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Training for Life
CGC training provides “life skills” plus adoption appeal
Justin and Audrey Paslow searched
for the right dog for nearly a year.
It was a Facebook video of Karma,
a pretty brown and white pit mix
showing off her good manners in
Canine Good Citizen class, that
convinced them that their search
might be over.
When they met, Karma quickly
closed the deal with her playful,
sweet personality and some face
licks. Karma found the wonderful
home she deserved, but it took
a while. Karma arrived in June
and we all waited for someone to
realize what a great dog she was. It
wasn’t until she began the Canine
Good Citizen (CGC) class that
some “good karma” came her way.
Cyd Cross, president of Out of
the Pits, teaches a Friday evening
class at the APF and she offered to
include Karma. Jennifer Perrigo,
APF’s adoption coordinator, was
Karma’s handler for seven of the
eight sessions. Justin and Audrey
attended the last couple of classes
with her, including the CGC test,
which she passed with flying colors!
According to Cyd, CGC training
teaches good manners at home
and in the community, but one of
its greatest benefits, especially for
shelter dogs, is that it helps them
to learn to think with distractions.
Training at home is good, but it’s
not the same as being in a room
with several other dogs and developing the kind of focus that will
help in life. It gives dogs essential
Volume 32 No. 1
What Are
They Thinking?
tools for managing life both in the
shelter and in the world.
A visit with animal
communicator David Louis
Four more shelter dogs have begun
the class. Two have been adopted
and are completing the training
with their new owners. Tiger Lily
and Chica are doing great, and their
staff handlers continue to reinforce
what they learn in class daily.
We recently had several
animals whose behaviors
and conditions concerned
us. We used all of the
traditional means we knew
to provide comfort and ease
their fears, but we wished
we could know what they
were feeling. When animal
communicator David Louis
offered to spend some time “talking”
to them, we were thrilled!
Learn more about CGC and other
great classes offered through APF’s Pet
Academy at www.animalprotective.org.
Our training features small classes
for personalized attention and only
positive training methods.
Meet Tiger Lily
Miss Kitty and Elroy were two
special cats. Miss Kitty had a
condition which caused constant
tremors and Elroy was blind. We
felt they would both be more
at ease with a companion, so
we housed them together. They
seemed to get along, yet we
wondered if Miss Kitty’s constant
motion and exuberance was a bit
too much for Elroy. So we asked
David. He learned that Miss Kitty
felt a sense of responsibility toward
Elroy and in turn, Elroy very much
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Tiger Lily is an easygoing 1-year-old
pit bull mix who loves to cuddle. Yet
she’s always up for playtime when the
opportunity presents itself. She is a
smart girl who looks to her person for
guidance and truly enjoys learning.
We recommend a home with older
children and no cats. She may also do
well with another dog in her new home.
Learn about Chica, a 1-year-old Rottweiler
mix who is also working on her CGC title,
at www.animalprotective.org.
SPRING 2014
Talk to Your Animals
with David
Louis
Saturday, March 8
1-3 pm at the APF
$10 per person. All proceeds
will benefit the shelter.
Seating is limited.
Please call 374-3944, ext. 113
to reserve your space.
Demonstrations will be with shelter animals.
Please don’t bring your pets.
Learn about the fascinating work of
animal communicator David Louis
at the APF on March 8.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE …
> Miss Kitty and Elroy,
Now BFFs
> Tribute, Memorial
and Spay/Neuter
Clinic Gifts
>Meet Dr. Durham
>Dinner Event at
Waters Edge,
March 8
>Car Raffle Winner
>Kitten Shower
>We’ve Gone Home!
