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Foals Overcome Struggle for Life Thanks to Your Help Rescued foals find solace at the MSPCA Nevins Farm COMPANION Their skin was infested with the scars and hooves for which draft horses are known, this sores of ringworm and rain rot. Their bodies in itself has proven to be a risky task for Spring/Summer 2006 were emaciated from severe malnutrition. Yet these brave foals. it was their eyes that carried the most pain. After overcoming bacterial infections and a Such was the condition of 17 Pregnant Mare leg abscess, Ashton, a leader among the Urine (PMU) foals that came to the MSPCA foals, started to show signs of yet another Care and Adoption Center in Methuen condition. He suffered from Epiphysitis, a last October. health issue that often impacts draft horses PMU foals are the controversial offspring of when their bones grow too quickly, resulting pregnant mares whose urine is painfully in painful joints. Although his condition has cancer treatment center will provide a more harvested on special farms to make hormone since been treated, this is just a reminder of efficient space to treat cancer patients. replacement drugs for estrogen therapy the lifelong health problems these foals will Additionally, the Copeland Animal Care and (note: synthetic drugs are available as an face due to previous malnourishment and Adoption Center will be almost four times alternative). These young horses are taken neglect. They will require lifelong medical larger than the previous adoption center. This from their mothers long before they are attention, treatment and most importantly, space will include a spay/neuter clinic, ready. Caring for these foals is difficult and loving care, in order to help prevent any isolation quarters (to help prevent the spread risky. Unfortunately, some people are unable future complications. or unwilling to provide for the PMU foals of infection), an education and training room If you would like to help like these they purchase from these farms. By the and medical treatment room. To accommodate foals who come into our care after abuse or time someone placed a call to the MSPCA, the the thousands of dogs, cats and small neglect, visit www.mspca.org/companion to four-month-old draft horses were in animals we care for every year, this center make a donation today. will provide large, spacious and comfortable dire condition. L to R: President of the Angell Network, Dana Ramish, former President, Larry Hawk, quarters, equipped with plenty of light, The foals arrived at Nevins Farm where they Chairman of the Board, Bob Cummings and windows and toys! There will be visitor rooms MSPCA-Angell CEO, Carter Luke at the Boston began the long and difficult journey of building construction site in its early stages and counseling areas for the staff to visit regaining their health. All were malnourished with potential adopters. and severely compromised, facing a serious Boston Capital Although we are very close to raising the struggle for life at a very young age. $16.6 million to fund this new facility, we Critical-care teams began immediate Campaign have raised $15 million to date and still need treatment. Volunteers worked around the to close the gap. Of the gifts we have raised Imagine an animal care center where waiting clock. And slowly, the foals began to so far, 22 have been at the level of $100,000 rooms are designed to reduce stress by respond. While their immune systems were or more. We have received two commitments accommodating cats, dogs and small animals still recovering from severe infections at the of $500,000 and five at $1,000,000 or more. separately. An emergency unit equipped with time of this newsletter’s printing, their Our two largest commitments have been from a triage area, five examination rooms and a weight, size and muscle density had almost Dr. Frank Stanton, former president of CBS diagnostic imaging room to provide efficient made a full recovery. And while all have been Inc., and the Copeland Family Foundation. and effective emergency care to critically-ill growing rapidly in an effort to fill the big These foals suffered ringrot and malnutrition animals. Now imagine an adoption center We need to raise the remaining funds as with spacious dog runs and large cat condos quickly as possible. Contributions at any with sky lights to provide proper sunlight to level are greatly appreciated and gifts and homeless animals. Imagine comfortable pledges of $25,000 or more will have a Striving for More Advanced visitor “home” rooms with couches that will significant impact on our ability to reach give animals and potential adopters a real our goal. If you would like to help with this chance to become acquainted. Imagine a project, call Carol Sweeney at 617 541-5039. Cancer Equipment — place where homeless and abused animals can see the sunlight every day, know the In Memory of Tucker comfort of their own space and enjoy their You may remember him as the MSPCA-Angell mascot who offered his expertise in Companion. stay until they find a new home. We remember him as part of our family. Larry and Patti Hawk remember him as part of their Now stop imagining. hearts. Over three years ago, Tucker, an eight-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, enthusiastically wagged his tail as former MSPCA-Angell President, Dr. Larry Hawk, and his wife, Thanks to the generous support of over 1,000 Patti, took him home from an adoption center. Since then, Tucker led the best life a dog could individual donors, Boston’s new MSPCA- imagine; a warm home, lots of food, mounds of attention and the company of loving owners. Angell building is almost complete. The final But in November 2005, Tucker was diagnosed with Lymphoma — a common type of cancer. construction phase of the Helen Schmidt Stanton Clinical Care Center and the Copeland Tucker immediately began treatment for Lymphoma at Angell. Although he was surrounded by Animal Care and Adoption Center, will be experienced, board-certified veterinary oncologists with highly advanced technology...the finished June 19. We are very excited to cancer overcame him. In January 2006, Tucker passed away. The new Copeland Animal Care and Adoption Center share our new space with you. will offer more space to provide potential adopters The Angell Animal Medical Center’s Radiation Oncology Department uses highly specialized room to get acquainted with the animals The new Helen Schmidt Stanton Clinical Care technology to treat cancer, including a piece of equipment called a linear accelerator. A linear Center will expand our current medical center accelerator is used to deliver high energy radiation to treat cancerous tumors. Although we have to offer an impressive 22 examination rooms, this technology, an updated machine would allow us to treat even more types of cancer in more including five additional emergency rooms, Please visit animals…and we can do this with your help. clustered around multi-purpose treatment mspca.org/companion In memory of Tucker, and others who have touched our hearts, we are determined to raise areas where routine tests can be performed. to donate! the funds necessary to buy a new linear accelerator and provide this treatment to more This space will provide multiple waiting areas animals. You can help by making a gift in memory of Tucker or in honor of your own loved designated for various animals and an MRI one. For Tucker and all of our treasured four-legged (or less!) friends who have fought or suite to provide the most advanced level of will fight cancer, please make a gift at www.mspca.org/tucker. All gifts will go towards a imaging available. In addition, our new new linear accelerator to help animals fighting cancer. ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS

