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Gatepost.Pdf mspca SPRING 2004 Kindness and Care for Animals Gatepost COMMITMENT, COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY The Capital Campaign UPDATE Vision of a New Nevins Farm MSPCA at Nevins Farm Fast Becoming a Reality Methuen, Massachusetts In October 2003, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm broke ground on the Noble Family Animal Care and Adoption Center. More than 75 people attended the groundbreaking, blueprint, you can see the actual center being construct- $10 million which marked the first phase of a historic $10 million ed,” said Adoption Center Manager Mike Keiley. capital campaign. To date $3 million has been raised to The new state-of-the-art facility will provide housing $9 million renovate and expand the farm’s aging facilities. for an additional 75 animals and will offer separate $8 million “We are supercharged areas for evaluating new by what is happening,” animals and housing $7 million said MSPCA–Angell those with special-care $6 million President Larry M. Hawk, needs. A medical suite to D.V.M. “Through the assess and treat incoming $5 million very generous support of animals and specially $4 million the Noble family and designed areas for dogs, others, we are building a cats, small mammals, $3 million state-of-the-art facility birds and exotics are $2 million that will enable us to also planned. better care for the more “A wonderful opportunity still exists for those Low-maintenance, $1 million than 7,000 animals who who love animals to help us fulfill our mission energy-efficient materials come to Nevins Farm by contributing to the campaign.” such as an energy-recov- each year.” ery ventilation system and To date we have raised $3.3 million The center is named in thermal-paned windows towards our new Nevins Farm. A very big “thank you” to all those who are making recognition of George and Connie Noble, whose $1.5 are being used to construct the facility. Interesting archi- our dream a reality! The following have million contribution is making the new center possible. tectural details include earth-tone exterior accents and provided leadership gifts: Construction of the 18,000-square-foot facility is well cupolas. “The center is designed to fit into the land- Bafflin Foundation underway and is quite visible to passersby and visitors, scape, to carry the charm of the farm throughout,” said Colloredo-Mansfeld Family who often ask staff what is happening. “This is so excit- Chief Architect Stephen Jensen. “It has an antique feel, Derby Family Gladstone Family ing. It is now real and tangible — instead of looking at a with all of the modern amenities.” (continues inside) Kimball Family Noble Family Pingree Family Rogers Family Foundation Campaign Priorities Kimball Family’s Gift Going to the Dogs Noble Family Care and Adoption Center Currently under construction, the following naming opportunities are still available: Nevins Farm has long been a favorite destination for Ron Kimball. Cat Pavilion $250,000 Medical Suite $150,000 Growing up, Ron and his parents staff to be “super nice and profession- Small Animals $50,000 would often visit the animals at al,” he finds the current facilities lack- Birds and Exotics $50,000 Nevins. “I always wanted a dog,” ing. “When I adopted Dragon, it was Phase II remembers Ron, “and while my difficult to see his true personality. Exciting naming opportunities are family loved animals, we were not The shelter is crowded and dogs are also available for Phase II of the in a position to have a pet when I often overly excited. Dragon kept capital campaign: was growing up.” barking when I visited, but now that Equine Center $1.5 million Over the years, the Kimballs have he is home, he is one of the quietest Equine Rehabilitation Barn and Indoor Ring donated supplies, such as sheets and dogs I know!” $1 million towels, to the animal care and adop- The new dog pavilion will provide Adoption Barn $500,000 tion center. At Christmas time, Ron a more relaxed, less stressful environ- Farm Animal Care and Adoption Center $1 million would donate a portion of his holiday ment. Specially designed areas will Individual Centers: bonus to the MSPCA, instead of allow for socialization and for poten- Cows $50,000 “keeping it all for himself.” tial adopters to interact more easily Fowl $50,000 Several years ago, Ron’s cousin with the dogs. “Ron’s love of dogs Sheep $50,000 brought home a dog. “My mom, makes the pavilion a perfect fit,” said Waterfowl $50,000 Eleanor, fell in love with him,” said Ron Kimball gives a hug to his best pal, Dragon, Campaign Director Deborah Coletti. Community Education Center $1 million Ron. This broke the ice. We have who was adopted at Nevins Farm and was success- “We are so lucky to have people like Auditorium $150,000 since shared our home with four