animals’fur or feet & they could ingest the chemicals if they eat sprayed grass or leaves.
TWO NEW METHODS
TO TRACK LOST PETS!
PetTrax is the “wireless leash” that tracks missing pets. Using the same
technology the police use to track stolen cars, PetTrax gives your fourlegged loved one a way home. For more information, call 1-866-738-8729.
GlobalPetFinder, based in New York, keeps tabs on pets using global positioning system technology & sends pet location reports to wireless
machines. The 5 oz.locator device is snapped onto an animal’s collar & is
recommended for pets weighing 30 pounds or more.
The world is a dangerous place – not because of those who do evil – but
because of those who look on and do nothing.
- Albert Einstein
ORDER FORM
SEPT
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 07114-2175
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Share-A-Pet Booklet
Wildlife Club Booklet
Small Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
Videotape of Popcorn Park Zoo
Videotape of Animal Haven Farm
Both Videotapes
Wills and Bequests/What Will Happen to My Pet?
Allergy Proofing Booklet
Arbor of Love Brochure
ZoonooZ (sample copy)
The Society will be putting together a brand new HUMANE SOCIETY
EDUCATIONAL COLORING BOOK geared for youngsters from 4 to 9
years old.
We welcome any dr awings suitable for coloring that you may wish to submit.The sad look of a performing elephant or a circus monkey would also
be welcomed. We are striving to send important messages to our young
animal lovers. No drawings will be returned unless requested and accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope, but artists will be acknowledged in the coloring book.Images should have clear outlines and minimal
shading that will be clear to a 4 - 9 year old child. Just send your artwork
to COLORING BOOK, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J
07114.
$2.00
$2.00
2/$1.00
SASE- #10
$13.95
$13.95
$21.95
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:
❑ Visa ❑ Master Card ❑ American Express
Card # _____________________________________ Exp. ________
Signarure ________________________________________________
PARENTS WHO SMOKE WIPE OUT
ANTI-ALLERGY BENEFITS FOR KIDS
According to Dr. Dennis Ownby, of the Medical College of Georgia’s section chief of allergy & immunology, parents who smoke wipe out the antiallergy benefits their infants receive from pets. His findings showed infants
living with 2 or more pets in their first year were half as likely to develop
allergies as they grew up; however, if either parent smoked, the effect was
negated.
RUFUS, INC. PET STORE CHAIN
FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY FOR
PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS
After receiving several pet shop complaints in N J where customers sought
financial relief for huge veterinary bills, this pet shop has filed for Chapter
11 protection from creditors. Rufus & Co. failed to pay a $9,800 fine stemming from animal cruelty charges for an incident involving a Shar Pei
puppy at their Paramus Park Mall store. Official documents reveal that this
is not the first time that the company has filed for bankruptcy. The
Connecticut-based chain operates pet outlets under the names Family Pet
Centers, Rufus & Co., Woof & Co. and Maxie Biggs. There are over 18,000
creditors in 5 states:NY, NJ, CT, MA and PA.
One must care about a world which one will not see
- Bertrand Russell
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THE WEATHER IS CHANGING AND FALL WILL BE HERE
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR `KIDS’ FOR A WARM SPOT OF CHEER
He waited and waited and waited
some more; yet for Luigi, that
special someone didn’t come in
the door. So we made a decision
so he could finally stretch out;
we moved him to Union and
that’s where you’ll find our fella who’s gotten a tad stout! File
13288-NM.
Meet Travis a very sweet fella
who enjoys basking as if under a
beach umbrella. He certainly
needs a chance to be in a home,
where he’ll have a responsible
owner who won’t allow him to
roam.File U-00700-NM (Union).
Fritz has been pleasantly bored.
It would be nice to be in a new
home where he’ll be loved &
adored. He was adopted out
briefly to a real jerk. But having
Fritz as your housemate would
be a real perk.