BOSTON 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7282 NANTUCKET ISLAND 21 Crooked Ln., Nantucket, MA 02554 508 228-1491 Cosmo Has a New Leash on India and Life Thanks the Case of to Angell the Missing

Channel 7 News crew interviewing Cosmo and Dr. Marshall about the pacemaker Cardiology Socks India, post surgery When Cosmo collapsed for the second time, Dr. Helen Marshall in Cardiology determined India was prepped for surgery and his owner, Michele, knew something was that pacemaker therapy was necessary to Kids will be kids. So was the case of India, a administered a tranquilizer. Ironically, before seriously wrong. Cosmo, a ten-year-old save Cosmo’s life. Dr. Marshall and the five-month-old female Golden Retriever, who, in the surgery began, India vomited and out chocolate Labrador Retriever, was brought to Cardiology Department performed surgery to a frantic game of tug-of-war with a sock, ate it! came a sock! However, India’s initial tug-of- a local veterinarian after experiencing attach the pacemaker on Cosmo’s heart. Just war sock was an argyle, and the one she Her owners knew that she would need multiple fainting spells. He was diagnosed days later, his post-operative incisions were vomited was a gym sock. Apparently, India medical attention, but decided to first wait it with an abnormally slow heart rhythm caused vanishing along with his fatigue. He felt great, really likes socks! Dr. Zarif proceeded with the out. When India began vomiting and there by a partial heart blockage and was referred regained his energy and had a new, improved surgery and the argyle sock was found and was still no sign of the sock, they brought to Angell-Boston’s Cardiology Department for heart beat. The biggest challenge Cosmo faced successfully removed. her to Angell-Nantucket for treatment. further treatment. after surgery was to stay calm and rest while India recovered well from the surgery and is his new pacemaker healed around his heart; a Upon examination, X-rays showed the sock The most common warning signs of heart currently doing great. She is growing fast, as difficult task for a Labrador who has new lodged in her stomach. India was scheduled disease, which is prominent in dogs, are most Retrievers do, and her owners now know found energy and excitement. for a gastrotomy (stomach surgery) with our coughing, difficulty breathing, syncope the answer to the infamous question…where new veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Zarif, to (passing out), lethargy, poor ability to Cosmo has now fully recovered and is doing do all the socks go? remove the sock. In the short time Dr. Zarif exercise or disinterest in food. Cosmo was great. Michele has noticed a remarkable has been with us, she has repeatedly proven Although India was lucky, many dogs collapsing because his extremely slow heart change in her best friend, saying “the her surgical skills, with successes in surgeries have complications due to ingestion of rate caused an interruption of blood flow to difference in Cosmo’s energy level is like ranging from gastrotomies (to remove foreign foreign objects. In an emergency, call the brain. He was lucky because undetected night and day.” bodies) to life-saving GDVs (gastric dilation the Angell Animal Poison Control Hotline slow heart rhythms can cause heart Cosmo’s second chance was made possible by volvulus). India’s owners felt comfortable at 1-877-2ANGELL. enlargement, leading to congestive heart the extraordinary advances in Angell’s knowing that she was in good hands. failure. Many heart rhythm irregularities go technology and specialty care. Our specialty unnoticed and cause fatalities, a good reason services, like the Cardiology Department, offer Boarding Services to make sure your has an annual exam by our patients highly advanced equipment and a veterinarian. The only definitive cure for A Nantucket Vacation for You and Your Pet. expertise for both diagnosis and treatment. Going to Nantucket for summer vacation? Want these types of heart problems is a pacemaker, to bring your companion animal, but they can’t a medical device surgically placed on the To make an appointment at Angell-Boston sleep at your hotel? Nantucket offers heart to regulate its beating. for your pet, please call 617 522-7282. exceptional boarding opportunities for your convenience and your pet’s enjoyment! In addition to overnight boarding, we offer our guests plenty of exercise, playtime and Angell’s New Diagnostic Tool additional animal spa services upon request.

The Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston earns the liver, kidney and pancreas and obtain Our on-site Angell Animal Medical Center its reputation as a leading veterinary hospital by samples, locate tumors or determine the cause of Commemorative stones pave the way into ensures that your pet will have access to a offering state-of-the-art technology for the most abdominal fluid accumulation. Laparoscopic Angell-Nantucket veterinarian at all times. You can also take your effective diagnosis and treatment of our patients. biopsies (samples of tissue) are usually larger dog out during the day for a romp on the beach Among our sophisticated technology, which and more precise, generating more efficient Create a Path to and bring them back in the evening. separates Angell from other animal hospitals, diagnostic results. Precision is key in diagnostics, With our care, you and your pet will enjoy your is our new diagnostic procedure, the and with the use of a laparoscopy, veterinarians Remember time away. To make reservations, please call laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is a procedure that can direct biopsy instruments to exact areas of 508 228-1491. allows us to examine abdominal organs with the concern. This is a tremendous addition to our Commemorative stones will pave the way into use of small telescopic equipment and address diagnostic capabilities, which helps lead to the the Nantucket MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical areas of concern both diagnostically and effective and successful treatment of our Center. Honor a pet with an engraved stone therapeutically. companion animals. to be set in our new walkway. All funds will Until recently, the Internal Medicine Department The need for more advanced technology, which go toward helping create a public garden for was only able to examine abdominal organs using helps us better treat our patients, never stops. the community to enjoy! Call 508 228-1491 an ultrasound, which reveals organ structure in If you would like to help us purchase About Companion shades of grey, or through exploratory surgery, equipment, please make a donation at to buy a commemorative stone. which is a more invasive procedure. Laparoscopy www.mspca.org/companion. COMPANION ©2006 Massachusetts Society for the allows veterinarians to see organs first-hand, like Prevention of (MSPCA). All rights reserved. MSPCA, ANGELL, KINDNESS AND CARE FOR ANIMALS and the PAW PRINT-HEART LOGO are trademarks of the MSPCA. COMPANION is published by the MSPCA-Angell, a nonprofit organization founded in 1868 by George Thorndike Angell. We receive no state or federal WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105 413 785-1221 funding. Our work relies on the generosity of those who care about the well-being of animals. Beginning with Our Dumb Animals in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell has searching for his daughter — a search that continuously produced a publication about animal care Microchip Reunites ended happily. But the four-legged family and protection. The publication’s name has changed member was still missing. over the years. COMPANION is the continuation of that Storm Survivors A Big Welcome proud legacy. In September, Angell Front Desk Supervisor COMPANION is sent to MSPCA-Angell donors who Dennis Hoffman had no idea what life had in annually contribute $15 or more. To ensure that store when he adopted Chaucer from the MSPCA Katie Antaya got a call from a Texas shelter. Alexandra van der Woerdt, COMPANION keeps coming your way, please use the A cat with a microchip traced back to the DVM, MS, DACVO joined the enclosed gift envelope. Thank you for making this a Animal Care and Adoption Center-Western New Angell Ophthalmology better world for animals. MSPCA-Angell-Western New England. Katie, England in February 2005. Looking for a cat, Department in Western New MSPCA-Angell Officers: Dennis saw Chaucer first. “Our eyes met,” and Adoption Center Manager, Pam Peebles England in April. Dr. van der Carter Luke CEO, MSPCA-Angell Dennis recalls. The pair then relocated to New identified the owner as Dennis Hoffman. Woerdt received her DVM from the State University of Utrecht, The Dana W. Ramish Orleans to be near Dennis’ daughter. Through persistent networking, Katie President, Angell Network Netherlands in 1989. Her internship was spent discovered Dennis in Enfield, CT. A grateful Kathleen K. Collins at the North Carolina State University School of When the hurricane hit, Dennis was working Dennis was reunited with his Chaucer after Vice President, Human Resources Veterinary Medicine. In 1994, Dr. van der as a nurse. He broke curfew to retrieve four agonizing weeks. Sam Schneider Woerdt completed her residency training in Vice President, Information Technology Chaucer and bring him back to the hospital, ophthalmology, received a Masters of Science A microchip, no bigger than a grain of rice, Bonnie Zeledon but then all hospital personnel were from the Ohio State University College of Vice President, Marketing kept a family together despite a devastating evacuated. While one doctor remained with Veterinary Medicine and her board certification We love to hear from our readers so please write: Chaucer and other until they could be hurricane, a painful separation and a in Ophthalmology. For the past nine years, Dr. Managing Editor, MSPCA-Angell Companion 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 evacuated to animal shelters, Dennis was distance of fourteen hundred miles. van der Woerdt has been on the staff of The Animal Medical Center in New York City, where [email protected] forced to leave. To get your pet microchipped, call your she concurrently served as Associate Director of Photography: Sandra Kimball 978 768-6566 Bobst Hospital, Director of Education and Staff Dennis left New Orleans confident that Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Lance Bukoff 508 230-2471/www.accenteaston.com Ophthalmologist. Dr. van der Woerdt has more Chaucer would be safe, but fearful he might Nantucket or Springfield. Dianne DeLucia www.little-brown-cat.com than two dozen publications to her credit. Taylor Mitchell never see him again. Meanwhile, Dennis was

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MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 350 South Huntington Ave. 276 Vineyard Haven Road Boston, MA 02130 Edgartown, MA 02539 617 522-5055 508 627-8662 Director of Adoption Centers: Jean Weber Manager: Ron Whitney Manager: Meagan Rock Project Coordinator: Cynthia Hatt Project Coordinator: Laura Gretch Animal Care and Adoption Counselor: Jennifer Morgan Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon – 5 p.m. Hours: Thurs., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tues. — Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., and Holidays Wednesday and Friday evenings Foster homes provide care to homeless animals by appointment only Since 2004, Michelle and Anthony have cared for close to 50 cats and kittens before L to R: Savannah Aiello, a third generation Foster Homes volunteer! Darci and Alyssa Whitney also dedicate sending them off to their adoptive families. their time and recently helped us to paint and The most recent addition to this household rejuvenate our Dog Adoption Room for Animals was Mickey, a stray with a broken femur and a severe case of dermatitis; a skin condition cages and walking dogs to helping with resulting from a life outside and poor Hats off to our fundraising events, they are there for us in Need nutrition. Michelle and Anthony taxied and for the animals. Michelle and Anthony have always had a Mickey to and from the Adoption Center, Volunteers! As a small adoption center in a small home filled with pets. With three dogs and while his leg was set and reset and his skin The Martha’s Vineyard Animal Care and community, we often have space available to four cats, they thought they had reached a issues treated. After four months in foster Adoption Center consists of an extremely accommodate animals from the more crowded plateau of pet ownership. However, as big care, a healed Mickey was adopted by a small staff of just three, yet takes in MSPCA Adoption Centers. Our Animal Transfer hearts often do, they decided to take on just couple that saw him online. “Another happy hundreds of animals each year. With animals Program transfers animals from one of the a little more. ending for a member of our extended family,” of all shapes and sizes needing constant other MSPCA facilities to ours in hopes of beams Michelle. care, we rely heavily on the help of our creating more space and increasing the Michelle and Anthony are foster parents for hard-working and dedicated volunteers to chances of adoption for more animals. This the Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center. If you would like information on fostering, reach our goal of placing all animals into program is a success thanks to our volunteers Whether it is an underage kitten who has no or if you would like to make a donation loving homes. who make the long trip back and forth from mother, or an injured stray that needs proper towards our foster care program, please the Island and around Massachusetts to care, these two have opened their hearts and visit www.mspca.org/boston. From morning to night, these animals need transfer these animals. Their dedication has home to animals in need, again and again. food, companionship and care. Every day, our enabled us to place more animals into loving, “Foster homes are vital resources that allow us staff and volunteers work closely to maintain responsible homes. to accommodate more animals in our adoption Last issue, we a clean and safe environment conducive to introduced you to centers,” says Meagan Rock, Manager of the Update! housing animals in all conditions. With a To all of the MSPCA volunteers — we thank Sandra, a stray cat Boston Adoption Center. pleasant environment, a dedicated team of you and — most importantly — all of the with a badly staff and volunteers and proper care, we animals thank you. broken leg. With greatly improve each animal’s chance of the help of Spike’s adoption. Our volunteers do whatever it If you would like to join our team of Please visit Fund, a fund takes to improve each animal’s stay at volunteers, please visit mspca.org/companion created to benefit our Adoption Center, from cleaning www.mspca.org/marthasvineyard. homeless animals to donate! Sandra in her new home in need of medical attention, she received the surgery she needed and a foster home to care for her. She has since made a full recovery and has been adopted by her foster mom.

