SNOOPY SURRENDERED TO POPCORN
PARK WITH MYSTERIOUS WOUNDS
AHS RESCUES MILD-MANNERED,
MIDDLE-AGED “GUARD” DOG
Story & Photos Page 6
Story & Photos Page 7
CAT SPENDS 3 DAYS ON FIRE ESCAPE IN
SNOW AFTER OWNER THROWS HIM OUT
NO MEDICAL CARE GIVEN TO
SUFFERING FAMILY PET
Story & Photos Page 6
Story & Photos Page 7
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
NO HOG HEAVEN AT DARLYNN’S DARLINS
IN FLORIDA
Animals went without water and food for days.When these chickens were
finally given water by an investigator, they drank for 10 minutes non-stop.
PHOTOS COURTESY: PETA
Spunky, left, an emaciated pig with no use of his back legs, stayed with his friend
Buddy in his final moments. Buddy was in urgent need of veterinary treatment,
and though it was promised, he suffered horribly for two weeks before he
passed away.
The pigs, dogs, cats at a “heavenly sanctuary” in Florida only had a hell on
earth at Darlynn’s Darlins Rescue Ranch (DDRR) outside Polk City, Florida.
The YouTube videos are hard to take as the animals were not given
anything to eat for up to 5 days – and then were given rotten scraps and
moldy bread. Sick and dying animals were denied vet care & malnourished
dogs were kept confined to kennels outdoors and were deprived of water as
the temperatures soared to 100 degrees.
CARRIAGE HORSE DROWNS IN SPOOKING
ACCIDENT
Cash, a 13 year old Percheron horse, drowned in the Missouri River
after running loose in a parking lot. The horse’s handler was trying to
put the horse away for the night but it somehow got spooked. The
horse ran loose through a parking lot, hitting multiple parked cars,
then ran down a boat ramp. It is believed that the horse tried to stop
when it was headed for the water but the carriage it was pulling was
too heavy. It took about 3 hours to pull the horse out of the icy waters.
It is believed that the handler should not have removed the blinders
until the horse was detached from the carriage.
Based on documented evidence
presented by PETA, a warrant was
issued by the Polk County Sheriff’s
Office on Aug. 4, 2016. On Aug.
9, 2016, officials charged DDRR
operators Darlynn Czerner &
Clinton Martin with 282 counts of
animal cruelty & 6 felonies. On
Sept. 2, 2016, a judge awarded
custody of 193 animals to the Polk
County Sheriff’s Office & barred
Czerner & Martin from owning or
possessing animals. The reports are
difficult to accept that these animals lived such horrendously cruel
treatment without any respite.
One among hundreds of starved,
emaciated pigs.
PETA’s video of this investigation can be found here:
http://investigations.peta.org/animal-rescue-hoarder/
A DREADFUL FEDERAL COURT RULING …..
Judge Eric Clay in Federal Court in Michigan ruled that police can shoot
a dog if it moves or barks when an officer enters a home. In his
decision: “The standard we set out today is that a police officer’s use of
deadly force against a dog while executing a search warrant to search a
home for illegal drug activity is reasonable under the Fourth
Amendment when … the dog poses an imminent threat to the officer’s
safety”.
The decision was the final step in a case in which officers shot & killed
2 dogs while executing a search warrant. An officer testified he shot
the first dog when it appeared to move “a few inches” & lunged at him.
The dog fled to the basement where the officer shot & killed it. Court
documents reveal that another officer killed the second dog after it
also ran to the basement & barked at the officers.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
The Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act,
H.R. 113 has been reintroduced in the House of
Representatives. This bill would ban horse
slaughter in the U.S. while ensuring American
horses are not exported out of the country for the
same purpose. Please contact your U. S. Congressperson & urge that they
cosponsor H.R. 113, the SAFE Act. For more information on horse slaughter
& how you can help, visit the Animal Welfare Institute website:
http://awionline.org/content/safeguard-american-food-exports-safe-act
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NJ SPCA LOSES TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
The NJ SPCA – an organization that is supposed to be responsible for
enforcing animal cruelty laws - has been stripped of its tax-exempt
status by the IRS. Donations to the private, non-profit group are no
longer tax deductible. The organization failed to file 990 forms for
2013, 2014 and 2015.
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen
though. That’s the problem.” A.A. Milne
ANIMALS
Environmental Hazards
in the NEWS
CALIFORNIA
Californians voted in favor of Proposition 67 to ban plastic bags –
the first statewide bag ban in the nation. Marine wildlife like sea
turtles can easily mistake plastic bags for jellyfish & plastic bags
can clog up our environment.
ALDF URGES SEC INVESTIGATION OF
TYSON FOODS
NEW JERSEY
The body of an emaciated 2 ton, 33 foot whale washed up on the
beach in Sea Isle City in late December. Officials with the Marine
Mammal Stranding Center say the whale may have been caught in
fishing line causing an injury that left the whale unable to eat
enough.
DEADLY DRIFTNETS CAUSE DEATH TO MILLIONS
OF MARINE LIVES
PHOTO COURTESY: ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
Past undercover PETA investigations at slaughterhouses documented sickening
animal cruelty by workers including stabbing chickens, breaking their backs,
urinating on them, ripping off heads of live birds, & more.
PHOTO CREDIT: © TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK
A pilot whale caught in layers of driftnet flails helplessly.
The technological advances of the past few decades have increased
efficiency enabling the world’s fishing fleet to maximize its catch &
process it at sea. Just as with livestock, the efficiency focus has been
on increasing speed and volume – not on
reducing collateral mortality & destruction of marine habitats.
Commercial fleets employ huge nets & other indiscriminate
methods that sweep up the desired catch while obliterating seabed
habitat in the process. Millions of non-target animals die every year
as bycatch. They are hauled up & thrown overboard – dead or
mortally wounded. The oceans worldwide are choking from the
plastics, garbage & driftnets which are destroying the environment.
The animals are trapped and struggle to no avail. According to
Oceana, millions of marine mammals suffer and die each year.
Some of the netting is up to 12 miles long!
GOOD NEWS FOR ANIMALS!
CANADA
According to PETA, they have had meetings with Canadian Tire –
Canada’s most shopped merchandise retailer and they have agreed
to stop selling fur. This commitment extends to its corporate-owned
subsidiaries including Mark’s, Sports Chek, National Sports & Pro
Hockey Life. This means that nearly 1,100 locations have stopped
selling fur in-store and on line.
CROATIA
Effective January 1, 2017. a complete ban on fur farming went into
effect. The ban was threatened with an exemption that would have
allowed the breeding & slaughter of Chinchillas. Sharon Osbourne
spoke up & she narrated a PETA video on how chinchillas suffer &
die on fur farms. The video was then sent to the country’s Minister
of Agriculture. Croatia sided with animals & they upheld the ban.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is urging the U.S. Securities &
Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate flagrant violations of state &
federal law by Tyson Foods. The ALDF wants Tyson Foods to be held
accountable for the deceptive statements made to investors regarding animal
protection & worker safety. Tyson has made false promises of superior animal
treatment & care for its workers. There is a drastically different reality
including shocking animal cruelty & safety violations. For more information
on Tyson Foods or many other cases, log on to ALDF.org
RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS IS
SHUTTING DOWN
Top news of the weekend regarded Ringling
Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus which will
close with its last performances in May. Although
there was legal action last year, Feld Entertainment
agreed to a six figure fine before ending the
elephant performances. The last 11 elephants have
been permanently retired and are at the Center for
Elephant Conservation as part of an
ongoing cancer research project.
GEORGIA
The Georgia Aquarium has announced that it would no longer seek to acquire
dolphins or beluga whales from the wild for its exhibits. The announcement
came after the aquarium lost a 2 year court battle to acquire a permit to
import 18 wild-caught belugas from Russia.
CHINA
China has announced that it will “cease part of ivory processing and sales by
March 31, 2017 & cease all ivory processing & sales by Dec. 31, 2017”.
According to TRAFFIC, closing the world’s largest legal ivory market will deter
people in China & beyond from buying ivory & make it harder for ivory
traffickers to sell their illegal stocks. Now that three of the world’s largest
domestic ivory markets – China, Hong Kong SAR, and the U.S. are being
phased out, it is hoped that other countries will follow suit.
Air China has become the first airline in mainland China to ban shark fin
cargo. This makes a dramatic shift in attitudes toward trade in endangered
wildlife & to the shark populations that are threatened with imminent
extinction.
www.ahscares.org
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SOCIETY NEWS
NACA PRESENTED TROPHY IN MEMORY
OF ACO ALVIS CARRINGTON
SANSONE 66 AUTOMALL PARTNERS WITH
AHS TINTON FALLS
Sansone Jr’s 66
Automall on Route
66 in Neptune (Off
of Exit 100 of the
GSP) is a family run
business who are
animal lovers
interested in helping
AHS in Tinton Falls.
The AHS shelter is
now part of the EZ
Referral Program that
Sansone Jr.’s 66
Automall has in
place. AHS will
receive a $200
donation every time
someone shows this
“picture” or mentions they were referred to Mark the Pie Guy via our shelter.
Much-needed donations will be used to help the remodeling fund including
new fencing, kennel painting & sooo much more. Thank you so much Sansone
Jr.’s Automall for their support of our shelter.
MONMOUTH MALL HOSTED PET PHOTOS
WITH SANTA FOR AHS
Jennifer Friedman of Brick,
NJ brought Society alumni
Emma & Gibson to have
their photos taken. Here is
Emma with Santa.
Monmouth Mall in
Eatontown hosted a “Pet
Photos with Santa Claus”
with proceeds from two
evenings donated to AHS in
Tinton Falls. According to
Terry Bereheiko: “Clearly you
have devoted volunteers and
supporters as this year’s Pet
Photos was one of the most
successful yet!!!” As a result
of advance promotion and
the loyalty of animal lovers
& adopters, the AHS received a check for $725!!! What a joyous,
fun-filled night to meet old and new friends who brought their pets
to meet Santa. And just a reminder -- we hope to again partner
with Monmouth Mall for Photos with the Easter Bunny in April 2017!
