December 2012 Complimentary Little Dog Lost and Found
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!e Community’s Bank Since 1889 Member FDIC Member SIF Equal Housing Lender www.pitts!eldcoop.com oby was adopted just two months 3000 miles away, started an online ago by Liz Colker-Brown, a teacher search party for the dog. She went on Little Tliving in Los Angeles, California. She Facebook and other social networking adopted the shy little dog from Forever - sites and circulated a flyer with a Home Pet Rescue in Cascade, Califor - picture of Toby. She searched nia, where he had been home fostered Petfinder.com to find the names of res - Dog for five months by rescuer Jennifer cue groups and shelters in Pittsfield, Wales. Thanksgiving in the Berkshires saying “That was how I found Animal was to be Toby’s first visit to Liz’s DREAMS, and figured that a group childhood home and his new human specializing in feral cat rescue would ‘grandparents.’ Liz and Toby flew in on have both the equipment and know-how Monday evening, November 19. to rescue a scared little lost dog.” Jen - Two days later, Liz’s parents Sue and nifer also contacted Granite State Dog Joel were walking Toby in Kirvin Park Rescue in New Hampshire, which has near their home while Liz visited an excellent website and lost/found friends. During an energetic greeting page. She credits Granite State Rescue with a large dog that was off leash, the for being instrumental in getting the velcro strips on Toby’s harness failed, word out locally about Toby. Soon Sue and Toby dashed away. Attempts to re - and Joel started to receive calls about trieve him proved fruitless—he just Toby from neighborhoods all around kept running in circles, but would not Kirvin Park. He was still in the area, but let himself be captured. Joel and Sue any time someone tried to apprehend phoned Liz right away, but Toby was him, Toby would bolt. Joel even set hu - long gone by the time she arrived. As mane live-traps baited with food, to no dusk fell, Toby was nowhere to be avail. This continued for another few found. Hours upon hours of searching days; Joel and Sue searching, following proved futile. He was gone, and the every lead, putting out more flyers, their temperatures were dropping into the hopes flagging. They would spend 4-6 twenties. Toby was a southern Califor - hours daily looking, and the other hours nia dog. He wasn’t used to the cold of worrying. Then, on Day 5, a Tuesday, a New England. motorist saw the dog cross busy Route Yvonne Borsody Thanksgiving was a somber event for 7 near the Holmes Road intersection Lost Animal DREAMS the Colker family—Toby’s absence cast and head into the woods towards a a pall on the day, with family and wildlife sanctuary. A tiny black twelve friends searching for hours both before pound dog, crossing roadways and On Monday November 26, I opened my email to find a flyer picturing a and after dinner. When Liz had to fly headed into the wilderness, was running dog from California lost in Pittsfield over the Thanksgiving holiday, with back to California on Friday, she left out of luck. After that, the trail went a plea for help from the rescue group that had adopted him out. It was a with a heavy heart. But she did a pru - cold. For three days, there were no more heart-wrenching story about a shy, twelve pound dog who had gone dent thing: she contacted Jennifer sightings of Toby. missing 5 days earlier. I printed the flyer and the next day shared the Wales, the rescuer who had fostered continued on page 24 information with Melissa Tharion, our Animal DREAMS trapping and Toby (originally named Jaycee) back in rescue coordinator. We discussed strategy and vowed to immediately drop California. Jennifer, feeling helpless everything and rescue this dog the next time he was sighted. One week later, I had the pleasure of meeting this darling little dog “Toby” as I Toby was a southern California dog. interviewed Joel and Sue Colker, Toby’s ‘grandparents’ who were watch - He wasn’t used to the cold of ing him for their daughter Liz. Toby jumped into my lap, hammed it up for the camera, and completely warmed my heart. This is his story. “ New England. CANINE CONNECTION, INC. ” Visit us in our NEW space Pet Sitting Service Same Plaza! Claudine’sI will give attentive loving care to your pet, giving you peace of mind during your time away. D D Exercise Walks in the park Professional Dog Training and Grooming D D Special Needs pets welcome Therapeutic Touch D D D Gloria McClay C.I.A.T C.S.T Reiki Celebrating our th 1617 South State Road (Route 8) 16 D Anniversary Claudine Bogomolow 413-446-8007 Cheshire MA 01225 413-442-7553 in January! [email protected] r Animal Life December 2012 3 Publisher Home Lisa Betkoski, [email protected] & Hound Contributing Writers And all other animal friends Iris Bass Faith Connolly Yvonne Borsody Carol Lew Yoanna Maitre Lynn Wallace John Krol Connie McKeown Martha Grace Gloria McClay House & Pet Sitting
