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1 - Bowling
President's
2 - Message
Pet of the
3 - Quarter
Member of the
3 - Quarter
Adoptable Pet of
3 - the Month
Quarterly
Contribution
4 - Summary
Quarterly
Contribution
5 - Summary
6 - In Memoriam
7 - Woofstock
8 - What’s News?
9 - Thank you
10 Eve ts
11 - Bonz Report
12 - You can help
B.A.A.C. Bowling
On Saturday, March 1st Bikers
Against Animal Cruelty held
another HUGELY successful
bowling fundraiser held at
Wallingford Bowl. We want
to start by thanking Wallingford Bowl for hosting us,
again, and allowing us to hold
our meeting prior to the
event. Their continued support is priceless to us as we
continue to be the voice for
the voiceless!
We also want to give a thank
you to all the supporters who
came out and helped us
make this event the BIGGEST
and BEST one yet! We actually packed the bowling alley
with over 170 bowlers of all
ages let alone the supporters
who brought donations and
simply hung out to help the
event rock! We also packed
an SUV with food/pet supply
donations as well as forwarded some donations to the
bartender who helps with
another animal rescue! Anyone who was there knows
the alley was B.A.A.C. packed
and lots of smiles, laughs and
memories made. Because of
the success we can continue
making a positive impact for
animals and humans alike. It
is still yet to be deterimined
as to who had more fun: the
kids or the BIG kids (aka
adults)!
So while a lot of fun was had
we have to share the winners
who scored beyond and
above the others. The nice
thing is anyone who has followed the event over the
years will know that some of
these names are actually repeat winners and we love
these return bowlers who
help rock the event year after
year! Maybe YOUR name will
be here next!
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A Message from the President
We are pleased to announce some changes
in leadership at Bikers Against Animal Cruelty. After 6 years serving as President, Cindy Peregolise and Vice President, VJ
Peregolise made the difficult decision to
step down from their respective positions.
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Cindy and VJ started this organization with
their very first meeting in Septmber 2007
with just a handful of friends and a vision
to combine their love of motorcycles and
animals to raise awareness, educate and
provide financial support to abused and
neglected animals in need of vet care that
otherwise may not be able to get.
Contributed By:Tamyra Davis
bowling alley for
us only. Join us for ANOTHER day of bowling on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at
the Wallingford Bowl.
“The greatness of
a nation and its
moral progress can
be judged by the
way its animals are
treated.”
Fast forward 7 years later and we have a
group that has tripled in size, helped hundreds of animals across the country and
continue with the mission.
With the mission in mind, Cindy and VJ felt
that they had taken B.A.A.C. as far as it
of B.A.A.C. since the beginning and already
has settled in quite well to her new role.
Our Vice President, Greg Belcher has been a
B.A.A.C. member a little over a year but immediately jumped in to be an invaluable
member of the team. Besides B.A.A.C.,
Greg works with a rescue group and has
helped connect homeless animals with new
families. We are thrilled to have Greg on
board. That left a position open for Treasurer and John Kish, long time B.A.A.C. member
stepped up to the plate. Lucky for him he
has a wonderful trainer to show him the
ropes of handling the B.A.A.C Treasury,
through long time partner, Jan Lewis. 2014
brings the year of change. You will see some
additions to our schedule and some new
approaches in how we spread our mission to
the world. We want to once again thank
our founders Cindy and VJ Peregolise for
their tireless efforts through the years.
They are only stepping down and certainly
not out. If you see them at an event please
Mahatma Gandhi
From lef t to right
Greg Belcher, VP , VJ Peregolise, Former VP, Cindy Peregolise and
Jan Lewis, President
Thank you, again, to all
who came out to make this
event our biggest and best
yet. Wallingford Bowl has
invited Bikers Against Animal Cruelty back this fall
for another event and has
offered to shut down the
If you would like to make a
monetary donation you can
do so on line at
www.bikersagainstanimalcru
elty.org or via snail Mail to:
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc., P.O. Box 68, North
Haven, CT 06473.
could go under their leadership and that
change is always good and would inject
new life into the organization. In March,
2014 Cindy and VJ lead their last meeting
and asked for nominations for a new President, and Vice President. In a unanimous
vote, former B.A.A.C. Treasurer and founding member, Jan Lewis took over the duties
of President. Jan has been a vital member
congratulate them on all that they have
done. It is their years of hard work and dedication that have put B.A.A.C. in a position to
move forward and grow. We will always be
grateful.
Thank you.
