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Summer 2021
A Letter From The President
Since we opened our doors in 1976, MWHS has been at the forefront of helping animals that would have otherwise
been suffering or in unwanted situations. MWHS has always been a ‘No-Kill’ shelter, as are many of the other
shelters in our area. However, our philosophy is not always shared, or in some areas across the country, not
possible. The issues of shelter overcrowding due to lack of spaying and neutering, and surrenders due to medical
issues and financial challenges remain significant obstacles for shelters to become ‘No-Kill,’ but we are headed
in the right direction. Many of you are aware of the “No-Kill 2025” initiative that has been spearheaded by Best
Friends Animal Society, which has a goal of all animal shelters in the United States to become ‘No-Kill’ by 2025. As
of now, Best Friends reports that nearly half of all shelters in the United States are currently considered ‘No-Kill,’
which means that they have reached an amazing milestone as a result of their tireless
work, compassion, and efforts in public education.
When thinking of the importance of all shelters becoming ‘No-Kill,’ a cat that was recently
brought to MWHS comes to mind. A young feral female, who we later learned was
pregnant, was brought to us through a trapping project with a number of other cats and
kittens. Soon after she came into the shelter, she went into premature labor, which we
quickly realized was becoming an emergency situation. As a result, we rushed her to the
MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Center, where she required an emergency C-section, a
blood transfusion, and multiple days of critical care. While her kittens unfortunately were
too young to survive, she made it through and returned to the shelter to recuperate.
Kindness is a powerful tool that makes all of us feel that we are doing something
worthwhile – not just for ourselves, but for others as well. The practices we employ show
the current and next generations the importance of compassion to all. I hope you will join us at MWHS in carrying
out that heartfelt message now, and for many years to come.
As always, we thank you for your continued support to help us in our own small way to make a difference.
Fondly,
Welcome, Beth!
As some may know, MWHS hired a new shelter manager in May. For
those who don’t, we would like to take a moment to introduce her
to you all. Beth Harrop is a Veterinary Technician who comes to us
with years of veterinary medical experience, and she has volunteered
for numerous rescue organizations. Beth has lots of experience with
humans, as well – she worked in the home health field, and as a 911
dispatcher. She also was owner of Your Best Friends’ Best Friend,
where she provided home care and training for companion animals.
At the shelter, Beth oversees the daily routines of all of our part-time
staff, volunteers, and four-legged residents. Beth’s medical experience
and compassion for animals is obvious when watching her handle,
medicate, and care for all the cats at MWHS. We are so thrilled to
have her here with us!
The MWHS Connection
Mission Statement
An advocate for animal welfare, MWHS focuses on the well-being of cats in the MetroWest Boston area, including
finding loving homes or providing life-long care while educating the community and reducing the feral/stray cat
population. MWHS is a volunteer-led, non-profit, no-kill shelter dependent on charitable donations.
Adoption Hours Adoptions
The shelter will remain closed to the public until Although kittens are incredibly cute and fun, please
further notice. Adoptions are by appointment only, and consider the adult and timid cats at the shelter when
face masks are required for all entering the shelter. The adopting another pet.
date of our reopening is yet to be determined. Please go
to our website for more information. Volunteer!
You Can Make a Difference
Directory of Services Our MWHS Volunteer Program provides a wide variety
Shelter………………………..… 508-875-3776 of opportunities for concerned, caring individuals to
Volunteers…………………….. 508-485-0794 help make a difference in the lives of animals. We are
Foster Care……………………. 508-875-3776 always in need of volunteers to help clean the shelter,
feed the cats, and socialize our timid cats and kittens.
Donor List………………....….. 508-624-0783
You’d be amazed at how socialization helps advance the
Fundraising…………………… 508-485-0794
shy/semi-social cats toward being adoptable. Please call
Cage Sponsor…………………. 508-788-7726
Leslie at 508-485-0794 if you can devote time to helping
us. You must be 18 years old or older to volunteer.
