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53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 • 518.374.3944 • www.animalprotective.org Volume 27 No. 4 SPRING 2008
craigslist: Reliable Resource or Tangled Web?
by Marguerite Pearson, Director of Communications
A man recently delivered a cat to I am well aware that there are folks well-intentioned.” The site also
us, claiming his neighbors had who won’t go to a shelter to adopt. states, “With billions of human
abandoned him. He said the cat Perhaps they are put off by an interactions facilitated through
had belonged to an elderly woman adoption process or fee. I can also craigslist, the incidence of violent
who passed away and as no one understand wanting to rehome a crime has been extremely low.”
in the family was willing to take pet rather than bring it to a shelter. That’s great. Yet I can’t help but to
the cat, they simply let him go. Yet the trust that people extend think of the possibility of animals
We thanked him for his compas- in these online encounters simply ending up with hoarders, in
sion and for not leaving “Mickey” amazes me. We have heard of research labs, or in fight rings.
homeless in the cold. people purchasing pets from Who would ever know?
complete strangers, in exchanges The site also lists ways to avoid
As we work with various media
in parking lots, with no medical scam and fraud. Highlighted is INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
outlets to promote our pets for
history or even contact informa- this statement: “Deal locally with
adoption, Mickey one day appeared
on TV. Soon after, we received a
tion of the seller. folks you can meet in person.” > Be Kind to Animals
call from a concerned man who That makes a lot of sense to me. Week Poster & Essay
told us that the cat had belonged What makes even more sense Contest
to his mother, and he wondered is dealing with an established
organization where you can ask > Food Bank Helps Pets
how we ended up with him. We
conveyed what we had been told questions, obtain medical records,
> Expanded Pet-Friendly
and were shocked to hear his and always know that if the
Rental List
version of the story. He said he adoption does not work out,
advertised the cat on craigslist and we will accept the animal back. > APF Pancake Breakfast
had found what he thought to be I realize that no process is perfect
a good home. Why the two stories and that without newspaper and > Agili-o for Dogs
differ so much and which parts are online ads we would be faced with
really true are anyone’s guess. Mickey found a loving home, more animals at our door. Yet
Craigslist.org is a network of but not through craigslist. because our policy is to be forth-
online communities featuring free right and honest with people, the
Recently a family obtained a concept of exchanging pets in an
online classified ads and discussion
dog from someone who failed to environment that is free, virtually
forums. With over 12 billion page
disclose his severe and chronic ear anonymous, and without any safe-
views a month and 30 million new
problems. Unable to afford the guards for the animals, concerns
ads monthly, it is the leading clas-
veterinary care required and with me a great deal.
sified service in any medium. No
no way to contact the prior owner,
doubt, it’s a great way to buy and If you have had a craigslist
they brought the dog to us. We
sell stuff. But should we consider experience with animals, I’d like to
are seeing incidents like these on
pets “stuff?” I perused the Albany hear from you. To share your story, OUR MISSION
an increasing basis and the story is
region list one day and found good or bad, please contact me
always the same: “We didn’t get the The purpose of the
nearly 1,300 postings related to at 374-3944, ext. 113 or
whole truth.” APF is to address pet
animals. Many were in search of pearson@animalprotective.org. overpopulation and
good homes for pets while many Craigslist claims the vast majority
of its users to be “trustworthy and animal suffering through
others were seeking a pet.
education and appropriate
action, to enhance human/
animal relationships, and
Got a cat who likes to sleep? to provide care to animals
in need.
Our sleep-a-thon is back!From the Executive Director
Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, I hear comments like, It’s everyone’s problem. It is the number one reason that the APF
“You must want to take them all home” (they’re right). Or, “I just euthanizes too many animals. We are committed to rehoming every
can’t bring myself to walk into a shelter; it’s so depressing to see all healthy, family-friendly animal, however there are many that do not
those homeless animals” (it can be). fall into that category.
But the question that really threw me came shortly after I had begun But rather than covertly criticize the irresponsible owners, the
working at the APF 15 years ago. I was at my high school reunion hoarders, the backyard breeders, the pet stores, and everyone else
and feeling so proud to be affiliated with such a fine organization, who contributes to the problem, the APF prefers to take a more
when a past schoolmate insensitively quipped, “Do you really gas proactive approach. We choose to focus our efforts on reducing the
all those puppies?” I can’t repeat what I said to him at the time, but need for euthanasia through our community spay/neuter program.
suffice it to say I set the record straight. Working with our partner organizations, we altered nearly 2,700
That was a long time ago, but the anger and hurt I experienced from cats last year, preventing the births of hundreds of thousands of
that encounter still bubbles to the surface whenever I come across homeless kittens.
similar misguided comments regarding our work. Pet overpopulation is not just the APF’s problem. We did not create
These days the Internet forums, such as those on craigslist, buzz it, nor can we solve it on our own. To all of you who support our
with all kinds of information and misinformation. They are venues work, we say thank you for caring enough to be part of a proactive
through which you can bravely assert yourself with no accountability solution. To those who sit at their keyboards complaining about
as you hide behind the anonymity of a screen name or number. overpopulation and the resulting euthanasia, we challenge you to
step forward to do the same.
