RESCUED! 7 BIG CATS FROM DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS IN TEXAS
Story and Photos Page 7
12 RESEARCH ANIMALS
RESCUED FROM EUTHANASIA
DOGS CHAINED OUTSIDE FOR
YEARS - MEET OUR RESCUES!
Story and Photos Page 13
Story and Photos Page 12
SOCIETY
DECEMBER 11th IS DATE FOR
2011 SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES
NEWS
MORE SOCIETY NEWS PAGE 5
PATRICK T-SHIRT SALES SUPPORT OUR
RES-Q FUND
The Society is pleased to
announce the sale of t-shirts
to raise money for the thousands of needy “Patrick’s”
that come through our
doors. 100% of all monies
received from the sale of
these t-shirts will be used
for our Res-Q Fund -- a
restricted fund-- dedicated
and established for the sole
purpose of giving emergency, surgical or other
intensive veterinary care to
sick, injured and abused
animals that come through
our doors. The cost is
$19.95 each. The paw print
is the actual print of Patrick!
Just fill out the form below
and send to:
Patrick Tee Shirt
AHS/Popcorn Park
P O Box 43
Forked River, NJ
08731-0043
or order online through
our website in our Gift
Shop at:
www.ahscares.org
ONE LIFE T-SHIRT
❑S
❑M
❑L
❑ X-L
❑ XXL
SHAMROCK T-SHIRT
❑S
❑M
❑L
❑ X-L
❑ XXL
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________ Apt. _____
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________
Enclosed is $ ___________________
❑ check
❑ money order
The Society is always in need of funds to carry on the work of helping unwanted, abused animals, to rehabilitate them as well as
wildlife, birds, exotics and farm animals. You should have received
our letter on the Society’s use of these funds. Below is a list of the
prizes for this year’s sweepstakes. The drawing will be held on
December 11th at our Forked River facility.
1st Prize
2012 Ford Focus – Blue Candy Metallic Tint - $22,395.00
Auto.trans. Causeway Ford, Manahawkin, NJ
2nd Prize American Express Gift Certificate
$1,500.00
3rd Prize Bose Cinemate Home Entertainment System
$ 429.99
4th Prize Apple iPod Touch – New Design
$ 364.99
If you would like additional sweepstakes booklets, visit our Forked River
facility, call us at (609) 693-1900, or e-mail your request to
NJhumane@aol.com
JOIN US FOR OUR CHINESE AUCTION OCTOBER 15th!
October 15th is the date set
for this year’s Chinese Auction
to be held at the B.P.O.E. Elks
on Washington Ave. in Toms
River. The Society would
greatly appreciate any new,
unused items, i.e., artwork,
housewares, toys, memorabilia, gift certificates, jewelry,
etc. which can be sent to the
Society’s shelters listed on
Page 23. If you need a tax
deductible receipt, please
send a SASE with your donation. Admission is $10 and
food is on sale from the Elks.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. All funds
raised from this affair will go to help sick, injured and abused animals
– whether it be domestic, wildlife, exotics, farm animals or birds.
Please charge my donation to:
❑ Visa
❑ Master Card
❑ American Express
❑ Discover
Card #-_______________________________________ ¾ digit Sec. Code ______
Signature _____________________________________ Exp. Date __________
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October 2011
SAT. SEPT 17TH IS “SO LONG SUMMER”
SALE AT SOCIETY
Popcorn Park in Forked River will be holding a “So Long Summer
Sale” from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Baked goods and a huge flea
market sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All monies raised go to the
care and welfare of the thousands of animals that come through
the Society's doors. Also we welcome donations of baked goods,
flea market items, no clothes please. Call 609-693-1900.
PROSECUTORS URGED TO STOP ANIMAL
ABUSE AT JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY &
UNIFORMED SERVICE UNIVERSITY
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and private
physicians are asking local prosecutors to stop animal abuse at John
Hopkins University & the Uniformed Service University of the Health
Sciences in Maryland. The group argues that the use of live animals at
both schools to practice surgery & other techniques not only causes
unnecessary suffering but is in violation of the state’s animal cruelty laws.
The two schools are a very small number that still use live animals to
teach – most have changed over to simulators.
HIGH DEATH RATE ENDS
CLONING PROJECT
After 13 years of “study”, AgResearch of New Zealand has ended its
cloning project because too many animals died. They tried to create
animals that produced “super milk”, pregnant sheep that wanted to
eat more food, sheep resistant to eczema. After all of these years, only
10% of the cloned animals survived. Because of the “unnecessary suffering”, they have stopped the cloning project. The majority of the
animals died were cows which led to euthanasia of the fetus and
mother. Cloned cattle, sheep & goats suffered from medical conditions
– however, they have new plans to focus on newer research using
embryonic stem cells to create new life. But these animals have also
had a high mortality rate. The European Union bans cloned farm animals but approved cloned horses and bulls…..
SIX GORILLAS ORPHANED BY
POACHERS GET AIRLIFTED HOME
In the wild, poachers
shoot mothers and
families so the
babies can be taken
and sold illegally.
Six young mountain
gorillas were smuggled out of the Congo
after poachers killed
their families. They
were then brought
into Rwanda to be
PHOTO: STEVEN HALFORD
sold on the illegal
wildlife market. The endangered gorillas were rescued & were being
readied for the return to their native forests. This was accomplished
through the cooperation of the Congelese & Rwandan wildlife protection agencies. The six gorillas were helicoptered to a wildlife rescue center as provided by IFAW & are being re-socialized along with other rescued gorillas in preparation for their eventual release back to the wild
from which they were stolen.
NATIONAL ZOO BIRD RESEARCHER CHARGED
WITH ATTEMPT TO POISON FERAL CATS
According to ANIMAL PEOPLE, Alley Cat Allies, et al have asked the
Smithsonian Institute to suspend Nico Dauphine, National Zoo
Migratory Bird Center researcher. She was charged with attempted
animal cruelty for allegedly trying to poison feral cats.
Evidence shows she was putting rat poison & anti-freeze in cat food
left for community cats in Columbia Heights, a neighborhood of
Washington, DC.
ANIMALS
in the NEWS
CLASS B DEALER VIOLATES AWA
FOR 8TH TIME & STILL OPEN
R & R Research of Grand Rapids, Michigan is a Class B Dealer that has violated the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) for the EIGHTH TIME and the U. S.
Dept. of Agriculture has failed to shut them down. Owner James
Woudenberg was euthanizing dogs using “cervical dislocation and cerebral
hemorrhage”. According to Care 2, he has graduated to more inhumane
methods. R & R Research is listed in the Yellow Pages under animal shelter
& animal control. They were just caught again in June for illegally acquiring randomly sourced animals for the eighth time which violates the
Protection of Pets section of the AWA. The USDA’s Animal & Plant Health
Inspection Service can revoke a license after 3 violations – they have failed
to do so in this case. R & R has allowed sick & injured dogs to go untreated, transported dogs in livestock trailers by chaining them to the side, left
dogs in freezing temperatures, kept inaccurate records, allowed animals to
languish in unsanitary conditions, etc. The Pet Safety & Protection Act
would shut down Class B dealers & has been reintroduced in Congress.
Please contact your U. S. Senators & Congressmen to support the Pet
Safety & Protection Act of 2011.
AMERICAN AIRLINES CEASES SHIPMENT OF
PRIMATES HEADED TO RESEARCH LABS
American Airlines has joined the growing number of airlines that will
not ship a primate headed for a research lab. According to Care2, the
new policy states: “For shipments of primates, the shipper must provide
in writing & on letterhead, that the animal was born in captivity on a
special farm or the primate is being shipped to or from a zoological
garden, sanctuary, preserve rehabilitation center, medical agency or
government wildlife agency. Shipments of primates must stay online
within American Airlines system. AA Cargo will not accept primates
used for laboratory research, experimentation, and exploitation purposes”. Among the airlines that DO or would fly primates destined for the
research industry: Air Canada, Air China, Air France, China Eastern
Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Continental Airlines, Caribbean
Airlines, Lufthansa (for all non-domestic shipments have been banned)
and Vietnam Airlines.
VOLVO PRODUCES ANIMAL DETECTION
DEVICE
Volvo has developed a detection device to curb animal/car collisions.
It is modeled after the company’s pedestrian detection system. It
works by alerting a driver of an animal’s presence & then braking if
the driver does not respond immediately. It may not prevent all accidents in all circumstances, but it could slow the car enough, especially at night, to prevent full head-on impacts. It is programmed to recognize larger animals such as deer & moose but can also be taught to
recognize smaller animals.
CA UPDATES STATE DRIVER’S MANUAL TO
PROTECT PETS IN VEHICLES
The California Division of Motor Vehicles is the first in the US to add text
to the state’s driver’s manual warning motorists against leaving dogs in
hot vehicles. They also point out that it is illegal & can result in fines and
jail time. PETA has appealed to other states & so far have received positive
responses from officials in South Carolina, Idaho, Virginia & Nevada.
www.ahscares.org
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ANIMALS
in the NEWS
GOV. CHRISTIE CONDITIONALLY
VETOES S.2923 …. MORE TO FOLLOW
Latest update: Senate Bill 2923 (Sweeney) & Assembly Bill 4036
(Burzichelli) is proposed legislation that would negatively impact the
welfare of stray dogs and cats and their impoundment. For the past
several months, the Society wrote to the various committees, sent email alerts, posted on our website and in the HUMANE NEWS. This bill
was fast tracked and made it to the Governor’s desk. After a
groundswell of support to stop this bill, we have been advised that
Gov. Christie will conditionally veto this bill. The sponsors of the bill
are going to try to fix something that ain’t broke! Details will be posted on our website as they become available.
NJ ATTORNEY GENERAL BRINGS SUIT
AGAINST MILLSTONE PET DEALER
NJ Attorney General Paula Dow & NJ Division of Consumer Affairs have
instituted a lawsuit against Allan Levine of Millstone Twp. NJ and his
three businesses: Al’s Special Friends, Van Dam, Inc. and Allan Levine,
Inc. – all operating out of his residence. Allegations include violating
the NJ Consumer Fraud Act and Regulations Governing the Sale of
Animals by engaging in unconscionable business practices. Consumers
viewed & purchased the animals at Levine’s home At least 10 puppies
were gravely ill or dying and Levine refused to provide refunds or reimburse the consumers’ vet costs. The violations specify failing to have
pets properly examined by a licensed vet prior to sale; refusing to provide refunds or reimburse the consumer’s veterinary costs & for failing
to disclose the puppies’ health information to the buyer. The state has
received a temporary restraining order against the businesses. In addition to seeking restitution for consumers, the Attorney General is seeking civil penalties and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees & related costs.
The defendants would be permanently enjoined from selling animals.
Levine altered his business model by casting Allan Levine Inc. as a charitable organization & characterizing the payments as “donations”.