Shelter Address
MetroWest Humane Society Foster Care!
30 Pond Street (Rte. 126), Ashland, MA 01721 A Great Way to Volunteer
If you can foster kittens for a few weeks, MWHS will find
Mailing Address
them homes for life. We need short-term and long-term
P.O. Box 1068, Framingham, MA 01701
foster homes for adult cats as well. We receive calls every
Email: mwhspaw@yahoo.com day to help with strays, but our shelter can only house
www.MetroWestHumaneSociety.org a certain number of animals. You can really help us by
Please contact us with any questions, change fostering! Please call 508-875-3776 for more information,
of address, general information, etc. or email thembalzarini@comcast.net.
Board of Directors MWHS on Facebook & Instagram
Leslie Croci-Reed, President Are you a fan of MetroWest Humane Society on
Patty Sanclemente, Vice President & Clerk Facebook? Go to our Facebook page and click “LIKE”
Mary O’Donnell-Ptak, Treasurer & Secretary to become a fan.
Cheryl Townsend
Maria Balzarini Tell all your friends how great MWHS is and to become
Cheryl Mitcham fans too! Keep up with all the news on our Facebook
page: adoptions on Monday, pictures of the week on
Honorary Executive Board Tuesday, happy endings on Wednesday, as well as
Kiley Black, Esq. other news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Anthony Buono, Esq.
Susan M. Rabaut, D.V.M. To date, we have over 3,340 “likes” and counting!
Elizabeth Russell, D.V.M. Help us build our Facebook presence, and also check
Sister Thrift out photos of our cats and our friends on Instagram.
Past Presidents www.facebook.com/metrowesthumanesociety
Carol Marchione www.instagram.com/metrowesthumanesociety
Sheryl A. Merchant A very special thank you
to Shannon Murphy for
administering our site.
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Upcoming MWHS Events
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Cr a f t Fa i r
We’re so excited to be back! MetroWest Humane
Society is holding its 14th Annual Craft Fair on
Saturday, September 18th at Framingham Center
Common. From 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine, enjoy
shopping beautiful handmade items by over 90 local
artisans and crafters! All proceeds go to help our
shelter cats and kittens at MetroWest Humane Society.
See you there!!
MWHS 2022 Calendar Contest
It’s time to warm up those cameras and
snap your pets in their most adorable poses!
The 2022 Calendar Contest is right around
the corner. Will your pet’s photo grace the
cover of our 2022 Calendar? Stay tuned
for upcoming Contest information on the
MWHS website and Facebook page…and
don’t forget to preorder your Calendars at the
Craft Fair!
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Let’s Go The MWHS
Sponsor-a-Cat/Room
Program is very special,
Shopping! and we would like you
to join our many members
who are already part of
this essential program.
We are dedicated to improving the well-being of
cats and kittens from our community that enter
our shelter. One way to do this is by placing them
in forever homes; but for some cats, this can take a
while. Because we are a no-kill shelter, we provide
a safe place for these cats as long as needed.
With our Sponsor-A-Cat/Room Program, your
Shop at Sister Thrift
monthly donation helps us provide food, a
and Support MWHS comfortable and safe place to sleep, and medical
care. With many shy/harder-to-adopt cats at the
Discover thrift store shopping and help the MetroWest
shelter, these costs can be high. Your donation will
Humane Society at the same time! Since 2004, Sister
go a long way toward providing for these cats.
Thrift has been raising funds in support of MWHS
through the sale of donated goods at their two stores. Please see the cats and rooms available for
sponsorship on page 5. Select the room number or
Please help MWHS by making a donation of
individual cat that you would like to sponsor in 2021
gently-used clothing or household items during
and choose the amount of your monthly donation
regular business hours. Donations are tax
($10, $15, or whatever works best for you). Please
deductible and a portion of the proceeds
print and fill out the Sponsor-A-Cat/Room coupon
from every sale benefits the MetroWest
on page 11 and mail it with your first donation. Each
Humane Society.
month you will receive a pledge reminder and a
Sister Thrift Donation Centers are located at picture of the cat(s) you are sponsoring.
