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You’ll Definitely Want to featured Save These Dates! We know you’re busy, so we want to make sure you get these very important MSPCA–Angell dates on your Table of Contents calendar way in advance. We look forward to having story you join us! Dramatic River Rescue on the Charles Featured Story: Grandma Moses ...... 1 Thursday, December 2 In Boston… Holiday Tree Lighting at the Thursday, October 21, Prudential Center, Boston Senior Kitty Survives Angell Stories ...... 2 6:00 p. m. Thursday, Friday, The MSPCA Animal Hall of Saturday, and Sunday, Fame Dinner at the JFK December 9–12, Library & Museum. Details at Watery Ordeal Animal Hall of Fame ...... 3 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. mspca.org/halloffame Homeless for the Holidays: Law Enforcement ...... 4 Friday, Saturday, and The Annual Winter Sale to Sunday, October 29–31, Support the Animals of the Submerged Carrier Drifting 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Boston Adoption Center. homes they deserve. It also helps quali- (Sunday 12 noon– Details at mspca.org/ Toward Catastrophe Nevins Farm ...... 5 5:00 p. m.) homeless4holidays fying individuals with medical care for Howl-a-Ween Gift and Bake Saturday and Sunday, their pets, and defrays the cost of treating Sale at the Boston Adoption t wasn’t the Nile River, it was the Advocacy ...... 6 December 11 and 12 cruelly abused animals rescued by our Center, featuring a special 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Charles. And it wasn’t a babe in Howl-a-Ween Costume Pet Photos with Santa at the bulrushes, but a cat in a Law Enforcement department. The American Fondouk ...... 7 Photo Session on Sunday. Boston Adoption Center. I Details at mspca.org/ Details at mspca.org/ carrier. Still, the drama surrounding this howlaween Our Law Enforcement officers began to homeless4holidays fortunate kitty’s rescue prompted our investigate the Grandma Moses case right Archives ...... 7 Tuesday, November 16 Call 617 541-5046 for informa- adoption center staff to call her Moses. Leaders Circle Forum, tion about Boston events, or away. They went out to the river to examine Boston (Angell CCU with visit our website: mspca.org/ Then, when they realized she was a senior the scene, and put out a call to the public New Board Chair ...... 8 Dr. Jen Holm) about-us/calendar-of-events kitty, Grandma Moses became her name. asking for any information anyone might In Memoriam: Lucille Davison ...... 8 Imagine a family enjoying a lovely have. Unfortunately, however, so far the And at the Cape… summer outing on Boston’s Charles case has not been solved. Donor Spotlight ...... 9 Saturday, May 21 River in their kayak, when suddenly they Dr. Cynthia Cox warms up Grandma Moses and gives her Furry Affair at the Wianno Club, Osterville notice a mostly submerged pet carrier a careful examination. Call 508 775-0940 for more information, or visit our website: mspca.org/about-us/calendar-of-events thrashing about in the water, caught on a branch a few feet offshore. When they You know what really astonished us? In investigate, they find a half-drowned cat spite of all she’d been through — in spite And on Nantucket… inside. She’s gasping for air, since the of all the discomfort she was in, in spite Sunday, December 5 water level inside the carrier is rising and of how lonely and frightened she must Pet Photos with Santa falling as the river flows along. have felt — all Grandma Moses wanted Call 508 825-2287 for more information, or visit our website: to do was be friends with everyone mspca.org/about-us/calendar-of-events Thank goodness these good people she met. About Companion MSPCA–Angell Senior Team rescued the nearly dead cat and brought Companion © 2010 Massachusetts Society for the Prevention Carter Luke, President And at Nevins Saturday and Sunday, her to the MSPCA. She was wet, dirty, Once she was stabilized, we put her up of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). All rights reserved. MSPCA, November 20–21 freezing cold, and exhausted. But her luck for adoption. And here’s the REALLY Alice Bruce, Vice President, Development Farm… Kitten Adoptathon ANGELL, KINDNESS AND CARE FOR ANIMALS, MSPCA–ANGELL had changed! A happy adoption day for “Molly” and her new mom, Sara! good news: within a very short time, WALK FOR ANIMALS and the PAW PRINT-HEART LOGO are Kathleen K. Collins, Vice President, Sunday, October 3 Sunday, December 4 Grandma Moses found a wonderful new trademarks of the MSPCA. Human Resources Equine Photography Christmas Feast for the Our MSPCA adoption centers take in Workshop Horses and Holiday Tree But long before our officers even got on home. Her new owner, Sara, says that she Companion is published by the MSPCA–Angell, a nonprofit Amy Fredericks, Chief Financial Officer Lighting