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MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center Heat Stroke: Grooming: 1577 Falmouth Road If left outdoors in the sun, with no way to Be sure to talk with your veterinarian to learn Centerville, MA 02632 cool down (shelter or water), pets can suffer ways to keep your dog cool in the summer, 508 775-0940 from heat stroke very quickly. Rabbits are especially breeds with long coats. Manager: Carmine Dicenso especially prone to heat stroke, so please Everyone wants to enjoy the summer Project Coordinator: Susan Griffin keep them cool indoors. months, including our companion animals. Hours: Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fleas & Ticks: Make sure they stay happy and safe this Parasites are also very fond of the summer summer by following these simple tips. and can cause serious illness. Ask your local veterinarian or adoption center about safe Make sure to always keep your pet on a leash Hot Cars: flea and tick prevention. Dogs like to cool down in water Cars in the summer sun get extremely hot, even with windows open a crack, and could Heartworm: cause fatal heat exhaustion. Please do not Be sure to have your pet tested for Summer leave animals in your car; even a few heartworm and keep them on preventive moments could cost your animal their life. medication. Pet Care Leashes: Cars get extremely hot in the summer Remember to keep your dog safe by walking and can be fatal to animals him on a leash. It can be tempting to let him Tips roam free, but please only do so in parks that are designated for this activity. After a long, cold winter, it is tempting to spend large amounts of time outdoors in the Exercise Safely: summer. But warm weather brings many Warm weather leads to heat exhaustion. On dangers to our pets. Whether enjoying the hot days, limit the amount of your pet’s beaches of Cape Cod or hiking the Blue Hills, outdoor activity and make sure they have there are a few things you should remember plenty of water. this summer to keep your pets safe!

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Metro South ACAC Hurricane mspca.org/metrosouth Survivor MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 1300 West Elm St. Extension Brockton, MA 02301 Sprocket 508 586-2053 Manager: Heather Donnelly Project Coordinator: Jamie Segel Finds a Home Hours: Sprocket received care at the MSPCA Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. after Hurricane Katrina Thurs., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. There were many heart-lifting stories in the Sprocket quickly came out of his shell. He was Sun., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in enrolled into the Adoption Center’s training Good match: which abandoned dogs were reunited with classes and his extraordinary intelligence These bunnies found homes their owners in teary celebrations. But for impressed the staff. His heartworm treatment have their own indoor space; a roomy cage every happy ending, there were dozens of is underway and he has since been adopted Are You a Good with a solid floor or an exercise pen, with a dogs that were never reunited with their by a wonderful family that includes a yellow litter-box, toys, water bowl and fresh families — or worse — never had a family Lab as one of his playmates. Match? vegetables. They will also need plenty of from the start. Sprocket is one of those dogs. supervised time outside of the cage for play A Shepherd mix, Sprocket was found in the Last year, 123 rabbits were surrendered to and exercise. If you are the right match, aftermath of the hurricane barely able to the Metro South Animal Care and Adoption come in and meet our rabbits today! walk and suffering from extreme malnutrition Center. The number one reason — a poor and heartworm disease. He was so match between owner and pet. Rabbits are traumatized that he was extremely timid and often purchased as a child’s first pet. In a pet frightened of people. store, they are kept in a cage with bedding, a water bottle and pellets. While their care Fortunately for Sprocket, he and 39 other looks simple, rabbits are actually quite a bit abandoned dogs were transferred to of work. Massachusetts where he found his way into the Metro South Animal Care and Adoption One of the most important components of Center. He received medical care, a home rabbit ownership is housing. Rabbits must be and, of course, love. Sprocket was the star at the kept indoors; inclement weather and MSPCA Holiday Tree Lighting predators are real dangers to rabbits. In addition, since rabbits are such social animals, they can suffer from loneliness when removed from the household. Your pet should Rabbits need space to play Nevins Farm ACAC Nantucket Island ACAC mspca.org/nevinsfarm mspca.org/nantucket