NJ STATE SUPREME COURT TO CONSIDER
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
The NJ State Supreme Court will consider whether a dog owner can
sue for emotional distress after seeing another dog kill her pet.
Currently, the law considers the pets as property & one can only sue
for economic damages. Joyce McDougall saw her dog, Angel, a
Maltese mix, mauled to death by a larger dog. She was awarded
$5,000 for replacement of the dog. The Judge determined she was not
entitled to damages for emotional distress even though she regarded
the dog as a family member. A State Appeals Court agreed that emotional distress damages apply only if the person sees the traumatic
death of a human who is a close family member.
This adorable Maltese was found as a
stray at 11:00 p.m. Sadly, there was
no information, collar, tag or
microchip to help reunite with an
owner. She has been with us long
enough that someone should have
tried to locate her. File N-103567-F
(Forked River).
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Health Alerts
LETHAL HORSE VIRUS JUMPS SPECIES
The Hendra virus is carried by bats and is lethal to horses.
It is believed to be spread when bat droppings contaminate water, fruit or other food consumed by horses.
Discovery News reports that a dog has tested positive for
Hendra antibodies in Australia.It is the first dog known to
contract the virus. Although infected & quarantined, the
dog is reported to be in good health. A total of 14 horses
have died or been euthanized because of the virus since
1994. Four of 7 human known to have contracted the
virus have died from it.
MERIAL CHARGED WITH DECEIVING
VETS & ANIMAL OWNERS
A suit charges Merial, maker of Heartgard Plus, for firing Dr. Kari BlahoOwens who refused to destroy documents questioning the drug’s effectiveness. The suit alleges that internal studies conducted by the company were
unscientific & used “cherry picked” data to support the company’s contention that the product was safe if used as indicated. In 2005, the Food &
Drug Administration instructed Merial to change its labeling & to stop
claiming 100% effectiveness; the company agreed to do so but didn’t.
NEW
on the Market
Ark Naturals was created in 1996 to answer the
call for all-natural health & wellness products for
companion animals. The company started long
before it was trendy to be “green” and “holistic”.
One of the more popular items is the Happy
Traveler – an all natural calming product. If your
pet shakes during thunderstorms, fireworks, car
travel, loud noises and has other behavioral concerns, this may be for you. It is an all-natural
herbal calming formula for stressed, nervous or
anxious pets. For more information, log on to
http://www.arknaturals.com/products/112-happytraveler.aspx
SureFlap is an electronic cat door that can read a microchip to allow a cat to
enter a home. The product is compatible with the most common microchips:
FDXA, FDXB, and Avid Secure/Encrypted Chip. A new version to be released
shortly will also work with the Trovan Unique Microchip. The SureFlap runs
on 4 AA batteries & there is no need for electrical wiring access. A larger
model appropriate for large-cat breeds & small dogs will be available shortly.
For more information, prices, etc., log on to www.sureflap.com
Every year, there are cautionary news alerts concerning the hazards of
antifreeze poisoning. Morton Salt has created a pet-friendly ice melt called
Safe-T-Pet. Developed with veterinarians, Safe-T-Pet is entirely salt and chloride-free. Its non-toxic formula is easier on the environment and safe to use
on plants & pavements. Should your dog accidentally ingest the blue pellets, Safe-T-Pet should not cause stomach irritation. For more information,
log on to mortonsalt.com/products/road_sidewalk/safe_t_pet.html
A Garfield animated video was launched in May to educate cat owners
about the risk of chronic kidney disease their cats may face as they age &
possibly, reach the age of 7. Garfield’s mid-life crisis may be viewed at
www.youtube.com/user/RenalzinGarfield For cat owner education on kidney disease & the steps to prevent & manage it, log on to
www.renalzin.com/garfield.htm
MORE SOCIETY
THE VOLUNTEER WALKER
NEWS
By Barbara Lathrop
I don't always have much extra time
There is always something to do.
But I've found my time is better spent
When I use it to be with you.
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You sit inside your cage or kennel
And wonder where I can be.
Did I forget about you today?
You count a lot on me.
AHS PARTNERS WITH
MOSCOW BALLET FOR ONE
PERFORMANCE – DEC. 7TH
But when you hear my familiar tread
And then you hear my voice,
I am glad that I have come again
I know I've made the right choice.
For I'm a volunteer walker
And every minute I can spare
Is spent at my local shelter
Because I am needed there.
So many dog are waiting
Certainly not by their choice
They need a walk outside the walls
They need a tender voice.
Whether it's little silly Cookie
or the bigger guys like Joe
They all need love and attention
This I have come to know.
So I will be there rain or shine
On Christmas or Easter too.
Because I make a difference
In a confusing world for you.
I am a volunteer walker
And I hope to always be
Walking a dog at a shelter
Because they count on me.
I have been waiting for you ….. Did
you bring a leash? I was found as a
stray and no one has even looked
my way. I would love to have the
chance to walk by your side. I’m a
mature maiden who hopes to find “a
new leash on life”. File TF-64735-F
(Tinton Falls)
Our Dogs Need You!
Volunteer!
If you would like to be a volunteer
walker at any of our shelters -Newark, Tinton Falls or Forked
River -- write to
associatedhumane@aol.com
or drop a note to AHS
at 124 Evergreen Ave.,
Newark, N J 07114.
The Moscow Ballet & AHS
have partnered to raise funds
for AHS & Popcorn Park.
For the Wednesday,
December 7th 7:30 p.m.
performance of Moscow
Ballet’s Great Russian
Nutcracker at the Strand
Theater in Lakewood, NJ, $5
will go directly to help the
animals that are abandoned,
injured & abused. To purchase tickets & ensure that a
donation goes to the AHS,
use the code “POPCORN” at
PHOTOS COURTESY: MOSCOW BALLET
the Strand Box Office in person or call Moscow Ballet at 800-320-1733, Ext. 15. For more
information, contact sally@nutcracker.com
JUDGE ORDERS DOGS BE REMOVED
FROM TOWN
PRINCETON MAGAZINE REPRINT
ON SALE
Our
thanks
to
PRINCETON
Magazine’s Spring 2011 edition for
their wonderful piece on Popcorn
Park Refuge. Story and full color
photos gives the readers a taste of
some of the many resident animals
and the emotions experienced in
taking care of them at this shelter
located in Forked River. A portion of
the text can be viewed on our website (www.ahscares.org) For a reprint
of this story, send $1 to AHS, 124
Evergreen Ave., Newark, N J 071142133 and you will receive a copy by
return mail.
“The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that
our treatment of them has no moral significance is a positively
outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal
compassion is the only guarantee of morality.”—Arthur Shopenhauer
Four Coonhounds in a Hazlet residence are now at the Associated
Humane Societies' Tinton Falls shelter at the request of the Police
Department. The judge had ordered that these dogs were not to be
returned to the residence.
When the owner came in to sign them over, we inquired as to the
reason; however, they advised that it was due to a noise ordinance
for barking. In checking the internet, we located one of these dogs
for sale on eBay. In any event, a new home and a new life is what
each of these dogs deserve. Last year, there were some complaints
concerning their care but the matter was never verified by the SPCA.
Meet Shadow, Baby Girl, Rascal and Zeus -- only Baby Girl was
spayed. it is doubtful that we have the entire story or facts. The
dogs have been at the Society’s Tinton Falls facility for several
weeks. For more information, call 732-922-0100 or
e-mail tintonfallsahs@aol.com
www.ahscares.org
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Happy
Endings
ITALIAN GREYHOUND DUO FIND LOVING
FAMILY IN EAST BRUNSWICK
There is never enough room in the Humane News to fit all the wonderful stories and photos we receive featuring the great homes you have given to our
Society orphans. As you are a supporter of AHS, we want you to know how
important your donations are, and how you help to make a difference in the
lives of the animals that come through our doors. We are always thrilled to
receive your adoption updates, and try to fit in as many as we can.
If you would like to see your pets’ stories & photos featured in the HUMANE
NEWS, or possibly the calendar, please send in high resolution images only
(2+Mb or higher for calendar).
No cell phone photos, please. Thanks.
TOMS RIVER FAMILY SURPRISED BY
WELL-MANNERED LASS
PHOTO SUPPLIED
The Society’s Tinton Falls shelter took in the surrendered
pair of 4 year old littermates when the owner said he
could no longer keep them due to medical problems.
Within a short time thereafter, the same owner brought
in Antonia & Francesco, 7 month old littermates. All of
the Italian Greyhounds were altered. Both pairs were featured in several issues of the HUMANE NEWS, on our
website and on Petfinder. There were some prerequisites
on both pairs of pooches – no young children and each
pair needed to be adopted out with its littermate. We
were criticized by some who just wanted to adopt one of
the dogs singly. In most cases, this is a policy with which
we will adhere to. The Lee Family of East Brunswick visited the Society before Memorial Day weekend – and fell
in love with Antonia & Francesco. They have advised that
the pups are doing well and adjusting to their new
home. It was a memorable holiday weekend for all!
After the Barber Family of Toms River lost
their Akita to cancer, it broke their hearts
but they needed time to heal. They visited Popcorn Park in Forked River & saw
some cute dogs but their heart was into
finding another Akita. They went on
Petfinder.org and found that the Society’s
Tinton Falls facility had one available.
According to Susan (who wrote this letter
to Katie) “They really checked us out
before they let us adopt you. We think
that is a good thing because there are
some people in this world that are not
kind to animals. We arrived at the shelter
& we went to see you. Well you guessed
it, yes, it was love at first sight. We had to
have our application faxed up there from
PHOTO SUPPLIED
Popcorn Park. Then we were able to see
Katie was found wandering in the middle of the
you face-to-face & you were a beauty to
night, poorly cared for, fly strikes & all -- she soon
us. We saw your ears & they told us you
became a wonderful, well-mannered addition.
had fly strikes on the tip of your ears.
That did not matter; we wanted you. Katie, we have no idea where you came from. The shelter said they found you walking around Howell, NJ at 2:30 a.m. We were very surprised that
you came with so many manners. You were housetrained, you sit & you lie down when told
to. The only thing you need to work on is getting along with the cat, Tax. He was here first
& this is his house also. You are not the Queen of the house. I know if you had been my dog
I would have been wondering where you were but that is your past life & we will never know
what brought you to us. As the old saying goes, one door closes, another door opens. We
are the lucky ones to have you in our lives now; we will be your forever family, Katie.” And
for Katie, the new door is an opening to a loving home where she will never be out on the
streets again.
HE WAITED 222 DAYS FOR ADOPTION …. & IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!
Shorty’s owner just had a child & didn’t want
the dog anymore. So the 3 year old was
brought to the Society where he waited 222
days – and it was worth the wait. Deana
Knowles & George MacLean of Gaithersburg,
MD saw the dog & traveled to the Society to
adopt him. In a letter to us, they state: “He is
such a sweet, loving dog & has adjusted so
well here. He loves our Newfie, Raven & our
Great Pyrenees girl, Marley. Raven was diagnosed with malignant melanoma on his jaw
last March. Raven had to undergo major surgery so things were really hectic. Shorty, now
re-named Snorkey, laid with Raven much of
the time during his painful recovery & was
also a great comfort to us.