1251 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
You can make your initial donation by check
(Route. 9 West, just before Temple Street), and
or credit card; however, monthly donations can
at 370 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA.
only be made using PayPal. If you prefer, you can
Thank you, Sister Thrift, for receive your reminder and photos via e-mail. Please
indicate this as your preference and include your
bringing much-needed funds to e-mail address.
our shelter! Are you looking for a unique gift
that makes a difference?
Give the gift of a MWHS cat or room sponsor to the
animal lovers in your life. You’ll receive the monthly
pledge reminder and photos of the cats will be
mailed to the recipient of your gift.
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Sponsor-A-Cat/Sponsor-A-Room
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Thank You for Your Continued Generosity
December 5, 2020 to July 2, 2021
In Memory Of
In Memory of my sweet girl, Gracie, In the name of Kenneth Delpapa & Laura In Memory of Carrot, Felix, Malcolm,
who will forever be in my heart – Karen Senier and in Memory of their beloved Buffy, Goldie, Stanley, Mama Cat,
Lafrance Nick & Nora – Cindy Delpapa Sampson, Lilly, Cleo, Shadow, George &
Abby – Ruby Richardson
In Memory of Tucker, Jackson, Keene & In Memory of Will & Grace, two beautiful
Tyler – The Israeloffs cats cared for and loved by Nancy Hudson In Memory of Lukie, his mother’s love bug
– Alan & Christine Restell – Janet Silvey
In Memory of Gladys Richards, who was
very passionate about her cats – The In Memory of Hunter Kerrigan, he is In Memory of Marilyn Leavey – John &
Gladys Richards Foundation greatly missed by his loving family Joan Sebastian
Debbie, Mike, Danielle & Nicole and his
In Memory of my Dear Romeo – Nancy In Loving Memory of Cloud - Beloved pet
sister Jasmine – Donna Marie Barra
Moscato rescued in 2002, deeply missed by his
In Memory of Muffi Brown – Rainy & Bob feline friends. May he rest in peace with
In Memory of Nancy Mondock – The Lapina Perry the Angels – Barbara Sease
Estate of Nancy Mondock
In Memory of Muffi Brown – Her high In Memory of Stella Green – Angelo &
In Memory of Michael Kopeloff, his cats school classmate Bruce Holmgren Maureen Collins
adopted from MWHS brought him so
much joy – Andrew & Rebecca Lobb In Memory of Lynne Byington, dedicated In Loving Memory of Brocklyn Suwalski-
employee of Adesa Boston. She will be Sullivan – Robert Miga
In Memory of Miss Kitty – Nancy Hudson missed – John Neshe
In Memory of Mary Lou Thompson –
In Memory of my sweet Maine Coon In Memory of Nickolas – George & Nijole Framingham Animal Hospital
Smokey, adopted from MWHS. He is Stankevicius
loved & missed dearly – Stephanie In Loving Memory of my cat, Brady – Lisa
Sullivan In Loving Memory of our sweet girl, Luna Smoller