From the Executive Director
Dear friends of APF,
As the new year has arrived, we look forward to implementing our objectives for running our new Community Spay/
Neuter Clinic and animal shelter. Preparing for 2014 began last fall. We started with developing the budget, a not-sosimple task given the many animals we serve. After the budget was approved, we completed plans to enter into our first
full year of running our low-cost clinic. Since opening in September, we have successfully performed over 600 spay
and neuter surgeries. We are also committed to increasing adoptions as we prepare to receive those oh-so-cute, but ohso-homeless kittens that will soon arrive. The APF is ready for 2014, but we cannot succeed without your help. Your
contributions will enable us to accomplish the following objectives this year:
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Convert our former grooming space into a separate receiving room for cats and kittens, thus reducing their stress;
Recruit additional volunteers to help enrich the lives of our animals as they await placement in their forever homes;
Participate in more community adoption clinics;
Enhance and expand our fundraising and development programs;
Perform air quality testing to ensure that the air in each of our rooms is of the highest quality for our animals, which will reduce the spread of respiratory illness, so common to shelters, and perform necessary upgrades;
Improve our website so people can better access and share information about adoptable pets;
For the second time in seven years, host a team of experts from Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine to review APF operations and suggest opportunities for improvement;
Collaborate with other animal welfare groups to standardize regional statistics.
As we move into this new year, we want you to know how extremely thankful we are for your friendship, support, and
contributions. We are optimistic about sharing the future with you as we continue to work to reduce pet overpopulation
and place more homeless pets in loving homes.
Thank you,
Michael Daugherty
Executive Director
PetGazette is a publication of
the APF, a not-for-profit corporation
in Schenectady County, New York.
It is published three times a year
for supporters. We welcome your
comments.
Please contact:
Marguerite Pearson, LVT
Director of Communications
(518) 374-3944, ext. 113
pearson@animalprotective.org
Board of Directors
Lisa A. McCarthy, President
Judy McCullough, Vice President
Steve Malinowski, Treasurer
James P. Girvin, Secretary
Connie Burns
Marc Gutchell
Alan Maddaus
John Martino
Sheila McGee
Rebecca Pauley
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provide quality and lifelong care.
Our process includes an adopter
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detailing the care every animal
should receive.
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We accept unwanted animals from
Schenectady County residents.
A contribution of $25 per animal
is requested to offset the cost of
care that we provide, an average
of over $200 per animal.
find us on
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OUR MISSION: to address pet
overpopulation and animal suffering
through education and appropriate
action, to enhance human/animal
relationships, and to provide care to
animals in need.
The APF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
humane society funded by donations.
Miss Kitty & Elroy
Boot Camp for Shelter Dogs
Miss Kitty was a 4-month-old tiger kitten who was given up by her family
in November. She was born with a condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological problem which causes jerky movements and uncoordinated motion that increases when an animal is excited and subsides when
they are at ease. The disease does not get better or worse with age, and
animals can adapt and live otherwise healthy, happy lives. Although she
seemed to be in constant motion, Miss Kitty loved attention. We knew
we needed to find a special home for this sweet, playful girl.
When Samantha Smith and Amy Pollard, owners of doggy day camp
CaNine to Five were building their business, they knew that helping
homeless dogs find their forever homes would be an important part of
their work. So they created Shelter & Rescue Boot Camp.
About two weeks later, Elroy arrived. At 4 months of age, he was the
youngest of three strays brought in together, found wandering around
an apartment complex. We quickly realized that Elroy could not see.
This sweet little guy was very confused by his surroundings, and we did
our best to reassure him by holding and cuddling him, which he loved.
One day, animal care staff members had the idea of putting the pair
together. They seemed to bond quickly, but we questioned whether Miss
Kitty might be a bit too much for Elroy. (See related cover story on
David Louis.) We watched them as they played, wrestled, slept together
and cleaned each other and, day by day, seemed to be more and more
content in each other’s company.
So the challenge to find a loving home – now for two special needs cats
– became greater. Miss Kitty’s photo on our website drew in a young
man named Nathan. Right before Christmas he came for a visit with
the pair, which he adopted that day.
Boot Camp is a “board and train” program for shelters and rescues.
It lasts between two and four weeks and teaches good leash manners,
obedience, and social skills. The pup attends camp each day, then goes
home with Samantha at night and on weekends to learn proper “at
home” skills. The training provides a great deal of information about
the pup and, all throughout, CaNine to Five posts “pupdates” on their
website and Facebook page.
Sleepy (now Otter) was the APF’s first Boot Camp pup. Although
Samantha tried not to fall in love, she ended up adopting him. He now
goes to camp each day and helps other pups with their play skills and
confidence building. Our second Boot Camp pup was Coco, a happy
girl and a great student. She was transferred to Out of the Pits rescue
and adopted by a wonderful family who hopes to train her as a therapy dog.