“Snorkey is healthy & is doing great. We spoil
PHOTOS SUPPLIED
Snorkey & our other dogs but he is always so
appreciative of everything we do for him & is truly a wonderful dog. It is hard to believe someone could
give him up but it is their loss & our gain. You have many gorgeous dogs in your shelter & only wish we
could have taken all of them. We love Snorkey dearly & are so rateful you let us adopt him & for the wonderful care your staff gave him while in the AHS Newark shelter.“
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Snorkey laid with and comforted family’s
dog, Raven, after he underwent major
surgery.
PHOTO COURTESY OF INSYNC
PHOTO COURTESY OF INSYNC
The build-up of feces constantly soiled the lion’s fur as he
walked around his cage.
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STORIES
Continued from Page 1
POPCORN PARK RESCUES 7 EXOTIC CATS
FROM HORROR-FILLED SQUALOR IN TEXAS
The existence of 20
exotic cats at a neglected, poorly managed facility in Texas
was discovered after
the owner had passed
away. Thanks to the
efforts of Vickey
Keahey, owner of
InSync Exotics, she
contacted Popcorn
Park Director John
Bergmann along with
a few other facilities
who could help aniPHOTO COURTESY OF INSYNC
mals that had lanMany of the cats such as this cougar lived in barren stalls on a floor of
guished in deplorable
hardened urine and stool.
conditions for years.
They were living in horse stalls that appeared to have not been cleaned in years. Some of
the lucky ones were in cages outside. Water was poured into buckets through a fence … but
the buckets hadn’t been cleaned either. It is believed that food was just tossed in – and that
is the only time that these cats ever saw a human.
The remains of some poor animals who didn’t
make it were also discovered.
The Society’s Popcorn Park could make room for 7 – a male lion with severe dental problems; Taj, a tailless tiger -- it was discovered her tail had been bitten off by a raccoon
when she was young - five cougars – 4 girls and a male named Lance would also be sent
to us. Lance has serious problems just getting around. According to Dr. Wallace, InSync’s
vet, Lance had two broken back legs that healed but kept him from walking normally. He
also had a bad bite wound to his front paw that caused him to lose two digits.
The Society hired a climate controlled tractor trailer. A stop was made in Indiana to drop
off 4 lions to a sanctuary – and then it was a straight run for the Texas 7 who were delivered to Popcorn Park. Along for the ride was some of the staff from InSync who wanted
to see our place. Society veterinarians, Dr. Paluch and Dr. Bergmann, sedated the new
arrivals so that they could give them closer health exams and do blood work. From this
point on, the new additions to our family will have clean cages, clear fresh water, proper
diets, clean dens and big yards to play in. They will familiarize themselves with staff who
will look at them in awe as beautiful creatures.
Some of the cougars on the transport wait to be unloaded and
given their medical exams.
Camille, one of our new cougars, with space and
enrichments, is now learning to play
This has been
one of the
biggest single
undertakings
for the
Society and
the expense
which included transport
and care.
Popcorn Park
is open 7 days a week and you are invited to visit between 11
and 4 p.m. We are located off of Exit 74 of the Garden State
Parkway. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children with
the fees to help offset the tremendous cost of cleaning, feeding
and making a lifetime home for these wonderful animals.
New lion Porthos finds a pine
branch to carry about his
enclosure, and then finds it
not so tasty (below).
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CATS & KITTENS
In September 2010, the Society
took a journey to rescue 30
beagles & 6 cats from North
Carolina where they were subjected to cruel & abusive treatment at a research lab. All but
one have found wonderful
homes. Meet Backup, a sweetheart who has not been up for
adoption due to a skin condition.The neutered gent has had
ringworm, a fungal skin infection and & has been treated for this condition.
According to our veterinarians, he will always be a carrier & it can be transmitted to other animals & humans. Cats with a suppressed immune system, under
stress, malnutrition can be contributory factors. A special home is needed for
Backup that will minimize his contact with others. If you are interested in the
last of the laboratory animals, please e-mail associatedhumane@aol.com for
additional information.
Oliver is only 8 months old &
must find a new family. His owner
surrendered the lad because the
wife & child have allergies.
Sometimes, it is not only the family pet … it could be a dusty
home. In any event, Oliver is with
us & we are hoping to
purrrsuade you to visit him. File
TF-66342-M (Tinton Falls).
Cedric came to the Society over a
year ago after he was caught in a
homeowner’s trap. He’s a sweetheart who was neutered but he
had no microchip … no collar/tag.
So Cedric has been waiting for a
lap that he can sink his paws &
knead to his heart’s content. File L20009-NM (Forked River).
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Meet Rosey, the 3 year
old Persian, who was
surrendered. According
to the owner: “Because
cat does not get along
with the kid”.We do not
know who had the
behavior problem ….
but Rosey needs a new
home and a new life. File
N-102068-F (Newark).
Meet Sonic, an adorable
kitten who has no tail.The
owner released him to the
Society as she could not
afford his care anymore.
File N-103129-M
(Newark).
Meet Pandora, a young lass
that was left at the shelter.
She has been
with us several
months & still
waits for
purrrrfectly
lovely home.
She has been
FelV/FIV tested
& ready to go.
File TF-63489SF. (Tinton
Falls)
Someone left him outside of our shelter with
a note saying that the owner passed away.
The 6 year old neutered male is named Fluffy
& he is in need of someone’s lap. Can we
purrrsuade you to give Fluffy a new home?
File N-102082-NM (Newark).
She had too many animals …. so let’s choose – eenie,
meenie …. Mesa was the one she chose. At 2 years,
Mesa also needed to be
treated for an ulceration of the eye.That
was last December!
She sure would love to
celebrate the forthcoming holidays with
you. File L-20170-F
(Forked River).
October 2011
We call him Fat Matt as
he was very large due to
severely overgrown mats.
The huge hulk was shaved
down & underneath is a very sweet neutered gent who would look
great on your lap! File TF-64040-NM (Tinton Falls).
Join! the POPCORN PARK
Fall brings lots of classes and service groups to
Popcorn Park. Who do our young visitors want to
visit most? Here are their top 5 faves and why.
Monkeys! Everyone loves to
watch the monkeys’ antics,
whether they are swinging on
their ropes or watching visitors watching them. At left is
our handsome Jessie, once an
inappropriately kept “pet” who
became aggressive as he
matured. He settled into life at
Popcorn Park, and today has a
best friend, Sweetie, who lives
“next door.”
WILDLIFE CLUB
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.
and until 2 p.m. on some holidays. Our current admission fee is $5
for adults, and $4 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
If you would like to support one of our residents, the donation
cost is only $4.00 a month, for which you will receive a color photo
of your animal and an update every 4 months, (which includes a
holiday card), a membership card, plus free admission to Popcorn
Park with presentation of your card. For a copy of the Popcorn
Park Wildlife Club booklet to help you choose the animal you wish
to sponsor, order on Page 21.
You can also sponsor the Popcorn Park residents on our website
at www.popcornparkzoo.org and click on Wildlife Club. There is
no required time limit – you can sponsor for as long as you’d like.
Any donated funds that exceed the care given for a particular animal will be applied to the care of other Popcorn Park residents.
On Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day, Popcorn Park
will close at 2 p.m. so that staff can be with their families.
Horses! Girl Scouts, Brownies and
other girls are often enamored of our
beautiful equines - what little girl
doesn’t love ... and want ... a horse?
Pictured is Mickey, our handsome and
mildly handicapped Appaloosa. He came
to us when one of his owners passed
away, leaving the other unable to continue Mickey’s upkeep. Mickey is now
happy with us and has many admirers
among visitors and staff.
The Big Cats!
Young visitors are
always fascinated
by the beauty and
seeming danger of
the wild cats. Our
tigers are always a
big draw, but right
now everyone
wants to meet
Porthos, our new
lion, rescued from
Texas. (See page 7.) Unlike our tigers who don’t wake up
from their naps to see who’s come by, Porthos is very
curious and comes up to the fence to see what these new
people are all about
The bears! Everyone, young and old
alike -- but especially kids -- loves visiting the bears.The bears are able to
safely come close
enough to interact
with visitors and
enjoy the popcorn
which can be tossed
to them. Here
Bonnie, Ginger and
Maryann - rescued
from neglect in
Ohio - take a break
from all the fun and
catch a few ZZZZ’s
together in their
den.
Princess! With her
sweet smile and
gentle demeanor,
Princess is always
someone kids want
to visit. Plus, accompanied by General
Manager, John Bergmann, Princess is the one exotic animal at Popcorn
Park that is happy to pose with visitors!
POPCORN
PARK WILDLIFE CLUB
OCTOBER 2011
Name of animal(s) sponsored: __________________,
________________, __________________. _________________
NAME __________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _______ X $4.00 each = TOTAL $ ____________
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NEWARK
DOGS
The 5 year old Shih Tzu was
given to the Society due to a
kidney stone ailment.The
Society’s Chief Veterinarian, Dr.
Lisa Bongiovanni, has taken
care of her health issues, but
the lass still needs to be on a
special diet. File N-103204-F.
Meet Bella, only
1-½ years old &
already homeless;
her owners were
moving.The South
African Boerboel
is friendly, companionable & willing & able to take
on a lion to protect her family.
Bella “sits” on
command & will
share her dinner
as you sit beside
her. She loves to cuddle & kiss. Only then did she reveal her protective personality as she “guarded” her evaluator from unsuspecting people passing by. Our girl is available to a dependable
owner experienced with this rare breed. File 103130-F.
The Karelian Bear Dog is regarded as a national
treasure in its home country of Finland or
Sweden. Sadly, Paco’s history is a big question
mark where he may have been stolen or strayed
& ended up as someone’s pet. He has been evaluated & has good manners at the food bowl. He
was surrendered by a Newark apartment
dweller who was locked out of her home.The
middle-aged man needs a home without other
dogs as the breed is often naturally aggressive
towards other animals. File N-102754-M.
It was
midnight
when the
Society
was
called
out to
rescue
this
errant
Doberman.The young handsome gent had no identification or microchip. Dobermans are the epitome of
intelligence, loyalty & he would be a wonderful companion. File N-103842-M
The Housing Authority would not allow China to
stay where her owner resides.The 5 year old mixture is a small terrier type who would fit wonderfully in your heart & home. File N-103920-F.
She was left
at the public
works
garage in
Hudson
County
after being
found as a
stray.That’s
no way to
treat a lady! The hopeful lass is hoping that you will
visit and see that pound for pound, she is waiting to
give tons of love. File N-103702-F.
Somewhere in her DNA is a Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel.The 10 month old Princess was
surrendered due to allergies in the family.The
youngster has her whole life ahead of her &
would love to spend it with you. File L-103855-F.