– Paul & Sally Freeman
In Memory of Oreo – James & Kathleen In Memory of Mickey – Framingham
Merritt In Memory of Janet Stone Wiggins – Animal Hospital
Edith Elizabeth Mazza
In Memory of Janet Stone Wiggins – In Memory of Mickey, Kathy Suslowich’s
Elizabeth Mazza In Memory of our beloved cat, Max – The cat – Linda Vaccari
Ciccarelli Family
In Memory of Jake – Merry Christmas In Memory of Zeke, a beloved member of
Susan & Gusto Hagan In Memory of my sister’s dog, Buddy – our family. We will miss him very much –
James Callanan Andy Koenigsberg
In Honor Of
Merry Christmas Steve, In Honor of Georgia In Honor of Earl & Yara and their new Mom & In Honor of Integral Dog Training – Terence
– Marie Bader Dad – Linda Reffelt Keaney
In Honor of Ellie – Kenneth & Elinor Blair In Honor of Sue & everyone involved in In Honor of Mickey – Joseph Kelley
helping Kady – Steven & Kady Graczewski
To Celebrate Elizabeth Mazza – Victoria In Honor of Jake Mailloux – Roberta
Emerson In Honor of Lynne Ann Byington – Adam Cichowski
Sandberg
Thank you for Millie! She is the best & so very In Honor of Susan Bennett’s Birthday –
loved – Nancy Littlehale In Honor of Mary Lou Thompson’s cats – Cynthia Laurora
Jane Thompson
Thank you for the gift of Luna & Stella In Honor of Miley & Abby – Sherri Batchelder
(formerly Luna & Lentil) – Samantha Parker In Honor of the beloved Maggie Lousararian
In Honor of Fendi & Scooter’s 13th Birthday –
– Diane Bowen
Linda Vaccari
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Donations
Kris Adams Mary Casali Charlene Foss
Olivia Albro Susan Chase Dana Frye
Julia Altman Alexis Christopher* Ian Gagne
Valerie Anderson Priscilla & Deborah Cobb Daryl & Kristine Gallatin
Helen Andrews Robert & Deborah Cole Anne Marie Galvin
Thomas & Kathleen Anguish Mary Colwill & Marianne Shanley Eleanor Garlisi
Cynthia Arcate Corwin Russel School at Broccoli Hall David & Karen Gaylin
Lili Arkin Earl & Yara Coppola Helen Gernhard
Ugo & Elsa Armstrong Luciano, Sherry, Earl & Yara Coppola Anthony Godine
Maria Balzarini* Kathleen Corbett Jonathan & Naoko Goldberg
Lynda Bannon Leslie Croci-Reed Susan Goldberg
Eliezer & Alegra Baron Janice Cunningham Stevanka Goodson
Susan Basiri Linda Curtiss* Karen Gorham
Antoinette Beksha Linda Dauphinee Susan Goswami
Susan Bennett Carolyn Dee Kevin & Erica Grasmick
Kyle Benson & Kellie Powers Joan DeGrandmaison Leon & Ann Green
Perry Bent* Peter & Darlene Dehman Norton & Ellen Greenfeld
Marcy Blais Teresa DeLuca David & Judith Grosjean
Lorie Blazys Lee DerHagopian Stuart Hamilton
Laura Borkenhagen Kedar Deshpande Julie Hannon
Sharon Bornstein Susan Dewar James & Carolyn Hanson
Allan Bould Laurence & Donna Doucette Evan Harding
Thomas Bradford Jeanne Douglass Richard & Gloria Harrison
Sandra Brandolini Jacqueline Dubee Josephine Hatton
Mary Ann Breen Karen Duffy Jo Edith Heffron