Every now and then, the topic of discussion is the APF. There are
those who are of the belief that open-admission shelters like the APF Rosalie R. Ault
euthanize too many animals. And I agree. Where I strongly disagree EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
is that we are somehow to blame for those that are not adoptable.
Pet overpopulation is to blame and it is a serious problem.
PetGazette is a publication of
the APF, a nonprofit corporation
in Schenectady County, New
York. It is published three times
a year for more than 6,000
readers. We welcome your
comments.
Please contact:
Marguerite Pearson, LVT
Director of Communications
Animal Protective Foundation PET ADOPTION We place healthy and temperamentally sound animals in responsible homes with the expectation
53 Maple Avenue that adopters will provide quality and lifelong care. Our process includes an adopter questionnaire and an agreement
Scotia, New York detailing the kind of care every animal should receive.
12302-4613
ANIMAL SURRENDER We accept unwanted animals from Schenectady County residents. A minimum of $25 per
(518) 374-3944, ext. 113
animal is requested to offset the cost of care that we provide; approximately $200 per animal.
pearson@animalprotective.org
The APF is an independent nonprofit humane society funded by donations. It is not a municipal agency and
Board of Directors receives no city, county, or state funding.
Lisa DiCocco, President
Rebecca Pauley, Vice-President
Diane Houck, Secretary
Linda Susi, Treasurer APF SPAY/NEUTER program Remember to visit www.animalprotective.org
George Belev The APF offers reduced-cost spay/neuter services for cats for a complete list of activities and programs,
Denise Brucker and kittens. Contact one of our partner organizations for including Pet Professor, Pet Academy, special
Beth Dawson further information and to schedule an appointment. events, rabies clinics, and more. And if you’re
Jo Freedman Testing for FIV/FeLV and rabies vaccination are also included. not online, please contact Marguerite Pearson,
Anne Hartranft > Robin’s Nest (518) 868.9935 Director of Communications, at 374-3944,
Steve Malinowski
> Love Me Spay Me (Guilderhaven) (518) 861.6861 ext. 113 for further information.
Kris McConville
Judy McCullough > Montgomery County SPCA (518) 842.8050
Sara Veeder
2Volunteer at the APF r
Thank You!
Volunteers play a very important role at the shelter. Without A heartfelt thank you to all
them, we simply would not be able to do as much as we do to
the wonderful people who
care for the animals, assist pet owners, and provide humane
either donated jewelry,
education programming. Through special events and outreach
activities, our volunteers teach the community about important volunteered, or came to
humane issues that affect us all, and what the APF is doing to shop at our first “Tails of
address them. In addition, they assist in one of the most critical Treasure” Jewelry Event on
aspects of caring for the animals — fundraising — to ensure February 12. It was a great
that resources are available to continue our work. Since the APF success and we plan to do
is funded by donations, this type of volunteer help is vital to the
Longtime volunteer Evelyn Phillips-Gutchell it again next year!
organization.
visits with a feline friend.
Opportunities currently available include: customer service Save The Dates
and phone support, cat room cleaning and socialization, helping with adoptions, fostering kittens, and
staffing informational tables at off-site events, to name just a few. For a complete list, check out our April 25 Kitten Shower at the APF
website volunteer page at: www.animalprotective.org/help/volunteer.html.
May 31 “Putting for Pets” Golf
Tournament at Van Patten GC
Want to learn more about volunteer opportunities? Come to our next Volunteer Orientation.
You will have a chance to ask questions, meet staff, and take a tour of the facility. It’s a great way to June 6 3rd Annual “Thrifty Kitty
find out if becoming an APF volunteer is good fit for you. Please call Jen at 374-3944, ext. 118 and and Bargain Hound” Garage Sale
let us know if you plan to attend. Bring a friend!
September 12 17th Annual
2009 Scheduled Orientations at the APF. All are on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 pm. Fireplug 500 Walk for Animals
> April 1 > May 13 > July 1 > September 16 > November 18 Great sponsorship opportunities
available, call 374-3944, ext. 113
Expanded Pet-Friendly List is Available First Aid for Dogs and Cats
Last year, nearly a quarter of those who surrendered their pets to the APF cited presented by Tundra Spirits and the APF
housing issues as the reason. Many people tell us that they must move and are This comprehensive, hands-on program for teens and
unable to find rental properties that accept pets. In an effort to help, the APF has adults will cover emergency procedures, CPR, rescue
recently expanded its Pet-Friendly Rental List. This list includes information for over
breathing, disaster planning, and more.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009
250 rental properties of various types. Visit www.animalprotective.org to download
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
this document, or call 374-3944, ext. 113 to have it mailed to you. We also welcome Fee: $40 per person
contact from landlords who wish to be added to the list. Special thanks to APF To Register: Call 374-3944, ext. 121
volunteer Veronica Thomas for all of her help in compiling this valuable resource. Registration and payment are due by March 13.