AT NEWARK
124 Evergreen Ave.
Just off Rt. 1 & 9 near Newark International Airport
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October 2011
Meet Kiyah, an
American
BulldogLabrador mixture whose owner could not have her in his apartment.The 2
year old is stunned & shaken by this change in her life. She is not
eating well & we are trying to help her adjust. She has no problem sharing her dinner bowl; but is not motivated to play…Kiyah
needs to feel safe & secure in a new home. File N-102964-F.
NEWARK
DOGS
Meet Shep found as a stray &
been with us over
a month. He is
playful, loves to
shares his toys &
rawhide bones.
The fella is about
4 years old & actively solicits attention from people passing by. He
sits on command & even licks the hand that feeds him. Shep would
be a great addition to your family. File N-102516-M.
He was found as a stray but “Franklin”
is an awesome Mastiff.True to the
breed, he is large, strong and has a
good heart. Mastiffs are known to be
surprisingly gentle, calm & easygoing.
He is excellent with passing dogs.
Franklin was not interested in toys or
treats … he was more interested in
looking into the eyes of his evaluator.
He’s an awesome guy who would be a
great companion. File N-101496-M.
Courtney is an American Bulldog mix who is waiting for a lifetime commitment. On a lead, she remains close to your side.
She takes comfort in cuddling & finally stopped trembling
when she gained some confidence. She feels comfortable playing with toys when she feels safe in the arms of her new “best
friend”. We can do little to change her past, but we can
improve on her life’s journey. File N-100661-F.
Another owner release, this Chihuahua mixture
was given up as his owner was moving to
Pennsylvania. He is only 3 years old & his heart
is breaking. It doesn’t take much to have him
perk up & see a kinder side of life. File N102476-M.
She is barely a year
old and the Eskimo
mixture feels like she
was left out in the cold. The youngster was left at the public works garage at a Hudson County municipality.Won’t
you give her “a new leash on life”. File N-102473-F.
A Silky Terrier found in an industrial area of
Newark without a clue as to where he came
from. His disappointment about an irresponsible
owner gives us the drive to find a kind & caring
owner to soothe his heartache. File N-103337-M.
Meet Pearl … a favorite of the Society
staffers. Although they said she is not housebroken, the problem may be the lack of
attention by an owner who is rarely at home.The 2 year old lass is in need of a chance
at happiness – something that has been beyond her grasp. File N-103352-F.
Snoopy is a 5 year old fella who was surrendered by his owner.The generic gent is one of
those little ones that get passed over … again
and again. If you can see the hope in his eyes …
the ache to get your attention, perhaps he’s the
guy for you. File N-103580-M.
Adoption Center Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (973) 824-7080 E-Mail: Contactus@ahscares.org
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsnewark.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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NO JUSTICE FOR CATS WHO LANGUISHED IN ACO
VAN FOR 3-1/2 HOURS IN 90+ DEGREE HEAT
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46 DOGS CHAINED TO TREES IN
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP FOR 4 YEARS
AHS RESCUES FOUR
“Dozens of pit bulls
chained outside in
sweltering heat” was
the headline in a
recent PHILADELPHIA EXAMINER
newspaper article.
Sadly, over 46 dogs
were chained to
trees over the past 4
years in Berlin, NJ.
After
Ivan
V.
Murray’s
house
burned down, the
dogs were chained
to trees with inadequate food, water and without any shelter from the cold,
heat and rain. THEY LIVED LIKE THIS FOR FOUR YEARS. Their day-to-day life
was spent chained. After the public became aware, action was taken by the
local officials for various violations of local ordinances. According to newspaper reports, “supposedly the NJ SPCA sent an officer to Murray’s property to
determine the condition of the dogs. No mention is made of the ordinance
requiring that tethered dogs need to be spayed/neutered or that the chained
unaltered dogs are being raped by dogs running at large. Also, the fact 46 pit
bulls are chained on an abandoned
property across the street from a convicted dogfighter and ex(?) breeder of
fight dogs is left unexplored”.
The newspaper goes on...” Why can’t
the NJ SPCA take the dogs and
rehome them for Murray, who clearly
doesn’t know how to properly care for
them? Because the NJ SPCA only handles cruelty cases, and for some
unknown reason, this is being regarded as a township ordinance violation.
In other words, these dogs will continue to suffer in the summer heat
Ike
because of semantics”.
It is our belief that Title 4 is a state animal cruelty law which is to be enforced by NJ SPCA, and supersedes township
ordinances.
The NJ SPCA left the care and adoption efforts to Winslow Township and the
ACO after the owner turned over his rights to them.
Winslow Animal Control contacted AHS/Popcorn Park Animal Shelter to see if
we could take some of these wonderful dogs and we were happy to help them
out! The ACO delivered four of the
dogs to us on Sunday night. After visiting with our General Manager John
Bergmann and touring the facility,
they decided these precious dogs
would be in good hands with us. All
of these dogs are just unbelievably
affectionate, loving, incredibly friendly and super sweet … and are more
dimunitive than they appear in the
photos! They are some of the cutest
dogs you'll ever meet too! All have
been vet-checked.
As of this date, the NJ SPCA has not
ChiChi
issued any Summonses.
Pretty Boy and Shirley
12 HUMANE NEWS
October 2011
On June 29, 2010, with temperatures over 90 degrees, a
Newark resident who had to
give up her family of cats, put
them in a blue plastic bin with
air holes. She handed them
over to a Newark Animal
Control Officer at 12:30 p.m.
The cats arrived at the
Society’s shelter at 4:00 p.m.
The box was immediately
opened and due to the cats’
condition, they were immediately brought to the Medical
Dept. The Society’s veterinarian stated that, in her opinion, the cats had to have been exposed to very
high temperatures for a number of hours in order to be in the moribund,
severely hyperthermic & dehydrated state. The body temperatures were over
108 degrees & were very hot to the touch. The Medical Dept. staff quickly
rehydrated with aggressive therapy, cooling with ice pack wraps. Although
two of the cats rallied, they all died within a short amount of time. The
entire file was given over to the NJ SPCA headquartered in New Brunswick.
Heather Bialy of the State Health Dept. contacted the SPCA twice to ascertain the status of the case. A spokesperson for the SPCA advised that the AHS
kept the cats in the bins after they got to the Society – which is an outrageous lie. The Society’s veterinarian was prepared to give a statement to
that effect. The NJ SPCA advised that there was some error in our “timeline”. That also is inaccurate. They then stated on their internet site that the
lack of prosecution was
due to “poor recordkeeping”. The entire file which
was referred to the NJ
SPCA was correct and complete.
The NJ SPCA had one year
to take action concerning
this alleged act of cruelty
but did not pursue justice
for these four cats.
IS JUSTICE BEING SERVED FOR NJ ANIMALS?
Many animal cruelties are featured in the HUMANE NEWS as well as in
other media, yet in several cases, such as these, very little action, if any, is
taken by the NJ SPCA to resolve the problem or bring the alleged perpetrators to justice.
Is the SPCA, as it is currently structured, adequately staffed to serve the animals of New Jersey? Branches in many counties are non-existent and are
obviously needed for justice for animals, including Essex, Camden, Cape
May, Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer, Ocean, Sussex, Salem, Union and Warren
Counties. However, the NJ SPCA has made it an onerous task for a group to
obtain a charter for a county branch. For about one year, the SPCA has been
re-writing the process of obtaining a charter which currently requires a
group of 10 initial members, all of whom must now complete a 6 week
state-conducted Police Academy training course costing about $3,000 at
each volunteer’s expense. This is required for existing NJ SPCA Officers that
are not grandfathered in, but it is unknown if all have yet complied.
In April 25, 2001, the NJ State Commission on Investigation
(www.state.nj.us/sci) conducted an investigation into the SPCA. Among their
conclusions were that "SPCAs at both state and county levels have been subverted to the point where, in many instances, they are incapable of fulfilling
their primary statutory mission – effective and reliable enforcement of animal cruelty laws.” The same need for change seems as vital today as in
2001. With so few county branches,
how can all the cruelty cases in this Paula T. Dow
overcrowded state possibly be Office of the Attorney General
addressed? If you believe that more State of New Jersey
county branches are needed to ade- P O Box 080
quately cover investigations of ani- Trenton, N J 08625-0080
mal cruelty in New Jersey, please 609-292-4925
http://www.nj.gov/lps/formmail.htm
contact the Attorney General:
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SOCIETY RESCUES 6 DOGS & 6 CATS
FROM DEATH AFTER USE
AS TEACHING TOOLS IN N.C.
Those left still waiting for adoption
are: upper left, Aquata, a Catahoula
Leopard Dog, File # L20665-SF;
Upper right, Chicka, File# L20683-SF.
Above, Dutchess, File# 20684-SF;
At far right,Winston, a senior
Chihuahua, File# L20663-NM;
Near right, Lola, File# L20685-SF.
From our experience with harried shelters workers and rescue
groups in North Carolina, the dogs and cats within that state
are as disposable as used tissues. We receive 6-8 e-mails on a
daily basis asking us to liberate these animals from the miserably cruel lives they have experienced. The Society is part of a
network of advocacy groups that attempt to assist animals
whenever possible.
One of the urgent e-mail alerts came from a veterinary technician school in Gastonia where dogs and cats are kept for noninvasive teaching and are then brought to the local pound
next door where they are euthanized after a short time. The
animal were used so future veterinary technicians could have
hands-on practice with work like administering needles,
shunts, etc. All cats
and dogs had been used to teach at the school and were going to the
shelter to die. The Society contacted staff to advise that we would take
the 6 dogs and 6 “favorite” felines of the vet techs. Six gentle cats and
six dogs were scheduled for Popcorn Park. Thanks to the kindness of a
Society donor/rescuer, the animals were boarded until a transport was
arranged. Sadly, many more dogs and cats would be brought to the vet
tech school, used and then brought to the pound for euthanasia.
The entire crew was transported to AHS & is now at the Society’s Forked
River facility waiting for new homes. No animals at Popcorn Park were
euthanized to make room for the North Carolina newcomers. We are
hoping you will open your heart and home to one of these gentle dogs
or cats. Your donations to assist in the transport and care of animals is
always needed. Thanks to our vigorous adoption efforts, several dogs
and cats have already found forever homes.
POPCORN PARK ORPHANS A BIG HIT
AT LACEY DAY!
Lacey Day is an annual event held in Lacey Township, (where
Popcorn Park is located), at Gille Park. Lacey Day was organized to
promote local businesses and give them an opportunity to meet with
the township residents and talk about their business. There is music,
games for the kids, contests, free food and lots of fun for everyone.
Lacey Township loves Popcorn Park, and our booth got more attention than anyone! Everyone stopped by to pet our dogs, pick up our
info., ask questions, say hello and show their support. And best of
all, 6 of the 9 dogs that we brought now have serious interest from
potential adopters that met them at this event!