Leah Brooks Michael Dugan & Debra Alpert Scott & Pauline Heidemann
Steven Brown Dennis & Kathleen Egan Caleb Hellerman & Daphne Copeland
Sandra Bryer* Timothy Eisaman Megan Higgins
Raymond & Susan Budge Fatemeh Emdad Tom Hill & Hilary Kelley
Meaghan Burnham Bruce & Teresa Evans John & Susan Hines
Frank & Marita Byrne Jennifer Fields Robert Holmes
Kimberly Cahill Donna Fisher Anna Holzhauer
Stephen, Zen & Tao Calvin Paul & Kathleen Fitzgerald Theodore & Kessely Hong
Melanie Carlson Paul & Andrea Fitzpatrick Happy Holidays from Lisa & Rob Hood,
Sandra Carlson Maximus, Berry, Winthrop & Brooks
Carolyn Forest
Jane Carmody Theresa Houck
James & Nancy Forsyth
Kendra Carter Donald Hovey
Andre & Nancy Fortin
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Donations (cont.) Stephen & Barbara Huntley Mari, Wilbur & Lila DerHohannesian Margie Potter Bob & Jane Hutchinson Diane Martin Janet Proctor Lisa Iorio Masha Maule Susan Rae Marilou Jeffrey* Bren Maurer Peter & Elaine Recklet Dorothy Jewett Roberta Mazocco Linda Reffelt Victoria Johnson Marie McDonough Benjamin Reinhardt* Deborah Jones Lori McKellar Susan Richardson Robert Jordan Marilyn Medler Kenneth & Evelyn Rispoli David Josselyn & Margaret Day Iain Michel Roberta Roberts & Jacqueline White Aaron & Sheeba Jude Marianne Milette Edgar Roca Susan Kell Ray & Janis Mondano Eileen Roche Kathleen Kennedy Robert & Sirkka Moore Nancy Lee Rogers Melissa Kenny David Moran Mary Rogosky Lee & Linda Kilmer George Morgan A. Eric Rosen Naomi King Robert & Carol Mulrooney Judith Rosenbaum Angela Knobel Marsha Myles Janet Saad Douglas & Ellen Koltenuk John & Karen Nemeczky Elizabeth Sabusawa Frederick & Mary Kulas Jacqueline Neville Michael & Caroline Saganich Charles & Rachel LaBrache Michelle Nicholas Richard & Karen Sakakeeny Karen LaFrance Aneta Nilsen William Saltzman & Lee Anne Wallach Michael & Katherine Lague Karen Nolte Joy Sanfacon John & Christine Lanotte Meghan Nordt Brian, Leslie, Cheeseburger & Yogi Sanford M & Adele Larson Rosanne O’Brien Bob & Mary Lou Satorius Donna Lazazzero John O’Donnell Diane Scagnelli Stephen & Donna Leavey* Michael & Linda O’Rourke* Jane Schelong Dawn Levy Paul & Alison Olson Katherine Schelong Ronald & Nancy L’Heureux Joan Ouelette Margery Jane Scott* Sandra Lipchus Paul Paoletti & Susan Ford William & Deanne Shaffer Cynthia Little Mary Jane Parker Ruthanne Sheinkopf Robert & Linda Livingstone Laura Pascale Philip & Doreen Sheridan Edward & Linda Locke Mark & Ellen Pawlik Florence Shulman Julianne Lofgren Denis & Christine Phaneuf Joseph Sinko Joan Lohnes Dawn Pile Wilma Slaight Ralph Maffei Thomas & Emily Piovoso Allan & Veronica Smith Holly Malley Pauline Poirier Sally Smith Lorraine Mangione, Mason & her furry four* Mark & Julie Ponusky Theresa Smith David & Theresa Marchione Dennis & Coleen Popivchak Lisa Smoller 8
Donations (cont.)
