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Animals You Have Helped this Year

In 2006 alone, donors like you have helped tremendous support of donors like you, us save the lives of thousands of animals. It Olivia has since been treated with antibiotics is only with your help that we are able to and underwent successful eye removal care for these sick, injured, neglected and surgery. She has been adopted and is living abused animals. Lulu, Ralph and Olivia are happily in her new home. three of the animals that have benefited COMPANION To continue to make a difference in the from your donations this year. lives of animals like Lulu, Ralph and Olivia, Fall/Winter 2006 Brought to Angell by firefighters, Lulu, a visit www.mspca.org/companion and make Pug/Chihuahua mix, was burned and injured a donation today. in an apartment fire in Springfield, Massachusetts in August 2006. She was brought to the MSPCA-Angell in Western New England (WNE) where she was treated for a broken femur, smoke inhalation and burns. Following her television debut, Lulu fully recovered from her injuries and was adopted by Cindy and Joshua Serino. Just Ralph, a grey tabby kitten, was the victim of a senseless act of cruelty. A concerned citizen brought Ralph into the MSPCA-Angell after she saw a group of kids swinging him Ralph (top) and Lulu (center) are some Look at of the 250,000 animals that we have cared for this around by his rear leg. He was badly year thanks to your donations. injured and required orthopedic surgery, which was performed at Angell-WNE. His Us Now surgery was successful and he has since Lobby of the new Helen Schmidt Stanton Clinical Center. been adopted by the McEwan family of A beautiful dream has come true. For the job. I have the help of a great many capable Westfield, Massachusetts. past thirty years, clients and pets came to us and committed people, including all of you, our Olivia, a Pug puppy, was brought into the through Angell Animal Medical Center’s supporters. Our new facility is magnificent, MSPCA-Angell in Boston after a kind-hearted serviceable but less-than-uplifting entrance, yes, but the MSPCA-Angell is really made up of softball player found her hiding underneath threaded their way through a confusing all of us, not just bricks and glass. a bush on the side of the field. She was Olivia before and after the care check-in system and sat down to wait in a she received at Angell. The MSPCA first opened the doors on Milk examined by Angell Ophthalmologist, crowded, noisy room. Then on June 19, 2006, Street in Boston 138 years ago. At Angell Dr. Daniel Biros, who determined that she everything changed. People and pets walked Memorial Animal Hospital, we treated our had a severe eye infection, leaving her amazed into the vast and airy lobby of our first patients on Longwood Avenue more than completely blind in both eyes. Thanks to the new Helen Schmidt Stanton Clinical Center, ninety years ago, in 1915. And just look at us with its emergency triage system, streamlined now! We can be proud, and you can be proud check-in and species-specific waiting areas. too, because if you are receiving this Behind those double doors leading into newsletter you are one of our near and dear Angell beats the pulsing heart of a vibrant friends. The future of this amazing veterinary hospital. Soafy Meets her organization lies in our outstretched hands. And where is that old, dark, depressing, The future is full of energy and hope, just like overcrowded Animal Care and Adoption Center our new facility. Life Saver, Canine — the one that was hard to find and people Have you come in to see it yet? If not, please referred to as “the back door”? Not hidden Blood Donor Denver do come soon. We want you to share our joy. away any more, but right there up front where Soafy and Denver reunited after Denver’s blood donation. it should be, adjoining the hospital. New, ~Carter Luke, CEO bright and full of hope. As you wait for your Soafy is a nine-year-old yellow Labrador retriever who lives with her family in Newton, appointment you can look up and see the cats Massachusetts. In June, Soafy had trouble moving and was unable to stand on her own. She was and kittens waiting too — for their new immediately brought to her regular veterinarian who diagnosed her with an abdominal mass and homes. Adoption rates have already increased referred her to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston for treatment. by nearly fifty percent, and our dedicated Angell veterinarians quickly determined the seriousness of Soafy’s condition, which included staff no longer work in conditions that are internal bleeding and a tumor on her spleen. To save Soafy’s life, she was admitted into the “just okay.” Now we have a place where both hospital and underwent immediate surgery to remove her spleen. During Soafy’s surgery and staff and animals can thrive. recovery, she received six blood and plasma transfusions to keep her alive and stable. One of I think this new facility is a metaphor for the those blood transfusions came from Denver, a Bernese Mountain Dog who has been a regular MSPCA-Angell itself — an organization that is donor at the Angell Animal Medical Center’s Blood Bank for the past two years. always morphing into something more Fortunately, it was determined that Soafy’s tumor was benign and she was released from Angell positive, something more compassionate, with a good prognosis. something that will make the world happier and safer for animals and people. Our new On August 31st, Soafy was able to meet Denver for the first time at a play date in Cold Spring building symbolizes our renewed energy, our Park in Newton. The two quickly became friends and have since helped raise awareness through renewed resolve to secure a bright future for their story about the importance of blood donations. our cause. Angell performs more than 800 blood transfusions per year (70% for dogs and 30% for cats) As for me, I have a new office too, and a new thanks to dozens of regular donors. However, due to the high number of medical emergencies position — something that takes my breath that the MSPCA-Angell staff encounters daily, the Blood Bank must frequently purchase away. I am humbled and overjoyed to be the additional reserves, depleting its funds. The Blood Bank continues to face challenges regarding The cat colony room in the new MSPCA-Angell most recent in the line of MSPCA leaders that facility in Boston gives adoptable cats a chance low donation levels and continuous support is needed. stretches all the way back to George T. Angell to interact with potential adopters. Your pet can help make a difference in the life of another by becoming an Angell Blood in 1868. What a legacy, what a responsibility, Donor. To find out how your dog or cat can save lives, visit www.mspca.org/blooddonor, what a joy to get up every day and do this email the Blood Bank at [email protected] or call 617 989-1504. ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105 413 785-1221 NANTUCKET ISLAND 21 Crooked Ln., Nantucket, MA 02554 508 228-1491 The Rowley A Special Senior Gets The Pampered Society Makes Treatment Lasting “Why is there a dog in the hallway? Oh yeah, that’s Jerry, he’s supposed to be here.” That was a conversation that took place when the Contributions Nantucket MSPCA-Angell had an elderly patient, Jerry, in medical boarding. Normally, The Nantucket MSPCA-Angell boarding services Recruit a Volunteer Coordinator for the offer special care to senior pets. Mrs. Harriet Aspden and Dr. Claire Weigand boarding dogs stay in runs (or if they are of Angell–WNE at May 4 luncheon held Animal Care and Adoption Center to in honor of members of the Rowley Society. small, in cages), but Jerry was a special case. disease; rather it is another stage of life. We strengthen the volunteer program for the Jerry was very old (18 years), very sweet and look for opportunities to treat issues that The MSPCA–Angell in Western New England, care and feeding of animals waiting to find did not need or want a lot of exercise — in improve the quantity and quality of the older inspired by a desire to express our gratitude new homes. fact, he really just hobbled around once or pet’s life, through diet and/or medication. to friends and supporters who choose to Rescue four dogs from an unhealthy twice a day between lengthy naps. remember the organization in their estate Age is never just a number, rather a measure situation on a search warrant, providing plans, established the Reverend Dr. Francis H. Jerry was in medical board because he of the effect of aging to the body. Variables them with medical