MSPCA at Nevins Farm MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 400 Broadway 21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554 Methuen, MA 01844 508 825-2287 978 687-7453 Director: Paula Klek, D.V.M. Animal Care and Adoption Center Adoption Center Program Coordinator: Manager: Mike Keiley Jessica Sosebee Project Coordinator: Jill O’Connell Hours: Equine and Farm Animal Care and Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adoption Center Manager: Erin O’Bryan Project Coordinator: Brenda Hess-McAskill population of feral cats on the Island. The Equine Rescue and Training program does this by reducing reproduction Campers use a life-sized horse model Manager: Jenn Brockway rather than by euthanasia, which has not to learn about horse care Hours: proven effective. (Ferals under 12 weeks of Animal Care and Adoption Center age are kept at the adoption center, Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. socialized and adopted as pets.) Nevins Farm Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. This feral cat is just one of the Sun., noon — 3 p.m. “Claire Murray Cats” of Nantucket Although the “Claire Murray Cats” are adults Education Programs Equine and Farm Animal Care and and do not necessarily live in the wild, the Adoption Center Nantucket’s store’s manager was concerned that they Education is key to spreading the MSPCA’s Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. would multiply or possibly harm a customer. mission of care and kindness to animals. With Closed Sundays and Mondays Claire Murray Cats Could they be moved? Not likely. Typically, the addition of a Nevins Farm Education feral cats will return to a consistent food Equine Ambulance Demonstrations: These Coordinator, we are able to offer more Receive a Warm source (employees of an adjacent restaurant demonstrations provide an inside look at how outreach programs throughout the year. In had been feeding these cats); consequently, injured horses are transported and handled. 2005, more than 3,100 individuals, ranging Welcome even if they were relocated, chances were from toddlers to seniors, participated in our They are offered on a regular basis to 4-H Imagine a storefront garden on a side street in good that they would find their way back. So programs. Our goal for this year is to teach groups, students and horse clubs. downtown Nantucket: a postage-sized green after the cats were tested, altered, vaccinated, more lessons of animal compassion with the Equine Rescue and Emergency Training lawn, a few hydrangeas, a bird bath. By a rose and notched, NCR staff returned them to the addition of several new and improved Program: This national program teaches bush lies a large orange tiger cat, basking in shop’s front yard. programs for all ages. professionals how to safely transport injured the sun. Over there, a gray and white tabby. In Today, the “Claire Murray Cats” are very horses to receive medical care. To date, we Summer Camp: Our summer camp teaches all, there are four fat, feral cats, contently popular and add to the culture of Nantucket; have trained over 4,000 professionals in the children responsible animal care and lazing in the yard. They are known as the a local newspaper has featured their story; a fields of veterinary medicine, public safety compassion. We are accepting more campers “Claire Murray Cats,” and they live at the store six-year-old summer resident raised $500 to and horse eventing. into the program this summer, so sign up now! happily and safely because of the Nantucket build them a feeding station and many Cat Rescue Program (NCR), a Nantucket Animal After-School Program: This new program Community Canine’s Dog Training Program: visitors come to the store just to see (and Care and Adoption Center program. works in conjunction with Bellesini Academy Does your dog desperately need to learn a photograph) the cats. This is one store (a charter school for boys), teaching lessons few rules in etiquette? Does he not “play well Feral cats are cats that are either born into “return” that has paid off for everyone! to 12 students each week, throughout the with others?” Our dog training classes range the wild or were once pets, but have been school year. Lesson topics range from dog from private behavior consultations and living in the wild for a long period of time. training to horse grooming. puppy playgroups to obedience classes. We NCR traps and neuters these cats, tests for have the perfect class for any dog! feline immunodeficiency virus and leukemia, Equine Guest Lecture Series: This annual vaccinates against rabies and ear notches for March series invites local horse professionals, If you would like to sign up for any of the identification purposes. They are then such as veterinarians and trainers, to share above programs, call 978 687-7453 or visit returned to where they were trapped. This is their expertise with fellow horse enthusiasts. www.mspca.org/nevinsfarm. called a “trap-neuter-vaccinate-return” These feral cats are part of Nantucket’s tourist attraction program, and it is designed to decrease the

4 Seniors for Seniors Western New England ACAC Some of the sweetest, most affectionate cats mspca.org/wne in the adoption centers are more mature. Sadly, statistics show that middle age and MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center older cats have the most difficult time 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105 413 736-2992 finding loving homes. Less likely to climb drapes and run 90 miles-an-hour through a Adoption Center Manager: Pam Peebles house, older cats appreciate the finer things Hours: in life; a nap in a cozy lap, a sunny window Mon. — Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. to enjoy the day or purring softly near their human friends. Seniors for Seniors will pair Cats love company cats in their golden years (eight years and older) with their human counterparts (60+). Big Buddy Many mature adults wish for the On September 15, 2005, Dr. Larry Hawk (left) The youngest kittens are typically chosen and Dana Ramish (center) recognized David Plakias Mom & Me companionship and unconditional love of an (right) for his generous support of Devoted moms are often left behind when first. But what happens to slightly older animal, but live on a fixed income. For a the capital campaign for WNE by naming their kittens are adopted. Through the Mom kittens between the ages of six months to the Cat Adoption Pavilion in his honor nominal donation, this program’s goal is to & Me Program, mom will be paired with one one year? These “teenagers” are considered make that wish come true. of her babies. When adopting a kitten at the “too big” or “too old” and are frequently Adopt-a-Cat Month in regular donation of $110, the adoption overlooked in favor of the littlest ones. The Please consider adopting a cat or two. Our donation for mom will be nominal — a $30 truth is, while slightly older, they still have homeless cats have the greatest need and Western New England— donation to cover the cost of spay surgery. all the playfulness, curiosity and charm of endless love to share. If you cannot adopt, Three New Programs are A mom cat and her kitten often form a kittens. But unlike kittens whose please consider making a donation today at the Cat’s Meow lifelong, peaceful bond. personalities may change considerably as www.mspca.org/wne. they develop, these adolescents already have The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center developed a personality. So, what you see is in Springfield is the busiest of the seven what you get! Big Buddy will pair a kitten MSPCA Adoption Centers statewide. Of the (adopted at the full donation) with a six nearly 8,000 animals brought to the center month to one-year-old juvenile for a Please visit each year, more than 6,000 are cats and donation of $30 to cover the cost of mspca.org/companion kittens. During the busy summer months, the spay/neuter surgery. to donate! center receives 35-50 homeless cats a day! Who benefits from Mom & Me and Big Buddy? This June, in recognition of Adopt-a-Cat Everyone! Moms and teenage kittens have a Month, the Springfield facility will launch three better opportunity to find loving, forever ongoing programs to encourage cat adoptions. These programs focus on multiple cat adoptions homes. Little kittens benefit by enjoying the companionship of a mom or pal. And the new family has the peace of mind knowing their four-legged friends at home have company while they are at work or school.