Above: volunteer Lisa Zaberto with
Mary the Beagle; below, volunteer Chuck
Moore with Nicki.
Above, volunteer Mary Kay Miluski with
Remi (standing) and Tito (laying down).
At right, visitors at Lacey Day and volunteer Lauren Dezzi holding Cookie.
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FORKED RIVER
DOGS
During his first year of life
in Tennessee, this handsome
male Lab Retriever's leg
was caught in a trap He
chewed his way out & was
rescued by a local humane
society. Conner was adopted by an animal lover who
eventually moved to NJ.
After 4 years with his
owner, she has moved to an
adult community where
Conner is not welcome.
Sadly, he was not given periodic check-ups and we find
he’s heartworm positive.We are treating him & hope you will help by
donating to his Res-Q Fund. The sweet dog is obedient, well mannered & waits for a second chance at happiness. File TF-66285-NM.
Meet Chico & Coyote
- brought to the
Society a year ago
when their owner was
moving south but
none of the local relatives were willing to
care for them The
pint-sized pair are 10
years and 3 years
respectively & are
bonded to each other.
Adoption for these two gents can only be considered if they remain
together. File L-19975-NM & File L-19976-NM.
Meet Gizmo, a 7 month old
gent who has endearing qualities that would make him an
ideal companion. Due to a
financial problem, Gizmo and
his owners had to part. If you
would enjoy getting head
butted with love by an
American Bulldog, come &
visit Gizmo. He’s a youngster
who has his whole life ahead
of him. File L-20537-NM.
Nicky & Baby have
been with us since
Feb. 2010 when their
owner gave them up
due to financial hardship. Both were
adopted out separately & both were returned because they were miserable
without each other. Nicky is the “mother” of the duo & constantly looking out
for Baby the pit mix. She will not even take a walk until Baby is leashed up &
ready to go.The pair is inseparable. File L-19019 & File L-19377
When our evaluator took Katrina outside,
she stood up on her hind legs to look into
every parked car for a familiar face. She
was ready to cuddle into someone’s lap &
kiss affectionately. Katrina has been bred &
was quite thin. She was in our Medical area
over a month to allow her to gain some
weight. It is our belief that someone abandoned her at Rutgers University in the
hope that she would find a friend. File L20981-F.
Speedy was adopted out for a minute & a half
and was returned because she growled at the
daughter.Was Speedy sleeping? Eating? Playing
with a toy? Parents -- teach your children well
is a line in one song. Unsupervised children
who taunt or annoy a pet can ruin a dog's
chances for adoption in the future.The 2 1/2
year old Beagle boy is a wonderful dog and
needs a loving family. File L-20645-NM.
She was probably an adorable pup -somehow she grew up in the Newark
area & changed owners a few times.The sweet, young Chihuahua survived being on the streets & was brought to the Society. We've
brought her to our Forked River facility for a change of atmosphere,
visitors and the hope that she might be viewed with more loving kindness than she has had in the past. File L-20739-F.
AT FORKED RIVER
Humane Way at Lacey Road - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (609) 693-1900 E-mail: njhumane@aol.com
Exit 74 off Parkway: Turn left & go 7 miles. Make right on Humane Way
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahsforkedriver.petfinder.org or
our Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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October 2011
Pooh Bear is a 2 1/2 year old St. Bernard who
was given up by his family. He was adopted out
briefly but he was not "active enough for their
lifestyle". Before you adopt a pet because it
seems like a good idea "at the time", re-consider as you are playing with a precious life. File
L20769-M.
TINTON FALLS
This lonely
Cocker Spaniel
was found at a
beachfront
community
near the
amusements,
rides, penny
arcade, etc.
Everyone was
having fun, playing games, coming off of the beach .... but no one paid attention to this
hopeful guy. Summer is at an end and he is hoping someone will "fall" for him. File TF-065503-M.
DOGS
I Love Lucy – yep – that’s the name her owner gave her.
The owner, who hails from Melbourne, Florida is currently living with his parents in NJ. Lucy’s owner is waiting for
his deployment orders & will not be here for very long.
The 4 year old Fila Brasileiro needs a lifelong commitment.The breed is renowned for faithfulness to family &
friends, but this is not a breed for everyone.The Fila
needs a confident, experienced, savvy owner who is
aware of the breed's innate tendencies. Filas are not well
suited to busy household which entertain many guests, as
they do not interact well with strangers.The Fila is a natural guardian breed. File TF-65710-F.
Meet Rosco, a
3 year old St.
Bernard who
is part of a
family of St.
Bernards that
needed rescue when
their owner
was moving.
The economic
climate has
caused an
upheaval in family relocations, moving from homes to apartments ... all
tragic stories which create heartache and sorrow for both people and
their pets. File TF-65466-M.
Meet Marie &
Pierre – found
early one morning
as strays. Both had
recently been
shaved down. No
one has called to
inquire about them
& now a lifetime
commitment is
what they need.
The extremely
affectionate doggy
duo are now ready
to find happiness in
a loving home but it is important to this 2 ½ year old pair that they
be adopted together. File TF-65804-SF & File TF-65802-NM.
Diamond is a handsome Shepherd that
we adopted to a Union, NJ resident in
2008. Unfortunately, they have not
changed any information to give us his
current residence and phone number.
We have attempted to locate the
owner of Diamond, but without success. File TF-65252-NM.
She had given her heart to someone … &
they reneged on giving her a lifetime of love.
Dore has sunshine in her heart & is waiting to
find that special someone to spend the rest of
her life with. File TF-66035-F.
Norton & Trixie were surrendered
by their owner as the landlord said
they are “too big for the residence”.
They are great dogs and great with
each other.The pair of hound-type
dogs are 10 months old & want to
remain together. File TF-65783-NM &
File TF-65784-F.
AT TINTON FALLS
Wally is a 1 year old surrendered to the
Society because “it doesn’t get along with the
children”. Although they said he was a
Beagle, he looks more like a Harrier. In any
event, he is homeless now and we want to
find a more suitable home for Wally. File TF66040-NM.
2960 Shafto Road, on Route 547 - Open Daily - Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (732) 922-0100 Fax: (732) 922-4032 E-Mail: tintonfallsahs@aol.com
2 Miles from Rt. 33-34 Circle, Parkway Exit 102 (So.) Parkway Exit 100B (North)
More Orphans to Adopt or Sponsor at http://ahstintonfalls.petfinder.org or our
Montage at www.ahscares.org – Click on “Won’t You Adopt Us?”
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AROUND THE U.S.A.
CALIFORNIA
If passed, Senate Bill 702 (Lieu) would
be the first mandatory pet microchip law
enacted in the U.S.
CALIFORNIA
Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 917 (Lieu) into law which
would prohibit the sale of animals on streets, in parking lots,
boardwalks, carnivals, & from other similar public venues. It also
will be illegal to display or offer for sale or display or offer to give
away as part of a commercial transaction a live animal if the act of
selling or giving away the live animal is to occur on any street,
highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, carnival or boardwalk.
The new law also imposes more consistent penalties for those convicted of animal neglect by allowing a maximum sentence of up
to one year in county jail for animal neglect & fines up to
$20,000. The new bill takes effect January 1, 2012.
FLORIDA
Animal lovers asked the Florida State Boxing Commission (FSBC) to
stop a boxing match between Rocky Show Circus owner Javier
Martinez and Rocky a kangaroo, but found they have no jurisdiction in man-to-animal matches. However, PETA advises that all
boxing matches must be licensed, & have again petitioned the
FSBC to stop the right. It was then uncovered that several citations
had been given to the Rocky Show Circus for failing to provide vet
care & decent living conditions for circus animals. A USDA representative visited during one of Rocky’s fights & found that he
chewed on his own arm, attempted to flee the ring & charged
people during photo shoots. Two other kangaroos were reported
to have died while touring with the circus – one from a bacterial
disease called “lumpy jaw” which can be caused by poor hygiene,
overcrowded living conditions & stress. Last year, The Rocky Show
Circus was asked to leave a festival in Texas after a major sponsor
threatened to back out. Florida officials say their hands are tied. In
the meantime, The Rocky Show Circus is traveling throughout
Florida. To keep up with the latest, log on to www.peta.org
HAWAII
Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a bill which criminalizes attending
or betting on a dogfight. It also increases the penalties for owning
or training fighting dogs or equipping, arranging or sponsoring
dog fights.
FLORIDA
Palm Beach County dog owners can no longer leave their animals
chained outside or in tight outdoor cages. The law prohibits tethering animals at any hour & also requires an outdoor dog shelter
to measure at least 80 square feet & it must never reach more
than 85 degrees inside. The county ordinance will also require
more health protections for guard dogs and more disclosure to
pet store customers about where dogs and cats come from.
Depending upon the severity of the violation, criminal charges
may be filed.
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WISCONSIN
Rep. Don Pridemore (R-Hartford) would ease restrictions on dog breeders which
will QUADRUPLE the number of dogs that a breeder can have without requiring a
license – from 25 to 100 – and would GET RID OF THREE INSPECTORS who
enforce the current law.
PENNSYLVANIA
Former Pennsylvania Game Commissioner Stephen L. Mohr of Bainbridge pleaded
guilty to two counts of importing an exotic animal without a permit & paid $2,162
in fines & costs. Mohr bought them from an Ohio breeder & thought they were
Husky/Malamute mixes. He turned them over to a neighbor who sells dogs to
make “a little extra money”. Mohr now serves as President of United Sportsmen of
Pennsylvania. Three of the pups were sold & the other 3 were taken to a licensed
wildlife sanctuary. Mohr operates Island Exotic Hunts where hunters can pay $350
to shoot wild boars, goats & sheep. In 2003, Mohr was found guilty of violating
the state’s ethics act for failing to disclose income from his hunting operation &
from the sale of products to bait animals. It also found him guilty of seeking to
block or oppose game commission decisions that could negatively affect his business interests.
TEXAS
Gov. Rick Perry signed into law several animal friendly bills: HB 1451 regulates
commercial dog and cat breeders; SB 273 requires that pets be included in protective orders; HB 916 regulates animal care during cruelty trials & appeals & requires
that people who are convicted be billed for the cost of animal care; HB 1103
allows judges to order people convicted of animal cruelty or neglect to attend care
courses;. HB1043 extends felony provisions for cockfighting to cover owning or
training a gamecock, possession or sale of cockfighting paraphernalia, attending a
cockfight & allowing one’s property to be used for cockfighting.
OREGON
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed into law a bill which makes it illegal to sell, trade or
possess shark fins. This makes Oregon the third U. S. state to prohibit shark finning
behind Hawaii & Washington. Shark finning is a brutal process whereby sharks are
caught, the fins are cut away from the body & the animal is thrown back into the
sea. Without fins, sharks bleed to death, drown or are eaten by other species.
Although shark finning is illegal in U.S., European, Canadian & Australian waters, it
is still common in international waters.