Tamyra Davis
Events Coordinator
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Pet of the Quarter
Bella
The newest addition to our family,
Bella, 6 years old, 12 lbs. She had to
have surgery, which became more
complicated than they thought it
would be. The doctor thought she had
a tumor and it ended up being fat had
grown around a hernia. Making it look
like a tumor. Thank goodness it was
not cancer. Because the hernia was so
large all of her organs got pushed
around. The Vet had to actually
search for them and untangle them
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Contributed By: Michele Kane
Princess – CT
Bella – CT
12/17/2013 - $250.00 Genesis – PA
ure to have around and a real asset to
BAAC. Monique lives with her husband
and B.A.A.C. member, Mark “Skully”
Hunter and daughter, Emily as well as their
furbabies. Congratulations Monique!!
Adoptable Pet of the Quarter
Contributed By: Samantha Divito Hughes, B.A.A.C. Animal Welfare Director
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A monetary donation was made to assist in vet bills for
Maxy. His nails are overgrown and ingrown and his
pads are severely infected. More than half of his body
is hairless and irritated. His ears are severely infected
and his teeth are completely rotten. His tongue hangs
out the side of his mouth. He is not neutered and cries
if he if not being stroked.
A monetary donation was made to help with vet
costs for Princess who was found abused and
suffering from a broken leg gone untreated.
Contributed By:Jan Lewis
It's truly unbelievable how far this dog has come from when he was first rescued. He was in horrific
condition with severe demodectic mange, a severe secondary skin infection, emaciated/
malnourished, upper respiratory, his ears were home-cropped (hacked) by his original owner/back
yard breeder and basically lived a life of neglect since a baby pup. We think he was approximately 8
months when pulled from a NY high kill shelter in the nick of time. He’s approx. 6 yrs now, neutered,
vaccinated, house trained, obedience trained and has travelled a long road to get healthy again,
thanks to his original foster mom. Once he started to feel better, we noticed that he liked to be the
only pet in a household. He is on the smaller side weighing approx. 45lbs, very active and very muscular now. Frisbee is his favorite activity and he would make a great running partner. An experienced
bully breed owner who will set boundaries for him would be preferred. His adopter should be committed to maintaining his training and making sure he knows he is safe and loved, yet not the leader
of the pack! His current owner is no longer able to care for him the way that she wants to and that
he deserves. If you feel that Lucky is the right guy for you, please contact SamantaDiVito@gmail.com. for further info.
Quarterly Contribution Summary
Ruby – CT
A monetary donation was made to help with vet
costs for Ruby who was one of two dogs taken
from a bad situation and suffering from pneumonia.
and put the back where they belong. The
doctor said he has never seen anything so
crazy. When Bella came to our home for
her first visit, it was her last visit. She fit in
so well with the rest of the family she
stayed and kept us all on our toes with her
beautiful personality. Thank you BAAC for
supporting her surgery and help pay the
vet bill. I hope you all get to meet her,
she loves to give hugs and kisses.
Member of the Quarter!
Please help us in congratulating Monique
Hunter as our Member of the Quarter!
Monique is always the first one to volunteer to do just about anything for BAAC.
From cooking our favorite desserts, to
volunteering at every event, she does it
all. She often visits the local shelters to
bring donation items gathered to them
and is the bright spot of any day with her
smiles! Her enthusiasm is contagious as is
her positive attitude. She is truly a pleas-
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“If you pick up a
starving dog and
make him
prosperous he
will not bite you.
This is the
principal
difference
between a dog
and man.”
Mark Twain
A monetary donation was made to assist in vet bills for
Bella who was rescued from local shelter with an
enormous mammary gland tumor that would need to
be surgically removed.
A monetary donation was made to assist in medical bills Genesis who was tied to a pole and left
to die on the streets. Only 1-2 years old, Genesis
has a corneal ulcer and a severe head wound
with skin completely gone and exposed on half of
her face.
Vixen – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist in vet bills for
Vixen, who was found with what appeared to be a stab
wound to her stomach.
Bones – GA
Storm – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist in
vetting for Storm who was abandoned, pregnant
and sick.
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills
for Bones, who was found starved, malnourished, shot
in the leg (which may need to be amputated).
Christmas – NJ
Ferral Cats – NJ
A monetary donation was made to assit in vet
bills for Christmas and her four siblings and 11
more in the colony. Christmas was found suffering from and eye infection and extremely sick.
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills
for three feral cats.
Maxy – NY
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In Memoriam
Perry Polderman, age 53, of Torrington, passed away Monday Janu-
Sherman – TN
Achilles – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for
Sherman who was found severely abused and neglected. He
was 25lbs under weight, demodectic mange and a secondary
skin infection.
Five Cats – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist in vet bills for five
cats that were rescued from a horrific hoarding case and
suffering from flea allergy dermatitis, and some eye infections.
Lexie – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for Achilles who was found severely emaciated dog with a broken leg.