every animal who needs us. Grandma organization founded in 1868 by . The Microchip and Vaccination the road, our adoption center veterinarians feels blessed to have her, and that Molly Ann Marie Manning, Chief of Staff, Clinic Sunday, December 5 Moses required a lot of care, but we MSPCA–Angell is an independent organization, not part of any Angell Animal Medical Center were working hard to make Grandma (Grandma’s new name) is enjoying air national humane organization. We do not receive any government Veterinary Continuing Sunday and Monday, Education Seminar were prepared for that because of the Moses feel good — and loved — again. funding and we depend on donations from friends like you to Joe Silva, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer October 24–25 conditioning, fluffy couch pillows, and Kitten Adoptathon financial help we get from animal lovers They gave her food and water of course, carry out our mission to protect animals, relieve their suffering, Jean Weber, Director of Animal Protection Pit Bull Awareness Days a garden view! Molly’s golden years will advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a February like you, who help us continually and a full examination. They used special Sunday, October 31 Tour de Pooch and Pals be spent basking securely in love. She has just and compassionate society. Let us hear from you! If you have questions or “Horses Helping Horses” replenish the funds in our Pet Care comments about Companion, please e-mail Spin for the Animals equipment to raise her dangerously low nothing to fear anymore! Companion is sent to MSPCA–Angell donors who contribute Beach Ride Assistance program. Pet Care Assistance [email protected] or write to March core temperature. They took x-rays, too, $25 or more annually. To ensure that you receive the next issue, MSPCA–Angell Companion, Managing Editor, Saturday and Sunday, helps abandoned animals who require To learn more about Pet Care Assistance, go to please use the enclosed gift envelope or visit Microchip and Vaccination which showed that her stomach was full 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. November 20–21 Clinic mspca.org/companion. Thank you so much for making this a Santa Photo Days veterinary care in our adoption centers, of air from gasping for breath during her mspca.org/petcareassistance Cover Photo: Brian Adams better world for animals! Call 978 687-7453 for more information about Nevins events or so they can be adopted into the loving watery ordeal. visit our website: mspca.org/about-us/calendar-of-events

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angell Please Help Us Honor Our Heroes! Love Letter to an Annual MSPCA Animal Angell Vet Hall of Fame Dinner stories October 21 Dear Dr. Trout, Pet Care Assistance Helps Save Another Life These Canines Provide Much More than Friendship Heroes’ Stories Tug Heartstrings Thank you, thank you, thank you for your Year After Year wonderful attention to detail and your finely Pamina Finds Her Cure Through Angell Sets Sights on Aiding Even after 20+ years of this event, guests at our tuned “bedside manner” in treating our dog Lucy Angell’s Internal Medicine Service Service Dogs Animal Hall of Fame Dinner always tell us, “This one on Tuesday, June 15. The fact that your careful was the best yet!” This October we expect to hear examination spared her an expensive, invasive Radioactive Iodine Therapy Restores Cat to Health Ophthalmologists Participate in Free Eye Exam Event even more of the same, and there’s still time for you and, as we discovered, unnecessary surgery is to join us! worth more than you can imagine. You took the shown early signs of andyke is more than a Drs. Biros and Coster, both time to get a complete history of the lameness hyperthyroidism in 2009, companion and friend board-certified veterinary Our 2010 event will be held on Thursday, October Jill Rappaport, 21 at the JFK Library and Museum at 6:00 p.m., problem, you gave her a complete and thorough was indeed in need of treatment. to Sharon Tiner. The ophthalmologists, provided Edward Hyde Cox Award recipient. V and you’re invited! Sign up online at exam, and you ordered that x-rays be taken to see Without treatment, hyperthyroid five-year-old Labrador uses free, sight-saving eye exams mspca.org/halloffame. You may also contact Cory Berry-Whitlock at 617 541-5046 or if there truly was dysplasia or another problem his eyesight to provide cats can face an untimely death. to more than 20 dogs. Each [email protected] to reserve your seat, purchase a table for your guests, make a donation, with her elbow. Sharon with the freedom dog was checked for retinal Surgery or a lifetime of twice- or ask a question. I get the shivers each time I think that I almost and independence to live an disease, early cataracts, or daily medication were two of put