assistance and new, Rowley Society. A minister and veterinarian, needed a quiet environment and a little extra such as genetics, nutrition and environment loving homes. Dr. Rowley made lasting contributions to the attention since he was senior. Having free all contribute to how your pet will be animals and people of Western New England. There are many ways to become a member range of the hospital facility was just one of influenced by the aging process. During his tenure, the MSPCA established the ways Jerry benefited from being in the of the Rowley Society: Due to changes associated with the aging programs in animal protection and law relatively small MSPCA facility in Nantucket. Remember the MSPCA-Angell/WNE process, older pets can greatly benefit from enforcement, sheltering and veterinary He certainly got extra physical attention — in your will. semi-annual visits. Semi-annual visits may medicine. Dr. Rowley served as the second technicians cuddled up to him during Name the MSPCA-Angell/WNE as a identify conditions sooner; therefore, MSPCA president and, in 1931, laid the “rounds,” animal caregivers squatted down to beneficiary of your pension plan or IRA. treatment may be less invasive and less cornerstone by marking the site of the give him a pat on the head as they passed by expensive. We encourage annual appointments Springfield Animal Hospital, today known as and he even napped on a nice cushy bed in Include the MSPCA-Angell/WNE as a to establish some baseline diagnostics in Angell Animal Medical Center–Western New the doctor’s office. He also got frequent beneficiary of your life insurance policy. order to safely prescribe treatments and England. Rowley Society members share in his bathroom breaks and short, frequent walks Enter into a charitable gift annuity with again, to catch conditions early. Conditions legacy to serve the animals and people in this around the treatment room. We also paid the MSPCA-Angell/WNE while guaranteeing such as kidney and liver disease are not region. Since 1998, the Western New England extra attention to his appetite and prepared yourself a lifetime of income. necessarily terminal illnesses and may be facility has received over $5 million in his food so it was more palatable, which can managed with diet and medication. bequests from caring individuals. Large and Donate your home or vacation property, be an issue in older pets as their sense of small, these gifts have had a profound impact retaining the right of use for the rest of smell diminishes. To make an appointment for your senior on the animals we serve. your life. pet, call Angell-Boston at 617 522-7282, These days, older animals, due to much Angell-WNE at 413 785-1221, or Angell- Recent gifts received through bequests To explore the benefits of membership in advancement in veterinary medicine, are Nantucket at 508 228-1491. have enabled us to: the Rowley Society, please contact Mary living longer and healthier lives. Angell Purchase a cardiac ultrasound unit for the O’Connell at 413 733-7300. Or for more veterinarians recognize that old age is not a Cardiology Department. With this state-of- information on bequests and other planned the-art equipment, board-certified giving, visit www.mspca.org/plannedgiving. cardiologist, Dr. Nathaniel Fenollosa, can diagnose and treat an extensive range of Angell-Boston’s cardiac diseases. About Companion Ear Clinic COMPANION ©2006 Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). All rights Ear infections can be a cause of severe pain reserved. MSPCA, ANGELL, KINDNESS AND CARE FOR ANIMALS and the PAW PRINT-HEART LOGO are BOSTON 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7282 and discomfort for our pets. When left trademarks of the MSPCA. untreated, chronic ear infections can spread COMPANION is published by the MSPCA-Angell, a deeper into a pet’s ear, which is known as a nonprofit organization founded in 1868 by George Thorndike Angell. We receive no state or federal Angell’s Avian middle ear infection, and cause permanent funding. Our work relies on the generosity of those who damage to the ear canal, also known as ear care about the well-being of animals. Beginning with Our Dumb Animals in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell has and Exotic Team canal mineralization. continuously produced a publication about animal care and protection. The publication’s name has changed Saves Magic Dove The Angell Ear Clinic is dedicated to the over the years. COMPANION is the continuation of that diagnosis and medical management of proud legacy. placed a breathing tube in his air sac to keep COMPANION is sent to MSPCA-Angell donors who chronic ear infections in dogs and cats. him alive. Although Ralph’s life had been annually contribute $15 or more. To ensure that Through the Angell Ear Clinic, pets with COMPANION keeps coming your way, please use the saved, he remained in the hospital in critical enclosed gift envelope or visit www.mspca.org/companion. chronic ear problems are evaluated by condition for several days. Dr. Orcutt Thank you for making this a better world for animals. Dr. Kathy Tater, a board-certified specialist MSPCA-Angell Officers: suspected that Ralph had contracted in veterinary dermatology and the staff Carter Luke chlamydiosis (a serious infectious disease CEO, MSPCA-Angell dermatologist at Angell-Boston. Ear that can affect both birds and people) while Dana W. Ramish procedures are conducted to diagnose the President, Angell Network being temporarily boarded with an individual nature and extent of the ear infection, such Kathleen K. Collins who had other birds. He was administered as CT scan of the middle ear, ear cleaning, Vice President, Human Resources anti-chlamydial treatment along with other Sam Schneider video otoscopy and bacterial culture using medications and supportive care. Vice President, Information Technology Ralph is healthy again after Angell’s our Angell Microbiology Laboratory. Angell- Bonnie Zeledon Avian and Exotic Department saves his life. Ralph is now healthy and at his latest Boston is the only veterinary hospital in the Vice President, Marketing Ralph, a young Ringneck Dove, is a working appointment he was cooing and even New England region to offer all of these tools We love to hear from our readers so please write: Managing Editor, MSPCA-Angell COMPANION bird in Michael John’s magic show. Ralph’s took a flight around the exam room. Mike and services on-site for dogs and cats with 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 trick involves the “disappearance” of a white says Ralph is eagerly back to participating in chronic ear problems. [email protected] Parakeet in a silk handkerchief; after the his “magical duties!” Photography: To make an appointment for the Angell Lance Bukoff 508 230-2471/www.accenteaston.com handkerchief is shown as empty, Ralph Dianne DeLucia www.little-brown-cat.com emerges. He is then gently “tossed” out to Angell’s Avian and Exotic Medicine Ear Clinic or the Angell Dermatology Animal Protection Institute/Bradley Stookey the audience, after which he flies back to Department is twelve years old and consists Service, please call 617 524-5733. Mike’s hand; Ralph is known as a “return of two board-certified avian specialists, For more information, please visit bird” or “flyer” and has a special talent not Dr. Connie Orcutt and Dr. Jennifer Graham, www.mspca.org/dermatology. seen in many doves. and a resident, Dr. Kim Mickley. In addition to birds, the service treats many small After a routine show, Ralph developed mammals (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, extreme weakness and severe breathing chinchillas, and others) and reptiles (lizards, Assisting Pet Owners during Difficult Times problems. He was rushed to Angell turtles, and snakes), among other species. Client Support Services: The MSPCA-Angell in Boston provides Client Support Services for pet Animal Medical Center in Boston and For more information or to make owners who are coping with a pet’s injury, illness, infirmities of aging and death. These services are admitted into the Avian and Exotic provided by our counselor, Jane N. Nathanson, LCSW, LRC, CRC, who has been assisting individuals and an appointment with the Angell Department for treatment. families in times of crisis, illness and loss for the past 30 years. Ms. Nathanson offers individual Avian and Exotics Department, telephone consultations and/or small group programs. To request a brochure about our Client Due to the severity of Ralph’s condition, Avian call 617 522-7282. Support Services, call 617 522-7282. and Exotic veterinarian, Dr. Connie Orcutt,