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The American Fondouk c/o MSPCA 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7400 The American Fondouk B.P. 2048, Fez (V.N.) Morocco 011-212-055-93-1953 Q& Fez, Morocco. Here, where there is just one doctor for every 4,500 humans, it is tempting Planned Giving Children of Morocco often travel hundreds of to view veterinary care as a luxury. But the miles to seek medical care for their animals economic health of the community rides on A the backs of its working animals, and often Q: I am currently in the process of revising my will and would like to include the on the Fondouk’s programs. MSPCA–Angell. What do my lawyer and I need to know? The American In Morocco, if animals get sick or injured, A: Our legal name is the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. they cannot work. And when the animals We are located at 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02130 and our cannot work, the people starve. This is their tax identification number is 04-2103597. Fondouk — reality. And due to insufficient education and What are the best ways to remember the MSPCA-Angell in my will? funds or ill-advised traditions, improper Q: Where a handling and lack of care commonly leads to We encourage donors to consider giving their support without restrictions, so that the the injury and malnutrition of animals. The MSPCA can use the funds to address the most immediate needs of the animals in our care. American Fondouk improves the lives of both Please consider adding to the endowment of the MSPCA so that over time we can receive Little Goes a the animals and people of Morocco by a regular stream of income to augment the dollars received from appeals. providing free veterinary care, along with education. The dedicated staff of nine Q: What kinds of assets may be given to the MSPCA-Angell under my will? Long Way provides owners with invaluable medical In addition to cash or appreciated securities, the MSPCA-Angell accepts real estate, or treatment and information about caring for A: tangible personal property, such as jewelry or collections. We also accept gifts of $2 provides deworming treatment their animals in hopes of preventing future automobiles in good, working condition. Individuals may choose to support the mission $4 covers the cost of stomach surgery problems and breaking poor habits. But we of the MSPCA-Angell through contributions of life insurance or pension plan assets. $11 pays for tumor removal surgery can only do this with help from supporters like you. I plan to live in my home for the rest of my life and hope to someday donate it to the For the cost of a Sunday newspaper, you Q: MSPCA-Angell. Are there any advantages to my donating it now? could provide vital deworming treatment to a Without this support, an estimated 7,000 donkey. The cost of a movie could provide of these animals would die within three A: For those who know that they would like to donate their personal residence to the life-saving tumor removal surgery for a horse. months. Contributions are vital in helping MSPCA-Angell they can consider donating the property now and retaining the right to At the American Fondouk, small steps can save the lives of these animals, and every live there for the rest of their lives. The MSPCA-Angell does not have any rights, or any make a huge difference. donation counts. obligations; however, the donor may become entitled to a substantial tax deduction. They also have the security of knowing that the property will pass without the The American Fondouk, an MSPCA sister To learn more about the American complications of probate and that their estate may save taxes. organization, is a charitable veterinary Fondouk or to make a donation, please hospital offering free care to the animals of visit www.fondouk.org. For more information, visit www.mspca.org/plannedgiving.

5 LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY

receive annual training in legal updates, MSPCA Law animal care, first aid/CPR and other matters Dog Protection Act relevant to their law enforcement role. Our Enforcement officers are authorized under state law to Clears More Hurdles: investigate allegations of animal cruelty and Officers Lead to conduct certain inspections across the Your Signature is entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts. When the situation calls for immediate action, the Needed by June 18th the Fight MSPCA’s officers are authorized to apply for The Dog Protection Act will help Against Animal and execute search and seizure warrants. end Greyhound These officers are on the front line of animal The Dog Protection Act, which will phase out Once we secure a slot on the ballot, we need Cruelty protection. Each day, they are active among dog racing, strengthen the laws relating to to spread the word for the November 7, 2006 the community, educating pet owners on and improve the protections for vote! In order to effectively advertise and The MSPCA’s Law Enforcement officers lead proper care, issuing warnings to those who law enforcement and service dogs, is getting spread awareness of the issue to voters, we the fight against animal cruelty by might violate the cruelty laws and, where closer to securing a slot on the November need your help. Please make a donation to responding to nearly 3,000 reports of animal appropriate, filing criminal charges against 2006 ballot. this campaign by sending checks to: The abuse and neglect each year. These officers those who mistreat animals. Committee to Protect Dogs, P.O. Box 442176, Although we gathered 118,000 signatures last are commissioned, special state police Somerville, MA 02144. We will also need To learn more about our Law Enforcement fall, we still need to gather an additional officers that have all graduated from the volunteers to hold signs, make phone calls, Department, please visit 15,000 new signatures by June 21, 2006. If same 22-week police academies attended by enter data and help with a wide range of www.mspca.org/lawenforcement. you are interested in signing, please email the police officers that patrol our cities and other tasks. Please contact Kara at the email [email protected] or call 617 541-5008. towns. In addition to the training they address or phone number above. receive in the police academy, MSPCA officers We will let you know where to get a petition, but please contact us before June 18th to meet the deadline! Case Update

In 2006, two co-defendants were charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for failing to provide proper food and care to a large number of horses. Rather than challenge the MSPCA’s State case at trial, they agreed to be placed on probation for six years. During their probation, they cannot own or possess horses or any other . In addition, both the probation department and the MSPCA will have the right to randomly inspect their property to ensure Legislators compliance. This is truly a victory for the animals! Speak Out for Animals Senator Hedlund Senator Resor We would like to specially thank Several state legislators have been Whole Foods for raising $13,134 working hard for animals. Senator Hedlund humane solutions when conflicts occur with (R-Weymouth) fought tirelessly to move a bill . Additionally, at the lobby day to for the MSPCA-Angell through their to ban wild animals in circuses out of promote the Dog Protection Act, monthly Coupon Program! committee and to the full Senate. Senator representatives Susan Pope (R-Wayland), Susan Fargo (D-Lincoln) filed a bill to ban the David Linsky (D-Natick), Michael Festa production of foie gras (made by artificially (D-Melrose) and Carl Sciortino (D-Somerville) enlarging ducks’ livers), which received a all spoke about the importance of this ballot question. On the Web favorable report from the joint committee to which it was referred. For more information and to receive a copy Other legislators have also proven themselves of our upcoming legislative scorecard, friends to animals. In her role as Senate Chair please e-mail [email protected]. of the Environment, Natural Resources and Committee, Senator Resor (D-Acton) has once again spoken out for