Lynn Sommer Vincent Teso Michael Welles & Leslie Price
Theresa Spear Jo-Anne Thonpson Nathan Wentworth
Linda Spellman Maureen Tiberio Brian White
JM Speranza Gerald & Janet Tirrell Michael & Marilyn White
George Stankevicius Sally & Josette Tomassini Elizabeth Whitham
Diane Stearns James & Aloha Tower Sharon & Jax Whittemore
Nicholas & Natasha Stevens Alan & Susan Tuck John & Julia Wilkins
Michael Steves Paul & Mary Beth Tuohy Corin Williams
M Strauss David & Janis Tuxbury Carla Wright
Ashley Sullivan & Tomoko Linda Vaccari Carolyn Wright
Bruce & Bonnie Sweeney Sarvani Vadali Lillian Young
Kirtland Switzer & Kathleen Ransome Jay Virshbo Robert Zeidman
Dora Teixeira* Keith Wagner & Julie Wolf Lorraine Zoda
Stacie Tersoni Susan Walcott * Denotes multiple donations
Corporate Donations Foundations Grants
Digital Federal Credit Union Amazon Smile CyberGrants
J Fierstein Financial Advisors Benevity Giving Eversource Energy
Framingham Animal Hospital Bright Funds c/o Katie Schindall
Gene’s Trucking Charities Aid Foundation of America Craft Fair
PGManaged Networks Network Services Fidelity c/o Irene Bloomstein
Ethos Veterinary
Safety & Respect at Work Fidelity c/o Dr Pamela Bretschneider
Middlesex Savings
Salty Kisses Boutique Fidelity c/o Jane Carmody
MutualOne Bank
Stop & Shop Fidelity c/o Dan & Nancy Gaulin
TD Bank in Honor of Keith Nisbet Fidelity c/o Brett Peruzzi & Robyn Gold
Temple Electric Fidelity c/o Norman Satanoski
Calendar
WAITT c/o The Family Pet Hospital Fidelity c/o Neil Simister & Jane Amara Robert & Patricia MacDonald
Make My Donation Inc Silk Veterinary Hospital
Network for Good
Matching Gifts PayPal Giving Fund Wish List
Petfinder Foundation Thank you to all who have so
Loomis & Sayles & Co c/o Megan Higgins State St Foundation generously donated items to
our wish list, all of which have
Your Cause benefited our shelter cats.
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Support MWHS
You know all those coins that sit on top of your bureau
collecting dust, or the ones that fall out of your pock-
Did you know that you can support MWHS while shop-
et and hide under the cushions of your couch? Well,
ping on Amazon.com? AmazonSmile is a simple and
you can put all of these coins to good use by donating
automatic way for you to support MWHS every time
them to MetroWest Humane Society! The cats love this
you shop, at no cost to you. The AmazonSmile website
fundraiser—they are always there to help the volunteers
has the same products, prices, and shopping features as
count all the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. They
Amazon.com. The added bonus is that when you shop
are not too eager to roll the coins, but they know their
on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will
human volunteer friends will take care of that, bring the
donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products
coins to the bank, and buy some of their favorite Fancy
to MWHS. To shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to
Feast food and lots of yummy treats.
smile.amazon.com. You will need to select MetroWest
Humane Society from the list of charities. Thereafter,
AmazonSmile will remember your selection and every
eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will Thank you
result in a donation to MWHS. How easy is that? friends of
MWHS
Birthday Fundraiser
MWHS has lots of friends that follow us on Facebook.
Did you know that there is a quick, easy, and safe way So, start collecting all those coins and bring them to the
to raise funds for MWHS using FB? You can create shelter where there is a Coins for Cats donation jar in
a “Donate My Birthday” Fundraiser! Connect your the front lobby. It is a great way to clean out your couch
FB friends to the cause and increase our supporters and a great fundraiser that goes a long way to hlep our
across FB. People can donate to your fundraiser in shelter cats and kittens. Our furry friends thank you!
just a few clicks without leaving FB, and MWHS will
receive the donations. And, Facebook charges no fees
for donations made to nonprofits, so all the money
goes to MWHS! Donations to a nonprofit like MWHS
are typically tax-deductible for donors, so please send
the names of your contributors to MWHS so that we
can thank them. And while you are shopping on AmazonSmile,
To create a “Donate My Birthday” fundraiser, click check out the MWHS Wish List! You’ll see all the
on the fundraising tab on your Facebook News Feed, food and supplies that we use on a regular basis
go to “Raise Money for a Nonprofit Organization”, at the shelter. This makes shopping for our kitties
and search for Metro West Humane Society Inc. Set even easier! On your AmazonSmile page, go to your
your fundraising goal and end date, and that’s it! So, Accounts & Lists, and click on “Find a List or Reg-
if you’re like many of us who love to support MWHS, istry”. In the Search box, enter Metrowest Humane
but don’t want or need birthday gifts, this fundraiser Society, then click “Remember”. That’s it. Please
really is the cat’s meow! consider sharing our wish list with your friends and
family to make an even bigger impact. Thanks!
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