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NEVADA
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed SB 223 which establishes felony cruelty penalties. It is known as Cooney’s Law – in memory of a beagle/pit bull terrier adopted from the SPCA of Northern Nevada by
transient, Raymond Rios, 46 who lived in his van. He pinned
Cooney down in a bathtub, gutted him with a box cutter, allegedly to remove a mouse from her belly & she was returned in a
garbage bag to the shelter dead. According to reports, the Police
called Animal Control to pick up the dog. They did not arrest
Rios & said they would submit the case for a warrant review …
but the report indicates they never did. Rios pleaded guilty &
after a short stint in jail, is a free man & not allowed to have dogs
for two years.
NEW MEXICO
The New Mexico Game Commission voted on the Dept. of Game & Fish's proposal
to lift a ban on the trapping of fur bearing animals. The ban was in place by
Former Gov. Bill Richardson who supported wolf recovery efforts & also noted that
traps can't differentiate between protected species & their target prey. Mexican gray
wolves were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1976 -- today there are
only an estimated 50 in the U.S. Thousands of letters had been sent to each commissioner asking to ban leghold traps, body snares & other body-crushing traps be
kept off public lands. It is believed that most of the commissioners who had been
appointed by Gov. Susanna Martinez had made up their minds.
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FREE HAIR CUTS FOR A YEAR BY
SOPHIA ROOTS SALON IN BAYVILLE
Sophia Roots Hair Salon located at 511 Route 9 in Bayville
has made a wonderful offer for all who adopt dogs or cats
from the Society. Anyone who shows paperwork that they
adopted a dog from AHS/Popcorn Park in 2011 is eligible
for a free haircut by Sophia, every 8 weeks for a whole year
at her salon! Those who show proof of cat adoptions in 2011
will be eligible for free haircuts every 8 weeks for six months.
What is more, anyone who drops off a donation to the
Forked River facility will get a gift certificate for one free
haircut. Our thanks to Sophia who is a big supporter of
Popcorn Park.
DON’T FORGET! There are two
events coming up at Popcorn Park - our So
Long Summer Sale on September 17th and our
Annual Chinese Auction on October 15th. Your
donations help make these events successful
and in turn, help our animals. For complete
details on what we need and and how you can
donate, please see Page 2
T hanks for Making A Difference!
DONATIONS OF LOVE OF LAVALLETTE RAISES
FUNDS FOR POPCORN PARK RESIDENTS
Donations of Love is a
non-profit charity founded
by Joanne LaCicero in
2007 to primarily help
animals. The group tries
to raise awareness of the
growing need in this
economy to help animals
by raising funds, awareness & educating the public about issues facing the
animals in our community. The group recently
held an 80’s Dance Party which included a mini gift auction. It was well received and
as a result raised over $4,800 to be divided up between Popcorn Park & local animal
groups. Our thanks to Joanne LaCicero of Lavallette and her group for their outstanding and enthusiastic efforts for animals.
Joanne LaCicero, who
heads the Donations
of Love non-profit
group in Lavallette,
brought a truckload of
donations which were
collected at their 80’s
Dance Party.
AARIUS MUSIC STUDIOS CHOSE SOCIETY AS THEIR “PET PROJECT”
On the morning of October 21, 2009, on her way to work, Crystall Cattano encountered destiny in the form of an abandoned and chained black and white puppy. Little did she know
at the time, that it was really “Petey”, (as she would later name him), who was destined to
help her. Crystal took the abandoned stray to the Society’s Tinton Falls shelter; however, she
and her husband Joe contemplated the Idea of adopting him themselves. They weighed it
against the fact that they had two dogs already and were trying to establish a new business.
They did, in fact, adopt Petey, and soon after, lost their
beloved dog Kasha to liver failure. Petey helped ease
their grief and that of their remaining dog, Gunner.
As the immense love and compassion they felt for
Petey soon began to mix with their passion for music,
Joe and Crystall began to ask themselves how they
could do more to help other dogs just like Petey.
Now the owners of AARIUS Music Studios, they decided this year’s Annual Studio Open House would
include a fundraiser for AHS because of the wonderful Joe Cattano (l.) & Crystall Cattano (.r) of Aarius Music Studios of Old
experience they had while adopting their mixed-breed
Bridge. Black Label Society band member John J. D. DeServio meets
pup, “Petey McSweety,” and for the opportunity to
Wilson, adopted from the Society by Scott Crawford.
give back to this organization that has given so much
to others. JZ Guitars™ also offered their custom Mac10 as an incentive to raise donations.
AARIUS Studios hosted the event at their music facility in Old Bridge, NJ. JZ Guitars™ brought an assortment of handmade custom guitars that were available to try out, and Sandi Murphy of GoLightly Photography shot the entire event.
WWP provided promotional material and support for the event. The fundraiser turned out to be quite a success!
Crystall and Joe also held a benefit concert at the Seven Days in Union Beach with the AARIUS allstars. The final
stage of the event was back at AARIUS Studios on July 29th where they held the raffle. Winning numbers to the raffle were pulled by none other than John “JD” DeServio of Black Label Society. As a result of their efforts, they presented a check to AHS totaling $1,700! AHS wants to thank AARIUS Studios as well as Crystall, Joe and Petey for
Society representative Scott
their commitment to help other AHS animals in need, and for giving Petey such a great life. You GUYS ROCK!
Crawford brought his well-behaved
Society alumnus,Wilson.
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HUMANE
BROWNIE TROOP 1623 OF LITTLE
SILVER HELP SOCIETY ORPHANS
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 597 COLLECTED
DONATIONS AT ICE SKATING EVENT
From right:Troop
Leader Eillen
Jacome of Lanoka
Harbor, Kellsey,
Maegan & Brianna
An ice skating event
held by Girl Scout
Troop 597 and the
theme was Popcorn
Park Zoo. All who
attended were asked
to bring a donation. As a result of their enjoyable event, they collected
dog food, leashes, treats, doggie bones, collars and more.
7th GRADERS HOLD “PAWS FOR A CAUSE”
DANCE FOR OUR DOGGIES
These smiling faces belong to Brownie Troop 1623 of Little Silver. They
took up a collection to help the Society and the animals and delivered
hundreds of dollars worth of much-needed items: Dog & cat food, dog &
cat treats, paper towels, different types of toys, cages, carriers, blankets,
towels, dishes, laundry detergent, collars & scratching posts -- a wonderful
addition to help us help animals!
GUINEA PIG CONFISCATED FROM PICK-UP
TRUCK – SCHEDULED FOR SNAKE’S DINNER
The Society’s
Tinton
Falls
shelter received
an emergency
call at 10:30
p.m from the
Manasquan
Police
Dept.
concerning a
guinea pig that
was loose in the
back of a pickup truck. The bed of the truck was filled
with gravel, tires, tools, etc. A license
plate indicated that the vehicle was registered to someone in Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. The Society’s Animal
Control Officer confiscated the guinea
pig and left a note on the door of the
vehicle. The guinea pig was gaunt and
the coat was in poor condition. Several
of the small animals including the
guinea pig, ferrets, gerbils, chinchillas,
etc., were brought to our Newark facility where they will have more accommodations. The next day, the Society’s
Newark facility received a call from the
Lancaster, PA resident who said we took his snake’s dinner away! We are
keeping “Jonah” who will be given more and better food to improve his condition. Jonah will become a member of our Education Team and visit hundreds of youngsters.
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Diane Brown, 7th grade advisor at
Northern Burlington County Regional
Middle School, was accompanied to
Popcorn Park by her son, Richard.
Diane Brown, the 7th grade advisor
at the Northern Burlinton County
Regional
Middle
School
in
Columbus, NJ and her 7th graders
ran a group of fund raisers to raise
donations, food, and awareness of
Popcorn Park. First, they started with
a “Guess How Many Dog Bones are
in a Container”. The students were
able to take a guess & the winners
won a free ticket to their April 1st
dance. The 7th graders also sold Paw
Prints & hung them on the wall of the school. The finale was a “Paws for a
Cause Dance”. Some of the students had their pictures taken at the dance
& a portion of what they paid was donated. A portion of the dance ticket
also went to the cause. In addition to all of that activity, any student who
brought a can of pet food to the dance was given a chance to win some
door prizes that night! As a result of their efforts, they raised over $300 and
over 50 cans of food! Our thanks to the 7th graders for their efforts on
behalf of Popcorn Park.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT A GREAT
SUCCESS FOR BROWNIE TROOP 419
As a Community Service Project, this hard-working group from Brownie
Troop 419 in Forked River collected dog & cat food, leashes, dog toys, cat
toys, dog & cat treats and a check for $200. Our thanks to this group who
brought in the donations and then toured the shelter and Popcorn Park.
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bookshelf
That’s Why We
Don’t Eat Animals
Written & Illustrated by
Ruby Roth
If your child is curious about a
vegetarian lifestyle and is
actually interested, this is a
wonderfully written and
beautifully illustrated book that
honestly and sensitively
explains the facts of meat production and the notion that
animals are conscious, responsive individuals. It is a helpful
book for parents who are vegetarian but it may be controversial for parents who do not want their kids to know about the meat industry. The
book was written by an elementary school teacher and it was in response
to the curiosity and concerns of her students. Roth is already planning
her next book. You can buy That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals on
wedonteatanimals.com or Amazon or at your local bookstore.
HUMANE
PEAPACK BIRTHDAY GIRL HAS
3rd PARTY FOR ANIMALS
Olivia Donayre of Peapack, NJ
proudly shows the Certificate of
Appreciation that she received
from the Associated Humane
Societies/Popcorn Park for her
outstanding generosity.
According to the Donayre Family,
teaching compassion & advocacy
can never start too early! And for
Olivia, she raised money at her
3rd birthday party in lieu of
gifts. According to her parents:
“… this was such a great way to
allow our daughter to experience
the rewards of helping others in
any small way we can. Olivia is
still eager to state to friends and
family that on her birthday, she
‘helped feed animals because
they get hungry too”.’ The
Donayre Family
STUDENTS FROM P.S. 25K IN BROOKLYN, NY
VISIT POPCORN PARK
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BAYVILLE BIRTHDAY BOY CELEBRATES
FOR THE ANIMALS
Damien Weigman, who celebrated his 4th birth & his
Mom, Sue.
The students at P.S. 25K the Eubie Blake School of Brooklyn, NY visited Popcorn Park.
Mrs. Montgomery meets
Zoo Director John
Bergmann ….
and Princess the camel.
Popcorn Park LOVES to have
schools visit so that the students can see and learn about
the unfortunate lives that all of
the animals once experienced.
The residents of Popcorn Park
are displaced from the lives
they should have had – but
man’s interference has brought
them to us.
Mrs. Montgomery, a teacher at P.S. 25K, the Eubie Blake School located in Brooklyn,
NY has a list of required reading … and one is Harcourt Trophies Zebra book which
mentions Popcorn Park. Mrs. Montgomery made arrangements through the school to
have the students actually visit the place they read about! What an enjoyable learning
experience.