her through this without a second opinion. active life. It is no surprise anything that could damage Recipients of the George T. Angell Humanitarian Award (the Society’s highest honor) as well as Pamina’s options. As a senior, I wonder if the first surgeon I took her to see that Sharon takes the health or limit the dogs’ vision in the the Animal Hero, Human Hero, and Young Hero Awards will be honored. You just haven’t lived Pamina relaxes at home. Pamina was not a good would have still ordered surgery if he had taken of Vandyke’s eyes very future. Many of these conditions until you’ve seen a limousine pull up in front of the JFK Library and deliver the Animal Hero candidate for surgery. Also, Award winner and his or her human escorts! We like our heroes to travel in style! the time to take x-rays! It seems that taking an seriously, and she was thrilled are easily treatable if detected she was not easy to medicate, x-ray should be standard procedure before lmost 13 years ago, to take advantage of Angell in the early stages. This year our special guest will be Jill Rappaport — author, animal advocate, and Today Show ordering surgery. When the veterinarian didn’t and there were the side effects Emily Raymer Animal Medical Center’s free correspondent on animal issues — who will receive the Edward Hyde Cox Award for journalism. take x-rays the red flags went up and I felt of the medicine to consider Fortunately, Vandyke received Aspotted a flyer eye examinations offered to Please do consider joining more than 300 of your fellow animal lovers — and quite a few animals uncomfortable with too. With Dr. Duddy’s guidance a clean bill of health and showing a photo of a six- service dogs throughout the — for an elegant and uplifting evening celebrating the human–animal bond. We look forward to his diagnosis. and financial support from continues to embrace his job month-old kitten that had month of May. seeing you in October! been living with an MSPCA Angell’s Pet Care Assistance, with canine zeal. Each day, I’ve been telling everyone about foster family and was ready Emily pursued a third option: Guide dogs, assistance dogs Sharon puts her ultimate faith For more information, contact Cory Berry-Whitlock at 617 541-5046 or [email protected]. our wonderful for adoption. It didn’t take radioactive iodine therapy for the handicapped/disabled, and trust in him, and experience at long before Emily had fallen through Angell’s I-131 program. detection dogs, and search- Vandyke eagerly rises to the Dr. Duddy leads the program and-rescue dogs selflessly challenge. According to Angell. Because in love with and adopted of you I will be at Angell and this therapy is serve the humans who need Sharon, Vandyke has a big Pamina, a gorgeous grey participating in the known to have a 98% success them. For that reason, Angell heart, is an enthusiastic tabby who transitioned Walk for Animals ophthalmologists Dr. Dan beautifully to her new life. rate in hyperthyroid cats. It worker, and “starts your day on September 12. also eliminates the need for Biros and Dr. Martin Coster off with a whole lot of love.” I have a goal of After more than a decade medication to treat the condition. were delighted to participate For more information about Angell’s $300, but I can be together, Emily knows in the American College of Pamina well and was Today Pamina, after her Ophthalmology service, please visit pretty sure I’ll raise Veterinary Ophthalmologists/ a lot more than concerned when she noticed successful treatment, is back angell.org/eyes or to make an Merial National Service Dog that! I told Lucy’s story of meeting you to many of home with Emily and Sophie, appointment, call 617 541-5095. Photo by Robert Torres a shift in her friend’s Eye Exam Event to help these her 11-year-old feline roommate, the teachers I work with at an end-of-year faculty personality. Pamina was amazing canines. and has perked up to her Did you walk with us? party yesterday and of my being part of the Walk, sometimes lethargic and and they all wanted to know where to sign up to other times restlessly prowled old self. As Emily wrote in a Photo by Chris Evans make a donation. around her home throughout thank-you card to Angell, (Boston Herald) Another Howlingly Successful MSPCA–Angell the night. Despite her ravenous “I am so grateful that now Walk for Animals! I’ve enclosed a check for the homeless animals appetite, Pamina had lost a there is the best chance that awaiting adoption in your shelter. If I could adopt I will have her with me for one or two of them I would, but right now Lucy is pound and a half and Emily On September 12, on the Boston Common, over 2,000 humans quite a few more years.” about all I can handle! grew worried. Emily brought accompanied over 1,200 dogs to participate in our annual Thanks so much again. Pamina to see Dr. Jean Duddy For more information about Angell’s MSPCA–Angell Walk for Animals. In Boston alone, we raised over of Angell Animal Medical Internal Medicine service, please $200,000 for the animals, and Walks were also held in Methuen and Sincerely, Center’s Internal Medicine visitangell.org/internalmedicine or Centerville. Walk fundraising continues until October 1. Be sure to Dr. Dan Biros RBeaulieu service, and learned that call 617 522-7282. walk with us next year! Sign up for our newsletters at mspca.org Pamina’s thyroid, which had and Alicia Posell Rick Beaulieu examine Sharon Tiner’s service dog Vandyke. 2 fall/winter 2010 | mspca.org fall/winter 2010 | mspca.org 3 You can help us prevent cruelty