As soon as those blue eyes
walked through our door, we
knew she needed love & a whole
lot more. An animal lover picked
her up as a stray, but the landlord said about having a pet:“No
way”!
What an adorable poodle ….
whose owner never claimed him.
The sweet mini poodle belongs
to us & so we have named him.
We call him Sugar & he patiently
waits. If you are interested in
Sugar, please don’t hesitate. File
U-00708-M.
A salt & pepper fella who is a
unique mixture is hoping that he
can be a permanent fixture. If
you want a nice fella who needs
a new start, this poodle/schnauzer is waiting for a spot in your
heart.File U-00712-M.
AT UNION
Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East
Phone: (908) 810-1663
Turn right directly after Temple Abraham Memorial Park
Don’t See What You Want? Log on to www.petfinder.org
Just sit at our front desk for a little education.The daughter was
going back to school after vacation.Who was going to take care
of the dog? They were going to
throw him out. Thankfully, they
brought Romeo to us at 7 a.m. &
a better home is needed – of that
there is no doubt. File 39900-M
(Union).
My owner was moving & couldn’t take me along. So I packed
my Fancy Feast & wait for a new
home where I can belong. My
name is Big Red & I’m 4 years
young. I’m just hanging around
waiting for a life that hasn’t even
begun. File U-00693-NM (Union).
22 HUMANE NEWS
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In Memory Of
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The
Society will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME &
ADDRESS OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF DONOR is included. Due to the high volume of requests, only
gifts of $50.00 or more will be printed in a timely manner.
Society Board Member ,
Harold Beim
Leslie Franciose – N J
“Nemo” Ray, my tri-color
Collie. He was only 6 years
old.
Rosemarie & John Ray – N J
Cocoa – 1988 – 2005
You had beauty without van ity; Strength without inso lence; Courage without
ferocity…..And all the
virtues of man without his
vices. You will be in my
heart as long as I live.
Lynn Falanga – N J
Harry, Akita & Burma –
Burma was from your shel ter. I still miss my wonderful
dogs.
Crystal E. Jewell N Y
Alice, our wonderful dog
that we lost too soon
Mimi Michalski – N J
Kingston, a wonderful, loyal
Lab that has gone to heaven
Carolyn Mugavero – N J
H. Roemer
Lynnmarie & James
McGoldrick – N J
Gloria Peterson who loved
all animals & tried to help
all those in need
Jeanne Bowlby – N J
Ruth Burgoyne - CAN
Betty Cook – N H
Gwen Haas – S C
Joy & Jer ry Milano – N J
Barbara & Norman
Peterson – N J
Eva Peterson - N J
Ronnie & Norman
Peterson – N J
Martin F. Rudnicki who loved
animals & had a special
place in his heart for stray
cats
Janet Pirozzoli – N J
My sister, Lil Salter who
passed away March 25, 2005.
She loved all animals &
they’re all taken good car e
of.
Elsie O. DeFrancesco – N J
Audra Theber y
Staff of Bergen County
Dept. of Human Services – N J
Anastasia Wolan
Bonne & Robert O’Dwyer
–NJ
William E. Woods
Marian Groze – N J
Lisa’s 14 year old friend
Mickey
Pauline B. Visinho – N J
Julius, beloved cat of Mae
Assenza
Pat & Steve Walsh – CT
Rita Uber
Marianne R. Galle – P A
Marybeth Thompson
Jiri & Arleen Hlavaty – N J
Robert H. Wood – N J
A dog, Gredel Reese
Dolores T. Potenza – AZ
Kathy Paul
Margaret A. Paul – N J
Isabel Nunez, my late wife
who died March 7, 2005.
She adopted one from from
your shelter 7 yers ago.