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February 2017
Standing from left: AHS Animal Control Officers, Anthony
McGovern, Tom Circle, NACA Board Member Scott Giacoppo, AHS
Animal Control Officer John DiStano; kneeling is Monmouth County
Animal Control Officer Kevin Rooney and NACA Board Member
Emanuel Macie holding memorial trophy ….. and up front is Ginger
Alvis Carrington was a 16 year veteran as an Animal Control
Officer with the Associated Humane Societies-Newark and a true
professional. Alvis was tragically shot and killed while on
duty on May 31, 2016.
The AHS recently played host to the National Animal Care &
Control Association (NACA) Board Members, Emanuel Macie &
Scott Giacoppo who presented a memorial to Cpl. Alvis
Carrington. During the visit, anecdotal stories were told of Alvis’s
love of animals and the staff, co-workers and the area he served.
NACA and their brothers and sisters across the country continue
to mourn the loss of this dedicated professional.
AHS has contacted NACA to become members and to join their
efforts in expanding their membership. They offer many
programs to assist ACOs in training, sharing ideas & expertise &
connecting with other NACA members. Their link is
http://www.nacanet.org
WINNERS OF AHS’ SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Save-A-Life
Sweepstakes and congratulations to our winners (below.) Your taking a
chance on winning a fabulous prize is giving a chance to animals in need,
and your help is appreciated immensely. Didn’t win a prize this year?
You’re always a winner to us, so please try again in 2017!
1st Prize - 2016 Ford Mustang
2nd Prize - Amazon Gift Card
3rd Prize - Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
4th Prize - Amazon Fire Stick
Mike Rooney- Newton Falls, OH
Nancy L. Martone – Toms River, NJ
Kathleen Crawford – Woodbury, NJ
Jean D’Angelo – Palm Coast, FL
“He could tell by the way animals walked that
they were keeping time to some kind of music.
Maybe it was the song in their own hearts
that they walked to.”
Laura Adams Armer
PENNSYLVANIA COUPLE DELIVERED HOLIDAY
GOODIES TO EACH SHELTER
It’s an amazing holiday
happening when Steve &
Tammy Frank visit each of
our shelters with a huge
amount of goodies and
needed items. With them on
this trip was Mack, Gracie &
Archie.
SOCIETY NEWS
More Society News on Page 20
DEAL POLICE DEPT. HELD HOWL-DAY
FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF JEFF HENRY
Deal Police Officers got a kick out of meeting Posie the Pig who is
available for sponsorship in the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club.
WOW! The AHS would like to send special thanks to Steve & Tammy
Frank of Pennsylvania who drive to the AHS’ 3 shelters several times a
year with a van load of goodies – blankets, dog food, dog treats,
cleaning supplies, cat food and more! In addition to their donation, they
brought Gracie, Archie & Mack while 2 other alumni stayed home who
didn’t want to join in the holiday delivery trip. The Frank’s visit and well
wishes makes our job easier to cope with the extra special holiday
hopefuls who wait for a chance at adoption.
PACESETTER REALTY HOLDS 3 MONTH SUMMER
FUNDRAISER FOR POPCORN PARK
Pacesetter Realty in Toms River held their Second Annual Drive for
AHS/Popcorn Park. It was a huge undertaking which started at the
beginning of the summer and went through Labor Day. Pacesetter had
5 drop-off locations in Ocean County and collected pet foods, blankets,
cleaning supplies &
many items on our
Wish List. This was an
outstanding effort and
accomplishment by
Pacesetter Realty! A big
thank you to the
Pacesetter staff and the
animal lovers who
dropped off supplies.
The Deal Police Officers collected TONS of donations to fill 3 of our sheds!
They also met a few of the orphans awaiting lifetime commitments.
Pacesetter Realty
staffers Alycia Cooney
(l.) and Susan Joy flank
Popcorn Park Director
John Bergmann with just
a small part of the huge
donation brought in by
them.
Employees at the law offices of Davis & Gilbert in New York City held
their monthly “D&G Jeans Day”. On Aug. 26th, everyone was allowed
to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 charitable contribution to
the Associated Humane Societies. In addition to the employee
donation, the Davis & Gilbert firm matched the contributions to the
Associated Humane Societies. As a result of their thoughtfulness, the
employees and the firm sent a check for $180.00!! Our thanks to all
who participated in this effort!
Deal Police Officer Jeff Henry passed away en route to work in
November 2015. The Deal Police Dept. started a Jeff “Coco” Henry
Howl-day fundraiser as a mission to remember their brother in blue
and his love for animals! During this 2nd annual memorial, they
collected TONS of donations, trucks full, for AHS animals. AHS is so
grateful for their love and support and what a great way to
honor your brother!!!
DAVIS & GILBERT JEANS DAY HELPS WITH
DONATIONS & MATCHING FUND
www.ahscares.org
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CAT HUDDLES ON FIRE ESCAPE FOR 3 DAYS IN
SNOWSTORM AFTER OWNER EJECTS HIM
The 5-6 month old
cat looked in
helplessly as he sat
outside on the fire
escape after his
owner had thrown
him out.
Many times, the job of an Animal Control Officer can be a
thankless one …. even dangerous. It is not the animals that
pose a problem …. it is the contentious attitude of the public.
AHS Animal Control Officer Lamar Williams responded to a
call in Irvington. The caller advised that a guy threw his cat
on the fire escape & the poor cat was outside for 3 days – in
the sub-freezing, snowy weather. When ACO Williams
approached the cat owner, he became extremely aggressive
& stated that it was his cat – filled with expletives –
and he can do what he wants with the cat since it
messes up his house.
It was at that point that ACO Williams contacted the Irvington Police before the situation escalated any
further. The Irvington Police responded and ACO Williams took possession of the cat. The young cat is
about 5-6 months old and was brought to the AHS shelter. After a week in Newark, he was
sent to the AHS/Popcorn Park facility.
Christopher is one of the stream of unwanted cats and kittens that come through our doors.
For more information on this loving, affectionate cat, call AHS/Popcorn Park
at 609-693-1900 and refer to File 26977-M.
Immediately rescued by AHS after a belligerent owner did not care for the future or safety of his cat.
SNOOPY SURRENDERED TO POPCORN PARK WITH MYSTERIOUS WOUNDS
What happened to Snoopy?
That's the question that was on
the minds of all of us at
Associated Humane/Popcorn
Park when he arrived back in
October.
This 7 year-old Dachshund was
brought in by his owner who
was very unclear as to what
caused poor Snoopy to be in
this horrifying condition; Snoopy
had deep, open wounds all over
his body and was heavily infested with fleas. Snoopy was
The stubborn, deep-seated wounds needed 6 months of treatment,
signed over to us and our
scrubbing of the wounds, laser treatment and Snoopy is now
veterinarian, Dr. Baris, took over
ready for adoption!
from there. Snoopy was sedated
and made comfortable so that
Dr. Baris was able to get a closer look at the wounds. In her
educated opinion, they could be from either caustic
chemicals, boiling water, or hot oil being thrown on Snoopy
or from a longstanding use of a flea medication. The deep
flesh wounds are definitely not bites from another animal.
Snoopy's road to recovery began that day. He spent two
months being the prince of our medical department where
he was pampered and cared for by the medical staff. They
scrubbed his wounds, kept him comfortable, administered
laser therapy to promote healing, and tended to his every
need. They also discovered that Snoopy had a growth on his
eye that needed further evaluation. Snoopy was taken to an
ophthalmologist at North Star Vets who determined that the
ocular condition would need to be managed with ointment
Dark glasses protected Snoopy’s eyes
for the rest of his life.
during laser treatments.
Snoopy is finally all healed and is ready to begin his search
for a wonderful, forever home thanks to our many caring and compassionate supporters who
contributed to our Res-Q Fund on Snoopy's behalf. For information on Snoopy, please call
(609) 693-1900 or e-mail [email protected].
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The unusual mysterious wounds required months of
medical care by Dr. Laney Baris and her staff.
Laser surgery (complete with protective glasses worn
by Snoopy) helped to heal the wounds.
On the day of her
arrival, Marley had
a bloody, oozing
skin infection on
the face, body &
paws.
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NO MEDICAL CARE GIVEN TO SUFFERING FAMILY PET
For the armchair animal rights naysayers who
believe animals should be adopted out with no
concerns for the financial well being of the
adopter, please spend a day at AHS! We are
criticized for requiring a modest adoption fee
(which includes spay/neuter, microchip, inoculations,
leash, tag, etc.), and we will not pass out pets for free.
It was a mild allergy or skin infection but the family
never brought her to a vet. Poor Marley, a 4 year-old
lass, came in with a skin infection that her owners said
they could no longer care for. It is doubtful that they did
anything for the itchy and scabby symptoms that covered
parts of her face and body. It was once a mild problem
but left untreated, it flared up to a problematic situation
that the owner did not want to deal with. Her eyes, ears
& paws were terribly infected & she had bare & bloody
patches all over her body.
As miserable has Marley felt, she was
What a difference a few weeks make! Marley received
accepting of any attention and kindness
antibiotics and medical scrubs to help ease her discomfort
shown to her.
& heal her infections. She is a super sweet girl and thanks
to donations to the Res-Q Fund, Marley is now ready to find a lifetime commitment. File 26961-F.
Call about Marley 609-693-1900 or e-mail [email protected]
Marley looks like (and feels like) a happy, healthy
lass waiting for a new road to happiness.
AHS RESCUES MILD-MANNERED, MIDDLE-AGED “GUARD” DOG
Most animal lovers who see the sight of a “guard” dog cannot grasp the concept of dogs living a life of solitude under
the worst conditions. AHS Animal Control Officer Lamar Williams saw this German Shepherd during a recent snowstorm & had to help him.