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Said eInd it all when a guardian angel inter - Harry, “I’ve moved things around so he venes and shows him the goodness of can’t sit.” the world. Although five-year-old tiger- The couple feels secure in letting Rip - striped Ripley wasn’t in quite such dire ley stay on his own in the store each straits when he arrived at Purradise, an night, trusting him to behave in their angel nevertheless stepped in. Two, in absence. Wonderful Things is open fact. And now, without yet passing from daily, so he is never left alone for more this life, he must think he has earned his than a matter of hours. wings: for his new home is Great Bar - Debbie enthused, “He’s great—what rington’s Wonderful Things—a yarn can I tell you? He’s funny. And every - shop—a match surely made in heaven! body loves him.” When 24-year-old Boots, co-owners If you need a fix of “warm and fuzzy” Deborah and Harry Sano’s ultrafriendly (and be sure to check out the many feline greeter, crossed the “rainbow rooms of warm and fuzzy merchandise, bridge” some weeks ago, the couple He greeted me with an elaborately if you are a crafter), stop by to say hello turned to nearby Purradise for a soul in to this wonderful fellow. You’ll proba - need of human aid. Initially, Debbie’s choreographed sniff at my clothing-no doubt bly find him at the window, reveling in heart was set on a different cat, Sas - smelling my own cats on the fabric-then raised his new kingdom of yarn as far as the safras, but to the Sanos’ dismay, even in his face for a kiss. eye can see. the relative calm of such a store, Sassy “ “was not a happy camper,” admitted Happily, Ripley proved unintimidated seated nearby and supervised by Harry, This series follows the special human- Harry. Unable to cope with the stress of by his new digs, where I found him was giving all her attention to the be - feline bond at Purradise, the Berkshire multiple rooms and the foot traffic of snoozing on a colorful, cat-size afghan ginnings of a baby blanket on her cir - Humane Society Cat Adoption Center strangers, Sassy hid for three weeks. by a sunny window. 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Give someone on your gift list a donation to the shelter in their name If you have a friend or family member who loves animals, this is a great way to help homeless animals and shorten your gift-shopping list. The person will receive a card letting them know the gift has been made on their behalf. The money will be used for veterinary care. Purchase a Memorial Plaque For a donation of $50, a plaque with the name of a pet who has passed will be posted on the memorial wall at the shelter. Donate Items on our Wish List What we most often run out of is kitty litter and dry kitten food. After that, it's dry dog food (Purina One lamb and rice or Iams) and dry cat food (Purina One, Iams, or any other pre - mium brand from Petco). We currently need blankets too. Adopt an Animal Because after all, there's nothing more that a homeless animal could wish for than to be welcomed into a new loving family! Great gift ideas for pets and their people! 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She made there was never to be more weight on that trip all night long by herself. They her back again than a blanket. That would tie a wounded Marine on her and order stood. When Reckless went on turn her around and she’d head down her daily jog at Camp Pendleton, the Reckless that ridge with all this artillery and mor - Marine who accompanied her did so on tar coming in. The guys down there foot. would unload the wounded off her and Reckless had four foals, three of the ammo on her and she would turn whom continued to live with her at around right on her own and head right Camp Pendleton: Dauntless, Fearless back up. She knew exactly what her job and Chesty. One filly died sadly at only was.” a month old. Reckless delivered critical ammuni - She died at the age of 20, and is buried tion under constant fire, performing her at Camp Pendleton where a monument work in a human capacity, unguided by to her stands at Stepp Stables. But her anything but her own enormous desire story is just beginning. A YouTube to serve. The number of lives she saved video can’t be counted, and the appearance of (http://wallythekat.tripod.com/A_Pages the little chestnut mare with the bright /AA-Videos-YOU-Tube/Army- white stripe guaranteed a boost in Horse.html) has garnered hundreds of morale. thousands of views, a new book is Her selfless service in this battle not being written, and a movie and a mon - only earned her the respect of all those ument in or near the Korean War Me - around her, but also got her promoted morial are being planned. This game to Staff Sergeant, a title never before or little mare was an inspiration to all since bestowed upon an animal. After those who knew her, and her story will all, her courage and dedication to duty continue to inspire all those who didn’t. defined the word “Marine.” Wounded twice during the battle, Check out her fan page (Official Sgt Reckless never stopped. She continued Reckless Fan Club) or website to see more action during the war. After www.sgtreckless.com). the signing of the truce in July the Marines traveled home, but Reckless, Excerpted from For the Love of the mired in bureaucratic