Introducing “Agili-O” for Dogs
Food Bank Partnership Our Pet Academy trainers have developed a brand
Helps People and Pets new class called Agili-O, which combines traditional
obedience with agility for an experience that is both
The APF participates in a program with Hills Science Diet, which supplies
functional and fun. Polish your dog’s basic obedience
dry food for our shelter pets at a very low price. However, we still receive
skills while introducing him to the sport of agility. Your
donations that we are unable to use. Last year, we began sending surplus pet
dog will learn to navigate obstacles such as bar jumps,
food to the Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM) Food Pantry on Albany
tunnels, and weave poles, while strengthening basic skills.
Street in Schenectady. The pantry is open to residents of Schenectady County
and those in need may receive food up to four times a year. No experience is needed. However, your dog
must know general commands for sit, down,
With help from many individuals, community groups, and various stores,
stand, and come, as well as have a solid
this program is providing 3,000-4,000 pounds of pet food to the pantry every
one-minute stay. This class will be held
month. Yet SICM reports that they quickly run out of pet food whenever it is
outdoors in the APF’s fenced-in play
available. We are happy to be able to help pet owners care for their pets during
area and taught by the APF’s certified
these tough times, and encourage anyone who would like to help to drop off
trainers. Class begins on May 20 and the
food or monetary donations at the shelter. We are also seeking volunteers who
cost of the 6-week course is $100. For
can assist with pick-up and transport of donations. For more information,
more information, contact Melissa Tata at
please contact Kim at 374-3944, ext. 119.
374-3944, ext. 121, or tata@animalprotective.org.
www.animalprotective.org 3In Honor and In Memory
of Special People and Animals Who Have Touched our Lives ...
List reflects honorary and memorial gifts of $25 or more received between 10/4/08 and 2/4/09.
To make a donation, please use the enclosed envelope or contact Mary at 374-3944, ext. 114
or forden@animalprotective.org. Photos are welcomed and will be used as space allows. Cobi
In Honor of People THE MILLER/BIRCH FAMILY LUCY Mr. and Mrs. Charles White
Terry Rafferty Ed and Diane Updyke Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Woods
JUDY AND VITTORIO AMADEI FRANK R. DeBIASE
PATTY MONTONE MAGGIE AND TWEET FACE
Marguerite Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peltier
Marguerite Pearson Joyce Kusserow
JOHN ARTICOLO JOYCE C. DUNNEY
CHRIS MORRETT MIKA
Dolly Lee Simmons Mr. and Mrs. John Tremblay
Mom and Dad Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown
LISA BAITY BEV EOFF
WENDY NOONEY MOLLY - ADOPTED FROM THE APF 4/05
Paula Supley Norma and “Bernie”
Connie Nooney Stewart and Elizabeth Silvers
EDIE BANKER JOHN E. EWING
BONNIE NUENDEL NICO AND OMAR
Carolyn Banker Mr. and Mrs. George VanHeusen
Susan Stenson Elizabeth Yanoff
KIM BELLANGER SHARON FAMIANO
ERIN M. O’BRIEN OPAL AND PEARL
Theresa Rosa Mary Krzyzak
Deidre S. Barber Joan Bergin
GLORIA BLUM CLIFFORD FISLER
OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OUR BABY GIRL, MAGGIE
Evelyn Pieciuk Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Overstrom David and Kathy Burke
“AUNT” DELORES BUEHLER PAUL FITCH
MARGUERITE PEARSON PARKER, ADOPTED 8/4/05
Deborah and Ray Rutnik Elizabeth and Melanie Mattus
Martha Meskutovecz Sidney and Eileen Kaufman
STEPHANIE BUTKIEWICZ Patty Montone LT. SAMUEL GABRIELE
PRINCESS AND PRECIOUS
Deborah Poitras Karen Pirozzi Lisa Grzeskowiak
Alice DeCoste
MR. AND MRS. TODD BUTLER EVELYN PHILLIPS-GUTCHELL ANNA GLOGOWSKI
SAMMY THE CAT
The Clark Family Trust Teshia and George Gutchell Melinda Lewis
Bruce Stewart
