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Thanks to the MSPCA–WNE Animal Care and Adoption Center and the Law Enforcement department, Smitty has found a loving home and his abuser has been brought to justice. COMPANION Fallen Puppy Lifted Up into MSPCA- SPRING/SUMMER 2008 Angell’s Arms In a case of shocking animal cruelty in early enforcement departments, Jacques 2008, a seven-week-old Pit Bull puppy was Coleman, 19, was identified and arrested. thrown from the third story window of a Following his arraignment, Coleman pled Springfield apartment building during a guilty to animal cruelty in the case of Smitty domestic dispute. The puppy landed on the and has, fortunately, been sentenced to one paved ground below and the extreme impact year in jail. fractured his skull and two legs. Springfield The MSPCA Law Enforcement department Police officers brought the puppy, later encourages individuals who suspect animal named Smitty after one of the responding cruelty to contact them to request an police officers, to the MSPCA-Western New investigation of animal abuse. In fact, without England Animal Care and Adoption Center the assistance of the public, our mission to after being called to the scene. prevent cruelty to animals, help those Angell-Nantucket is MSPCA provides old Orville gets new, Following his three-story plummet and animals in need and prosecute offenders a small island with souls with new homes hopeful outlook rescue, Smitty was brought to the Angell would be nearly impossible. Animal Medical Center in Boston to be big medicine P2 P3 P5 If you suspect animal cruelty, evaluated by surgeons. Due to his age and please call 800 628-5808 in Boston a bit of luck, Smitty did not require or 413 781-3231 in western immediate surgery and returned to the New England. MSPCA-WNE adoption center. The media exposure and community Keep Your Pet concern regarding the cruelty Smitty faced 2008 MSPCA-Angell helped him find a permanent home quickly. Safe this Summer Due to the impact of the fall, Smitty will Calendar of Events require ongoing care for his injuries and JUNE Angell surgeons believe that surgery may be 16 Inaugural MSPCA Golf Invitational required in the future. 26 MSPCA-Boston’s Annual Spirit of The MSPCA Law Enforcement department, Kindness Silent Auction in cooperation with the Springfield Police 28 MSPCA-Cape Cod’s Sudz N’Fuzz department, searched for the suspect who Dog and Car Wash had thrown Smitty from the window. AUGUST Thanks in large part to a key witness and 6 MSPCA-Nantucket’s 3rd Annual Canine Couture Fashion Show the combined efforts of the two law SEPTEMBER 7 MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals in Boston, Brockton, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard and Springfield 20 MSPCA-Metro South’s Rabies and When there is not enough shade or access to water, pets can quickly become dehydrated. Microchip Clinic Our Chance to OCTOBER Take your pet for a check-up. could be in danger even on a moderately 2 MSPCA-Nevins Farm’s Annual Make a Difference Evening for Animals Auction Test dogs for heartworm and groom hot day. and Fundraiser pets regularly to check for fleas and Watch out! Be aware of local hazards, in 2008: Vote for 16 MSPCA-Angell’s Animal Hall of ticks. Ask your veterinarian about such as poisonous reptiles, toxic plants Fame Dinner heartworm and flea preventative and fertilizers. the Dogs 18 MSPCA-Western New England’s medication for both dogs and cats and Microchip/Rabies Clinic be sure that all your pet’s vaccinations If you can, keep them home! Think The MSPCA has opposed dog racing since are current. twice before bringing your dog to the its 1930 introduction in Massachusetts. NOVEMBER beach or park on very hot days. When According to state records, 700 2 MSPCA-Cape Cod’s Pancakes for Identify your pet! Always have your Pets and Photos with Santa there is not enough shade or access to Greyhounds have been injured while racing pet wear a collar and up-to-date ID tag. water, they can quickly become at the state’s two dog tracks since 2002. 15 MSPCA-Metro South’s Santa Springtime is an especially busy time for Photo Day dehydrated. When taking pets for walks Most of these injuries were fractures, but lost pet calls to adoption centers. If on hot days, be sure to pack plenty of other injuries included broken legs, cardiac DECEMBER your pet does not have a collar or ID 4 MSPCA-Angell’s Boston Holiday water for you and them! And, if you are arrest and spinal cord paralysis. These dogs tag, the chance of finding him Tree Lighting planning a trip with your pet, make sure are confined for 20 hours each day in small diminishes greatly. We also recommend 6 MSPCA-Martha’s Vineyard’s Santa to review all travel requirements cages that are barely large enough for them Photo Day and “Paws to Remember” microchipping your pet. to