In the State of NJ, it can sometimes be difficult to “take a dog” due to legal rights and red tape. But in some cases,
you just do the right thing as you can see from his statement to his staff:
“Being that it was snowing and cold, he was the guard dog that gave up. He had poor shelter, food, but no water and was
very underweight. As soon as I pulled up, he was ready to go. Too cold to put up a fight & no bark left. He said – just get
me outta the cold please …. and I did just that. He seems to be friendly.“
After an overnight stay at AHS, we received a call & returned Max to
his owner who said he had provided a new house. Officer Williams
didn't waste any time in checking up on Max and the “big, beautiful house” he saw was hardly shelter at all - more like a large box
with a large opening that wouldn't provide any protection from the
cold, wind, and snow. There was still no water for Max, no food, but
he did have a pail of tomato sauce.
We are extremely happy to report that after reasoning with the
owner that this was no life
for Max, he finally signed
him over to us.
Max was transferred to
As soon as he arrived at AHS
AHS/Popcorn Park and we
Newark, he had a big smile on his
are giving him a fresh
face and was elated to be rescued
start in life. He is strugfrom the snow storm & to
gling with a terrible cold,
be with people!
malnutrition, arthritis and
joint pain from years of neglect and a tough life of living outdoors. His teeth are old and broken, and he could use a good,
long spa day, but Max is happier than he's ever been. He is
sprawled out on piles of comforters on his heated floor with plenty of food and fresh water, and medications for his ailments. It
took a bit of work to get him here, but there's no turning back
Above: When the AHS driver pulled up to the
now for 6 year-old Max. For more information, call 609-693scene, the Shepherd went up to the fence and
1900 and refer to File 26972-M.
waited for help. Right: One of a few poor
ahscares.org 7
shelters available to Max.
Join the POPCORN PARK
WILDLIFE CLUB
Snowball and Ponz were
two orphaned squirrels
that came to us at only 4
weeks of age. Popcorn Park
staff did what we usually do
when we receive orphaned
wildlife - we warm them,
prepare formula and feed
them, and provide medical
care if needed until they
are stable enough to go to
a wildlife rehabilitator who
will prepare them to
survive in their own
environment.
Unfortunately, white
squirrels have a statistically
very low survivial rate in
the wild. They instinctually
do everything their gray counterparts do - run or freeze in place for camouflage - but
for them, this can be instant death. We couldn’t let this happen to little Snowball, so we
gave her a safe life with us, kept company by her (neutered) brother Ponz. Why not
sponsor this sweet twosome together for Valentine’s Day and share your love?
PHOTO COURTESY: JAIME PHILPOT
Simba was one of four big cats we rescued from Alabama in September 2014. He
came from a sanctuary whose operator had become ill and could no longer
manage the animals’ care. Simba was 9 years old at the time and had lived alone
after his brother had passed away in 2012. He was very underweight, and his coat
so filthy that red mud ran off him in the rain. While under anesthesia for
veterinary work, Simba got a bath ... and a blow-dry! and was now about five
shades lighter and gorgeous. Simba would love nothing more than some new adoring fans to be his subjects sponsors, as he so enjoys being king of the jungle!
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PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
POPCORN
People are often
unaware of how
inquisitive cows are,
how devoted they are
to their babies, and the
fact that they have best
friends in their herds.
At right, Bella, a former
4-H project cow,
watches while Popcorn
Park Manager John
Bergmann relocates
some waterfowl. She
also inspected all the construction materials for her new shed and watched it
being built. Bella’s young owner could no longer care for her when Bella
grew to her full size. She searched for a good home for her, but Bella was
rejected by two farmers as she was unable to produce enough milk or a
second calf. Happily, the owner had also checked with Popcorn Park where
we had a spot for her as the new “roomie” with Curly and Victor, two of our
llamas. Bella gets along fine with them, but loves affection from people even
more. Could you share your affection with Bella and be her sponsor?
If you haven’t yet been to Popcorn Park, come down and visit! Our unique sanctuary caters to wildlife, farm animals, exotics and birds that have been abused, abandoned, exploited, injured, handicapped, etc. The park is open daily from 11 a.m.
until 5 p.m. On Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day, Popcorn Park closes at
2 p.m. so that staff can be with their families. Our current admission fee is $5 for
adults, and $4 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
The donation cost to sponsor one of our animals is only $4.00 a month, for which
you will receive a color photo of your animal and an update every 4 months, (which
includes a holiday card), a membership card, plus free admission to Popcorn Park
with presentation of your card. For a copy of the Popcorn Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish to sponsor, order on Page 16, or sponsor online at www.ahscares.org and click on Wildlife Club.There is no required time
limit – you can sponsor for as long as you’d like. Any donated funds that exceed
the care given for a particular animal will be applied to the care of other Popcorn
Park residents.
February 2017
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
CATS & KITTENS
Bunny and her son Tiny were brought to AHS
when the Newark resident could no longer keep
the feline family. They have been together since
their arrival and are now at our Forked River
facility still hoping to find a future home where
they will remain together. The bonded pair of
pussycats are 2 years and 1 year respectively. File
16942-SF & 16943-NM (Forked River).
If you are
searching
for a loving
cat, may we
purrrsuade
you to visit
Blanket. We
are sure
that you will want to make room in your heart and
your home for this love-starved kitty.
File 15123-NM (Newark).
Kendra is a stunning little girl
available for adoption. Her
purrrrsonality will light up your
life and the room. She is always
eager for pets and cuddles. The
petite girl is just about a year
old. Come & meet her.
File 5414-SF (Tinton Falls).
Namaste was a needy lass who arrived
with 7 kittens. When her job as Mom was
completed, kittens were adopted and
Mom was spayed. It would appear that
Namaste never really had a caring family
to watch over her. Won’t you be the
family to a feline who never had a real
home. File 5821-SF (Forked River).
He’s only a year old and his owner
brought Jagger in and surrendered the
black beauty to us. Valentine’s Day would
be a RED LETTER day for you to
designate Jagger your sweetheart.
File 17801-M (Forked River).
I have been on my own and on the
streets for a little while. I have been
here through Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Years …. and I sure would love to
spend Valentine’s Day with you.
File 16533-M (Newark).
Bongo is a year-old
neutered Bengal
who would love to
be in your home.
The Bengal is a
domestic cat
breed developed
to look like exotic
jungle cats.
File 17751-NM
(Tinton Falls).
Shwifty was searching for hand-outs from
the public. The AHS Animal Control
Officer picked up the ravenous gent and
he is now at AHS with a bottomless food
bowl that is always being filled. Now all that needs replenishing is the hole in his heart
and he would love to find a spot in your heart. File 16856-NM (Forked River).
Auset was brought to AHS by her owner who
could no longer care for her. The 3 year-old is
spayed & waiting to find a meowvelous home
and a warm lap. File 15784-SF (Newark).
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DOGS
Meet Olive who was surrendered after 1 year with
her family. The adorable munchkin is people focused,
eager for extra pets, & will offer her paw for a tasty
treat. She gets along well with other dogs as they
passed her at her food bowl. File 17316-F.
Rocky is quite an adorable champ … but
when a family member starting sneezing, he
was brought to AHS. The 1 year-old gent
wants to start out life with a new family
because being homeless is nothing to sneeze
at! File 17730-M.
Max was deliberately abandoned in a boarded-up
building and left to die. Thankfully, a neighbor
heard the sounds of a dog & the AHS’ ACO
found the young male pit bull. He was emaciated,
had a low temperature & was immediately sent
to the Animal Emergency for a short time. It has
been several weeks & Max would love to be
your Valentine. File 16124-M.
Newton & Fig arrived as a hopeful pittie pair waiting for a chance at happiness. Newton sits on
command for a treat & accepts it softly. Fig knows how to retrieve a toy & place it in your lap!
They love to play & willingly share toys & rawhides. File 17610-F & File 17611-M.
Another Yorkshire Terrier found as a stray.
There is probably an unlicensed irresponsible
breeder in Essex County that continues to
glut the market. If you are looking to find
tons of love from a pint-sized pooch, here
she is! File 17985-F.
She came in looking well groomed, well
brushed …. but it is hard to believe that no
one has come forward to claim her.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner
and here she waits to find a brand new
sweetheart. File 17995-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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Zander was
abandoned in an
airline carrier in
the midst of a
field & left to
die. As a result,
he is very much
the lady’s man
…. and does not
like men. He gets
along with other
dogs but is
somewhat eager to hold on to his rawhide & his food bowl.
If you are willing to work with Zander and possibly a
behaviorist, he would love to be your Valentine. File 17234-M.
newark
DOGS
That angelic face has been waiting for
someone to adopt him! He requires frequent brushings, grooming & would love to
sit on your lap while you do it! File 17814-M.
Noma is an active, energetic lass who will sit
& offer her paw for a treat. She is very
generous in sharing her toys, rawhide & food
bowl with the evaluator. But Noma is not a
fan of other dogs & should be an only pet.
File 17624-F.
Danny was once someone’s delightful pet.
But he became a stray, either abandoned or
stolen. The playful pooch is still puppyish but
very well trained. His food test was good,
released the rawhide when asked, & needs a
little training when he gets into active
playtime with other dogs. Wouldn’t you love
to meet Danny Boy? File 16892-M.
The stray pooches that arrive at our door
can be so precious & intelligent … but it
takes a little time to get acquainted.
Apollo knows how to sit, down … and
will even do a rollover on command. He is
waiting for that special person to come in
who will realize what a great addition he
would make to that family. File 16874-M.
This Shih-Tzu type came in as a matted mess! Thanks
to our groomer, we celebrated her arrival with a spa
day. Now she’s clean, shorn of her knotted mess, and
waiting to have a date with the next person with
whom she can share her life. File 17804-F.