The shelter environment can be tough for dogs, especially those who
need socialization. Boot Camp has proven to be a great regimen for
dogs like Paris, a tri-color beagle mix who was initially nervous around
other dogs. Through Boot Camp, Paris has become much more at ease
with other dogs through slow introductions and confidence-building
exercises. Paris has completed her training and is now available. See her
bio below.
CaNine to Five is located at 1742 Chrisler Avenue in Schenectady. Learn
more about their day camp and training programs at www.caninetofivellc.com.
Our thanks to Samantha and Amy for their commitment to homeless pets.
Meet Paris!
Miss Kitty’s and Elroy’s special needs made them perfect companions for each other.
According to the new pet dad, Miss Kitty, now Samus, and Elroy, now
Bambino, settled pretty quickly into their new home. Samus immediately toured the house, while Bambino hid for the first couple of days.
Now, Nathan reports, Bambino runs throughout his home with confidence. He knows where his food, water, and litter box are and climbs
up to the sofa or bed for naps. Bambino comes running when he hears
the crinkling of his favorite mouse toy, and likes to carry it around in his
mouth like a hunter. Samus tries to catch everything on TV. They love to
play and chase one another, and sleep together as well.
Though Nathan was a bit concerned about their conditions, a visit to
their vet reassured him that both are healthy and that their special
characteristics won’t prevent them from living good lives. We wish them
many happy years together.
Paris greets everyone with a fullbody wiggle. She loves playing
fetch, going for walks, and pretty
much any activity that involves her
people. At about 2 years old, she is
the perfect age at which to see her
true personality, which can best be
described as playful! She has nice
leash manners, is crate trained and
housebroken, and knows many
commands. Paris has become quite
a social dog and would do well with
a friendly male dog in her forever
home. She will need plenty of
exercise, structure, and love.
To learn more about Paris, contact
APF’s adoption coordinator, Jennifer
Perrigo, at 374-3944, ext. 105, or
perrigo@animalprotective.org.
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In Honor and In Memory of People and Animals Who Have Touched Our Lives...
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gifts of $25 or more are published. To make a donation, you may use the enclosed envelope, donate online at animalprotective.org, or call 374-3944, ext. 114.
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Mary, Kerry, Nacho, Gopal,
James & Eugene
Eleanor Miranda
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Paula’s Dinner Club
Jeanne Servidone
Jerry, Elaine & Mike Stillwell
Lois & Lowell Will
TYLER & ANDREW VanGORDER
Robert & Mary Ann VanGorder
WILLIAM VAN HORN
Paula Carosella
Anthony Ezzo
Michael & Barbara Naumoff
Schenectady Retired Police Assoc.
Maria Williams
MICHELE (MYKE) VERGARA
Bob & Janet Downey
Sanford & Suzanne Fialkoff
Sharleen Komp
Carol & Mark Miller
Pat Rich
Catherine H. Thomas
WAYNE R. VIALL
Janine Piller Calhoun
Karen deSorbo
Edward Gadomski
Kendra Piller Mazza
Jim & Debbie O’Hare
Nancy Piller
William & Karen Thomas