Each year, Damien
Weigman visits us after his
birthday. According to his
Mom, he is learning to be
charitable and a volunteer.
To celebrate his 4th birthday, he asked for presents
for the animals and
brought in over $400
worth of food, toys for
dogs, cats & birds, cat litter, cleaning products,
newspapers, sheets & towels. He also donated $200
for the Society’s upcoming Chinese Auction. Our thanks to
Damien who loves his cat, Monster, and Sammy the rabbit.
DANGER WARNINGS
REGARDING HALLOWEEN CANDY
Before you know it, Halloween will be here. Many wellintended people may give out “sugar free” candy, gum,
chocolate, etc. that contains Xylitol. This ingredient is VERY
toxic to animals. There is no need to share your Halloween
bounty with pets. Stock up on tasty pet food treats so that
your dog or cat won’t be checking into your goodie bag!
Also, whether it is Halloween … or any other time of year, be
cautious if you let your pet out into the yard. Many pets are
stolen, tortured or killed. Keep pets in a quiet area of the
house while you receive ghosts & goblins coming to your
door on Halloween.
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Celebrating Love ...
with A Love for Animals
For those who are planning a wedding, a baby shower, a graduation, communion,
bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, birthday, etc., you may wish to avail yourself of celebrating your happiness & saying “thank you” to your guests. The Society will
make an attractive card saying that a generous donation has been made to help
animals. The guest can use the card for one free admission to Popcorn Park. The
partygoer will receive Forget-Me-Not seed packets that can be used as table favors
or given as a thank you gift. There is a small special inscription on the seed packet. If you would like to share your special celebration with the Society, please contact us at associatedhumane@aol.com or call Debbie Beyfuss at 973-824-7080.
HAMOLKO/DEL PRETE WEDDING
INCLUDES LOVE OF ANIMALS
When Jessica Hamolko tied
the knot with Robert Del
Prete, their love also
extended to Magnus and
Eddie, Jessica’s canine companions. Magnus was
adopted from Popcorn Park
two years ago and Eddie
came from a rescue group.
According to Jessica’s mom,
Carolyn Hamolko of West
Belmar, “Everyone at the
wedding commented about
the seed packets. They
thought it was a grand
idea”. Our thanks to Jessica
& Robert for including the
Society in a wonderful celebration!
Eddie, (l.) and Magnus
enjoy a cuddle with their
mom - and the bride Jessica Hamolko
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SOCIETY’S MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER VAN
READY FOR SEPTEMBER KICK-OFF
The month of September will mark the launching of our mobile
spay-neuter program. Our van is fully stocked, our veterinarian,
veterinarian technicians and clinic administrator have completed
their training with the ASPCA in New York, observing surgery
techniques and learning strategies for promoting the program .
In the upcoming weeks, flyers will appear, in the areas chosen, to
let residents know the day and times the spay/neuter van will be
in their neighborhood. This will be a low-cost program which
will hopefully impact the number of unwanted cats and dogs
being born in the surrounding areas, many of whom come in as
both strays and turn-ins to our Newark branch We are very excited to finally get our unit on the road. Watch our website
(www.ahscares.org) for locations for the van’s appearance!
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October 2011
SCHNEIER/SICOLI WEDDING HELP
SOCIETY ORPHANS
Animal lovers Steve Sicoli and
Shanna Schneier decided that
they would share that love with
their wedding guests. Special
wedding cards were made up
to thank attendees for sharing
the day with them. In lieu of
favors, a donation was made to
the Society to help animals in
need. The cards also included a
free pass to Popcorn Park.
Forget-Me-Not seed packets
were also included for each
guest. Our thanks to Steve &
Shanna, of Mine Hill for including their love of animals on
their special day and for the
generous donations made to
the Society.
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SEPT. 9th & 10th IS BARK SESSION PET
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SOCIETY’S BENEFIT
Professional photographer Janine
Memon-Dietz,
owner of Saving
Grace Studio, is
once again opening her studio for
the “Bark Sessions”
on September 9
and 10 as a special
fundraiser for the
Society.
For a sitting fee of
$25, pet owners
PHOTO SUPPLIED
and their dog or
cat will be treated to a 15-minute studio photo session that
includes five on-line proofs. All session fees and half of all print proceeds will be
donated to AHS/Popcorn Park.
Sitting times must be reserved in advance by calling the Saving Grace Studio at
636.932.3904 or emailing Janine at savinggrace@savinggracephotography.com.
Sessions will be held at the studio, 32 Brownlee Place, Basking Ridge.
A big bark of thanks to Janine for helping out the many animals at Associated
Humane Societies/Popcorn Park through her incredible photographic talents.
You can view samples of Janine’s canine work at
http://www.savinggracephotographyblog.com/?p=1492
AROUND THE WORLD
BULGARIA
Animal cruelty and dog fights are now considered
crimes to be punished by jail time or probation.
The Animal Protection Act was adopted in early
2008 but did not include sanctions for animal cruelty. The amendments
were introduced in 2010 after a dog was found with her legs cut off,
stirring a public outcry. Individuals who premeditatedly kill an animal
face up to 1 year in jail & fines. Those hurting an animal will face probation & the same fines. For repeated cruelty & extreme cruelty, the
penalty is up to 3 years behind bars and larger fines. Vets and employees in animal shelters also face similar sanctions if they are cruel to animals.
IRAN
Iranian authorities have deemed dog ownership as illegal, citing religion
& Western opposition as its reasoning. This is the first time that dog
owners will face criminal charges. First-time offenders face a fine of up
to $500 in U.S. currency if their dog is seen in public. They are given a
10 day period to get rid of the dog or the authorities will confiscate the
dog themselves. Cars can be impounded & driver’s licenses suspended if
police catch the dog outside of its carrier. The punishment has led to
dog owners waiting until the middle of the night to drive out of the city
just to walk their dogs.
SPAIN
The Ministry of Culture has given bullfighting a special status as “an
artistic discipline”. Bullfighting is illegal in Catalonia & the Canary
Islands. This move to declare it as an “art form” was apparently made to
stop more regions from banning it. Bullfighting is becoming less popular & it may be a move to seek tourist revenue.
U.S. FDA PRODUCT RECALL INFORMATION
AVAILABLE IN NEW, EASY FORMAT
There have been so many product recalls by the U. S. Food & Drug
Administration, they have updated its product recall page for consumers.
The search results provide information from news releases & other recall
announcements in a table, organized by date, product brand name,
product description, reason for recall & recalling firm. The data goes
back to 2009. To search for a specific recall, go to
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls and type in the name of the product. You can
also click on “Animal Health” tab to see a list of recent recalls of pet
products.
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CHINA
Rodeo China was approved by the Chinese government in April as part of a
series of Sino-American cultural exchange events. There is an unprecedented prize of $8 million with about 120 cowboys, 180 horses, 36 bulls & 90
steers -- primarily from the U.S & Australia. The "Super Bowl of Rodeos"
will be the biggest event of its kind & is scheduled for October.
SOUTH KOREA
Effective January 1, 2012, anyone committing acts of animal cruelty may
face a jail term of up to 1 year or a fine of up to $9,400. The concerns by
the people’s increasing concern over ill treatment as well as the controversy
of eating dog meat, has led to this move. Two security guards at an apartment building in Seoul pushed a cat off of a 13th floor, & when they
found the cat still breathing, they beat it to death. The revised law will also
compel dog owners to register ownership with local governments from 2013.
GREAT BRITAIN
The BBC News reported that animal research in UK labs surged in 2010 -most due to "breeding genetically modified animals". The number rose
from 87,000 to 1.6 million procedures. Most testing involved monkeys,
mice & fish. The statistic indicated that less horses, dogs, cats & rabbits
were used in testing by the commercial sector.
PERU
Pres. Alan Garcia signed a law to ban all wild animals from the country's
circuses. Peru is the second country in South America, following Bolivia, to
nationally end the practice & protect animals. In Feb. 2011, Animal
Defenders International safely removed every animal from circuses in
Bolivia & found new habitats for all of them. Twenty nine lions were sent to
Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado where they now roam free on 80 acres.
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NEW! Share-A-Pet Booklet
Wildlife Club Booklet
AHS/Popcorn Park Color Brochure
Small Coloring Book
Elephant Coloring Book
Zoological Society Brochure
What Will Happen to Your Pet?/Pets In Wills
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NEW! Arbor of Love Brochure
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In Special Memory
of Specs ...
Jenny, my adoptive Civet pet. She was
loved by all of you.
Roberta Pescatello – CT
Harry – our sweet boy that will be forever in our hearts.We will love you always.
Mommy, Daddy and Sally – N J
Judith Considine – in remembrance of
her love for animals. In our thoughts &
prayers
Jaci Rizzo & Carolyn Libertucci – NJ
“Oatie” Bernard, the most perfect dog
ever – a loving companion, playmate &
watchdog.Though her start in life was
so meager, being born in a Newark, NJ
junkyard, to two loving parents, she
immediately became a little precious
treasure to her owners.
Sandra Sobilo – N J
Joey Reilly
Carole Reilly – N J
Les Coleman
St. Michael School-6th Grade Class – N J
K-9 Officer “Schultz” of the Gloucester
Township Police Department who lost his
life while fighting crime in the spirit of
protecting us all. RIP Schultz, RIP
Members of Chatham Twp. PBA, Local
#170 – N J
Hermine Zyruk
L.Wallace – DE
David Dunne
Judy Bell & Family – NJ
Vivian Machuga who was a great help to
A.R.F. She would collect lovely items from
her family & friends for our fund raising
garage sales. She will be sorely missed.
Sandra Sobilo – N J
Janet Colombrito
Katrel Creighton – N J
Stella Bochese
Schoenknecht Family – N J
Mila Nurmi a/k/a Vampira & Ice Cream
Peter Murphy – NC
Henry Pfeifer – he was quite a character
& gave me much happiness.Words cannot describe how much I miss him.
Diane Pierce - WI
Margaret “Maggie” Carr Burke – an
extraordinary woman; an advocate for
abandoned animals and who adopted a
number of dogs from AHS
Adco Electrical Corp. – NY
Franklin Decker – N J
John O’Boyle & Mary Ellen O’Boyle
Kathleen B. Estabrooks – N J
Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche,Tankel,
LaPilusa, LLC – N J
Javerbaum Wurgat, Hicks, Kahn,
Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C. - N J
The Pfaffenbach Collection – N J
E. Clifford Hall & Holly Hall – FL
Charlotte & Jay Foster – ME
Peter Jordan – N J
Doreen & Augie DiGiacomo – N J
Molly Lee Chapman – AL
Mr. & Mrs. Edward T. Casale – FL
David M. Roberts – N J
Leigh Allard & Richard Turner – N J
Loren & Janis Weinstein – N J
Marian Callahan – TX
Neal & Kim Leitner & Family – NJ
Janet Bubinick Parent, Suan Bubenick
Dunyak, Linda Bubenick Fleming - N J
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.