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Boston ACAC Martha’s Vineyard ACAC mspca.org/boston mspca.org/marthasvineyard

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: Jennifer Morgan Hours: Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon – 5 p.m. Tues. — Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thurs., 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., and Holidays Wednesday and Friday evenings by appointment only

Wanda’s personality flourished in the new Copeland Animal Care and Adoption Center, to stretch her legs and sleep in her cat bed. and she was soon adopted. The change we saw in Wanda from the day The Animal Angels Fund has been established she arrived at our old Adoption Center to the to provide medical treatment for homeless day we moved her into our large colony room Welcome Home: Your donations to the Animal Angels Fund made animals that come to the Martha’s Vineyard in the new facility, was incredible. She Heidi’s emergency leg-repair surgery possible. Adoption Center in need. Thanks to Animal explored the bright plastic couch, crawled The Copeland Angels, Heidi was able to receive this crucial around the ceiling maze and jumped (Wanda Become an surgery and can now live a long, healthy life. Animal Care jumped!) onto a cat perch. The screened-in porch soon became her favorite place to Animal Angel Heidi’s situation is not unique. Some other lounge in the sun. It was clear that Wanda’s animals who have benefited from Animal and Adoption Heidi, a precious four-month-old Pomeranian, life positively changed that day. Wanda was Angels include: Sam, a Miniature Pinscher was surrendered to the Martha’s Vineyard happy and her adopter agreed. She fell in who required surgery for an infected bite Animal Care and Adoption Center after an Center’s Doors love with Wanda the moment she saw her wound; Mr. Otis, a Pug in desperate need of accident left her with a broken leg. Upon laying contently in the sun. dental surgery; Eddie, a cat diagnosed with are Open arrival, her splinted leg was examined by the asthma; and Grace, a senior cat in need of There are many other cats, like Wanda, along The new Copeland Animal Care and Adoption staff veterinarian and it was clear that she special medical care to manage her diabetes. with dogs, rabbits, gerbils, birds and small Center in Boston opened its doors to animals needed immediate surgery to repair the break. animals awaiting a second chance. We Every donation allows another homeless and people on June 19, 2006. Tails were Heidi was brought to the Angell Animal welcome you to explore our new Adoption animal to receive emergency medical care. wagging as we began moving animals from Medical Center in Boston where she underwent Center and meet these amazing animals, like Your generosity can truly make a difference. our old, dreary space to the new, state-of- orthopedic surgery to repair her fracture. many adopters have already done. Thanks to the-art facility. Large windows now fill the Dr. Nicole Amato and Dr. Catherine Reese For more information on how you can the beautiful new facility, and the great Center with natural light. Cat perches create performed the successful surgery and Heidi is become an “Animal Angel,” or to donate to people who visit, our adoptions increased by cozy, ideal spaces for adoptable cats to feel expected to make a full recovery. the Animal Angels Fund, please visit 47% in the first two months of opening our safe and thrive. Rabbits have large, bright www.mspca.org/marthasvineyard or call doors! Thank you to all of those wonderful quarters to relax outside of the confines of a While all of the MSPCA Animal Care and 508 627-8662. adopters who have welcomed these animals wire cage. The spacious dog kennels and Adoption Center animals receive routine into their homes. comfortable homerooms offer adoptable dogs health exams, evaluations, vaccines, parasite control and spay/neuter surgery, some of the a secure space where they can feel at home, Visit www.mspca.org to get a sneak peek of animals, like Heidi, have special needs that increasing their chance of adoption. animals that are available for adoption. require more extensive medical care. When moving day arrived, Wanda was ready. She was the first cat we moved that day. Wanda was a pleasantly plump cat who loved

Please visit mspca.org/companion Cape Cod ACAC to donate! mspca.org/cape

MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 1577 Falmouth Road Centerville, MA 02632 Lecture Series 508 775-0940 Manager: Carmine Dicenso at the MSPCA Project Coordinator: Susan Griffin Hours: on Cape Cod Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center Cape Cod Holiday Tree in Cape Cod is now offering a series of Alumni & Remembrance Holiday Tree lectures from October 2006 until May 2007. These Cape Cod MSPCA volunteers Some of the lectures include: helped make the Sudz N Fuzz Dog and Car Wash Have you adopted a pet from the MSPCA a smashing success. in Cape Cod? If so, celebrate your adoption People and Pets: Sharing Lifetimes by bringing us a photo to hang on our And Coping With Loss Alumni & Remembrance Holiday Tree. ~Hosted by Jane Nathanson, LCSW, LRC, CRC A Special Thanks to Join us on Friday, December 8, 2006 at Animal Communication: Have You Ever 7 p.m. at the Cape Cod facility for caroling, Wondered What Your Pet Was Thinking? hot chocolate and a few tasty treats. our Cape Volunteers ~Hosted by Janet Kennedy, M.Ed. This celebration will kick-off our Winter The MSPCA on Cape Cod has had tremendous support this year due to our outstanding group of Herbs & Acupuncture: Wonderland Weekend, which will begin on volunteers. With our volunteer orientation held every Thursday, we have been able to round up Options for a Healthy Pet Saturday, December 9th. During the a dedicated bunch of volunteers that have devoted their time to help us care for the animals Hosted by Mark Russo, VDM ~ Wonderland festivities, we will be taking that come into our facility. The care, commitment, time and effort they have given us this last Keeping Your Home Beautiful When photos, serving cider, holding a cookie year is priceless and we could not have accomplished all that we did without them. Thanks again Living With Pets. swap and much more. to our Cape Cod volunteers, to whom we wish all the best for the New Year. Hosted by Julia Szabo, author of ~ Please visit www.mspca.org/cape for The Underdog: A Celebration of Mutts and more information. Animal House Style