red tape, was left Horse, Volume IV, by Ann Jamieson. behind. It wasn’t until the Saturday Available at www.loveofthehorse - Evening Post ran an article about her in book.com or Amazon.com. April 1954,that people became aware of her plight. In response, Reckless was offered free transportation on a ship - ping line by an executive of the line who had read the article.r She landed in 18 Animal Life December 2012 Bubba Bubba is a male, 11 year old Chihuahua, Short Coat/Purebred. He loves cuddling in blankets and going for walks. He is perfecting his Adoptions housetraining skills. Please come and meet this cute senior. Please call Berkshire Humane Society in the tri-state area 413-447-7878 Sponsored by: Poppi is a 4 year old, Retriever, labrador mix. He loves spending time with people, plastic squeaky toys, and going for walks. He has allergies and needs special food, but is used to being around others. Sponsored by: Each week will be sponsoring a Please call Berkshire Humane Society If that dog's adopted during that week, 413-447-7878 Haddad Subaru will pay $50 towards the adoption fee! Poppi Sponsored by: THIS WEEK’S DOG IS: R Stella Favorite Things: run around time, fetching with tennis balls, being around my people, showing off how smart I am. Lexi Lexi is a 3 year old, Retriever/Terrier Mix. She is Brown and white and loves getting daily exercise, attention and chewing hard toys. Least Favorite Things: not enough attention Please come in and say hello. What I'm Learning at BHS: polite greetings Pets I've lived with: I’ve lived with no others, however I have Please call Berkshire Humane Society socialized with other dogs and have done well. 413-447-7878 214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA • 314-447-7878 Sponsored by: Petey Julie JULIE IS ONE OF THOSE GIRLS WHO PETEY is a beautiful 3-4 year old neutered male mix LOVES ALL TOO MUCH...... and gets jeal- of dalmatian and staffordshire terrier. He is the most ous of other dogs stealing her owner's af- lovable affectionate boy to people and especially fection. She would do best in an adult children. The only thing he loves more than people is caring experienced home with a fenced his favorite toy . . . A red ball. Petey would do best as backyard and no competion (dogs or other the only dog in a loving home with a backyard and pets) so she could give and get all the af- some humans who like to throw that red ball. fection and attention. Julie loves to play with toys and people. She likes some male If you are interested in adopting or fostering Petey, Please contact dogs but is "too bossy" Harriet 917-670-3892 If you are interested in adopting or fostering Julie, Please contact email: [email protected] Harriet 917-670-3892 • email: [email protected] Reese AJ I’m a beautiful yellow lab mix who came to Second Chance I am a handsome young pup that was brought to the when my owner mved and was unable to take me with her. shelter because my parents could not handle my high I would love a home to call my own with a family who is a energy and strength. Whether I’m playing, going for little more on the quiet side like myself. i love to go for nice walks or just being petted I’m a happy dog! I love to long walks and enjoy sniffing out new exciting smells! i’m be around people and enjoy getting attention. I’m very housebroken and do well in a crate however i can get a lit- energetic and am good with older children. I would tle queasy in the car. enjoy having a big doggie playmate to pal with. Second Chance Second Chance Animal Shelter Animal Shelter Route 7A, Shaftsbury, VT • 802-375-2898 Route 7A, Shaftsbury, VT • 802-375-2898 www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org • [email protected] www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org • [email protected] r Animal Life December 2012 19 Certified Professional Pet Sitters Pet Tech Instructor #1497 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Elizabeth Tullett Pet Sitting • Dog Walking Private Boarding & Daycare DVM “Providing Tender Loving Care When You Can’t Be There!” Certified in 289 Dalton Avenue Veterinary Acupuncture Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hours: 413-443-4949 Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat. 8-12 www.allenheights.com www.BerkshirePetPals.com Phone/Fax: (413) 243-3040 )DPLO\9HWHULQDULDQ&HQWHU %LOPDU6PDOO$QLPDO+RVSLWDO )XOO6HUYLFH+RVSLWDO %XG$OOHQ06'905RELQ.DUOLQ'90 'URS2II6HUYLFH +RXVHFDOOV +RXU(PHUJHQF\&RYHUDJH 9(76 (DUO\(YHQLQJ+RXUV0:) 0DLQ6WUHHW /RRNLQJIRUKRXVHFDOOV"&DOO'U%ODQFKDUGIRUGHWDLOV +D\GHQYLOOH0$ Ć)D[ EZk`^ lfZeeZgbfZea^Zema\Zk^\ebgb\%ahnl^\Zeel% _Zkf\Zeel%ZgbfZe\abkhikZ\mb\%Z\ning\mnk^ 'U&ODLUH%ODQFKDUG 0DLQ6W*UHDW%DUULQJWRQ0$ 'U'RQDOG*XOLFN +RXUV 0RQ)UL 1RRQ6DW ahf^hiZmar%iarlb\Zema^kZir%[hZk]bg` `khhfbg`' 'U+DQDQ&DLQH &DOOIRUDSSRLQWPHQW Whimsical Pet Paintings for the Holidays Animal Laughter Studio Kim Arre-Gerber, Artist • 413-464-5994 www.animallaughterstudio.com r 20 Animal Life December 2012 Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection “Home for the Holidays ” Promotion at the Berkshire Humane Society Steve Caporizzo , NEWS10's Chief Meteorologist, has