Marv & Vera Weiss
WILLIAM B. WATERS
Local Union 236 IBEW
Retirees Club
Schenectady Veterans of WW II,
Korea and Vietnam Club
ABIGAIL J. WEST
Deborah West
IN MEMORY OF PETS
ABBY
Brett Hart & Rob Martin
AIKMAN
Patti Thorne
ALL 4 LEGGED WHO HAVE
PASSED ON FROM THE FAMILY
Anne Kulak
ALL OF OUR CATS
Mark & Christine Alfano
ALL OUR SWEET LITTLE FUZZIES
(FERRETS)
Ann Brandt
AMBER
Lynne Brooks
ARCHIE
Laurie Lacey
BABYBIRD
Sandra Preisman
BAILEY
Michelle Miller
BEAR, BUMPER & SHEENA
Helena DeCaprio
BENTLEY
Ronald & Dolores Fragomeni
BUDDY DUGAN
Christine Dugan
BUG
Thomas & Barbara Rider
BUSTER
Miriam Butzel
BUTCH
Alfred & Cris Knapp
CAPONE ADAMS
Susan Daly
CHARLIE
Don & Marilyn Humphrey
CHASE McINTOSH ALVARO
Natalie McIntosh
CHEYENNE
Patricia Drake
CLIO
Victoria Schmitt
COCO
Kathleen VanValen
CORNELIUS & DEXTER
Therese Kleinkauf
DAKOTA
Lori McCambley
DeCLAWDIA
Margaret Gutman
DIXIE
Richard & Elizabeth Mark
DODGER
Edward Wilson
DRAKE HUNTER
Carl & Kathy Englebardt
EMMA
Genevieve Dwyer
FELIX
Tom & Gail Yuille
FRED & JD
John & Marsha Brown
FRITZI VOGT
Jean Duxbury
GEORGIE GIRL
Auntie Muffin Mix
Lynn & John
Stephen Buckley
GINGER
Mark & Fran Aronowitz
GINGER & BOOMER
Valentino & Carol Constantino
GIZMO
James & Linda Murphy
GOURAUD
Gene Greger
HEFNER
Ginger LaChapelle
HOLLY, EVE & ZOEY
Susan Geisler
IGGY
Rochelle Abelson
INDY
Robert Yoder
JACK PITTS
Jeff & Lynn Pitts
KEIKI
Cindy & Jim Christie
KIZZY & PEANUT
Karen Helms
JACE
Jennifer Vena
JAKE, TWEEBS & SAMMIE
Alan & Barbara Maddaus
JENNY
Becky Weaver
JUPITER
Nancy & Bill Dougherty
LILY
J. Patrick Anderson
LOLA
Kellie Maloney
LUCY
Joy Bloomstein
LUCY TWILL
Frank & Tamsen Poore
MARS, HELP & BLUE
Rita Rowney
MATATA
Chic & Hal Rathbun
MAX
Sandra Brien
MAXIE
Joe & Nancy Lindsay
MIKA & DOMINICA
Dominga Barros
MIMI
Natalie Delcostello
MISS KITTY
Stewart & Elizabeth Silvers
MISTY
Wayne & Virginia Raynsford
MITCH, MATILDA & JAKE
Rachel Brugeman
MOLLY
Patricia Furlong
NALA & MANDY MURTAGH
Julie, Perry, Jasper & Oliver Cooper
OUR FAMILY’S DOGS
William Ellis
PARIS, IVY & ELKIE
Roy & Lee Burns
PATCHES
Carol Gottfried
PEANUT
Paul Salato
PEPPER
William & Sue Stilan
RICKY BARBER
Deidre Barber
RILEY POTTS
Mary Jarvis
RUSTY
Sheri & Robert Morlock
SADIE
Ron & Sandy Engett
SAM
Mark Phoenix
Linda Rej
SAMANTHA
Alfred & Chris Knapp
SAMPSON
Liz & Don Opie & Liberty Canine
Care Center, LLC
SCOUT REYNOLDS
Jean Duxbury
SMOKEY
Karen & Richard Malaczynski
SNOWY & REENIE
Charles & Kathy Meyer
SOPHIE
Patrick & Shirley Mannato
Maureen & Jason Townsend
SUGAR, COCO & ELVIS
Richard & Christina Knoll
TAYA
Marci McKenna
THOR
Aleta Chrisman
TILLIE
Nedra Reed
TOBY TYLER
Phil & Ingrit Cassimore
ZEKE BLOOMSTEIN
Joy & Fred Bloomstein
Wayne & Carol Caban
Susan Forster
Wendy Kaplan
ZELDA
Richard Musick
ZIPPY
Richard & Sharyn Battaglia
Join these
Charter
Members of
the APF
Legacy Circle
We are delighted to
welcome the following
charter members of The
APF Legacy Circle, which
was launched in late
2013. The APF Legacy
Circle members have
included the Animal
Protective Foundation
of Schenectady, Inc. in
their wills or other estate
plans. In doing so, they
have made a commitment
to continue the legacy
of providing care and
comfort to animals in
need. APF Legacy Society
members are invited to an
annual recognition event.