Rosie – NJ
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for Rosie
who was used as a bait dog and suffering from anemia &
"Spherocytes", red blood cell destruction.
Jenny – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for Jenny
who was diagnosed with diabetes.
Emily – NJ
A monetary donation was made to assist in vet bills for Lexi
who was owner surrendered. It was learned that she had a
blood infection, Hook worms, and was under weight. If that
wasn't bad enough they have found that a couple of her
breasts have lumps in them and she will need a full mastectomy and biopsy.
“You think those
dogs will not be in
heaven! I tell you
they will be there
long before any of
us.”
Robert Louis
Stevenson
ary 13, 2014, doing what he loved best. He was a member of the Canton Masonic Village Lodge 29. He was also a member of the NRA and a
gun enthusiast who believed and supported everyone's second
amendment rights. He worked for the town of Canton for several
years. Perry persevered in getting back to work, back on his bike, and
living life to its fullest after a serious motorcycle accident in September
2012. He rode hard and lived well. He leaves the love of his life, his
wife Wendy Ann (Rossi) Polderman who he met in October 2010 and
shared a birthday together. She became his freak. He also leaves his
parents John C. and Wilhelmina Polderman of Deming, New Mexico, a
brother Johnny Polderman and his wife Pam of Barkhamsted, sisters Debbie Kaufman and husband Wayne, and Shirley MacDonald all from Iowa, nieces, nephews and his new grandson
Jeremy. His cat Diesel will miss him because he will have no one to bite every day to let him
know that he wanted to play. Perry will be missed by so many friends. A life lost too quickly.
-Courtesy of Legacy.com
B.A.A.C. would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Perry’s wife, Pam and family for their
generous support to our cause even during their time of sorrow. Perry will be greatly missed
by all and through the donations made in his memory, he will leave a legacy of love and
healing to animals in need.
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for Emily
who suffers from seizures, was bleeding from her rectum and
had pacreatitis.
Scrappy – CT
Telsa and Gomez – CT
A monetary donation was made to assist with vetting costs
for Telsa and Gomez. Both needed dental cleanings and several extractions due to severe gingivitis and resorptive lesions
in their mouths.
A monetary donation was made to assist with vet bills for Scrappy who was rescued in 2012 from a non-profit organization. He
some ow ate a sheet and after he couldn't pass it he needed
emergency surgery.
Speuter Program: 3 neuters
Simba – SC
Kasey
(before
and after)
A monetary donation was made to help with vetting for Simba who was surrendered and suffering from two broken back
legs that went untreated.
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Nov. 2000 - Feb. 2014
Best girl to charter BAAC members Erin McGuire and Frank Silvestro.
Big sister to Jack, Chocolate Lab (10) and Satch, Lab/Great Dane mix (3).
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What’s News?
New Drop Spot for Donations!
"Lots of people
talk to animals...Not very
many listen
though...that's
the problem.”
Benjamin
Hoff, The Tao of
Pooh
Thank you to Choice Pet Supplies on
Washington Avenue in North Haven for
letting B.A.A.C. have a drop spot for pet
supply donations. So if you are in the area
feel free to drop items off . A big thank you to
Dawn Ackerson for building this drop off box
and delivering it. Great job Dawn. It looks
awesome!!
Congratulations new Board Members!
John Kish, B.A.A.C. Treasurer
Samantha DiVito, Animal Welfare Coordinator
Welcome to the Team!
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Special Thanks!
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2014 Event Schedule
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc. would like to acknowledge those who have been most supportive to
our mission. We can not thank you all enough for your generosity and belief in our cause. No donation is
ever too small nor too large!
Mary Johnson Photography
~Biker Dogs Calendar Fundraiser
Gold Donors >$500
Jan Trendowski
John and Rosalie DeCrosta
Silver Donors $100-$499
The Branford Electric Railway Assoc, Inc
United Technologies
~Donation from Trolley Museum & Wags n Whiskers
~Donation from James McGennis
Gina Layman
Network For Good
~Bracelet/Keychain fundraiser
~From Stacey Hocking, Pittmom Jardina , Carolyn Palmer
Lara Foldvari
Michael Burm
The Following Gifts were given in Memory of
Truist
Perry Polderman
Vivian McKeeman
Scott andAnn Newman
~In memory of Marvin and Peaches
Richard Hill
United Way
Jamie Landry
Johnny Patick
Stuart France
Cheryl Maisbuch, The Cat Groomer
Bronze Donors <$100
Karen Adamo
Elaine Spinato
~Tastefully Simple Fundraiser
~In memory of Kiki a fearless wonderful dog
Michael McIntosh
AT&T United Way/Employee Giving Campaign
~From Linda Young, Sandra Leal, Cody Mitchell, April Black,
~Keep up the good work, wish I could give more
Alicia Gullen
Richard Knecht
Sisters II LLC/Gaetano`s Tavern on Main
~Happy New Year!!