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during a routine veterinary check. Daisy endured open-heart surgery at Angell Animal Metro South ACAC Medical Center in Boston. The surgery, mspca.org/metrosouth performed by Angell’s Cardiology Team, MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center saved her life. She is now living happily with 1300 West Elm St. Extension her new family thanks to the generosity of Brockton, MA 02301 our friends, supporters and even strangers 508 586-2053 that saw her story and donated to the fund. Manager: Kim Heise In this season of giving, consider giving Hours: the greatest gift of all…a second chance. Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information on donating to the Daisy was just one of the animals that Life is Precious Fund, call 508 580-2847. received emergency medical treatment with help from the Life is Precious Fund. After being hit by a car, Tonka has made a Of the 5,000 animals that come to the Metro need to be removed. Thanks to the Life is full recovery in a new home. South Animal Care and Adoption Center each Precious Fund and an amazing foster family, Please visit year, hundreds are injured. Some have been we were able to get him the care he needed mspca.org/companion ‘Tis the Season hit by cars, some suffer from neglect and to help re-grow his skin and save his leg. to donate! some injuries come from unknown causes. Yoga, an eight-week-old kitten, was found in to Help Homeless These animals are all given a second chance a dumpster. Her rear leg was broken and had thanks to our Life is Precious Fund. healed improperly, which prevented her from Animals Get Below are stories about some of the walking normally. After X-rays showed that wonderful animals who were able to receive her bones would never grow properly on Emergency Care the care they needed thanks to this fund. their own, we realized that this tiny kitten Picture a cozy home, fireplace roaring, a Tonka, a 12-week-old Pit Bull Terrier, was hit was destined for a life of difficulty. The family sitting on the couch playing games by a car. His leg muscle was so damaged that decision was made to remove her leg. Now, and exchanging stories. Now picture a dog or veterinarians initially thought his leg would she is happy, healthy and moving even faster cat in an adoption center, healing from an than before. injury, awaiting a home just like the one you are imagining. Daisy was a three-month-old Samoyed mix who was part of an unwanted litter of five puppies. A heart murmur was detected Nantucket Island ACAC Nevins Farm ACAC mspca.org/nantucket mspca.org/nevinsfarm

MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center MSPCA at Nevins Farm 21 Crooked Lane, Nantucket, MA 02554 400 Broadway 508 825-2287 Methuen, MA 01844 Director: Paula Klek, D.V.M. 978 687-7453 Project Coordinator: Animal Care and Adoption Center Jessica Sosebee Manager: Mike Keiley Project Coordinator: Jill O’Connell Hours: Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Equine and Farm Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager: Erin O’Bryan Project Coordinator: Brenda Hess-McAskill Back L to R: Lynn LaFountain, Eric Lynch, Greg evening’s real winners were the animals Mitchell, Rose Martin, Bob Bean, Angelo Geronimo, Equine Rescue and Training who will benefit from the Adoption Center Patty Lautieri, Kelly Young, Tim Zick, John Lagasse, Manager: Jenn Brockway and Grace Tull. Front L to R: Maryanne Sterns, programs: The Lucky Whiskers and Wags Pawel Popielarz, and Tony Biasiucci. Hours: Fund (a fund that provides special medical Animal Care and Adoption Center care for Adoption Center animals) and the Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nantucket’s Fashion Show raised money for Local Companies Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. two of its programs: The Lucky Whiskers and Nantucket Cat Rescue (a trap-neuter-return Sun., noon — 3 p.m. Wags Fund and the Nantucket Cat Rescue. program for Nantucket’s feral cats). Volunteer at Equine and Farm Animal Care and To cap off the night’s festivities, some of the Adoption Center adoptable dogs took their turn on the Tues. — Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nevins Farm Closed Sundays and Mondays Best in Show runway, decked out in costume creations From Superman and a conman, to a surfer The MSPCA at Nevins Farm has always been designed by volunteer Lori Smith. The dogs Additionally, the original white farmhouse at and an angel, dogs in costumes were the very fortunate to have the admiration and left the stage bidding farewell to their fellow the entrance of the property was in dire need highlight of the evening at the first Annual support of the local community. This past friend Princess, a dog who finally found a of scraping and painting. That is when Canine Couture Fashion Show held on August summer we had several projects that needed new home with Pam and Finn Murphy. Marion Ritter and the employees of Putnam 9, 2006 in Nantucket. Thirty-five dogs and work and our dedicated community stepped Princess is a nine-year-old Pit Bull who was Investments went to work. They started early their owners put their best paws forward to in to help. transferred to the Nantucket facility with the in the morning scraping away the old paint benefit the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption hopes of giving her some extra attention Since summer is our busiest time of year, it and by noon they were painting away. By the Center in Nantucket. after having witnessed a brutal attack on her was great news when Tammi Veno, from the end of the day the whole lower level of the Over 150 people attended the fundraiser, owner. She now has a new, permanent home. Old Navy in Methuen, and Lynn LaFountain, farmhouse was complete, making a huge from Anaren Ceramics, offered a group of which featured “celebrity” judges, including: Plans for next year’s show (bigger and difference in its appearance. Cheryl Fudge, a clothing designer; their employees to volunteer for a day. Both better) are already in the works, so start The MSPCA in Methuen is very fortunate Avis Skinner, owner of the downtown groups worked tirelessly helping to clean and designing your costumes now! to have such a great relationship with the boutique Vis a Vis; and former Nantucket stain four of our horse paddocks, which was a business community in the Merrimack Valley. Selectman and owner of Johnston’s huge project that desperately needed to be We are grateful to the companies and Cashmere, Finn Murphy. Hosted by done. The group worked throughout the day their employees for contributing to a worthy Gordon McGregor and raising over $30,000, until all four paddocks were completed. cause: the safety and well-being of our the auction featured artwork, Costa Rica Despite the sweltering heat, the groups had a animal and people visitors. Their support and accommodations and gift packages. The good time while helping enrich the lives of generosity are truly appreciated by all of us event’s “Magnificent Muttini” and delicious the Nevins Farm horses. at Nevins Farm. “Cisco to Go” appetizers kept guests occupied Another group, who are no strangers to as they awaited the runway pageant. Nevins Farm, volunteered to help as well. Bloodhound, Ruby Mae Sterk, was the Rachel Nigro and an enthusiastic group from Fashion Show winner. She wowed the judges Duke Energy in Waltham have helped to with her angel costume, complete with prepare our Children’s Summer Camp for the feathered wings, designed by her owner past several years. As the summer session of Audrey Sterk. Runners-up included: camp was fast approaching, the Duke Energy Cookie Allen in a “gown” of Oreo cookie Crew spent all day rebuilding and painting wrappers and Dory Dey dressed as “Dorothy” picnic tables, setting up tents and making from the Wizard of Oz. But clearly, the Proving she’s “the perfect angel,” Ruby won sure the area was ready for campers to have a Nantucket’s first Annual Couture Fashion Show. safe and comfortable camp environment.