Vittorio & Judith Amadei
Anonymous (6)
Howard Halstead &
Melissa Engler
Claudette &
Richard Herzog
Melanie Mattus
Patti Packer
Thomas & Barbara Rider
Lorayne M. Seibert
Vera & Marv Weiss
Anna M. Whalen
The following sample bequest
language is provided for you
to share with your attorney.
I give the Animal Protective
Foundation of Schenectady,
Inc., Federal ID No. 140472728, 53 Maple Avenue,
Scotia, NY 12302 (the sum
of $______ or ______%
of the residue of my estate),
to be used for its general
purposes.
For more information,
please contact:
Vladia C. Boniewski,
Director of Development
518-374-3944, ext.
122 or boniewski@
animalprotective.org.
Aikman
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Dr. Durham Joins
S/N Clinic Team
The APF welcomes Dr. Jessica Durham as its
Community Spay/Neuter Clinic veterinarian.
Dr. Durham has been with us on a part-time
basis since October,
and will start full-time
in March. Originally
from Indiana, Dr.
Durham received
her veterinary degree
from the University of
Missouri College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Jessica Durham is the
She has worked in
APF’s new Spay/Neuter Clinic
small animal practice veterinarian
locally for eight years.
She especially enjoys surgery and dentistry – a
good thing, as she will be performing upwards
of 25 operations daily. She shares her home
with her husband, a daughter age 8, a son age
5, and a lab, a husky, and three cats.
She is excited about this role as it allows her
to help pets that most likely have never before
seen a veterinarian or may otherwise not be
able to afford veterinary care. She gives her
colleagues in the clinic high praise, calling
them “efficient, caring, and professional.” She
especially likes working in the new clinic’s
surgical suite with its bright, natural light.
Lazy Dog Loves
Shelter Dogs
Perhaps the one thing that Lazy Dog Cookie
Co. owners Amy and Keith Augustine are
as passionate about as making healthy, allnatural dog treats is helping shelter dogs find
forever homes. Lazy Dog, based in Ballston
Spa, supports a variety
of animal welfare causes
in the region and now
they will be providing a
package of yummy treats
for every dog adopted from the APF. They
also have a new program that allows people to
order their cookies online, receive a discount,
and donate a portion back to the shelter. Learn
more at www.lazydogcookies.com.
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Join us Saturday, March 8
for a Wonderful Dining
Fundraiser Hosted by Waters
Edge Lighthouse Restaurant
Our generous friends at the Waters Edge
Lighthouse are hosting a fundraiser to
benefit the shelter! Tickets are just $30
per person and the event features a DJ
and many fabulous raffles. The delicious
dinner buffet includes salad station, meat
carving station, Italian selection station
and a dessert station. Cocktail hour starts
at 6 pm.
For reservations, please call
the restaurant directly at
370-5300.
2 Freemans Bridge Road, Glenville
*Partial proceeds will
be donated to the APF.
Intake by Appointment
If you were to spend a few hours observing
animal intake in the shelter, you would see the
gamut – from quick drop-off “transactions”
to more lengthy and often tearful good-byes.
In a busy setting, the experience varies greatly
for both the public and our staff. With no
control over the number of animals coming
in the door, it’s a challenge to have personal,
one-on-one conversations and to capture all the
information we can about an incoming pet. For
that reason, we are transitioning to a “surrender
by appointment” process for owned pets.
Other shelters that have instituted such a
process report more thorough intake interviews,
which lead to more useful information for
adopters. But most importantly, having some
control over the influx of animals prevents
overcrowding and allows for planning,
especially in the case of young animals for
whom foster care is needed.
We will continue to accept stray cats and
small animals without appointments and in
emergency situations we will accept owned
pets as needed.
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enjoyed her company and felt secure with her.
We kept them together and are so glad we did.
(Read their update on page 3.)
Whether or not you believe that some people
have the ability to intuit what animals feel
inside, our feeling is that we won’t rule out
any positive, safe means of helping an animal
during the transition they face once they enter
the shelter. For so many, we have no way of
knowing what their life has been like up to
that point. We only see the outward behaviors
– such as fear – which point to emotional scars
they hold within. It’s one more way to understand and help them … and don’t we all want
to better understand the animals we love?