MSPCA-Angell e-Newsletter Find out what’s new with the MSPCA-Angell Phinney’s Friends: and stay current on upcoming events by MSPCA-Angell Credit Card signing up for our quarterly e-Newsletter. Apply today for your MSPCA-Angell Platinum Visit www.mspca.org/newsletter to sign up. Plus Credit Card with WorldPoints® Rewards. A percentage of your purchases will be 10 Years Young contributed to the MSPCA-Angell at no cost to you. Your special benefits include: • No Annual Fee and Full of Life! • Earn one point for every dollar in net Phinney’s Friends helps retail purchases† those with HIV/AIDS care for their pets Phinney’s Friends embraces the true essence • Redeem WorldPoints rewards for of the MSPCA: A celebration for the human- cash, travel, merchandise or gift This year marks the 10th anniversary of animal bond. The men, women and children cards/certificates Phinney’s Friends, the MSPCA’s volunteer- (over 360 of them) who are our clients, hold †For more information or to apply, call based program that helps people living with their pets next to their hearts. Their animals toll-free 1-866-GET-MBNA and mention HIV/AIDS care for and stay together with priority code LSF7. are heroes whose devotion never falters. MSPCA-Angell E-Store their companion animals. We are celebrating Our e-Store has a wide variety of apparel, by hosting events that will focus — like the Our Medical Care Assistance Fund particularly accessories and supplies for pets and their Become an program itself — not on the past, but on the needs funding. Many of our clients are people. Don’t forget to get your pooch geared MSPCA All-Star! up for this baseball season with Red Sox leashes future. Our goal this year is to build a strong critically ill, on a very restricted income and The animals in our and collars. Shop at www.mspca.org today! adoption centers financial foundation for Phinney’s so that we cannot afford expensive veterinary care. The and hospitals can continue, long into the future, to say need is much greater than our resources. Pet Portal need warmth, “Yes!” to those who ask us for assistance. Our That is why we turn to you. Access your pet’s food and love clients and their pets face multiple medical, Please consider sending Phinney’s Friends a health information everyday, 365 days-a-year. Only steady, reliable financial and emotional challenges — they online to refill support can enable us to meet this need. generous anniversary gift! You can make your prescriptions, view desperately need the “Friends” in Phinney’s. MSPCA All-Stars provide this support by gift in honor or in memory of your own pets, upcoming And until the day when AIDS is completely pledging a monthly gift. You choose the amount and forge another one of the links in our appointments, you want to pledge, and you can cancel your eradicated, there will always be many others update account chain of Phinney’s Friendship. monthly gift at any time. To become an All-Star who need our help. Medical advances, in fact, information and check your pet’s vaccination visit www.mspca.org/allstar. are part of the reason our client base is Mail donations to: Kayoon Cho, Director, status. Pet Portal is easy, convenient and free. Visit www.mspca.org to sign up! always growing; people live longer now with Phinney’s Friends, MSPCA, 350 South HIV/AIDS than they ever could before. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

6 Test Your Knowledge With This Animal Crossword Puzzle!

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Angell 12 13 14 15 16 Leadership 17 18 MSPCA-Angell Leadership: Carter Luke, 19 CEO, MSPCA-Angell, and Dana Ramish, President, Angell Network Ever wonder what it takes to manage a large 20 21 organization dedicated to animal protection Carter Luke was appointed CEO of the MSPCA- and veterinary medicine like the MSPCA- Angell in May 2006. “Luke,” as he is called, Angell? We are fortunate to have some very has been involved in the field since 1977, 22 qualified people in our leadership roles. having worked for humane organizations in Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Prior to his 23 President of the Angell-Network, Dana current post, he directed all aspects of the 24 25 26 Ramish came to us with more than twenty- MSPCA’s Animal Protection Division’s five years of hospital executive management 27 28 29 strategic, operational and financial and operations experience in several 30 performance. Luke has to move so fast, he is preeminent healthcare organizations. His 31 32 something of a “blur,” in fact — sporting his prior positions included President and CEO of gold hard hat as he tours construction on the Allegheny University Medical Centers, Boston and Nevins building projects, rushing 33 34 Executive Director of Forbes Regional off to the airport on his way to speak at a Hospital, both in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania conference or typing like crazy on one of his ACROSS and, most recently, he was a community research projects (like a landmark study on 1 This Angell Specialty Service helps treat and hospital CEO for the CareGroup Healthcare the relationship between cruelty to animals diagnose cardiovascular problems. System in Boston. and violence directed at humans). No one can 5 This small device can identify your pet and DOWN Before assuming his present role, Dana imagine this place without Luke! provide adoption centers with the information they need to reunite you with your lost pet. 2 If your pet has eczema, this new Angell Specialty served as our Vice President for Western New How do they do it? It is not easy. The 6 This type of dog is the only breed whose tongue Department is the one with treatment answers. England and more recently, as Executive Vice challenges these men face on a daily basis is not pink. 3 The inflamed gum disease that humans, dogs President for our Angell Network. In his and cats can all get without regular dental require an admirable sense of purpose, a 8 A cat with more than 20 toes. current role as President of the Angell care and cleaning. tireless patience and a frequently tested 9 This MSPCA facility houses horses, sheep, cows Network, he is responsible for the strategic, and other farm animals. 4 How many rows of whiskers does a cat have? sense of humor. Why do they do it? That one operational and financial performance of our 14 When a pet donates this, it can save another 7 The breed of the Taco Bell dog. is easy. Their passion to help the animals! three Angell veterinary hospitals — in pet’s life. 9 This MSPCA-Angell facility offers Spa Services for you pet. Boston, Springfield and on Nantucket. His 17 This device can be implanted onto a pet’s heart to help regulate its beating. 10 Snakes live on all continents except for this one. leadership has strengthened the hospitals’ 19 An MSPCA volunteer-based program committed 11 First name of the MSPCA-Angell founder. overall performance and spurred new growth. Please visit to assisting people who are living with 12 The only animal that can see both infra-red and His down-to-earth style makes him a favorite mspca.org/companion HIV/AIDS by providing pet care services, ultra-violet light. among the staff. to donate! financial assistance for routine veterinary care 13 Leaving your pet here in the hot sun could cause and pet foster care. heat stroke. 20 A cat does not have this kind of gland. 15 These types of cats have been born into the wild 21 Name of the beautiful MSPCA animal cemetery or have lived in the wild for some time. in Methuen. 16 MSPCA sister organization that provides 22 MSPCA department helps protect abused and charitable veterinary care in Morocco. neglected animals by investigating complaints. 18 A horse is measured in this unit. 23 This dog is born white and gets its spots later. 24 This program offers low-cost spay/neutering for 28 Smallest bird. low-income pet owners. 30 This type of cat is all female. 25 What animal-specific diagnostic imaging system 31 This famous dog is known for jumping in does Angell have that few other animals burning buildings to rescue his owner. hospitals have? MSPCA 32 A common household cleaning appliance feared 26 This type of cat cannot retract its claws. by felines. 27 Dogs are direct descendants of which animal? 33 All cats are born with this color eye. 29 The most popular dog’s name and the name of 34 Type of animal that comprises close to 75% of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. the animals that come into our adoption centers Letters looking for new homes. Visit www.mspca.org/crossword for answers. We write to thank you for the exceptional the quality of her life. At each step of the In the Spotlight care you gave Zoe and the kindness you way, we felt well and honestly counseled. showed us. Zoe was a great dog, an On the last day of her life, their The Angell Network is headed by three Paula Klek, DVM, Director, amusing character, a wonderful compassion and commitment made a distinguished Chief Medical Officers, all of whom Angell-Nantucket are dedicated veterinarians, animal lovers and Dr. Klek graduated from companion and a trooper to the end. huge difference — to her, to us — in the women. These women oversee, manage and Ohio State University in We miss her. ease and dignity of her death. support the Angell Animal Medical Centers in 1994. As Director, she now The care she received at The sadness and loss we felt Boston, Western New England and Nantucket. oversees the entire facility on Nantucket, relying on Ann Marie Manning, DVM, Angell Animal Medical when we put her to sleep an expert and professional DACVECC, Chief Medical Center made all the was tempered by our feelings staff to allow her to focus on practicing quality Officer, Angell-Boston veterinary medicine and surgery. Preventative difference to the quality of of relief for her. Now, weeks Dr. Manning graduated and wellness medicine is particularly important her life these last few later, knowing that we made from Tufts University to her, with an emphasis on client education. months. Starting with Dr. the right decision, the sense School of Veterinary Marchand’s care — on the of relief has been overtaken Medicine in 1993 where New Additions Fourth of July no less — by the void she’s left behind. she also received specialty Dr. Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD is Angell-Boston’s training in Emergency and new board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Tater for a terrible foot infection, Zoe, the Upham’s much-loved Nonetheless, I can’t tell you Critical Care Medicine from 1994-1997. She is a graduated from Cornell University’s College of continuing with the Golden Retriever — nor adequately thank you board-certified emergency and critical care Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and completed an diagnosis of Lymphoma and then for — the difference it made to Zoe’s life, veterinarian and Chief Medical Officer of Angell- internship at the Angell Animal Medical Center complications from the treatment and the her comfort, her spirit and to us that she Boston, overseeing the entire veterinary practice Boston in 2003. She spent the past three years in disease, we saw our Zoe well, carefully was able to die at home. and staff. a dermatology residency at North Carolina State University and achieved board certification in Lynn Dgetluck, DVM, and respectfully cared for. What a relief We are grateful beyond words for your September 2005. she felt (or at least expressed) when she Chief Medical Officer, efforts, your expertise and your caring. Angell-WNE Patty Ewing, DVM, DACVP is a board-certified got back on all four feet. A few months Zoe would agree that the canine patients Dr. Dgetluck graduated veterinarian in both clinical and anatomic later, I was struck by how gentle and kind (and their human friends) who get cared from Kansas State pathology. She joins Angell-Boston as our new Dr. Garg was when Zoe became so sick. for by you are lucky. University in 1988. She clinical pathologist. joined the General Small Melanie Buote, DVM will be joining us in But for the last several months of her life, Animal Internship Program With heartfelt gratitude, November 2006 as our new anatomic pathologist. her doctors were really on the front line at Angell-Boston from 1988-1989. She is Will Viner and Rebecca Upham She is taking her exams for board certification in currently Chief Medical Officer of Angell-WNE and of her care. Their knowledge and the fall of 2006. We wish her good luck and look senior staff veterinarian in General Medicine. understanding made a big difference to forward to her arrival.