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MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105 to Riches: 413 736-2992 Adoption Center Manager: Pam Peebles Hours: Benny’s Mon. — Wed., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs., noon – 7 p.m. Benny, blind and malnourished, was seized in a Law Enforcement case and is now healthy and Tale living happily in a new, loving home. In January 2006, MSPCA Law Enforcement Officer Sgt. Roy Sutton responded to a complaint of L to R: Carter Luke, CEO, Mrs. Harriet Aspden, animal cruelty at a house in the Berkshires. He discovered four animals living in deplorable Award Recipient and Dana Ramish, President, Angell-Network. conditions. The house was filled with trash and debris, including animal waste. The animals were thin and riddled with medical problems. Twelve-year-old Shepherd mix, Benny was found malnourished, suffering from intestinal worms and blind from cataracts. Sgt. Sutton encouraged MSPCA–Angell Western New the owner to surrender the animals to the MSPCA so they could receive the care they needed. The owner refused to cooperate, forcing Sgt. Sutton to obtain a search warrant and charge the owner with animal cruelty. England Honors Mrs. Harriet Benny and the other animals were taken to Angell Animal Medical Center-WNE, where he thrived, gaining weight and strength. It was not clear how long Benny and his friends would be at the hospital because Law Enforcement cases are often lengthy and can sometimes take years Aspden and Ms. Ann Hurlburt to resolve. However, after two months, the MSPCA was notified that Benny’s owner had died. On September 28th, the MSPCA–Angell held a luncheon in Celebration of Kindness and Care The animals were surrendered to the MSPCA and became available for adoption. for Western New England, recognizing friends and supporters who contribute so generously Old, arthritic and blind, Benny was the last to find his forever home. While his spirits remained to the mission of the MSPCA–Angell in Western New England. The MSPCA–Angell honored good, his arthritis began to bother him and he was placed into foster care. Nobody knew that Mrs. Harriet Aspden with the Reverend Dr. Francis H. Rowley Award and Ms. Ann Hurlburt with Benny had a secret admirer… the Dr. Gus W. Thornton Award for their strong personal commitment to improving the lives of animals and people in this region. MSPCA-Angell-Boston employee, Jacqui Stokes, fell in love with Benny while visiting the Springfield facility. She and her family were undaunted by Benny’s advanced age and physical challenges and quickly arranged a meeting between Benny, Jacqui’s fiancé Rick, and their Greyhound mix, Abbey. And, as the saying goes, the rest is history! Please visit Benny is now a dearly loved and cherished member of his new family along with Jacqui, Rick, mspca.org/companion Abbey, Luna and Livvie (sister cats) and Thumper (family bunny). to donate! In a recent letter to the Adoption Center staff, Jacqui wrote, “We are so grateful that Benny has come into our lives. He is such a sweet and gentle dog. His favorite thing is lying in the grass and soaking up the sun. We love knowing that we’re giving him the love he deserves for the rest of his years with us.” If you would like to give a homeless animal a home, visit www.mspca.org to view animals available for adoption. In the Spotlight The American Fondouk Noel L. Watkins, DVM Specialty Center in Tucson, AZ. Following fondouk.org has joined the General his internship, Dr. Bracker practiced at Medicine team in the Solano Pet Emergency Clinic in The American Fondouk c/o MSPCA Western New England. Cordelier, CA. In 1999, he returned to 350 South Huntington Avenue Dr. Watkins recently Southwestern Veterinary Specialty Center Boston, MA 02130 completed a rotation and in 2002, accepted a residency position 617 522-7400 or 888-FONDOUK (888 366-3685) in internal medicine, before accepting his current staff surgery, emergency medicine, neurology, veterinarian position. The American Fondouk B.P. 2048, Fez (V.N.) Morocco oncology, ophthalmology and exotics at Jennifer E. Graham, 011-212-055-93-1953 the Caroline Veterinary Specialists in DVM, DABVP is a Charlotte, NC. Dr. Watkins graduated from board-certified often improperly packed — leaving these Tufts University Cummings School of specialist who has silent employees with severe lacerations, Veterinary Medicine. recently joined the hernias, tetanus, pressure sores and tumors. Rebecca Brahm, DVM Avian and Exotics 16-year-old Mohammed Abousema and his parents R’Kia and Benaissa are grateful to the Fondouk for The American Fondouk is a full service animal has joined the Department at keeping their donkeys healthy and working. hospital with a modest staff of ten, providing Emergency Medicine Angell-Boston. Dr. Graham received her free medical care for the animals of Morocco. and Critical Care DVM from Auburn University in 1999 and The American Last year, American donors made it possible Service in Western New completed her residency in 2003 at the for the Fondouk to treat over 22,000 animals, England. Dr. Brahm University of California at Davis School of Fondouk: including the two donkeys that belong to 16- completed an Veterinary Medicine. Her internship was year-old Mohammed Abousema’s family. emergency medicine and critical care spent at the University of Georgia College A Haven for Mohammed’s family depends on the donkeys internship at the Louisville Veterinary of Veterinary Medicine. For the past three to harvest crops and make a living. The Specialty and Emergency Services in years, Dr. Graham has been on the staff Moroccan Fondouk makes that possible. The Abousemas Louisville, KY. She has a number of at the VCA Veterinary Specialty Center in are eternally grateful to generous donors like publications, professional affiliations, Lynnwood, WA while concurrently Animals in Need you and to Dr. Denys Frappier, Director of honors and awards to her credit. serving as an Affiliate Assistant Professor There is a special place in Fez, Morocco where the American Fondouk. with the Department of Comparative donkeys, mules, sheep, horses and many Kiko Bracker, DVM, Medicine at the University of Washington other animals receive vital care that keeps Dr. Frappier treats over 80 animals each day. DACVECC is a board- School of Medicine. them, and their owners, alive. That place is Today, he has three wishes for his facility. He certified specialist who the American Fondouk, a charitable animal dreams of obtaining a used ultrasound recently joined the To learn more about the Angell staff, hospital with an endowment and operations machine ($16,000) to aid in the care of Emergency and Critical please visit www.mspca.org. overseen by the MSPCA. pregnant mares and donkeys and provide Care Department in To take an online tour of the Angell improved eye care; an updated X-ray machine Boston. Dr. Bracker There are 27 million pack animals working in hospitals and MSPCA Adoption Centers, ($7,500) to precisely identify fractures and received his undergraduate degree from developing countries in Africa. These mules, visit www.mspca.org/virtualtours. breaks; and a fiber optic scope ($16,000) with the University of California at Santa Cruz donkeys and horses are a poor family’s only enough length to examine an animal’s stomach and his veterinary degree from University hope of getting water, transporting goods, and mouth to further ease diagnosis and care. of California, Davis in 1997. Dr. Bracker harvesting crops and earning a livelihood. interned in small animal medicine and They are saddled with everything from crafts Please visit www.fondouk.org to help grant surgery at Southwestern Veterinary and leather goods to cement and (literally) these wishes and to see before and after the kitchen sink. Unfortunately, they are photos of the impact of your donations.