Joseph and Susan Santillo
Paypal Giving Fund Payables
Ann Ruggiero
Margaret Scarfariello
David Jodin
~For the Cause
Heather McNamara
Love Thy Pitbull
Elizabeth Valeriay
Diane Schmidt
Carl Peterson
Danielle Coulon
Jean Valentino
Arleen Miller
~Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all you two footed caregivers and all our four footed friends
“I don't believe
in the concept
of hell, but if I
did I would think
of it as filled
with people who
were cruel to
animals.”
Gary Larson
Saturday, April 19,2014
Woofstock
Saturday, May 10, 2014
B.A.A.C Breakout
Saturday ,July 26,2014,
7th Annual Rodeo and Adoption Event
Saturday, October, 4,2014
Pet Toy Fun Run
Saturday, November 29,2014
Gengras Harley Davidson
Dates are subject to change. Locations to be determined.
Check our website at www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org or on Facebook.
EVENTS WE WILL BE ATTENDING
Saturday, May 3, 2014
North Shore Animal League Tour for Life
Sunday, May 18,2014
Help Willie’s Friends 6th Annual Pet Fair
Saturday, June 7,2014
Wolcott Dog Park Opening
Thurs, July 31– Aug 1, 2014
North Branford Corn & Potato Festival
The Following Gifts were given in Memory of Perry Polderman
Dawn Bond
James Dexter
Northwestern CT Sportsman`s Association
Richard Fregeau
Nancy and Alan Nickerson
Mary Franciamore
Village Lodge No. 29, A.F. & A.M.
Lois Blackburn
Douglas Thompson
Gail Freeman
Gail Giglio
Jean Parker
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Contributed by: Jimmy “Bonz”
they are getting use to you as you get use to them.
Congratulations you have adopted a rescue dog! You’re
now in the parking lot waiting for the transport to drop
off the new family member or you’re leaving the pound.
There are more things such as introducing them to the
other pets and food but the most important is keeping
them from running away and making them feel loved.
Bonz
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This is an example of the many abused and neglected animals that B.A.A.C. has been able to help by making financial contributions towards their care. These before and after photos are nothing short of remarkable. We would like to thank everyone for
their support, without it we would not be able to help animals in need. Thank you!
Here are some do’s and don’ts if you are a first time rescue parent and a good refresher if it’s been awhile.
You have fallen in love with a picture or dog you met for a
few minutes you know nothing about this dog and this
dog knows nothing about you. All this dog knows is every time he turns around he has been put in a vehicle and
dumped in some new place he is skittish and scared and
will bolt at the first opportunity. If you are at the
transport they will put a slip lead on the dog. DO NOT
REMOVE THIS until you are safely in your house. If it is to
short attach another leash to the hand end of it. If you
are at the pound put a choke collar on. When you get
home from the transport put a choke collar on before you
take the dog out of the house. Those cute non choke
collars look nice but most dogs can slip their heads out of
them before you can stop them and the chance of you
getting the dog back after that is slim. Look at the lost
posters all over Facebook that happened just this way.
Until your dog is trained and knows you and the area a
choke collar is a must.
——–—-————————————————————————————————Help! We Need Your Support!
Yes! I want to donate to Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc. (B.A.A.C.)! Please complete this form and enclose it with
your payment, checks payable to B.A.A.C. — No cash please
Mail to: Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc., P.O. Box 68, North Haven, CT 06473
Name:
Kim Valente
Certified Dog Trainer
Call for appt. 203-752-7056
"Helping dogs stay home"
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Whatever name you have in your mind the dog doesn’t
know it. They had one name in their first home and possibly many more in shelter and foster care so be patient
give them time to learn their name with gentle pets and
treats as you say it.
For the past few months and maybe longer every time
this poor animal has been put in a vehicle it’s whole life
has been changed. It takes them time to get use to you
and the fact that this is their new furever home do not put
them in a car or take them for a trip for a minimum of a
month or longer if possible they are scared they are being
taken somewhere to be dumped. I waited at least 2
months with each of mine and they were hesitant to get
out of the car the first few trips. Sasha my husky took 8
trips before I didn’t have to help her out of the car. Remember they need to learn to feel secure with you and
your family so go slow with them.
TO:
P.O. Box 68
North Haven, CT 06473
Get a good dog training book I recommend Kohler Dog
Training it’s old school but it work I’m partial to shepherds
and he trained WWII war dogs and Rin Tin Tin. Or just let
your dog train you.
Remember love, gentleness and patience are your main
tools. They don’t think or behave the way humans do and
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