Surveillance Camera Provides Shortly thereafter, the suspect was arrested and charged with several counts nevins Crucial Evidence of animal cruelty. Suspect in Savage Rabbit Law Enforcement Investigation Murders Arrested Citing once again the connection between Improves Horses’ Lives cruelty to animals and cruelty to humans, MSPCA Works with Police to Apprehend Peter Gollub, MSPCA Director of Law Alleged Killer farm Threat of Legal Enforcement, commented, “I am not Healing Unlucky Ducks and a Stricken Chicken surprised to hear that substantial Action Effective in Due to an intense concerns exist about this suspect’s and speedy Nevins and Angell Vets Fix Up the Cruelty Case past and future encounters with investigation by Feathered Ones humans and animals alike.” North Adams police and Sgt. Roy Sutton UPDATE, September 10, GINGER is a Mallard-mix duck who of the MSPCA Law 2010: The defendant, arrived at Nevins with a broken bone Enforcement team, Wayne C. Brackett of protruding from her wing. Thanks a 23-year-old male North Adams, accepted to some Angell vets who volunteered suspect, alleged to have a plea agreement and was their time to travel to Nevins, Ginger cruelly killed and mutilated several sentenced to four years in the Berkshire has successfully survived a wing pet rabbits, was arrested, and is County House of Correction. amputation. Her only complaint awaiting trial. while recovering was that she Before and after Law Enforcement intervention. On an evening in early June, a young couldn’t swim until her incision man trespassed onto the property of a Many Seek Work Protecting Animals healed! Ginger, now called Vanessa, Owner Accepts Hay Donation and construction company. All of his activities was adopted, and she loves her new Veterinary Assistance were caught on tape via security cam- MSPCA Law home, which came with both Angela Pandolfi with Fenway and Gillette, Pam Nixon with Rudy, and Melissa Ghareeb with Black Magic. era. Unable to start the construction Enforcement Officer humans and other ducks to pal Early in 2010, MSPCA Sgt. Roy Sutton around with. began an animal cruelty investigation in vehicles he tried to steal, the trespasser, Position Highly Western Massachusetts, where he found who would later become a criminal Coveted Fowl Barn Groundbreaking Uplifts Staff Spirits defendant, turned his attention to rabbit that approximately a dozen horses were Humane Vocation Attracts hutches next to the company’s office ROXANNE, a Leghorn hen, had been malnourished. In this particular instance, Motivated Applicants Cooped Up and Crowing About It! building. The hutches contained more pecked by some of the other birds. Sgt. Sutton was able to collaborate Flying Friends Will Move into Spacious Quarters effectively with the horse owner involved. than a dozen rabbits belonging to the MSPCA law enforcement officers A small wound on her head became The owner surrendered half the horses company owner’s investigate animal cruelty as special seriously infected. Nevins’ Dr. Pam The smaller critters at Nevins (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.) moved to the MSPCA, and worked with granddaughter. state police officers, commissioned by Wilmot decided that surgery to into a wonderful new facility in 2004, and the horses and large the Massachusetts State Police. As all of clean the wound was in order. She animals have decent spaces, too, but our feathered friends have veterinarians and a local farmer willing The trespasser you who follow our Law Enforcement improvised a small-enough mask to been sorely in need of an upgrade for a long time. to donate hay. knocked over the stories know, it takes a very special administer anesthesia, and was able hutches, then On July 14, construction crews broke ground for the new Nevins Sgt. Sutton worked with and monitored individual to be able to train for, and to put Roxanne under long enough brutally killed coop. This construction project is possible thanks to extremely the situation extensively. At last recheck, perform, this kind of work. to clean and close the wound. numerous rabbits, generous donations from Susanna Colloredo-Mansfeld, Jonathan