Meet Lacey, a gentle,
calm lass who loves
being walked outdoors.
Hand her a treat or a
toy and she much
preferred enjoying the
outside world.
File 16913-F.
That worried look on Toby’s face shows how
disappointed he is! He spent Christmas at AHS and has
been here ever since. Toby is great on a lead but has no
interest in toys or rawhides. The little mixed breed
would love some affection & acceptance from you.
File 17647-M.
Roo is as cute as a button with a personality
to match! No one has visited or called to
identify their missing dog. She may have been
someone’s sweetheart … but they failed to
give her a tag or a microchip. File 17729-F.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Happy
Endings
FIZZLE THE SHARE-A-PET SHARES HIS HEART
WITH NEW FAMILY
SENIOR COLLIE FINDS NEW JOY IN HIS
TWILIGHT YEARS
Sam & Christine Field of
Galloway Township opened their
hearts & home to Fizzle who
has a kidney condition.
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
From left: Evaluator Linda Wells introduces Max,
a 13 year-old Collie, to the Harris Family of
Ridgefield, NJ and their well-mannered canines.
Max the Collie was brought to AHS when his
owner could no longer care for him.
A forlorn & confused 13 year-old Collie was surrendered to the AHS Newark facility by an owner who
said they just couldn’t care for him any longer. What
a heartache to see a healthy, but aging dog being
surrendered. The AHS took to our Facebook page to
persuade animal lovers to open their hearts and
their home to a very needy dog before he succumbed to a broken heart. Max has gone off to live
with a great family and their canine companions.
Perhaps you may remember Fizzle – a neutered
dog left to wander when it is believed his owner
found that the dog had a kidney condition. He
was placed on the Share-A-Pet Program & was
adopted out shortly thereafter to Sam & Christine
Field of Galloway Township. Thankfully, holidays
are when we receive updates on many alumni.
Fizzle is now re-named Boxer & has been such a joy to them.
Even with his renal issues, he has puppy energy & loves to go
for walks. He can even be seen in the shopping cart at Home
Depot -- & everyone goes crazy for him!. According to the
Fields: “We are loving whatever time we have with him.
Thanks for doing all you do for these great animals!!”
DIMITRI GETS A WELCOMING HUG
FROM TOMS RIVER FAMILY!
ASBURY PARK COUPLE OPEN THEIR HOME
TO MAGGIE THE CATAHOULA
Jillean Muhlenbruck & Brian
Toohey of Asbury Park found a
beautiful Catahoula at the AHS
Tinton Falls shelter.
A lovely 2-3 year-old Catahoula
was surrendered by an owner
who could no longer keep her.
She is a gorgeous gal who
wasted no time in showing her
sweet and playful self to
everyone who went through the
shelter. It didn’t take too long
for the sweet-faced lass with a
great personality to be noticed
and she left in a flash! Jillean
Muhlenbruck and Brian Toohey
of Asbury Park decided to adopt
this lass. Our thanks to Jillean
and Brian for taking her into their hearts and home! What a great way to celebrate
the holidays.
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David Hartman & his family of Toms River showed Dimitri
a welcoming hug into their family!
Here is some absolutely fantastic news to really start off your
weekend on a happy note ...... after many, many months of
waiting so patiently at both our Newark location and here
with us at Popcorn Park, finally his day has come. That's
right, that is our sweet little guy Dimitri you see here with his
wonderful new family! Woo hoo Dimitri!!! This loving little
mush that came to us from our Newark facility a few months
ago after he was picked up as a stray has finally found the
best family ever, that will love and spoil him just the way he
should be. Although we will miss Dimitri with his warm,
happy smile and gentle hugs, we just couldn't be happier for
our little guy. Congratulations Dimitri and family, and may
you have a long, happy, healthy life together!
Happy
Endings
The Armstrong Family of Howell were
eager to adopt 8 year-old Maci – a senior
lady and thankfully, age was not
a concern to them.
MATURE MACI FINDS LOVING
HOME IN HOWELL TOWNSHIP
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Our beautiful lady Maci got adopted by a
wonderful family!! We've already received an
update and some pictures of Maci in her new
home and she is doing fantastic! Maci came to us
a few months back when, at 8 years-old, she was
given up by the only family she had ever known
because they were moving and couldn't take her
along. Maci was literally devastated at the loss of
her family and kept to herself for days on end,
wanting nothing to do with us. With lots of
patience and long, quiet talks with Maci, she
decided to trust us a little and went out for a
walk. Little by little, Maci came around and then
suddenly, she decided she was not going to sulk
anymore and her days of devastation ended. She
began wagging her tail, making friends, and
soon, she got herself noticed by these nice
people that just fell in love with her. Maci hit it off with them right away and now, she has
the loving, forever home that she deserves! Congratulations Maci and family!
Best wishes for a long, happy, healthy life together!
Maci made herself at home with the Armstrongs!
ABUSED PUP FINDS NEW LIFE WITH
POINT PLEASANT COUPLE
Sheena Belanger & boyfriend
Shawn Blakely adopted an
abused, love-starved pup that
was one of 20 rescued by
AHS. Sheena then organized
a fantastic donation drive
with co-workers at Clarks
Landing Yacht Club!
(See Page 20)
Our sweet little girl Toffee is the
latest to hit the jackpot and get
a great new home! You may
remember this adorable little
lady from her sad story of a
couple of months ago. she
arrived with 20 of her friends
that were all rescued from some
pretty horrific circumstances.
The pups were all starved to
near death and kept in tiny,
filthy cages in a basement in Irvington. Thankfully, they were all rescued
and after getting the pups medical treatment and lots of good care, they
all got back on their feet and blossomed into such wonderful little dogs.
Toffee was such a sweet and lovable
little girl that wanted nothing more
than to be loved and treated with
kindness. She sure got that in her new
family, who just adores her. Finally
Toffee will have the safe and loving
home she deserves! Congratulations
Toffee and family, and may you have a
long, happy, healthy life together!
Toffee was an emaciated pup, who arrived
at AHS with 20 of her friends – all
starved, filthy, filled with internal
parasites, ringworm – and now Toffee has
a brand new life ahead of her, thanks to
Sheena and Shawn who opened their
hearts & home to Toffee.
AFTER ABUSE - A BUNDLE OF LOVE
FOR A LIFETIME
Kristie Lowe of Morrisville, PA
adopted the youngster who will
live a life filled with love &
acceptance.
Featured on the cover of the
Holiday issue was Poppet, an
emaciated pup who was rescued
along with 20 other Boxer mix
pups and adults kept in squalid
conditions in the basement of an
Irvington house. They were
starving to near death until
someone spoke up in time. Our
ACOs were to get in and get all of
the emaciated and sick pups.
Poppet suffered from emaciation,
parasites, ringworm – she was the
tiniest of the group. It took
several weeks to improve her
health. Poppet got noticed
quickly and we are thrilled that
she will now have a good life
that she deserves!
The smallest, skinniest,
sickest pup rescued with
20 of her friends was at
Popcorn Park for several
weeks until she blossomed
into a beautiful Boxer mix!
Poppet had every
imaginable internal
parasite, ringworm, &
more!
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DOGS
Bella, a 6 year old Shepherd, & Stella, an 8 year old St.
Bernard, were given up by a Newark resident whose landlord
would not allow them. They were emaciated & neglected & in
desperate need of help. Under our care, they have blossomed
beautifully. Frequently, videos can be seen on the Associated
Humane Popcorn Park Shelter Facebook page. Bella & Stella
are a bonded pair looking for a fabulously fresh start in life.
File 14461-SF & File 14460-SF.
Who said blondes have more fun? I’m
only a year old & already homeless! My
owner had allergies and even though I am
only 4 ½ pounds, I could fit into your
heart. I will stand on my hind legs to get
your attention. I have luxating patellas in
my hind legs …. common for lap dogs like
me! Ask for Blondy. File 17741-F.
Cheyanne is a young pup who went through
a revolving door of homes & we want to
make sure that the sweet, affectionate pup
will be adopted with a lifelong commitment.
She is an American Eskimo/Spitz type with
an unknown background. A bit of puppy
training will help in making Cheyanne a
perfect family pet! File 17718-F.
Wow – being surrendered on Christmas is a
real blow to Luna. She is a 2 year-old Dogo
Argentino who is highly energetic and would
love a home with a nice yard to run and
play. She is a real love and will try to climb in
your lap & nuzzle her head against you. She
sits nice -- and no home with cats!
File 17601-F.
After 7 years with my family, they were
moving & couldn’t take me along. I was a
bit apprehensive but they are soooo
nice here, they have made my stay more
comforting. If you have a calm and
commotion-free home, just visit & ask
for Nico. You will be first on my list of
things to do. File 16517-NM
Meet Disney, 13 year-old Golden Retriever, and Snowflake, a 6
year-old Greyhound mixture who were surrendered by their
owner. They have been with each other for their entire life …..
they need a happy ending for this sad tale.
File 17219-SF and File 17220-SF.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: [email protected]
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
View more Orphans at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org
or “Like” us - Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter on Facebook
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February 2017
Vegas was
found in a
drug-infested
neighborhood
of half-way
houses and he
is lucky that
he found his way to AHS! We call him Vegas and he
is quite an affectionate-seeking gent. File 14629-M.
tinton falls
DOGS
Trixie has lost all self-confidence …. she has
been at AHS since May and no one has
showed an interest. Sadly, her eyes are
imploring you to just come for a visit ….
File10410-SF.
Timmy posed for the camera as this is his way of
hoping you will get to know him better. But the very
best way is to show up at our front door and ask to
meet the 2 year old Lhasa Apso. He is here –
7 days a week & waiting. File 11853-NM.
Jordan is a 5 year old Mastiff type who was voted
Miss Congeniality. All she wants is a lap that she can
lay her head on and soak up affection and admiration.