22 HUMANE NEWS
October 2011
The memory of Specs who died Sept.
15, 2009 is still revered by owner, James
Ruggiero of J & G Auto Repair Center in
Jersey City. For 15 ½ years James, with
his beloved dog, Specs, would travel to
work every day to protect, meet & greet
all J & G customers. Donations continue
to be collected in memory of Specs and
to assist the ones at AHS that need help
and homes. It is a bittersweet effort to keep Jim’s love for Specs alive and to soothe
the pain of his loss. Our thanks to Jim and J & G Auto Repair customers for their
efforts and generosity in helping other dogs.
NEWS FROM NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill which
raises the penalty for spectators attending animal
fights in New York. The offender could serve up to 3
months in jail and pay a maximum fine of up to $500. It does not have
to be proven that the violator wagered on the fight.
NEW YORK CITY
An additional $10 million will be given to NYC Animal Care & Control
which will provide for additional shelter hours and staff. The NYC AC&C
will pick up stray animals including cats 7 days a week. The City will also
sanction a TNR program. The city has dropped its plan to build full-service shelters in the Bronx and Queens. They presently have facilities in
Manhattan, Brooklyn & Staten Island.
BRONX
Cherika Alvarez, 30, left her pit bull pup behind to starve to death after
being evicted from her apartment. The ASPCA found the pup’s badly
nourished corpse stuck to the floorboards of the abandoned apartment.
Alvarez is on trial in Bronx Supreme Court where she faces up to a year in
jail & a $1,000 fine if found guilty.
STATEN ISLAND
Nashbert Smith, 28, beat & killed his wife’s Jack Russell Terrier, Lady.
Because it had defecated on the floor, he repeatedly swung the dog by its
leash against the wall, then choked it to death. Police found the apartment hallway & kitchen splattered with blood. Smith, on parole for a
drug sale conviction, was charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an
animal. Smith is also a registered sex offender. He faces 1 1/3 to 4 years
in prison if convicted.
NEW YORK CITY
Due to the number of inebriated passers-by visiting the West Village pet
stores, this has forced the pet store owners to implement a ban against
allowing customers who appear drunk to buy or even hold any of their
animals.
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can help one person to get involved, to rescue one animal from a cruel situation,
to adopt a lonely cat or pup from your local shelter, to consider a vegetarian
lifestyle, then the HUMANE NEWS is achieving its intent. If this is the first issue
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Humane News
Published by the Associated
Humane Societies
Over A Century of Caring
1906 - 2011
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
124 Evergreen Avenue
Newark NJ 07114-2133
Phone: (973) 824-7080
FAX: (973) 824-2720
E-mail: contactUs@ahscares.org
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BRANCH:
2960 Shafto Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7608
Phone: (732) 922-0100
FAX: (732) 922-4032
E-Mail:
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OCEAN COUNTY BRANCH
& POPCORN PARK ZOO
Humane Way & Lacey Road
P.O. Box 43
Forked River, NJ 08731-0043
Phone: (609) 693-1900
FAX: (609) 693-8404
E-mail:
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Editor-in-Chief
Roseann Trezza
Contributing Editors
Jeanne Balsam
Deborah Beyfuss, Karen Powell
Cruelty Investigations Editor
Terry Clark
Popcorn Park/Photo Editor
John Bergmann
Photography Editors:
Colleen Buchanan,
Linda Goodman, D.J. Infield,
Sandy Hickman, Dee Hobson, Alicia Meeker,
Stacey Weksler, Linda Wells,
Scott Crawford, Stacey Weksler,
Circulation Editors:
Carole Goss, Cerri Infield
SOCIETY ATTORNEYS
Levin Cyphers
Toms River,Wall, Atlantic City,
Lakewood, NJ
Information contained in this publication should not
be used as the basis of decisions by any reader
without referring to applicable laws, regulations
and/or professional advice.The HUMANE NEWS has
made every effort to ensure the accuracy of materials
in this publication but the HUMANE NEWS will not
be responsible for loss or damages caused by errors,
omissions, misprints or misinterpretations of the
publication contents.
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OCTOBER 2011 - Volume 42, No. 5
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this
charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General
of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. registration
with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.
Charitable Registration #-CH012-6200, Tax Exempt # 221 487122.
NEW! POPCORN PARK POSTCARDS!
BooBoo and DooWop, above, are just 2 of 7 of the animals featured in our
new Popcorn Park Postcard pack - and all 7 are yours for only $7.00, incl.
shipping and handling. Also featured are Buster, Dante, Mickey, Nyla and
Seven. Order with our coupon on Page 21 or order online from our Gift
Shop at ahscares.org
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY
MOORESTOWN
Four animal cruelty charges were dropped against former Moorestown, NJ Police Officer Robert Melia, Jr.
who had been charged after a video was found in his
home that showed him sexually molesting cows in
2006. Investigators confirmed to Fox 29 News that
alleged incidents occurred between June & December
2006 in Southampton Township. Judge James Morley recently ruled that
prosecutors did not present enough evidence to jurors that Melia’s alleged
actions tormented the animals on a Southampton farm. Melia & former
girlfriend Heather Lewis remain charged with sexually assaulting three
girls.
BRICK
Raymond Yoder of Fresno, Ohio, pled guilty to 20 counts of animal cruelty for failure to provide proper water for puppies he transported from
Ohio to Breeders Association pet shop. The fines of $3,500 were paid by
Abe Miller, owner of House of Pets in Fresno. The matter was heard
before Judge Robert Lepore. In early 2010, Miller had been warned by
the USDA about acquiring puppies from unlicensed sources & improperly
documenting the information.
MOORESTOWN
Karen Alexander of Franklinville, owner of a defunct pet shop known as
Puppy Palace, was found guilty of 11 counts of animal cruelty for depriving several dogs with basic care in which two died as a result.
Moorestown Municipal Court Judge Lois Downey handed down a sentence
of 6 days in jail and $13,000 in fines and restitution.
SAYREVILLE
It is alleged that dogfighting is going on the woods, near O’Neill’s
Restaurant, off County Road 670. According to the ACO, they are breaking
into homes & yards and stealing dogs for bait. Be careful for your pets
and keep them under your control at all times.
FREEHOLD
Jorge Badillo, 47, was charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty after
remains of animals were found in his yard. Numerous dead animals were
found in various states of decomposition as well as some live animals
ready for slaughter and several Santeria altars. Among the remains found
were chickens, guinea hens and a slider turtle. Badillo admitted sacrificing
the animals.
WEST KEANSBURG
Henry Deinninger, 61 & his son, Robert Deinninger, 34 were charged
with failure to provide proper sustenance, care & housing for 51 cats.
According to newspaper reports, there were only 3 litter pans in the
home. The Society provided two vans to transport the animals to the local
SPCA. In 2009, Henry Deinninger was a resident of Highlands & was
charged with similar counts. The Highlands municipal court judge ordered
Deinninger to be allowed only four house cats which had to be altered.
He and two other family members were fined $3,000 & cats were taken
by the local SPCA.
CAMDEN
The Animal Welfare Association is offering spa/neuter surgery for all pit
bulls of Camden City residents at no charge. This includes surgery, rabies
& distemper vaccines. For information, call 856-424-2288, Ext. 105
and ... A NEW SHARE-A-PET BOOKLET!
All the latest photos
and stories of our
Share-A-Pet dogs and
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In beautiful color Order Page 21.
“We're beginning to realize the
almost irreparable loss in such cruel
and barbaric practices as hunting
and killing innocent creatures for
pleasure or mercilessly trapping and
torturing harmless animals whose
sole “offense” is being beautiful.”—
Joseph F. Goodavage
Pictured - Dante, rescued from a
canned hunt.
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Join! the SHARE-A-PET
PROGRAM
The Society’s unique SHARE-A-PET PROGRAM is helping many animals thanks to the kindness and
generosity of many HUMANE NEWS readers.The animals are placed on the program on the basis
of such details as victims of cruelty, handicap, length of stay, etc. As a result of our efforts, brand
new facilities have been given to these orphans.You can help by “adopting” one of these orphans
for $10.00 a month. In turn, you will receive a color photo and report of your pet every four
months, plus a membership card which entitles you to FREE ADMISSION TO POPCORN PARK.
You are also invited to visit your pet, take him for walks, bring him treats, toys, and even adopt him.
All funds gathered under this program are applied directly to the care of these animals. Any funds
that exceed what is needed for a particular animal are applied to the care and welfare of other
shelter animals. You can also view and sponsor all Share-A-Pets on our web site at:
www.ahscares.org, and click on Share-A-Pet Program.
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Jasper the Unflappable Feline
Biscuit of New York City
He was left out in front of the Humane
Society’s door with a note attached: “My
name is Jasper - please find me a
home”. That was in 2008 and he has
been waiting ever since. His time here
was spent in a cage by himself since his
love for food outweighs his love of
other cats.The staff brought him up to
the Waiting Room where his love of
sleep outweighs his love of exercise.
Occasionally, he will play with a few toys
but he can usually be seen sleeping on a
chair or sleeping next to the register…
It is too bad he doesn’t care much for
other cats or we would introduce him
to Eat ‘N Sleep. (Forked River).
Andy, Babe and Cole fromTennessee
Biscuit is celebrating his 10th anniversary with us on the
Animal Haven Farm. He was rescued from the rubble immediately after 9/11, searching for his master. A good samaritan led
him away several times, but Biscuit only returned to search
again.The fellow then took the faithful dog, whom he named
Biscuit, home, hoping to give him a good life. He soon realized
that his long hours prevented him from doing so, and asked us
to please care for Biscuit.We added him to the Share-A-Pet
Program, and here he has happily remained.
If Biscuit could speak, we are sure he would want, at this 10
year anniversary of 9/11, to honor and remember all the K9
Search & Rescue dogs and their human partners who spent
endless hours searching for the living among the rubble, and
when all hope was gone, for recognition of those who lost
their lives in this tragic event.They are heroes, every one.
SHARE-A-PET
OCTOBER 2011
Name of pets sponsored: ___________________
___________________ ___________________
NAME ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP ___________________________________
# OF ANIMALS _____ X $10.00 EACH = TOTAL $_________
A devoted anima lover who worked with the local humane shelter would foster animals to save them from the high euthanasia rate. He also helped with
rehabilitating wildlife.When he became terminally ill, his only wish was that his
three foster dogs be cared for.
The animal shelter contacted
Popcorn Park and we responded to their cry for help. Andy,
who is 10 years old and Babe
and Cole who are both 9 years
old came to the Society in
February.With no concerns
about their past and no fear of
the future, they enjoy living in
the moment on the Animal
Haven Farm. File L-20358-NM,
File L-20359-NM & File L20360-SF.(Forked River).