the remaining horses were back to normal Screen shot from Roxanne is now completely even one that A recent opening for an MSPCA officer Derby, and George and Connie Noble. As you can see in the weight and health. In this case, the threat surveillance tape. recovered and successfully interacting curiously approached position attracted close to 300 applica- photograph, both staff and winged creatures are delighted. of legal action was as effective, if not more with the rest of the flock! him. The surveillance videotape depicted tions for this challenging but rewarding effective, than prosecution itself. The new coop, at 110 square feet, will have almost triple the his shocking acts, but did not yield the role. Law Enforcement Director Peter amount of space the old one had, and will include three rooms In some instances, animals’ lives can whereabouts of the rabbits that fled. Gollub says he feels the MSPCA is for fowl and a staff support room. The fowl will also have be improved through collaboration and fortunate to have the opportunity to JESSE the duck, a recent arrival, A methodical search, reward offers, access to three separate yards, and the siding on the structure education prior to the filing of criminal select from such an expansive pool was limping, not putting any weight and media coverage ensued. After will match that of the Noble Family Adoption Center. The new charges. Our Law Enforcement team of applicants. on her right leg. She required a trip utilizes those methods whenever possible. several days and considerable efforts by to Angell, where x-rays showed an storage areas, floor drains, and easy-to-disinfect concrete will By those means, considering the Sgt. Sutton and North Adams police, a An intense candidate evaluation process, enlarged spleen and swollen leg. help the staff work more efficiently. suspect was identified and interviewed. designed to choose the best of the best unpredictability of the court system, Since these could be caused by Construction will be completed later this fall. Watch the Nevins web pages for the MSPCA team, is continuing at animals’ lives — and people’s — are infection, Jesse’s on medication now. (mspca.org/adoption/methuen-nevins) for updates! often better served. this time. She’s not crazy about that, but she’s cooperating, and the staff is To learn more about MSPCA Law Enforcement, visit mspca.org/programs/cruelty-prevention cheering her on. With any luck she’ll be splashing and quacking with the To report suspected animal cruelty anywhere in Massachusetts, please call 617 522-6008 or best of the Nevins flock soon! 800 628-5808. You may leave a message. 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FONDOUK The Archives Corner DIRECTOR RETIRES Compassionate Children from AFTER 16 YEARS 100 Years Ago His Passionate Leadership Has Made a World of Difference for Animals

r. Denys Frappier, Director of the American Fondouk, Dhas announced his retire- ment. The search for his successor Sweetness Isn’t Always a Good Thing! Bitter-tasting Antifreeze Will Save Many Lives is ongoing.

herever there’s sweetness, you MSPCA Advocacy staff members, as Sixteen years ago, Dr. Frappier left Dr. Denys Frappier. can bet you’ll find animals well as many of our Animal Action a flourishing private practice and Governor his position as head veterinarian and children. Unfortunately, Team members, worked long and hard W for the Canadian Olympic that sometimes means real trouble. to get this bill passed, and the Governor’s visit was a celebratory affair. Equestrian Team and relocated to an exotic and compelling Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick From the August 1910 edition of Our Dumb Signs Adoptable puppies and kittens as well reality in Fez, Morocco: the American Fondouk. As the visited the MSPCA–Boston in August Animals, an early publication of the MSPCA… as children from our Little Bookworms Fondouk’s director, he has been head of a team dedicated to to sign a bill that will require antifreeze program joined enthusiastic employees, healing many thousands of horses, donkeys, and other noble A Boston schoolgirl, 10 years old, sends us this and engine coolant sold in Massachusetts Board members, and interested members creatures who labor under brutal conditions and suffer from well-written account of how she and two companions “Antifreeze to contain denatonium benzoate, of the public to welcome and interact an array of maladies that would shock most modern-day stopped an act of cruelty: known as the most bitter substance in with Governor Patrick and Representatives veterinarians. All of the animals, through the generosity of the the world, to John Scibak, Martin Fondouk’s supporters, are treated for free. Through Dr. One day as I was going to school, I saw a water-cart deter ingestion Bill” at Ingestion of antifreeze and