David defines his life’s mission as “bringing
people and animals together through extraordinary means to facilitate healing, happiness,
and improved communication.” People seek
out his talents for many reasons – from general
curiousity, to gaining information that will
complement veterinary care, to knowing when
it is time to let an animal go. Please join us on
March 8 for a chance to meet David and watch
him demonstrate his fascinating work with
shelter pets. Learn more about him online at
www.talktoyouranimals.co.
Pet Academy
Classes
Nosey Dogs
Nose work training for
dogs of all ages
March 15 - April 5
Saturdays at 10:00 am; 4 weeks: $80
Is your dog nosey? Use your dog’s love of food and/
or toys to stimulate his mind. This class relies on your
dog’s natural ability to sniff out items hidden in various objects and locations, while building confidence
and focus. It’s a great way to channel his energy
during the long winter months.
Tricks & Games
Fun for dogs and their owners
April 21 - May 12
Mondays at 7:30 pm; 4 weeks: $80
An informal and fun-filled class that will enhance
your relationship with your dog. A dog in the Tricks
& Games program will be a mentally stimulated,
happy dog and the life of the party!
To register for Nosey Dogs or Tricks and Games, call
Caitlyn at (518) 374-3944, ext. 102. Visit our website, www.
animalprotective.org, for full class schedule and descriptions. Dogs that have completed Basic Manners training
or equivalent are welcome in the above classes. As always,
50% of your training fee supports the work of the APF.
Many Thanks to our APF Community Spay/Neuter Clinic Donors
Humane Hero
(gift of $100,000 or more)
ASPCA
John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation
Guardian Angel
(gifts of $50,000 - $99,999)
The Wright Family Foundation
Pet Protector
(gifts of $25,000 - $49,999)
In Memory of Fiona Kathleen Gott
In Memory of Doris Liebert
Petco Foundation
Laura and Edwin Underkoffler
Animal Advocate
(gifts of $10,000 - $24,999)
Thomas and Connie Burns
Carlilian Foundation
Dan Christopher and Hugh Hammett
Mona Golub and Marie DeBrocky
Howard Halstead and Melissa Engler
Anne Hartranft
Judy and Charlie McCullough
Ronald and Cynthia Placek
Susan Price DiBlasio
The Smachlo Foundation
Ron and Michele Riggi
Best Friend
(gifts of $5,000 - $9,999)
Sylvia Armer
Mrs. Fred A. Freedman
Betty M. Hagen
Mohawk Honda
PetSmart Charities
Tony and Karen Rieth
Sondra’s Fine Jewelry
Constant Companion
(gifts of $1,000 - $4,999)
Mr. Leslie Apple and Ms. Karen Marshall
Rosalie and Thomas Ault
Patricia and Timothy Bishop
Roger Blankfein, DVM
Alice M. Breding, Esq. and
Timothy M. Shaughnessy
In Memory of Deborah A. Carey, from her
Friends at Kingsway Community
The Evelyn J. Evely Fund for Animals –
Cheryl D. Luciano, Trustee
Marc and Evelyn Gutchell
Head to Tail Pet Wellness Center
IBEW Local 236 Motorcycle Club
Stephen and Lyn Malinowski
John Martino
Mary Martits
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
Chester and Regina Salinski
Lorayne Seibert
Denise Ringer
Patty Montone and Bob Grossman,
in honor of Marguerite Pearson
Dan Heim and Ruth Tietz
Elinor Herman
Gary and Christy Jordan
Donn and Beverly Knapp, in memory of “Norton”
Carol LaTorre
Sal and Mary Leone
Alan and Barbara Maddaus
Sheila McGee
Dale May and Mary Ann Meskutovecz
Honorable and Ms. G. Thomas Moynihan
Rebecca Pauley
Thomas and Barbara Rider
Joyce Rose
Rotary Club of Glenville, NY
John and Linda Sartoris
Linda Sherwood
Mickey Torre
Kathleen Simmonds and Virginia Touhey
“Ryder and Raven” Van Patten
Janice Wolfson
Supporter
(gifts of $250 - $999)
Aqueduct Animal Hospital,
Matthew Pike, DVM
Liz Bishop
Vladia C. Boniewski
Claire Brunkhorst
Miriam Butzel
Jean Daniels
DePaula Chevrolet, Inc.