7 2006 Animal Hall of Fame Event was

L to R: Also supporting the evening were Robert Beal, accompanied by Fashion show emcee Event Sponsors Lauren Balsbaugh, Jessica Gifford his dog, Mountie Too, was the and DOGSPA owner, Fashionably Busch, Anne Gifford (Co-Chair), Rich Balsbaugh Human Host for the evening Tom O’Leary and Chad Gifford (Co-Chair)

awareness to support the very serious, life- changed dramatically for the better because of Successful saving work of the organization. He warmly MSPCA-Angell programs and services. acknowledged that our generous donors make On Thursday, May 11, 400 of the MSPCA- The Animal Hero Award for 2006 went to the pursuit of our mission possible. Angell’s generous supporters celebrated Catie Copley, a black Lab who once worked another year of kindness and care for L to R: Bob Cummings, Chairman of the Board and The evening included a dog fashion show as a guide dog and now works and lives Dana Ramish, President of the Angell Network, with animals at our annual Animal Hall of Fame the Animal Award recipient Catie, a black Labrador sponsored by DOGSPA. The high-spirited part-time at the Copley Fairmont Hotel event. The festivities took place at Louis honored for her work at the Copley Plaza humans escorting fashionable canines down providing comfort and care to guests in need. Boston on Newbury Street. The event’s the runway included Middlesex County District After dinner and dancing, event guests Human Host, Robert Beal (accompanied by In his opening remarks, Angell Network Attorney Martha Coakley, Boston Bruin Ian departed knowing the goal of the evening — his dog “Mountie Too”), gave the official President Dana Ramish reminded attendees Moran, and New England Patriot Lonie Paxton. supporting animals — was accomplished. welcome, and the program continued with that the reason behind this fun and Among the model canines were Finley, Cosmo emcee Sara Underwood from Channel 4 News. glamorous night was to raise money and and Tillie, three dogs whose lives were

Middlesex County District Attorney Event Sponsor, Sarah Monaco Patriots player Lonie Paxton hit the runway in style Event Co-Chair Lori Sidman took to the runway Martha Coakley walking Finley, a dog rescued in lit up the stage with her dog Lucy accompanied by the Animal Host, Argus Mallon with her dog, Monte an MSPCA Law Enforcement case

Save September 10 for the first ever statewide MSPCA Walk for Animals

Last year 2,800 walkers and 1,200 dogs raised over $262,000 for homeless, abused and needy animals. This year, we anticipate even more supporters to join us for this fun event filled with contests, raffles and even a chance to win an Apple™ iPod. Join us Sunday, September 10 on the Boston Common, in Springfield’s Forest Park or in Aselton Park in Hyannis and help us support The Boston Walk will take place on the 2,000 walkers and 800 of their dogs The events will be filled with contests, raffles and our mission of kindness and care for animals. Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand attended last year’s Walk in Boston prizes for both dogs and their people

Register today at www.walkforanimals.com Special thanks to all of our sponsors: or call 617 522-WALK.

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