She came in with a HUGE tumor and a life-threatening pyometra. Thankfully, our veterinarian has taken
care of all of her health needs. Now we need to fix a
broken heart. File 17646-SF.
Harold has been at the AHS a while and the middleaged man is hoping for “a new leash on life”. The terrier has an uplifting spirit and is totally optimistic
that someone will come & give him a lifetime of love.
File 17617-M.
Handsome Hutch is a 2
year old German
Shepherd in need of a
home. The neutered
gent is a whole lot of
dog and in need of a little training, a yard to expend energy, a bottomless food bowl and an owner who is willing to spend some
time with this fella who will be a great companion. File 17248-NM.
Poor Diamond – the 5 year old Pit/Boxer mix was surrendered
by her owner as he could no longer keep her. She had a
recurring ear infection which may or may not continue. We have
taken care of this lady
who had a spay scar –
so we doubt that the
owner who surrendered
was her original owner.
File 14087-SF.
Johnny & Cash are 4 year old Lhasa Apso littermates who arrived at AHS during the
joyous season of Christmas. But no joy for these two lovable boys who would love to
spread a little joy in your life. File 17221-NM & File 17222-M.
AT TINTON FALLS
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: [email protected]
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
View More Orphans at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org
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veterinary news
SURGERY ON PET GOLDFISH GETS HIM BACK
IN THE SWIM
The University of Pennsylvania veterinarians and students will practice
at a suburban hospital under a new partnership called Penn Vet
Affiliates. Mount Laurel Animal Hospital in NJ is Penn Vet’s first
affiliated clinic. The arrangement provides greater access to clinical
trials & to Penn Vet specialists & they will gain educational & training
opportunities in a private-practice setting.
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has approved the first vaccine formulated
to control the Nobivac Canine Flu Bivalent H3N8 and H3N2. These
dog flus have stricken dogs in over 40 states and have killed some
patients. The occurrence of one strain or the other is unpredictable so
dogs should be vaccinated against both strains annually, according to
Univ. of Wisconsin veterinary Professor Ronald Schultz, Ph.D. Two
vaccinations delivered 2 to 4 weeks apart are required.
AROUND THE WORLD
CANADA
The City of Montreal has passed a new by-law
which makes it illegal to adopt or otherwise
acquire any dog identified as “a pit bull type
dog” within Montreal city limits. It prevents
shelters from placing these dogs through adoption & imposes mandatory muzzling of these dogs at all times when outdoors – even in their
owners’ backyard & on a 4 foot leash at all times in public. The ban
will penalize any dog deemed as a pit bull type regardless of the individual dog’s behavior. An isolated incident which spurred the new law
involved a dog which was later found to have been registered as a
Boxer. The Montreal SPCA may end shelter services with the City. The
organization says the ban, which comes into effect on March 31st,
makes it impossible to determine what exactly makes up a pit bull. The
law gives current owners until the end of March to provide the City
with a criminal background check and pay $150 for a special permit.
Dogs will have to be sterilized, vaccinated & microchipped
TAIWAN
Taiwan has voted to ban animal testing in the beauty industry.
According to A Humane Nation, Taiwan is the second major market in
Southeast Asia to take a stand and now more than 1.7 billion
consumers in 34 global markets will feel the effects of the cruelty-free
cosmetic campaign. The legislation will go into effect in 2019 & will
ban cosmetic animal testing for both finished products & cosmetic
ingredients.
ENGLAND
According to the National Link Coalition, Anna Turley, a member of
Parliament, has introduced Private Member Bill #43 that would
increase maximum sentences available to the Court for specified animal
cruelty offenses. She may be adding proposed amendments including:
a registry of animal abusers, require animal cruelty investigations to
include evidence of interpersonal violence; & mandate veterinarians to
report suspected animal abuse. Scheduled to be heard on Feb. 24th.
SOUTH AFRICA
The Underdog Project is a non-profit group pairing shelter dogs &
at-risk youth – both of whom have been victims of poverty & social,
emotional neglect & often outright abuse. Their motto is: “Building
young lives, one dog at a time”.
TANZANIA
An 18 month training program involving dogs selected by Wagtail UK
in Wales were flown to Tanzania’s largest park. The dogs & handlers
have been trained to detect ivory & guns stowed away by poachers who
have ravaged the elephant populations. The project is run by the
US–based Wildlife Conservation Society & Tanzanian National Parks. It
is only a matter of time before they start to directly track poachers, as
well as finding ivory.
Winston is a family goldfish that
has outlived others that were
picked out of a tank at a
Middlesex County pet store.
When his energy started failing
due to a skin tumor, Tina
Petrillo, 16, of Jamesburg
searched for a veterinarian. Dr.
Colin McDermott is the only
PHOTO CREDIT: EAMON AMBROSE
veterinarian listed by the
American Association of Fish Veterinarians in NJ, and Tina persuaded her
father to drive Winston (in a fish tank inside of a box) to the Mount Laurel
Animal Hospital. Hospital staff added an anesthetic to water in a sterile
tank & as Winston sucked the water in through his gills, he fell asleep but
still breathing. He was pulled from the tank & a laser removed the tumor
while cauterizing his small wound. The operation was a success, & fish like
Winston can live for 20-30 years if well-cared for. Winston was put back
into his tank where his Buddy was “all over him” & pretty excited. The
heartwarming story is in the December 14th edition of the COURIER-POST.
ACUPUNCTURE GROUP PUSHES FOR SPECIALTY
BOARD
The American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture will reapply for official
recognition after its petition was denied by the American Board of
Veterinary Specialists which found “a lack of scientific basis” for an
acupuncture specialty.
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February 2017
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NEW
on the Market
If you are one of the homeowners concerned
about urine burns on your lawn, there is a
new product that is all natural, straight from the
earth – called Dog Rocks. The rocks should be
submerged in water for 10 hours to become effective. The rocks
are then put into your dog’s water bowl where it is your pet’s main
drinking source. Keep your dog bowl filled with the appropriate amount
of water as the rocks need water to remain effective. It will not mend
already damaged grass, but you won’t see any new spots appear. Rocks
must be replaced every 2 months. For more information visit
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HEALTH MONITOR is an every day cat litter that has a consistent particle
sized scoopable litter that helps monitor kidney function, diabetes &
hyperthyroidism, according to their ad. Increased weight of urine balls can
be a sign of kidney compromise, diabetes & hyperthyroidism. There is a
chart provided on the box to compare the urine balls in a timely fashion,
etc. If there is an increase, you should seek advice from your veterinarian.
They can recommend a special diet that can add years to your cat’s life.
Kwik Tips is a styptic-filled nail cap with pull-away applicator. It provides a
convenient, no-mess method to help stop minor bleeding fast. Each single-use cap is designed to contain the powder, prevent blood stains &
allow the quick to fully coagulate while Benzocaine helps relieve pain.
Available in four sizes. For information, log on to www.miraclecorp.com
Cats Incredible Litter has a “smell squasher” which will prevent ammonia
from ever forming, according to the ads. When ammonia forms in your
cat’s litter box, it is toxic to your cat & to you. Comes in Lavender &
Unscented. For more information, log on to www.lucypetproducts.com
The Blue Buffalo Company announced the launch of KS Kidney Support
for Dogs and KM Kidney + Mobility Support for Cats. It was formulated
by veterinarians & PhD animal nutritionists to help manage kidney
disease. Both products feature controlled protein levels which can help
control clinical signs of uremia in dogs & cats.
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NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation
which will establish a 2 year moratorium on the Dept. of Environmental
Conservation’s (DEC) “management” plans for mute swans. The law also
requires the DEC to hold at least two public hearings in the areas with
mute swan populations. Any management plan that the DEC puts
forward must give priority to non-lethal techniques.
NEW YORK STATE
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation permitting cremated animal
remains to be buried with owners. The law applies to hundreds of
state-regulated not-for-profit cemeteries.
NEW YORK CITY
Hotelier Vikram Chatwal, 44, is being sued by Isabell Suquilanda, 29,
for trying to torch her two Jack Russell terriers while she was walking
with them. Chatwal allegedly pulled out a lighter & began burning the
pups using an aerosol can as a make-shift blowtorch. Suquilanda is
suing for unspecified damages.
NEW YORK CITY
The Vet Set has launched its personalized veterinary care mobile services
in Manhattan & Brooklyn. It provides concierge on-demand vet
medicine inside a pet owner’s home, office or hotel 7 days a week. The
in-home service is intended to reduce the stress of vet visits for both pets
& owners. They have partnered with the Vet24Steven mobile app,
enabling veterinarians to talk with pet owners & view animals via a
smart phone device. This tool is ideal for treatment follow-up, behavior
questions or symptom review to see if a visit in necessary. VetSource is
an online pharmacy, works with The Vet Set to deliver products &
medication to patients’ homes. For more information, log on to
http://vetset.net/
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Lindy’s Bakery is a gourmet pet treat
bakery that teaches homeless teens &
young adults valuable work skills so they
will never be homeless again. It was
created by the non-profit Daybreak and
100% of the proceeds from the sale of
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FEBRUARY 2017
NEW YORK CITY
InstaVet is a group of veterinarians who will bring veterinary house calls
& around-the-clock emergency transportation to pet owners in
Manhattan, Brooklyn & Queens. For $199, InstaVet offers a comprehensive exam & follow-up telephone consultation. Vaccinations, diagnostics
& other services cost extra. They can be contacted at (917) 297-9959.
NEW YORK CITY
The Low Cost Vet Mobile now has cryosurgery which can solve many
surgical problems without surgery & sometimes without sedation. The
Low Cost Vet Mobile’s services also include no prescription approval
needed for Low Cost Mobile clients; pet food, medicines & supplies
shipped next day to your home, internet tracking of your orders. The
mobile days are in the Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, Queens &
Brooklyn. For specific information, log on to www.LowCostVet.org;
Infoline is 718-353-1878 or call 718-544-PETS.