Walsh, and Theodore Frappier’s expertise, devotion, humility, good humor, and standing by the curbstone in some deep mud. The man by animals, Speliotis, all eloquent energy, the lives of these animals and their owners have been children, and engine coolants causes weakness, was beating the horses with a large stick. There were supporters of the bill. enormously improved. wildlife who dehydration, and acute kidney two friends with me. We three girls gave that man a MSPCA– Senators Brewer are attracted dysfunction. Unless treated almost In 2007, Dr. Frappier received the MSPCA’s George T. and Jehlen and good lecture. When we were about through, the to the sweet Angell Humanitarian Award, the Society’s highest honor, immediately, most small animals who Representative Welch schoolmaster saw us and came down to us. He took smell and which recognizes a person who embodies the ideals established ingest these substances die, even also championed the Boston taste. Ethylene more than a century ago by the MSPCA’s founder, and who away the man’s stick and gave him a lecture also. I tell with aggressive treatment. bill’s passage. glycol, the has shown an exceptional, lifelong commitment to animals, you that man looked scared. The master helped him highly toxic The new law will their welfare, and their quality of life. get the wheels out of the mud and told him never to substance in question, is frequently take effect on January 1, 2011. Until Anyone who would like to make a donation whip the horses like that again. Then we went on spilled from vehicles on roads or in then — and even afterward — animal to the Fondouk in honor of Dr. Frappier’s to school. I hope the man remembered the driveways and left out in open containers. welfare and public health officials need devoted service may do so online at to warn people about the dangers of mspca.org/fondouk2010, by sending it to: master’s advice. Ingestion of antifreeze and engine antifreeze ingestion, even with the Gift in Honor of Dr. Frappier, MSPCA–Angell, coolants causes weakness, dehydration, additive. You can inform everyone you 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, Lois Helene Swett and acute kidney dysfunction. Unless know as well! or by calling 617 541-5046. West Roxbury, Massachusetts treated almost immediately, most small animals who ingest these substances die, To learn more about how you can help protect For more information about our Archives, or to become an Archives even with aggressive treatment. It is animals through our Advocacy programs, visit volunteer, please contact Jan Holmquist, Assistant to the President, estimated that up to 90,000 domesticated mpsca.org/advocacy at [email protected] or 617 541-5005. animals, as well as unknown numbers of wild animals, are poisoned each year after ingesting these substances. 6 fall/winter 2010 | mspca.org fall/winter 2010 | mspca.org 7 You’re part of the mspca–angell family lorem ipsumlorem ipsumsit lorem sit lorem ip ipsumsum

Robert S. Cummings, Esq., Steps Down After 14 Years donor MSPCA–Angell Board of Directors Elects New Chair spotlight First Woman Chair in MSPCA–Angell History Overseer Encourages Cat Lovers to Get Involved n April, the MSPCA–Angell Board of Ballantyne has served on the Shalit–Glazer Clinic Benefits Directors elected Hillery Ballantyne as MSPCA–Angell’s Board of Directors Thank You! Iits new since 1989. from Thoughtful Donation We thank you when you donate to us, but chair. She Currently she is there’s really no way to thank you enough! “There are no words that begin to MSPCA–Angell Overseer Bebe Wunderlich just plain succeeds Robert Senior Vice All you have to do is visit one of our hospitals loves cats — all shapes and sizes, but especially the S. Cummings, describe the incredible impact that President, or adoption centers and you’ll see “Thanks so older ones and those who need some medical care at Esq., who had Bob Cummings has had on the well- Global Talent much” in the eyes of all the innocent, needy home to help them along. She and her husband been chair for being of animals in Massachusetts and Management Robert S. Cummings, Esq. animals who are getting another chance at Kenneth have taken in many cats over the years, and 14 years and and Leadership Alice Bruce, Bebe Wunderlich, and life and love. If they could, they’d thank you around the globe.” frequently have more than six or seven happy felines in who received Development Meagan Rock at one of our events. their family at any given time. themselves…so please, understand what the MSPCA’s highest honor, the George for Elsevier, the world’s largest provider wonderful work you’re doing by helping the T. Angell Humanitarian Award, in 1999. of science and health-science informa- Recently Bebe, who is deeply interested in fighting pet overpopulation, gave a MSPCA–Angell! tion and solutions. She