5 ADVOCACY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Landmark Macaw Cruelty Elephant Case Update This Boxer was a victim of animal neglect. In 2006, Officer Lesley Hampson addressed The redness and ulceration shown on his paw was allegations involving two emaciated blue and less severe than the paws on his other feet. Protection gold Macaws. After her investigation, the owner was charged with failing to provide Bill passes Boxer Cruelty proper and sufficient food to his birds, one of which died as a result of the owner’s S. 2699 will prohibit the use and possession of bullhooks and other similar devices, Mass. Senate Case Update inadequate care. In the District Court, the as well as the chaining of elephants. defendant’s case was continued without a In 2006, an investigation by MSPCA Officer The Massachusetts Senate passed S. 2699 your help, we can push this bill in the House finding for 16 months of probation. Martha Parkhurst revealed that several Boxers (formerly S. 2457), sponsored by Senator and help restrict the most egregious practices were being deprived of adequate food and Hedlund (R-Weymouth), which prohibits the toward circus animals. were forced to live in filthy, unsanitary use and possession of bullhooks and other Please contact your state representative conditions. A foul odor emanated from the Retirement similar devices, as well as the chaining of and urge him/her to support S. 2699. basement where two dogs were kept in crates elephants (unless receiving medical You can locate your state senator at continuously, in conditions their owner and Renewal treatment). The bullhook and ankus are tools www.WhereDoIVoteMa.com. Visit our Action described as “deplorable.” The owner had The fall of 2006 marks the end of a made with a sharp steel hook at one end and Center at www.mspca.org/actioncenter to failed to care for the dogs regularly and attend remarkable career. Throughout his 43 years used to punish and control elephants. With send an e-mail letter today. to their medical needs. He later admitted that with the MSPCA, beginning as an ambulance he “didn’t do the right thing by them.” After driver and finishing as the Deputy Director being charged with multiple counts of animal of the Law Enforcement Department, Frank cruelty, the defendant later resolved his case Martin has consistently demonstrated an Still Want to through a plea bargain. After an admission in exemplary level of dedication, patience, court, the defendant’s case will be continued compassion, wisdom, humor and common Help Dogs in for two years of probation. sense. He has served as an effective teacher both to fellow officers and the respondents 2006? with whom he has dealt. Our regret over his departure is overshadowed only by our wishes H. 1765 seeks to pass provisions related to for him to have a wonderful retirement. animal fighting. The Massachusetts Supreme Fortunately, the Law Enforcement Department Judicial Court struck down the Dog Protection Help drive down pet is blessed with an able successor to Frank. Act, which will prevent Massachusetts citizens We are proud to welcome as our new from voting to protect dogs in November Deputy Director, Lieutenant Richard LeBlond. 2006. While this was a great setback, the overpopulation Richard’s substantial insight, knowledge and MSPCA is working to pass H. 1765, a bill that The Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC) recently granted $120,000 to 19 non-profit organizations sage guidance represent invaluable assets to contains similar animal fighting language to and municipalities to provide low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs. This was made the department. that found in the Dog Protection Act. This bill possible by drivers across Massachusetts who raised this money by purchasing “I’m Animal Friendly” would make changes to the Massachusetts license plates. As a supporter of MAC, the MSPCA is actively involved in the license plate program. animal fighting statutes, address Display your animal love on the bumper of your car by purchasing a license plate at cockfighting along with dog fighting and www.massanimalcoalition.org or www.mass.gov/rmv. prevent abused animals from being returned to owners who are convicted of animal abuse. Please visit To prevent pet overpopulation, the MSPCA also runs the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) in mspca.org/companion Please contact your state legislators and ask collaboration with the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). This program offers to donate! them to support H. 1765. For more discounted spay/neuter surgery to low-income pet owners. In addition, the MSPCA’s Shalit-Glazer Fund information and sample letters, go to at Angell-Boston offers further financial assistance. For more information visit www.mspca.org/H1765. www.mspca.org/snapapp or call 617 541-5007.