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HUMANE
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA’S ANNUAL
VISIT BRINGS AWESOME AMOUNT OF
DONATIONS!!!
The efforts of the
Future Farmers of
America at Allentown
H.S. produced a room
filled to the brim with
animal food, blankets,
towels, reptile food and
so much more –
enough to fill the room!
Each Christmas, the AHS/Popcorn Park is visited by the young, energetic students
from Allentown High School’s Future Farmers of America! Through the
administration of Denise Emmons, the students gather and collect thousands of
dollars’ worth of much-needed supplies which include dog food, cat food, rabbit
food, blankets, towels, pillows, toys, collars, leashes, detergent, reptile food, cleaning supplies, dog beds, bowls, litter boxes, water bottles – and sooo much more –
too numerous to list here. Once again, the students have shown their potential for
leadership, growth towards an agricultural education. Their annual trek is a holiday
event that Popcorn Park loves to celebrate!
Thanks to Denise Emmons who administers the Future Farmers of
America at Allentown H.S., and sees that they come each year. They are
eager, bright students who visit us every year and we hope that they
learn from the many animals they see at Popcorn Park.
THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL CLASSES
HOLD FANTASTIC COOKIE SALE FOR AHS!
LOYAL SUPPORTERS DONATED 70
KURANDA BEDS FOR AHS DOGGIES
Who doesn’t like cookies??
The students in Ms. Jones,
Ms. DeAngelis & Ms.
Redman’s classes at
Thurgood Marshall School in
Asbury Park decided on this
delicious, pain-free way to raise some funds. The energetic animalloving kids held a cookie fundraiser and thanks to their efforts, they
raised over $300.00 for the AHS in Tinton Falls. Chief Animal
Control Officer for AHS was invited to the School for the generous
presentation. Thanks to kids for their wonderful efforts!
Juliana & brothers Austin &
William visited the AHS in
Tinton Falls with donations
collected at St. Paul’s
Christmas Eve was a magical time when lots of Santa’s elves visited to
help make it a joyous holiday for our patient pooches waiting to find a
new home. Juliana Troy and brothers Austin & William are the elves
that brought donations collected at St. Paul’s Christian School. Juliana
had collected them with the help of her friends, Robyn Brown, Julia
Cortright & Jamie White. TheTroy Family are wonderful friends to
animals and to the AHS. They donated 70 – yes 70 – Kuranda beds for
the comfort of our dogs. They have adopted from us in the past & we
are grateful to count them as loving supporters – and the kids are kind
and caring to our shelter animals. Thanks to the Troy Family, our
animals will have a Happier New Year!
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Thanks to Ms. Jones, Ms. DeAngelis &
Ms. Redman, their classes held a
cookie sale fund raiser for AHS &
presented the HUGE check to
Monmouth County Animal Control
Officer Kevin Rooney.
BRIELLE YOUTHS HOLD LEMONADE STAND
TO HELP ANIMALS
Meet Cayley and Sydney – two animal
rescuers who had a lemonade stand in
July in their hometown of Brielle. All
of the money made was donated to
the AHS in Tinton Falls! We can’t wait
to see what energetic, enthusiastic kids
they’ll be when they turn 18! We send
lots of hugs and love to this wonderful
family and their furry family members
too!
Cayley & Sydney of Brielle opened a
lemonade stand with the proceeds
donated to AHS for the animals.
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP FROM RIVER PLAZA
ELEM. SCHOOL AMASSED LOTS OF
DONATIONS FOR HOLIDAY HAPPINESS
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TINTON FALLS KIDS DONATE TRUCK
FILLED WITH GOODIES
A tireless trio of
Tinton Falls kids
anded out flyers &
then collected goodies
for AHS dogs and
cats. The entire back
of their vehicle was
filled to the brim!
Girl Scout Troop #849 from River Plaza Elementary School in Red Bank
donated a van full of animal treats, blankets & more for the homeless dogs
and cats at AHS in Tinton Falls.
Tyler and Brooke
DiLeo and Jordan
Dobin of Tinton Falls
took on a huge effort
in collecting for the
AHS in Tinton Falls.
They handed out
flyers in their
neighborhood
announcing the AHS
Wish List and then went around and collected the goodies. The hard-working trio brought an entire truck – packed from floor to ceiling – with food,
litter, sheets, towels, blankets, treats and toys! Tyler, Brooke and Jordan then
went through the kennels to meet and greet every orphan that was waiting
for a home. Words cannot express how proud we are of this trio and we are
sure that their parents are also very proud of these awesome kids.
Christmas started early thanks to Girl Scout Troop #849 from the River
Plaza Elementary School in Red Bank. Thanks to the guidance of Troop
Leaders Karen Carson, Nancy Steven, Casey Grissom and Teacher
Martina Deveareau, the girl scouts amassed blankets, treats, cat & dog
food, kitty litter and lots more to bring holiday happiness to the AHS
orphans. Our thanks to Monmouth County Animal Control Officer
Kevin Rooney who stopped by to talk to the girls and deliver the gifts
to AHS home base.
POPCORN PARK PLAYED HOST TO
COLTS NECK KIDS
When a group of Colts Neck
kids came for a visit with
their school mates, they were
impressed with the number
of animals and the care given
to them. So they took up a
collection amongst
themselves to help us with
the number of animals we
care for. Our thanks to Ryan
Collins, Gabrielle Scaifani,
Oscar Escalante, Kandace
Somers & Jessica Perricane
for their spur-of-the-moment
monetary collection.
The special education class from Colts Neck visited Popcorn Park and toured
the shelter and the zoo & then decided to make a thoughtful donation.
P.S. 2440 IN FLUSHING, QUEENS TO
GO VEGAN
The Active Learning
Elementary School, P.S. 244Q
in Flushing, Queens is the first
public school in the U.S. to
offer students an all-vegetarian
menu featuring breakfast &
lunch. Menu assistance came
from the non-profit Coalition
for Healthy School Food. It
includes a fresh salad bar,
PHOTO COURTESY: PETA
three-bean chili & jasmine rice.
Principal Robert Groff stated that students have longer & better
attention spans, higher test scores, improved attendance &
leaner bodies. Out of the 450 students through third-graders,
no child is overweight.
LINCOLN SCHOOL IN HARRISON DONATED
FROM SUMMER BAKE SALE
Each summer, the students at Lincoln School in Harrison decide on
a charity to whom to donate their money from a bake sale that
they hold. This summer, the students decided to donate the
monies raised to Associated Humane Societies in Newark. The
students baked brownies & had a bake sale in the breezeway of
the high school. Thanks to their sweet tooth, they raised over
$200.00!! Our thanks to the Principal, the teachers and the
students for their efforts and kindness.
MORRISSEY TO BAN MEAT DURING
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Morrissey, former frontman for The Smiths, plans to ban meat for all five of his
Australian tour venues. He has cancelled shows from Taiwan to Iceland for his
concern about “skewered dogs” being on sale during his China tour. The
controversial musician’s second album with The Smiths was entitled “Meat Is
Murder” & is always performed in concert with a backdrop of graphic footage
secretly filmed inside slaughterhouses.
KAT VON D COSMETIC TO GO VEGAN
Kat Von D announced that she is reformulating her entire make up line to be cruelty
fee and vegan. She will be collaborating with TooFaced Cosmetics to create a makeup palette that is 100% vegan & cruelty free. Anyone who wants to partner/work with
her will have to abide by her new standards. Cosmetic testing is a topic that needs to
be addressed. Even though alternative methods exist, people do not necessarily
support the practice & thousands of animals are subject to cruel tests each year.
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Thanks for Helping the Animals!!
ANIMAL LOVING FAMILY BRINGS HOLIDAY
STOCKINGS FOR AHS FURRIES
Raquel & Deb Hrabinski brought
an armful of holiday stockings for
residents.
DIGITAL SIGN ON TRUCK CREATED BY
MANASQUAN RESIDENT
An attractive digital sign board on a truck for AHS can be seen tooling
around Monmouth County thanks to animal lover Owen Brown.
Owen Brown of Manasquan created a beautiful eye-catching Adopt A
Shelter Pet ad promotion on his digital sign board truck. The ad
appeared in the Manasquan Thanksgiving Parade and also riding his
truck on Route 36 in Eatontown and Long Branch when he was advertising the Christmas craft fair at Monmouth Park. A very special thank
you and debt of gratitude to Owen Brown -- a terrific animal lover!
CLARK’S LANDING YACHT CLUB HELD
DONATION DRIVE FOR POPCORN PARK!
It was Christmas joy for all of
the animals awaiting homes
during the Christmas season.
Raquel Hrabinski works at
PetsMart in North Brunswick
and Raquel and her Mom
purchased 30 awesome
holiday stockings which the
homeless dogs could enjoy
during the long, lonely hours
while they wait for adoption.
Our thanks to Raquel and
Deb for thinking of the joy
that it will bring to our
homeless animals. They are previous adopters of an AHS orphan.
TWJ POWDER DONATED WARMING BEDS
FOR CATS & DOGS
A huge thank you to TWJ
POWDER COMPANY for
their annual donation!!!
This year they brought
warming beds for cats and
dogs – and so much more.
Every year, they visit and
donate their Powder for
Paws Fund in memory of
their dog.
What a thoughtful memorial
for their dog -- warming beds
for cats & dogs from TWJ
Powder Company.
5th ANNUAL DONATION DRIVE BY
SEDGWICK LLP HELPS AHS IN NEWARK
Taking an inventory of the massive amount of needed items is
Share-A-Pet/Popcorn Park Wildlife Club Coordinator, Judy Bohs
and Cat Caretaker Extraordinaire, Jay Cat Morris!