Armando Nunez – N J
Robert Moody
Joann & Mauro Marzocco
–NJ
Joseph & Arlene Patalano
–NJ
Fenway
Marie Rossi – N J
Joan Mendenhall
Irene Swope – CA
SEPTEMBER 2005
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AT SOCIETY
VETERINARIAN – Full Time/Part Time for our Newark Animal Care
Center. Medical and Surgical – Society animals as well as outside clientele. Benefits include pension plan, hospitalization & dental, educational
allowance, membership fees, insurance fees. – Must have N J license.
Send resume to T. Clark, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J
07114.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS – Must be certified – Full time in
Essex/Ocean Counties, Monmouth Counties, Benefits include pension
plan, hospitalization & dental. Contact Terry Clark at 973-824-7080.
NO INDICTMENT FOR CRUELTY A T
PRILGRIM’S PRIDE CHICKEN PLANT
A grand jury refused to indict former workers at a Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
chicken plant who kicked & stomped live birds while being filmed undercover by an animal rights group. Pilgrim’s Pride fired 11 employees following the release of the PETA video & provided animal cruelty training at its
24 plants in North America.
BUSH ADMIN. ALTERS SCIENCE TO
DOWNPLAY GLOBAL WARMING
More reports are coming out of the Bush Administration regarding altering
scientific reports. A former oil/gas industry lobbyist who worked as the
President’s environmental policy council, repeatedly revised federal
reports in an effort to downplay the seriousness of global warming.
GLOBAL WARMING UPDATES
As a result of the recent Discovery mission which carried a research satellite to study holes in the Earth’s ozone layer, it is feared that man-made pollutants are depleting the ozone layer.
Global warming has caused Arctic sea ice to melt at a rate of 9% per
decade. The polar bears hunt seals from the sea ice. & as the bears get
stuck on land, finding food becomes more difficult.Some scientists believe
polar bears could be extinct in 50 years…along with many other species.
Deforestation has also been blamed for warmer temperatures. In 2003,
Phoenix, Arizona experienced a sweltering 118 degrees & areas of that
state have experienced triple digit temperatures. The warming has affected the maple syrup industry. Numerous major wildfires have occurred –
and fire officials believe the worst is yet to come.
How can YOU help? Plant deciduous trees near your home to help shade
it & reduce energy use; buy energy-efficient appliances; insulate your
home; use compact fluorescent lighting; recycle. If your water heater is
more than 5 years old, wrap it in an insulating jacket;caulk & weatherstrip
doors & windows;turn off the TV, video player, stereo & computer when not
in use.
Coal-burning power plants are the largest U. S. biggest offenders in global
warming….also cars. For more information, log on to :
http://reference.aol.com/nowyouknow/culture?id=20050729163209990001
and from Discovery’s Commander ...
According to Discovery’s Commander Eileen Collins: “The atmosphere
almost looks like an eggshell on an egg, it’s so very thin. We need to protect what we have. Sometimes you can see how there is erosion & you can
see how there is deforestation. It’s very widespread in some parts of the
world. We would like to see, from the astronauts’point of view, people take
good care of the Earth and replace the resources that have been used”.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment
before starting to improve the world”
- Anne Frank
SEPTEMBER 2005
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MONMOUTH COUNTY
BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls,NJ 07753-7608
Phone:(732) 922-0100
FAX:(732) 922-4032
OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH &
POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone:(609) 693-1900
FAX:(609) 693-8404
E-mail:NJHUMANE@AOL.COM
UNION COUNTY BRANCH
Jefferson Avenue
Union,NJ 07083
Phone:(908) 810-1663
Fax:(908) 810-1670
Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Editor
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Popcorn Park Zoo Editor
Photography Editor
ARE YOU CONCERNED THAT YOUR
PETS WILL OUTLIVE YOU?
If you would like to have your love of
animals live on long after you’re gone,
the Associated Humane Societies/
Popcorn Park Zoo has a unique
mission to care for animals.