Irene E. Dergosits
Barbara Dobbins-Stratton
Katherine Dollinger
Jerel and Geraldine Golub
Neil and Jane Golub
Felicia and Charles Grolley
Above: The clinic ribbon
cutting was held on
November 15, 2013.
Right: Dr. Durham spays
a cat in the new clinic.
Thank you to all of our donors who made the APF Community Spay/Neuter Clinic a reality.
Space limitations prevent listing all of the names here, but the entire list of 700+ donors is included on our
website at www.animalprotective.org on the spay/neuter page. We are grateful for your support. If your name has
been misspelled or omitted, we apologize and ask that you let us know by calling 374-3944, ext. 122. Thank you.
And the Winner Is ...
The lucky winner of a brand new 2014 Subaru
Impreza from Capitaland Motors was Lois
Pasternack of Slingerlands. The winner of a 40”
television was Liz Mack of Schenectady, and the
winner of $100 in Lyle’s Hoagies gift cards was
Wendy Keller of Fort Pierce, Florida.
The raffle effort was coordinated in memory of
Tammy and Jessie McCormack, mother and
daughter, who were murdered in Rotterdam in
April of 2013. According to Joanne Fontanelli,
a close family friend who spearheaded the effort,
this was a way for friends and family to turn the
tragedy into something positive for the animals.
She called Tammy a beautiful person who
was well-loved in the community and known
through her work in the Schenectady school
system for many years. The McCormack family
also owns Lyle’s Hoagies.
Throughout last fall, Fontanelli and her team
attended many community events with the goal
of selling 500 tickets at $50 each. With great
perseverance and a positive attitude, she met that
goal and nearly $6,000 was raised for the shelter.
Our thanks to Joanne, her husband Joe, friends
and family of the McCormacks, Capitaland
Motors, and all who purchased tickets.
Our congratulations to the winners!
Lois Pasternack gave the 2014 Subaru Impreza she won to her
son, John. Regina Grego, owner of Capitaland Motors presents
him with the keys to his new car.
It’s almost spring and that means... A Tax Benefit for Pets!
The kittens
are coming!
Here’s how you can
lend a helping paw:
1. Foster. We provide the training and supplies and you provide the TLC.
For more information, contact volunteer coordinator, Denise Altobelli, at
(518) 374-3944, ext. 118, or altobelli@animalprotective.org.
2. Purchase and donate needed supplies.
aKMR (Kitten Milk Replacer)
aKitten nursing bottles and nipples
aSnuggle Safe discs or Snuggle Kitties aBaby or kitty wipes (alcohol/scent free)
aCanned cat and kitten food
aBaby shampoo and receiving blankets
Find more details on the Wish List on our website.
3. Come to our Kitten Shower on April 26.
What? You’ve never heard of a kitten shower? Come find out what it’s all
about! Stop by between 1:00 and 3:00 pm and drop off donations from the
list above. Featured will be light refreshments, children’s activities, and of
course, you can see all of the cats and kittens available for adoption.
We’ve Gone Home!
Bubba Bunny
Harley
This year, have H&R Block’s experts prepare your
return. For every new client, they will donate $20 to help our shelter pets.
Simply provide APF’s non-profit ID number: 40010000404613. To find your
nearest H&R Block office, go to www.hrblock.com.
Save theSE dates:
4th Annual
Animal Advocacy Day
Wednesday, May 28
in the Legislative Office Building
Learn more at
facebook.com/nysanimaladvocacyday
Saturday, September 27
Central Park, Schenectady
APF Community Spay/
Neuter Clinic
The services provided through our low-cost clinic are
intended for those who cannot otherwise afford to
have their pets spayed and neutered. We offer two fee
structures: one for the general public and one for those
who can demonstrate proof of public support. Discounts
are also available for shelter and rescue groups.
Learn more by calling (518) 374-3944, ext. 125.
Please share photos and news on how your APF pet is doing.
Send them to pearson@animalprotective.org. We LOVE updates!
Pushka
Shadow and Blaze
Karma
Arya
Lowell, Stanley and their new dad
Franklin and his mom
Violet (right) and her new sister and mom
Nicholas
Dixie
Jodi
Rosie
Alex
Princess