Sheena Belanger and her boyfriend, Shawn Blakely of
Point Pleasant visited Popcorn Park to adopt one of our
needy orphans. They picked out a great dog named
Toffee (See Page 13). As the animal-loving couple
went through the adoption process, Sheena saw the
overwhelming need for help and supplies to care for
all of the shelter animals. In an effort to help, she
coordinated with her co-workers at Clarks Landing
Yacht Club Caterers and Clarks Landing Marina and
they organized a fantastic donation drive for
AHS/Popcorn Park. The employees at Clarks amassed
several hundred dollars worth of supplies and a
monetary donation over $325!!! Our sincere thanks to
Sheena who saw a need and helped to make it
a reality.
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Presenting goodies from the annual donation drive of Sedgwick LLP of Newark
is Paralegal Susan Forsthoff (l.) and Marta Correa.
Four years ago, Sedgwick LLP in Newark held its first donation drive for AHS in Newark.
According to Paralegal Susan Forsthoff, it was that first visit from Sedgwick staffers that
Susan began to volunteer with the shelter … and still does to this day. Each year, Sedgwick
LLP holds an annual donation drive for AHS-Newark. A few weeks ago, Susan and Marta
Correa visited AHS-Newark to deliver this year’s donation. Much needed was newspapers,
cardboard and shredded paper which they deliver on a regular basis. They also brought
pet food, cleaning supplies, and lots of goodies for the animals in residence.
More to come next issue - thank you, everyone, for helping!
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
TOMS RIVER
Nicholas Piccolino, 33, has been charged with
beating a 10 year-old female Bichon Frise dog
to death while her owner was away. A necropsy
report showed that Booshu suffered multiple
blunt force injuries to her head & her body
which contributed to her death. NJSPCA
Detective Larry Donato & the Seaside Heights police are handling
the investigation. Piccolino was held in Ocean County Jail in lieu of
$35,000 bail.
HIGHLAND PARK
Janakrai R. Patel, a U.S. Postal Service carrier, is alleged to have
pepper-sprayed a dog while he was on duty in the course of his
federal employment. Judge Michael A. Shipp ruled that there were
adequate grounds for removal of the case to federal court. Patel
stated he was acting within the scope of his federal employment.
AROUND THE USA
MANAHAWKIN
A $2,000 reward is being offered for the arrest & conviction of the person who
shot two cats, one of which died. The surviving cat was adopted to the
receptionist at the Stafford Veterinary Hospital. “Lucky” has had permanent
vision and hearing difficulties.
EMERSON
Town officials are expecting Emerson to be the first town in Bergen County to
pass an ordinance to ban the sale of puppy mill dogs. The ordinance will
require the dog’s birth date, along with name & address of veterinarian &
their breeder, as well as the USDA license number.
SHAMONG
Gary Schleinkofer, 37, of Fawn Lake Village pleaded guilty in municipal court
to unnecessarily & cruelly abusing & tormenting a living creature. Schleinkofer
allowed & encouraged a dog & cat at his home to attack his neighbor’s cat.
When the owner tried to retrieve it, he picked it up by the throat, unsupported
while the other cat was hanging on to it, & threw the animal. The cat suffered
no serious injuries. Schleinkofer was fined $1,000 & ordered to perform 10
days community service & also banned from owning a pet for 5 years.
MASSACHUSETTS
Voters approved an animal confinement measure which not only stops
extreme confinement of hens, breeding sows & veal calves, but applies the
same standard of animal welfare to the sale of eggs, pork or veal, no matter where they are produced.
VIRGINIA
Serving a warrant on a Henrico VA man wanted in
Pennsylvania on charges of rape & child porn,
resulted in charging a roommate with bestiality &
animal cruelty after finding multiple images of the
roommate having sex with Rottweiler dogs. It was reported that 36 year-old
Craig Knox told police that 27 year-old Stephen Matthew Taylor was having
sex with dogs. One dog was examined by a veterinarian & found to have
infections in his penis, rectum & anal glands, according to a report in The
Link-Letter and the NationalLinkCoalition.org
MICHIGAN
According to the Animal Welfare Institute, a new bill has been introduced
which would potentially continue the approval of extreme confinement of
farm animals. HB5987would create a livestock board responsible for crafting animal husbandry standards. If enacted, the bill automatically repeals
current law that prohibits extreme confinement of farm animals. The bill
would also stymie future progress for animal welfare in the state.
OKLAHOMA
“Justice for J.W. Act” would increase the maximum sentence from the current 10 years to 20 years for a person who forces another person to engage
in “the detestable & abominable crime against nature” committed with
mankind or with a beast. The bill was signed into law on May 6th by
Governor Mary Fallin.
ALABAMA
A petition is being circulated by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to
protect animals in Barbour County. The law requires each county in the
state to maintain a “county pound & an impounding officer” for impoundment of stray dogs, cat & ferrets. But Barbour County has no shelter. The
ALDF has filed a lawsuit to compel the county to follow its state law.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Snyder has signed SB1187 which is intended to create an open season
on wolf hunting in the Upper Peninsula. The bill also includes a clause that
protects the bill from being subjected to a public referendum. The people
of Michigan cannot overturn it unless or until a more responsible state legislature repeals it, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
FLORIDA
Petland Sarasota has filed a lawsuit challenging a Sarasota County, Florida
ban on the sale of commercially bred cats & dogs. The county ordinance
was designed to eliminate the local sale of animals brought in from
“puppy mills” or “kitten factories” by prohibiting any new retail pet store
from selling animals that have not been bred or raised where they are
being sold. The new rule outlaws traditional retail pet stores & sets a deadline for existing commercial pet stores to cease cat/dog sales by Jan. 27th.
Petland’s lawsuit is asking a 12th Circuit Court judge to overturn the county ordinance as unconstitutional & inconsistent with state law or for the
county to compensate Petland for eliminating its property rights to sell animals. At the center of the disagreement is the rule’s exception for so-called
“hobby breeders”.
CONNECTICUT
Effective Oct. 1, 2016, HB5344 allows courts to appoint attorneys or law
school students as advocates for any animals involved in prosecutions concerning custody of the animals or their welfare.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
HB 1547 establishes the crime of bestiality as a Class A misdemeanor for a
first offense & Class B felony for subsequent offenses. Convicted offenders
will be required to submit to psychological assessment & counseling at their
own expense. The bill was signed into law in June.
ALASKA
HB 147 was signed into law on Oct. 27th. The law takes effect on January
17, 2017 & will allow victims to petition the court for a protective order that
the abuser may not remove, harm or dispose of any animals in the household. It would grant the victim exclusive care & custody of them. Peace officers investigating domestic violence cases must inform victims of this provision. The law gives courts authority to decide individual or joint custody
when people divorce. It defines an act of animal abuse in this context as
domestic violence.
OHIO
Senate Bill 331 which criminalizes bestiality, and where cockfighting would
be a felony offense.
ILLINOIS
Chicago Aldermen have introduced a plan to order all animal shelters in
the City to become “no kill” facilities. The order that aldermen brought forward at the City Council directs the head of the city Animal Care & Control
Commission to amend operating procedures to reflect “established, recognized humane measures and policies in all city shelters”.
ARKANSAS
Mars Petcare & Whistle have teamed up to create a safe world for K-9 officers by donating Whistle GPS Pet Trackers for all K-9 officers in the
Greenwood Police Dept., Fort Smith Police Dept., & Sebastian County
Sheriff’s Dept. The device was inspired by K-9 Kina who was shot in the
line of duty. It took search crews 2 days to find her & begin treatment. To
learn more, visit A Better World for Pets Facebook page or
www.whistle.com
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Bailey S. Doerle
Compass Sign Co. – PA
Robert Augustine
Peter & Janet Kochel – NJ
Mary Prati
Noel S Wildlife Rehab Farm – NJ
Charles Fago – NJ
Joanne Wetherill – NJ
Antonetta Prati – NJ
Bruce & Susan Dilloian – NJ
Kathryn N. Stocco – NJ
Rita M. Cotterell – NJ
Janet Criscio – May her memory be a
blessing to her family, friends & all who
knew her.
Neil Stein (or Nell Stein) –NJ****
Sam Pappas
Pappas Family – NJ
Christine Corrubia-Kahwaty – NJ
Happy Days – NJ
Rico my beloved Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel – July 30, 2012 – I miss him
every day.
Kathleen M. Brady - NM
Hawkeye (RIP) & my mother, Carol Leta,
who got me involved with Popcorn Park.
Christopher Leta - VA
Lori Schneider
Mabel Baffa – NY
Our dear friend, Frank A. Cosimano, who
passed away Aug. 7, 2011. Frank was
especially fond of pets & became aware
of and supported your services &
facilities.
Stephen & Darlene Sinisi – NJ
Betsy Sheekey whose love for animals at
Popcorn Park & for all kinds of animals
was only surpassed by her kindness for
all who crossed her path.
Hans & Kate Neuteboom - NJ
Frances M. Tomkovich – NJ
Martin & Jacquelyn Sayne – FL
Marion Schulze
Fereshteh & Kamy Moghbell – NY
Thomas & Bonnie Reid – NY
Joanne Pulaski – NJ
David & Maryalice Greiner - NY
Virginia Ottaviano
May Lou Little – NJ
Kenneth Ruch
Whiting Station Residents Club - NJ
Melissa Beykirch
Little Egg Harbor Twp. Education
Association – NJ
Steven Bonner – NJ
Berta Marshall – NJ
Lawrence K. White - NJ
Brian Marshall - NJ
Richard Ulis
Margaret Ulis – NJ
Maureen Reid - NJ
Joseph Gladitsch
Robert & Nancy Frost – NJ
Jennifer & Paul Nilsen – NJ
Mary Winfeld – NJ
Vivian Tweedy- NJ
Dorothy & Harry Devaney - NJ
Frank Tatulli
Edward Cavanagh, Jr. – NJ
William Janes
Louisa Sanders – NV
Sheila O’Boyle Bittmann
Christine Zubrick – PA
Jack Fuller
Helen Moore – NJ
Rose Rondholz
David & Donna Davern – NJ
Elsie Stanziola
Kathy Wilson – NC
Janet Greaney
Lois & Joe Gadjo – NJ
Susan & Grant Bergman – NJ
Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia has voluntarily recalled two of its
frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
and/or Listeria. The affected products are sold in 2 lb. chubs & were distributed to retail stores in the following states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia,
North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. Those with questions ca e-mail
[email protected]
Carnivore Meat Company is voluntarily recalling a single limited lot of Vital
Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs. The FDA notified
Carnivore Meat Company after selecting & testing their product as part of
a national collection initiative that one of the samples tested positive for
Salmonella.