Published by the Associated Humane Societies
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone:(973) 824-7080
FAX:(973) 824-2720
E-mail:ASSOCIATEDHUMANE
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Roseann Trezza
Jeanne Balsam
Terry Clark
John Bergmann
Colleen Buchanan
Circulation Staff:Debbie Beyfuss,Carole Goss,
Karen Powell
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 forloss
or damages caused by errors, omissions,
misprints ormisinterpretations of the publication
contents.
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”All the arguments to prove man’s superiority cannot
shatter this hard fact: in suffering,
the animals are our equals” - Peter Singer
DONATIONS TO ARBOR OF LOVE
MEMORIALIZE LOVED ONES
All too often, pet owners are left with
the troubling question of what
will happen in the event their
pets outlive them.
The Associated Humane Societies
can offer you peace of mind
for special long-term care.
For information on special wording,
please contact us at our Executive
Offices at 124 Evergreen Avenue,
Newark, NJ 07114 or
call (973) 824-7080.
For specifics on our long-term facilities
and the pleasant surroundings,
feel free to visit any day of the week
between noon and 5 p.m. at
Humane Way and Lacey Road,
Forked River, NJ 08731
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA CITED FOR
MISTREATING RESEARCH ANIMALS
After a 7 month investigation, the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture cited the
University of Nevada in Reno for 46 federal animal welfare violations
between May 2004 & March 2005. Violations include repeatedly leaving
research pigs with inadequate water & housing, poor sanitation at animal
care facilities, lack of vet care & failure to investigate complaints of animal
neglect.Associate professor Hussein S. Hussein, an internationally known
animal nutrition researcher, alleged abuse of research animals in complaints to the USDA last summer. It was later discovered that 38 pregnant
sheep died in Oct.2002 while they were inside a locked gate without food
or water for 3 days . Hussein has filed 2 lawsuits in federal court accusing
the university and administrators with reprisals & trying to fire him. The
school has agreed to pay an $11,400 fine to settle the case.
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The Arbor of Love will be erected in the Forked River Animal Care Center’s
Waiting Room.The bronze sculpture will give a permanent honorable mention or memorable tribute . For more information on the various memorials
from $1,000 to $50,000, please request a copy of the Arbor of Love pamphlet.
IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED US: NEITHER THE
HUMANE NEWS, THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, NOR
POPCORN PARK ZOO MAKES ITS MEMBERSHIP LISTS AVAILABLE
TO ANYONE.
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JOIN THE
SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness
and generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers. The animals are placed on the program on the
basis of such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts,
brand new facilities have been given to these orphans. You can help by “adopting” one of these
orphans for $10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo & report of your pet every four
months, & a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK ZOO.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, & even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care & welfare of other shelter
animals.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. A new video will soon be available in both DVD and VHF formats.
Check next issue of Humane News for details.
GABE OF HOWELL
BRANDON AND GRACIE
OF HOWELL
Gabe is outgoing and friendly; he hopes you’re looking for someone
tall, dark and handsome and will sponsor him!
Brandon is a little bit shy when
he first meets you, but as soon
as he gets used to you,he’s your
friend for life!
Gracie is a real sweetheart who
loves to give kisses;a little training and love and she just blossomed!
Visit us on the web at:
www.ahscares.or g
SHARE-A-PET
Name of pets sponsored:___________________
___________________ ___________________
SEPT
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ASBURY PARK PRESS
Just added to the Share-A-Pet Program are three beautiful black and
tan Coonhounds -- Brandon, Gracie and Gabe. In May 2004, twentyone coonhounds, one cat and two guinea pigs were confiscated by
the NJ State SPCA from a Howell owner due to neglect and abuse.
The home was declared uninhabitable, and children and pets had to
be removed. All the dogs needed updated health care, some training
and TLC, and happily, all have found loving homes but these three.
We wanted to give this sweet threesome an extra chance to find love
...in your homes,or in your hearts on the Animal Haven Farm where
you can sponsor them. Brandon, Gracie and Gabe patiently wait ...
won’t you come through for them?