announced a special Pet Connection adoption promotion that the Berkshire Humane Society on Barker Road in Pittsfield, MA will be participating in starting the week of December 4th and continuing until the funds are exhausted. Pet Connection will sponsor every homeless pet for $50 off the adoption fee. The event also in - cludes Purradise; Berkshire Humane Society’s Feline Adoption Center located at 301 Stockbridge Rd. in Gt. Barring - ton, MA. The goal is to have 380 pets adopted and “Home for the Holidays” during the month of December at BHS and other animal shelters in the Capital Region. Caporizzo will be promoting the pet adoption sponsorships each night during his weather forecast seg - tential adopters with finding the best cat ment. He will also keep track of how or dog for their home. The Pittsfield many pets are being adopted for his and Gt. Barrington Locations will be viewers. The event will kick-off with a open on Saturday Dec 22nd & Sunday live shoot at the Mohawk Hudson 23rd, closing for Christmas Eve and Humane Society from 4 – 6:30 pm. Christmas Day. To view current available The Berkshire Humane Society Adop - pets please visit the shelter’s website at tion Counselors will be on hand during www.berkshirehumane.org. regular hours of operation to assist po - "The very cute Patch Mandeville!" 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It really ment, but then he looked up into Joel’s Little The poor little dog—he was made me appreciate how much people face, settled back into his lap, and trembling with cold and fear, in the Berkshires care.” Joel said, drifted off to sleep. and was covered with bur - “Melissa was so delightful when Lost docks. He was totally ex - she returned Toby to us. You hausted and so could tell she really cared about Dog frightened.And now he the dog.” was safe” said Melissa. Sue said that in searching for continued from page 3 Toby’s owner was ec - Toby, she had reconnected with static when she got people and friends in their neigh - espair took hold Melissa’s call—she borhood that they hadn’t seen in of the Colkers. immediately phoned her years, and was so moved by DEight days had passed parents, then texted Jen - everyones willingness to help. since his disappearance, nifer at ForeverHome. Jennifer, the California rescuer, and Liz and her parents tried Each of them described said that she was amazed at how to resign themselves that feeling absoute elation at well everyone networked Toby may be gone forever. Sue said hearing the news. After eight long days, through social media and was “We were defeated” said Sue, “We Toby’s ordeal (as well as the emotional especially impressed with Gran - thought, he is gone, now we are going ordeal for everyone who cared about ite State Dog Rescue. to have to learn to accept it.” him) was over. Moments later, when As I left the Colker house after Yet just the very next evening, a Melissa arrived at Sue and Joel’s home, finishing the interview, I took Lenox woman looking out her window Toby sprang out of her arms and into one more look at Toby, sitting in saw a small dog curled up on her porch. Joel’s. There wasn’t a dry eye in the Joel’s lap and looking out the big pic - Yvonne Borsody is the founder and di - The dog looked bedraggled, and when house. Toby was alive! ture window at the expanse of field and rector of Animal D.R.E.A.M.S., Berk - she tried to get closer, the dog snarled Toby had traveled 8 miles from the forest of our Berkshire landscape. He shire County’s feline Rescue and attempted to bite her hand. She Colker home in the 8 days he was miss - seemed to have a wistful stare for a mo - organization located at 441 North called the police, who then called Street in Pittsfield. They can be reached Melissa, Animal DREAMS’ trapping at 413-997-CATS or www.berkshire - coordinator, who wears many hats in - We thought, he is gone, now we are going animaldreams.org. Animal DREAMS is cluding substitute animal control offi - to have to learn to accept it. a not-for-profit organization 100% de - cer. Melissa tried to slip a leash and pendent on donations. then a muzzle over the dog, but he tried to bite her as well. As is typical for ing. Says Liz, as she prepares to fly Melissa, she showed patience and skill, “back home for Toby and celebrate as she sat on the step of the porch and Hanukkah, “the number 8 figures in +,//6'$/( gently talked to the terrified dog, toss - this story”—she had only had Toby for ” ing a few treats his way, for over 10 8 weeks, and there are 8 candles in a minutes. When the dog finally relaxed menorah. “It’s going to be a very happy $1,0$/&/,1,& a bit, she was able to slip a leash over celebration this year, with Toby home $&RPSOHWH9HWHULQDU\+RVSLWDO his head. From that moment on, Toby for the holidays!”. cooperated, walking alongside Melissa In writing this story, I asked everyone 0HGLFDO6XUJLFDO;5D\/DERUDWRU\6HUYLFHV to her car, where she then spent another involved what they would take away +285(0(5*(1&<6(59,&( ten minutes holding him while the from this experience. Liz, speaking heater warmed them both. 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