According to Veterinary Practice News, 10 pet foods tested in a Chapman
University’s Food Science Program study contained a meat source not listed on the label, raising concerns for allergy suffering cats & dogs & a call
for greater oversight. The study, published in the Journal Food Control,
also could not detect the listed meat in 7 of the 52 samples. In three cases
of wet cat food, wet dog food & dog treat, the absence & addition of meat
sources may indicate intentional or accidental substitution. Pork was the
most common undeclared meat in 7 out of 52 samples. Some samples
claimed to contain beef actually had none upon testing.
The J.M. Smucker Company announced a limited voluntary recall on certain
lots of 9 Lives EverPet and Special Kitty canned cat food due to possible low
levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Thiamine deficiencies in cats can lead to
decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, weight loss, wobbly walking, circling, falling & seizures. Anyone using this product should stop feeding it
to their cats & call the company’s service hotline at 800-828-9980. This
includes: Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna, Mixed Grill Dinner, Beef and
Liver Dinner, Super Supper, Classic Tuna Dinner, Seafood Poultry Variety
Pack, Meaty Pate with Ocean Whitefish, Meaty Pate with Liver and Chicken,
Meaty Pate with Chicken Dinner. This includes 5.5 oz. and 13. Oz. cans.
Katherine Birdsong
Any Wilson & David Flannery – NJ
My past fur babies – Rags and Poof,
Buddy and Starbadooba! The happiness
you brought to my life will never be forgotten. I hope that others will find the
happiness we had with you!
Joanne Iacovelli – NJ
A donation as a memorial to a loved one will go a long way to help
Society orphans. There are many ways to make a donation. The Society
will notify a bereaved family with a card IF A FULL NAME & ADDRESS
OF THE FAMILY AS WELL AS FULL NAME & ADDRESS OF DONOR is
included. Due to the high volume of requests, only gifts of $50.00 or
more will be printed in a timely manner.
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FEBRUARY 2017
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Jeanne Held - NJ
Raymond Cure
Janina Kaldan - NJ
Arthur & Lynne Murphy – NJ
Allprovide is a new line of all-natural raw & gently cooked pet foods
& treats for dogs & cats formulated
by Judy Morgan, veterinarian, &
distributed in pet stores across the
East Coast, selected veterinary
offices, etc. Morgan’s holistic
approach centered on the use of
food to treat diseases & maintain
good health. The food is free from
any synthetic ingredients & factory farmed meats. Allprovide pet food is all
natural made of USDA select meats & Grade A poultry. The company blends
these with fresh vegetables & natural ingredients to produce balanced,
complete meals that meet AAFCO guidelines.
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Contributing Editors
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Jeanne Balsam
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Karen Powell
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Dee Hobson, Marcela Garcia Mangan,
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keep your pets safe!
* Cases of pets poisoned by e-cigarettes have leaped 400% since 2013 in
Michigan. The cats and dogs ingested the liquid or inhaled the vapor.
* Hearing aid batteries are a danger to pets. A recent news item concerned
a dog that had swallowed 10 hearing aid batteries & could have done a
great deal of damage. The dog required surgery which was successful.
SERVICE DOG NEWS
PENNSYLVANIA – A teen-age boy
was turned away from seeing Santa
because of Jiffy, a 10 year old Lab
mix, who was a service dog for
Bradley, who has a disability. This
occurred at the Washington Crown
Center when the family wanted to
have a photograph with Santa but
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the family was told that “animals
were only permitted near Santa on a Pet Day due to possible allergic
reactions to other patrons. The mall’s management intervened & the issue
was resolved, ultimately allowing Bradley to give his letters to Santa.
MICHIGAN – An appeals court said that Judge Angela Pasula had the
authority to allow the presence of Mr. Weeber, a black lab, to be at a trial
to protect and assist witnesses. A southwestern Michigan man who was
convicted of criminal sexual conduct claimed the jury may have been influenced by the dog who sat at the feet of a girl while she testified in court.
Jordan Johnson’s conviction & 6 year prison sentence were affirmed.
PENNSYLVANIA – The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office plans
to get a service dog that will be specifically trained to detect a person’s
stress hormones. This will help victims of child abuse or assault testify in
court. Two detective will be trained handlers of the new service dog. The
primary handler will be a detective who will make the dog part of her
family.
VIRGINIA - The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has
teamed up with Saint Francis Service Dogs to raise three puppies destined
to become service dogs. During the day at the veterinary college, they
follow a detailed program developed by Saint Francis & in the evenings,
they will go home with their puppy raisers.
PENNSYLVANIA - Patty is a Labrador Retriever who is a full-time police
K-9 officer & a member with the Beaver Falls Fire Dept. She works as an
arson dog when needed & it is her job to sniff out accelerants when
investigators believe that the fire involves arson. She trains 1-2 hours daily
& can find a single drop of gasoline in a football field. Patty started out
as a service dog as a guide dog for the blind …. but she would eat blind
people’s food & got kicked out of school!
The Humane Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation has
awarded a $42,000 grant to Purdue University to lead a first-of-its-kind
controlled scientific study to measure the effects of service dogs on post
9/11 war veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). K9s for Warriors program will take part in this
study. Although numerous studies confirm that companion animals help
reduce stress, depression, etc., the U. S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs has cited
a lack of specific scientific evidence on effectiveness of service animals for
war vets.
K9s for Warriors provides service dogs at no cost & they will take part in
the study. They have paired more than 70 dogs & veterans each year.
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NEW JERSEY LEGISLATION
“Charlie’s Law” (Allen-Sweeney) would make
anyone who denies access to a disabled person with
a service dog liable for a civil fine starting at $250.
The penalty would increase to $500 for a second
violation and $1,000 for any subsequent violation.
The bill was named after Charlie, a 2 year old
goldendoodle who was with his owner, Benjamin Shore, 16, of Cherry Hill
who were asked to leave a Florida airport. The bill was voted out of the
Senate Health Committee and went to the Senate floor for a vote. If the
bill passes, the law’s fines would go toward funding education programs
for law enforcement on the rights of those with service dogs. The law
would also require the Attorney General’s Office to start a public awareness
campaign to teach the public about the new rules.
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Join!
the
SHARE-A-PET
PROGRAM
The unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM was established in 1978. The animals are chosen for various
reasons so that you can select from the homeless dogs or cats featured each issue. We also give our
Share-A-Pet parents the choice of receiving photos, reports, etc. by mail or through your e-mail. In the
last several months, many of the animals on the program are featured in their own personalized videos!
For the $10.00 monthly donation, you will receive a color photo and report three times a year, a
membership card, free admission to Popcorn Park, ad you can visit your pet for walks, etc. All funds
gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds exceeding the
need for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other shelter animals. You can view
and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our website at www.ahscares.org You can also order our most recent
edition of the Share-A-Pet Booklet (see Page 16) The staff has undertaken an effort to take videos of
many of our Share-A-Pets, and posted them on YouTube. Videos can also be seen on our Facebook
pages (see Page 20 for the Facebook list). Then you will be able to view your Share-A-Pet “live”!
Bella & Luke of Waretown
When a Waretown owner was evicted from their home, they found it
necessary to surrender 8 year-old
Bella, a Shepherd and Luke, a 6 yearold Lab. They have been featured in
the HUMANE NEWS and on the
Associated Humane Popcorn Park
Shelter Facebook page. The bonded
pair settled in & began making
friends. They are housebroken, will sit
& offer a paw when asked. Life isn’t
what it used to be, but they accepted
this new existence. Bella and Luke
had already lost enough; they certainly didn’t want to lose each other.
Both dogs were altered and it was
discovered that Bella has several
masses and sadly, it was confirmed
that they were malignant. The cancer
does not require any treatment & may not have any drastic effect on her. Bella could live for 6
months or 6 years. It is difficult finding a home for one dog – but for two, it is extraordinarily difficult …. especially with Bella’s health concern. Bella and Luke are both sweet, well behaved and waiting for a chance at a life of happiness together. They are now on the Share-A-Pet Program and living on the Animal Haven Farm. File 26774 & File 26775 (Forked River).
Snowball & Lightfoot of Newark
The 9 year-old English Bulldogs were brought to AHS when their owner
could no longer care for them. One would think that because of their
age, they are heading toward their twilight years …. but nothing could be
further from the truth! They act like children – energetic, boisterous, and
playful! We thought that a heartbreaking story of two seniors might attract
some offers for adoption, but Cinnamon and Boss love it here! They are
people focused, have upbeat personalities and although they may miss their
owner, they live each day to the fullest! They have been included on the
Share-A-Pet Program to share their joy with you.
SHARE-A-PET
FEBRUARY 2017
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
Snowball &
Lightfoot are
a sweet older
couple that
were turned
in by their
elderly
owner who
could no longer care for them. Snowball, a 10 year-old orange/white male, and
Lightfoot, a 6 year-old female grey tiger, are the best of friends. They are always
curled up together, snoozing peacefully or cleaning each other. Snowball is very
much into napping, being petted & purring up a storm when given attention.
Lightfoot is a little more active & ready to roll around so Snowball will play a little.
The pussycat pair are calm, gentle & sweet. We have placed them on the Share-APet Program so they can live in Kitty City. File 26917 & File 26912 (Forked River).