and her husband generous gift to our Shalit–Glazer Clinic, for the sole benefit of cats. The clinic’s Cummings, according to MSPCA–Angell George share a lifelong love of animals mission is to provide qualifying owners with low-cost sterilization for their pets. president Carter Luke, provided strategic and concern for their welfare. During a single visit to the clinic, a pet can be examined, sterilized, vaccinated, vision and leadership to the Board. “There Comfort Suite microchipped, and treated for fleas, ear mites, or worms if necessary. He or she will are no words that begin to describe the “I am honored to be chosen for this Facilitates Healing, also get a manicure! incredible impact that Bob Cummings has position,” she says. “The MSPCA–Angell Relieves Stress had on the well-being of animals in has such a strong tradition of creating Bebe is also a volunteer liaison at Angell, where her long experience as a pediatric Donation Allows Canines to Massachusetts and around the globe,” positive changes in the lives of animals anesthesiologist serves her well in her dealings with anxious clients. She and Kenneth Recuperate in Comfort Luke said. and pet owners. I look forward to are members of our Circle of Friends, having arranged a generous gift annuity that Mary and Joe Ryan and their continuing to work with the other will also benefit the Shalit–Glazer Clinic. Hillery Ballantyne, Luke continued, members of the Board, Overseers, and children so appreciated the “is an inspired choice. Her presence in a George and Hillery Ballantyne and Chicca. talented staff to build on Bob Cummings’s Bebe is always hoping that her gifts will inspire others to be generous as well. “extraordinary care” their leadership role adds to my optimism for a legacy of commitment and dedication to We’re grateful for all her efforts and consider her a true friend to the MSPCA–Angell beloved dog Comet received at bright future for the MSPCA–Angell.” animals and our organization.” — and to cats everywhere! Angell that they gave a generous donation to fund what our Angell veterinarians Thanks for the Treats and Toys, Girls and Boys! call the Comfort Suite. This collection of equipment facilitates healing for Ethan and Chewbacca Fetch Fun for hospitalized dogs who need help In Memoriam: Lucille Davison getting back on their feet after an illness Adoption Center Residents or surgery. Who would know better than a kid how important fun is in the life of Many of us were saddened by the passing, on June 1, of Lucille Elliott Davison, age 93, The equipment includes a hoist that will an animal? Ethan Harris, a fifth-grader at Kingsley Montessori School one of our dearest friends and most generous benefactors. Mrs. Davison gave her first allow dogs to have periods of time upright gift to the MSPCA in 1981, and over the next three decades contributed more than in Boston, initiated his very first community-service project by to eat, allow their lungs to properly $1.5 million to our cause. collecting toys and treats for Boston Adoption Center animals. reinflate, and promote more normal Mrs. Davison first came to love the MSPCA–Angell many years ago when Drs. Thornton Ethan, assisted by his dog Chewbacca, a Boston Adoption Center circulation in their limbs. The hoist helps and Harpster cared for her dogs. In 2003 we presented her with the Emily Appleton alumnus, collected more than 50 fun items for the animals-in-waiting, prevent bedsores and respiratory disease in Award at our President’s Dinner. That award is named in honor of one of the first and the two visited the adoption center in June to distribute some of these non-ambulatory patients. Specially founders and benefactors of the MSPCA, and presented to a person who most closely the toys. Ethan worked hard on his collection campaign, handing out designed stretchers, lifts, harnesses, belly exemplifies Emily Appleton’s conviction, dedication, and philanthropy. Ethan and Chewbacca deliver! homemade flyers at school and updating everyone on his progress at bands, and fleece mats complete the suite. school community meetings. Mrs. Davison became great friends with our since-retired colleague Scott Taylor. She Mary Ryan is also a volunteer for and Scott are seen in this photo, taken at the opening ceremonies of the Noble Family The MSPCA–Angell means a lot to Ethan’s family. In addition to connecting Ethan and “Chewy,” our MSPCA–Angell. We are so grateful for Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm in 2005. veterinarians helped the Harrises say goodbye to their beloved 20-year-old cat Kashmir. And Adele, Ethan’s the Ryans’ thoughtful gift, which will help mom’s service dog, received our Animal Hero Award in 2007. We’d all like to thank Ethan for giving back! so many dogs have a more comfortable convalescence.

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