stand or turn around. including transport limitations based on Tree Lighting Keep them cool. Hot weather is weather and temperature. Help us end this form of animal cruelty. The 6-14 MSPCA-Nevins Farm’s hard on pets as well as people. Try to Remember, breeds with short noses final signatures are being gathered to put the Winter Festival exercise pets in the early morning or like Pugs, Persians and Bulldogs are Greyhound Protection Act, which will phase 11 MSPCA-Western New England’s late evening when the weather is cool. more susceptible to breathing difficulty out dog racing, on the November 4th ballot. Holiday Tree Lighting Keep pets safe at home rather than in hot weather. taking them in the car. The inside of a To learn more about how you can 12-14 MSPCA-Martha’s Vineyard’s Christmas in Edgartown car can heat up to 110 degrees in 10 For more information on safety help protect dogs, please visit minutes on an 80 degree day even with tips for your pets, please visit www.mspca.org/greyhounds. 13-14 MSPCA-Boston’s Santa Paws and Jingle Tails the windows slightly open. Your pet www.mspca.org/tips. ANGELLANIMALMEDICALCENTERS BOSTON 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 617 522-7282 Advanced Technology Gives Dogs with Wobbler’s Syndrome More Options Wobbler’s Syndrome is a neurological condition that affects large-breed dogs. It most commonly occurs in Doberman, Rottweiler Older Dalmatians are commonly affected and Great Dane breeds and occasionally by Wobbler’s Syndrome. affects older Dalmations. Wobbler’s Syndrome is a malformation of the vertebrae becoming evident within just a few days in the neck that causes pressure on the spinal after surgery. cord. This pressure affects the dog’s gait — The neurology staff at Angell-Boston the first noticeable symptom. As part of the Angell-Boston Oncology Service, staff veterinarian Dr. Michelle Turek consists of two board-certified neurologists, provides patients with options for managment of cancer in pets. In 2001, Dr. Allen Sisson, a board-certified Dr. Sisson and Dr. Debbie Ruehlmann, and neurologist at Angell-Boston treated Buddy, one resident, Dr. Andrew Farabaugh. The Angell’s Cancer Care Service Helps a then two-year-old German Shepherd, for neurology staff works collaboratively to Wobbler’s Syndrome. Buddy’s ailment provide optimal care in the diagnosis and Prolong Lives of Companion Animals required surgery to stabilize his vertebrae treatment of small animal neurological and allow more room for the spinal cord. diseases, both medical and surgical, with Betty Dowling came to Angell Animal was dire. She began chemotherapy, but His treatment was a great success and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Buddy made a full recovery. In a very rare Medical Center-Boston with her owners in after just a few weeks, Betty became very In addition, our skilled neurology team is instance, however, Buddy began showing 2003. The eight-year-old German sick. Her owners did not want to see her sharing their knowledge with veterinarians the same symptoms seven years later, but Shepherd/Doberman mix was sadly suffer and as a result Dr. Anderson and owners around the country and in this time in a different part of his neck. diagnosed with osteosarcoma, cancer in the discontinued chemotherapy, opting to other parts of the world. They are assisting Buddy’s owners brought him back to bones, by one of Angell’s double board- surgically remove the tumor in Betty’s lungs. with the treatments of autoimmune certified oncologists, Dr. Christine Angell-Boston since they had such a Five years later, Betty is cancer-free, happy encephalitis of dogs often called Anderson. Her initial prognosis was poor, positive experience previously. and healthy in her South Boston home. granulomatous meningeoncephalomyelitis and if left untreated, she would have had an Angell-Boston surgeons successfully In keeping up with technology, the (GME). This is done by e-mail and fax estimated 12-18 months to live. Betty removed the cancerous tumor and neurology team at Angell-Boston recently correspondence with the owners and their returned a few weeks later for her additional chemotherapy was not necessary. implemented a new, ventrally-placed locking veterinarians. Currently, Angell-Boston’s scheduled leg amputation, to help prevent Betty beat the odds against her and is bone plate technology. It is used for surgical neurology department is assisting several the cancer from spreading, and to begin among few dogs that have lived years after stabilization on large breed dogs affected clients and their veterinarians in Japan and in chemotherapy. originally being diagnosed with with Wobbler’s Syndome. This technology California with the treatment of these types After she finished chemotherapy, Betty was osteosarcoma.
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