MSPCA-Angell e-Newsletter Find out what’s new with the MSPCA-Angell Old and New Friends and stay current on upcoming events by signing up for our quarterly e-Newsletter. Visit www.mspca.org/newsletter to sign up. for Phinney’s! Holiday Cards and Gifts at the MSPCA- Angell E-Store Ring in the holiday season Phinney’s Friends is excited about our Go-Go Bowl sets for pets. These retro-style with gifts and holiday cards for your family ongoing partnership with an old friend, pedestal bowls, with matching tray, are and friends. And remember to get ready for Especially for Pets. Through December, making it easier for pets to dine. A this year’s Superbowl party with a Patriot’s MSPCA-Angell Credit Card Especially for Pets in Wayland will be percentage of the proceeds from the Go-Go dog jersey. Shop at www.mspca.org today! Apply today for your MSPCA-Angell Platinum Plus Credit Card with WorldPoints® Rewards. collecting money and pet products for our Bowls benefits Phinney’s. For more Looking for the A percentage of your purchases will be clients through their newly instituted information on The Pet Lounge products perfect one-size- contributed to the MSPCA-Angell at no cost program called Especially for Pets in the and our partnership, please visit fits-all gift? Make to you. Your special benefits include: Community: The Adoption Initiative. www.thepetlounge.com. a donation in • No Annual Fee To learn more about Especially for Pets Thanks to all of the other great companies honor of a loved • Earn one point for every dollar in net and our partnership, please visit † who have supported us, including: Pooch one and send an e- retail purchases www.especiallyforpets.com. Palace, TLC Pet Services, and Larkin, Ltd. Card or have us • Redeem WorldPoints rewards for We also welcome a new friend, Phinney’s Friends relies on their support — mail a card cash, travel, merchandise or gift cards/certificates The Pet Lounge. The Pet Lounge has and yours — to pass along the gift of hope, indicating that a introduced a chic look to the dog and cat faith, love and life for another decade plus. gift was made in their name. There is a $5 • No travel blackout dates — use your minimum donation for e-Cards and a $25 points to travel on holidays, weekends dinnerware scene with its new collection of and during other busy days throughout minimum for mailed cards. Go to the year. www.mspca.org/card to send a card or †For more information or to apply, call call 617 541-5075 for more information. toll-free 1-866-GET-MBNA and mention priority You can also mail contributions to: code LSF7. MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Kathleen Santry, Become an MSPCA All-Star The animals in 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. our adoption centers and hospitals need warmth, food and love all day, everyday, 365 Pet Portal Access your pet’s health information days-a-year. MSPCA All-Stars provide this online to refill prescriptions, view upcoming support by pledging a monthly gift. You choose appointments, update account information and the amount you want to pledge, and you can check your pet’s vaccination status. Pet Portal is cancel your monthly gift at any time. Visit easy, convenient and free. If you are an Angell www.mspca.org/allstar to become an All-Star! client, visit www.mspca.org to sign up! The Go-Go Dining Collection from The Pet Lounge. Especially for Pets’ new program in Wayland helps collect money and products to benefit Phinney’s Friends clients.

6 Test Your Knowledge With This Animal Crossword Puzzle!

Mail 5 7 15 Dear MSPCA, 3 2 10 3 Earlier this year, my family adopted two 4 7 8 5 kittens from the 14 MSPCA named Misty and Firepaw.The moment I walked into 6 19 the Adoption Center, I noticed how great Katie thanks the Animal Care and the cats and dogs were treated. Each cage Adoption Center in Western New England for her adopted kittens, Misty and Firepaw. 1 4 had blankets and toys for the animals. I immediately fell in love with the setup. there are and I would like to let you On August 9, 2006, I had my know that they are doing very well in 8 9 birthday party and instead of getting my house. We all love them very much. 10 18 gifts, I asked my friends to donate I know you will use the money wisely 11 12 money to the MSPCA. That day, we to help animals who need to be raised $200. It makes me happy to know rescued. Thank you, MSPCA, for this 20 that I can really help save those who great opportunity. 6 12 16 cannot save themselves. Sincerely, 13 I would like to thank the MSPCA for giving my family the best two kittens Katie Ravenola 9 11 2 14

15 13 17 16 Other Ways to Help the MSPCA-Angell All donations, including the ones listed NEW TAX LEGISLATION Congress provided below, are tax-deductible. Make your some good news for supporters who have ACROSS contribution by December 31, 2006 for a long wanted to make charitable contributions 1. This Angell specialty department treats a DOWN year-end tax deduction. using their pension plan assets. On August specific group of animals. 1. When is Angell Animal Medical 17, 2006, President Bush signed a law TREE OF LIFE In honor of the Angell Animal 2. Founded in 1868, the MSPCA-Angell is Center open? provision that allows individuals who have Medical Center’s 75th Anniversary in 1990, a the ______-oldest humane society in the attained the age of 70 to distribute up to 2. This cat sense is fourteen times stronger beautiful “Tree of Life” brass sculpture was United States. $100,000 from their traditional IRA or Roth than a human’s. installed in our lobby. In September 2006, the IRA to the charity of their choice. In the 3. Horses belong to the equus family, a Tree’s move to the spacious new lobby of the 3. Dogs sweat through this body part. past, donors would have been required to Greek word that means this. Angell Animal Medical Center was completed. take a distribution, pay taxes and then use 4. These types of classes give an athletic 4. The number of MSPCA Animal Care and Engraved brass leaves, branches and the proceeds to fund their gift. dog a physical and mental workout. Adoption Centers. foundation stones can be added to the Tree There are some constraints. These funds may 5. The only barkless dog in the world. in honor of pets and loved ones. These gifts 5. The first name of the new low-cost not be used to fund any life income gifts, can be designated to any program, facility or spay/neuter clinic opened at MSPCA- 6. The MSPCA publication that brings its such as annuities or charitable trusts. Nor service, or wherever the need is greatest. Angell this year. supporters news, event coverage and will the contribution give rise to any local updates. VEHICLE DONATION Your unwanted vehicle charitable deductions — understandable 6. Vibrissae are this part of a dog. 7. Chinese royalty carried this breed of dog could make a big difference for animals. since no taxes were ever paid on the pension 7. Snakes do not have these to cover in the sleeves of their robes. Donations of cars/trailers/RVs are tax- assets. Finally, they may not be added to their eyes. deductible, and not only support the work of donor-advised funds previously established. 8. Cats have 30 muscles to control this the MSPCA-Angell, but also save you the 8. A horse is born without these, much like For further information regarding any of body part. trouble of getting rid of unwanted vehicles. a human baby. the above, please contact Kathleen Santry 9. Most birds are insectivores meaning they Please visit www.mspca.org/vehicle for 9. This dog’s name is supposedly derived at 617 541-5075 or [email protected]. eat this to survive. more information. from its resemblance to a monkey of the WWW.GOODSEARCH.COM Just by using same name. 10. The nation’s first canine movie star. www.goodsearch.com as your internet search 10. The only animal that can see both infra- 11. This is the fastest running bird in the engine, you can channel funds to the MSPCA- red and ultra-violet light. world as well as the largest. Angell. Visit this Web site and select the 11. Cats age this many human years in the 12. A dog curls up and covers its nose with MSPCA-Angell as your charity of choice. first six months of their lives. this to stay warm. 12. A cat spends nearly one third of its life 13. The names of the MSPCA mascots are Friends of Hillside doing this activity. Scoop and this loveable dog. 13. Cats that are born white with blue eyes 14. This new Angell specialty service helps frequently do not have this sense. diagnose and treat skin irritations. Acre Commemorate 14. The new Copeland Animal Care and 15. This breed of dog was bred to fight Adoption Center is this many times badgers in their dens. larger than the old adoption center. National Pet 16. This animal’s name is derived from the 15. Ferrets became legal to own as pets in Latin word furonem, meaning thief. Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery at Nevins Farm. this state in 1996. Memorial Sunday 17. A female horse is referred to as this 16. This cat treat also affects lions and when it is born. On September 10, 2006, over 60 supporters gathered at Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery at tigers as well. 18. Snakes lack this sense making them Nevins Farm for the annual Friends of Hillside Acre Meeting and to commemorate National immune to music. Pet Memorial Sunday. This annual event provides pet owners with a chance to meet new and old friends, share stories and reflect at this beautiful cemetery where over 18,000 19. Cats average 16 hours of this every day. cherished companion animals are interred. The guest speaker was Jane N. Nathanson, LCSW, Please visit 20. The world’s first ever space astronaut, LRC, CRC, from MSPCA-Angell’s Client Support Services. At the ceremony’s close, a maple tree mspca.org/companion Laikia, was of this species. was dedicated in honor of Joe Mullen’s 45 years of service to Nevins Farm and in memory of to donate! his loving wife, Betty. For answers, please visit www.mspca.org/fallcrossword. For information on Hillside Acre or its new Tree Dedication Program, contact Dave Gordon at 978 687-7453, ext. 6109.