fully treated for cancer at MSPCA–Angell last year. Ron out there, who care so much.” Classroom $50,000 wonderful dogs. Our current dog, “It’s a fantastic feeling to be mak- Library $50,000 Dragon, is a 10-year-old Siberian memory of Punky, Punky II and ing a difference,” said Ron. “Mom Animal Protection Center $1.5 million Hillside Acre Cemetery and Pet Loss Services Husky/German Shepherd crossbreed, Snoopy — is funding the new animal was so excited when we arranged for Pet Loss Center $250,000 adopted from Nevins Farm. care and adoption center dog pavil- our gift. It is our hope that the new Remembrance Room $50,000 A recent unexpected source of ion. “I am delighted to be able to center will attract more people, who income allowed Ron to make an even contribute such a significant amount will visit and adopt these wonderful For more information or to contribute to the greater contribution to Nevins Farm. to make the pavilion a reality,” said animals. All animals — especially campaign, contact: Deborah Coletti, campaign The family’s $250,000 gift — from Ron. older dogs and cats — deserve a director at 978-687-7453, ext. 117, or e-mail Ron, Eleanor and Dragon and in While Ron has always found the chance for a loving home.” her at [email protected]. Letter from the Campaign Chair We are making progress…but we still have a long way to go! Nevins Farm Capital The Noble Family Animal Care and Adoption Center is Workshop on Equine Transport. rapidly being built and looking tremendous. The staff Since 1994, when we launched the nation’s first equine Campaign Committee members and volunteers shall rescue and emergency transportation soon have a state-of-the-art facili- program, we have trained thousands ty in which to perform their mira- of animal care professionals and event Dianne Pingree cles, rather than the small anti- organizers. It is imperative that we MSPCA Board quated building that has made do train more personnel around the and Campaign Chair for so many years. Both staff and country in our FEI-approved tech- animals are most deserving of this niques, so that sport horses of all Susanna Colloredo-Mansfeld new wonder. Thank you, Nobles! kinds may be covered and cared for We desperately want to contin- at competitions. Maryann Esdaile ue onward and upward, and we I have been very proud of the shall, but we need your help! response we have received toward this Robert MacLeod The Equine Center — which campaign and I look forward to host- MSPCA Board will house the MSPCA National ing groups and individuals at Nevins Dianne Pingree meets her new companion, Devlin, who Equine Ambulance Training School she adopted the day of the groundbreaking. Farm this spring, so that you may all George and Constance Noble — is greatly needed so that horses appreciate the progress and the need. may be exercised and trained I hope you will come and visit, to Karen and David O’Connor year-round, despite the inclement “Whatever the animal, ask questions of the staff and to see, Honorary Members weather that New England is very whatever the need, they first-hand, the superfine work that is U.S. Olympic capable of tossing our way. performed here for animals of all Equestrian Medalists The Sport Horse Ambulance are never turned away. kinds. Whatever the animal, whatever Program has helped protect hors- the need, they are never turned away. John Pingree es at competitions nationally and We are a 24/7 operation We are a 24/7 operation as far as care, internationally. We provide ambu- as far as care, rescue and rescue and love are concerned. Stephen Rogers lance service at nearly 20 events a Thank you for whatever financial year, including the Pan American love are concerned.” support you are able to offer! John Stevenson Games and Rolex Kentucky. And We have raised $3.3 million this first in preparation for the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia, year, but we have another $6.7 million to go to complete the MSPCA — along with some of the world’s foremost the project. We all know we can do it if we all put our equine veterinarians — sponsored the International hearts into it! Staff Use Creative Techniques to Manage Stress New facilities to improve animals’ health and well-being. One of the biggest issues faced by adoption center Horses and farm animals are also affected by staff and the animals they care for is stress. Just as stress. “Being displaced from a familiar environ- in humans, stress can affect animals in many ways, ment, and often their group, makes these animals both physically and emotionally. Coming into the feel isolated and vulnerable, which creates high adoption center can be stressful because it is a for- levels of stress,” said Erin O’Bryan, equine and eign environment, with unfamiliar people and ani- farm animal adoption manager.
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