7 Thousands Participate State-Wide in This Year’s Record-Breaking Deck the MSPCA Walk for Animals In a record-breaking show of support, Hound owned by Jennifer Tisdale of Boston. Halls with thousands of dogs and their owners took As the top online canine fundraiser, this part in the Annual MSPCA Walk for Animals. lucky dog won free grooming for a year The state-wide event, which was held in courtesy of DoggieDay, along with a free Boston, Hyannis and Springfield on Sunday, wellness exam at the MSPCA-Angell. Your Pets’ September 10th, raised close to $300,000 for Thank you to everyone involved in this the MSPCA-Angell. year’s Walk for Animals and we hope to see “This year we had more than double the you all again next year! number of registrants compared to last year,” Photos said MSPCA-Angell CEO, Carter Luke. “This Purchase a personalized tree ornament in honor of Extend your holiday cheer to animals this your pet this holiday season and proceeds will help support helped us raise more funds for the year by purchasing an ornament for the sick animals get the care they need. MSPCA-Angell than ever before. The money MSPCA-Angell Holiday Tree — and celebrate Thursday, December 14th at 5 p.m. for the raised will help us provide direct care for your pet as well! These personalized Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Search for more than 250,000 animals in the coming ornaments and beautifully wrapped gift boxes your pet’s ornament, enjoy refreshments and year, many of whom arrive at our door will display your pet’s picture at the music and celebrate the joy of animals. Bring homeless or abused.” L: MSPCA “Mutt of the Year” Paisley. Prudential Center in Boston or at the a toy or blanket and we’ll make sure it gets to More than 3,000 people, along with R: Jo-Edith Heffron and her team of dogs raised Eastfield Mall in Springfield throughout the a homeless animal at one of our seven Animal $10,000 for the Walk for Animals. approximately 1,200 of their canine pals, month of December. Additionally, you can Care and Adoption Centers. purchase a hand-crafted wreath created from joined the MSPCA in a coordinated effort to To purchase a Holiday Tree ornament today: dog and cat toys and decorated with your continue to improve animal welfare. Walkers ONLINE pet’s photo, which will hang in the lobbies of enjoyed a wide range of activities at the Please visit www.mspca.org/holidaytree for the Boston or Springfield Hospitals and three sites, including contests for Best Tail either location Wagger, Best Canine Kisser and Best Trick; Adoption Centers. free grooming by DoggieDay; a BY PHONE OR EMAIL PLEASE CONTACT The Holiday Tree decorations that you purchase demonstration by the Yankee Flyers canine Jan Palermo in Boston at 617 541-5011 or will benefit the Pet Care Assistance Fund, a frisbee team; a “doggy dancing” performance [email protected] fund established to assist Angell clients who by The Cape Cod Capering Canine; agility Mary O’Connell in Western New England at find the cost of vital veterinary care beyond demonstrations; and an “Ask the Vet” booth The high-flying, Frisbee-catching Yankee Flyers 413 733-7300 or [email protected] their means and to provide care for victims of staffed by Angell Animal Medical Center were just one of the activities that participants enjoyed at this year’s Walk for Animals. animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. To include your pet’s ornament on one of our veterinarians. trees in time for the Lighting Ceremony, we Please join us at the Prudential Center in The coveted “Mutt of the Year” honor was must receive your photo and donation by Thank you Whole Foods Boston on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. bestowed upon Paisley, an adopted Fox December 1, 2006. for sponsoring the or at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield on Boston and Springfield Walk with the Coupon Program! Walk also sponsored by

MSPCA-Angell’s Generous Donors Celebrate Kindness & Care On October 22nd we invited our most generous friends to brunch and A Celebration of Kindness & Care in our brand-new Boston facility. After viewing an MSPCA Archives exhibit, guests enjoyed a festive meal, welcomed by Board Chairman Bob Cummings. Angell-Network President Dana Ramish continued the program by illustrating the thread of generosity that has run so steadily through our history. Seated L to R: Jane Cummings, Liz Allison, Chris MSPCA supporters include Connie Lacaillade, CEO Carter Luke engaged the audience with stirring words, proclaiming his intention that Houston, Connie Noble and Emily Noble. Anne Gifford and Julie Druker. the entire organization become “the best” for animals and people in every way. Luke held up Standing L to R: George Noble, Carter Luke, Penny Schiller and Bob Cummings. George Angell’s pen and an original copy of Black Beauty, further tying past and present to his inspiring vision for our future. Many other funders of the Boston project were able to view, for the first time, their names on decorative plaques dedicating their individual areas of contribution. Singled out for their extraordinary contributions were Kindness & Care Award recipients George and Constance Noble and Emily Appleton Award recipient Mrs. Gladys Copeland. These donors We were delighted to honor not just these award recipients, but all those generous people who funded and named, respectively, the Animal Care and Adoption Centers in Methuen and Boston. help the MSPCA-Angell — and the animals!

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