BEN AND CONNIE CAIN JOAN AND DICK PROVOST LEONARD V. GORDON
SCHUYLER AND TYLER,
Jack and Beverly Maniscalco Joan Rogers and Denise Landi OUR APF ADOPTED PETS Katharine Gordon
ARWILDA CHIODO MIRIAM RIDER Cynthia and John Seacord CHESTER GRANATO
Robert J. Jones Rebecca Rider Valerie Block
SMOKEY
THE CLARK FAMILY THERESA ROSA Norma Martin Patricia M. Cummings
Dan Symeon Ellen Young Kenneth Fisher
SOPHIE GRACE
JULIE COOPER AND FAMILY Paul A. LeFebvre
PENNY AND ED SESSA Nancy Jane Batten
Chris Morrett Mr. and Mrs. Walter Risler
Gretchen Gedroiz TASHA
HELEN CULVER RITA H. HESNOR
LORRAINE SOSNOWSKI Craig Kimball
Susan Culver Joan and Lou King
Amy and Victor Sosnowski
Mary and Jon Pallazola
THE DEDICATED APF STAFF JANE STERN In Memory of People Al Starin
Steve and Kim Jess Marjorie Assini Richard and Shirley Thomas
DONALD W. ARMSTRONG
DENISE DeWOLF BARB WAGAR Charlotte W. Bowser MARGARET HOFFMAN
New York State United Teachers Susan Stenson Diane’s Co-Workers at GE Global Research Melissa Cronin
LISA DiCOCCO & RYAN NIX ELLEN YOUNG-TRIPP Judy and David Dillenbeck
HOWARD KOERNER
Judy Dillenbeck Theresa Rosa Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holzhauer
Lynn Koerner
Martin G. Springfield Gail and Jack Houck
BILL AND MARILYN YUNICK STEVEN G. KORAL
Linda Susi Glen and Kathy Snowden
Bob and Anne Yunick Barbara Grasso
CRAIG DuBOIS THOMAS M. BEZIO Ed and June Grinter
Frank DuBois Esther Jasniewski
In Honor of Pets Janet Marticke
Joseph H. Rogers
CATHY ESPERTI Bernadette and Marty Wilson
BAXTER AND SAMANTHA Anthony Monaco, Jr.
Lynne Salerno JUSTUS W. KUSSEROW
Mom and Poppy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mont
ALEXIS GAGE Ruth and Steve Nejman Joyce Kusserow
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Comstock BERGEN
Perreca’s Bakery DR. ROBERT LAMB
JoAnn and Gram Stankus Ray and Mary Pressman
LIZ AND ED HANNA Mary Lou Lamb
Gretchen Gedroiz BOGUSKY FAMILY PETS The Radtke Family
Michael and Sandra Bogusky The Santoro Family SHIRLEY LANE
LAURIE HOYT NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
BUDDY BAUMGARDEN Melissa Tata
Karla Hoyt-Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tata NYS Tax & Finance Audit Division
Dawn Baumgarden
MARY JANE Chuck and Debbie Walsh RUTHE MURIEL LEVIN
Brian Hughs BUSTER AND SIMON Judith Schultz
Linda and John Smith MARIANNE BOWEN
JULIA AND TESS Al and Millicent Miller KARL D. LIDDIARD
Susan Brooks COBI Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Catchpole
Joe and Shirley Ihnatolya GUS BRUNKHORST
MIKE KAZMIERCZAK Claire Brunkhorst BART LONGWAY
Michelle Chank SMOKIE CORBO Jacqueline de La Forgue
Aline Pirrone THE BURKE AND ZURLICK FAMILIES
KIM, MIKE AND THEIR COLLEAGUES Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burke EDWARD W. MARTINEC
AT THE REXFORD POST OFFICE PEPPER AND GINGER DONNELLY Mr. and Mrs. Richard Comstock
Margaret Donnelly JAMES CANFIELD
Thelma and Peter Ford Jean and Jerry Connolly
Richard and Nancy Piller Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D’Alessandro
MARCIA AND RICK KNIGHT FLUFFIE
Robert Koenig ANTHONY COLOSE Carol and John Eaton
Geraldine Mancino Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barkowski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Iarusso
CAROL LaTORRE GIZMO - MARY’S CAT The Layton Family
Gloria Snyder MARCIA AND CRAIG COMSTOCK
Cathy Gemmiti Richard Comstock Mr. and Mrs. H. Richard Lewis
LIZ AND VIC HALEY - ADOPTED FROM THE APF 11/06 D. Oathout
Donna Sheehan ELEANOR CROOTE Robert and Linda Prusko
Adam, Rana, Celia and Owen Ron and Susan Aragona and Family
SUNSHINE, THISTLE, SANDSTONE, Sean St. Clair
EVAN AND DANA MELBY Lisa Croote Jane and Bruce Tatge
Richard Melby MOONSTONE, LIMESTONE, THISBE, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fedorczyk Bill, Carol and Rocky Viscusi
QUITE, QUARTZITE, INKWELL, Golub Traffic Department
JUDY AND CHARLIE McCULLOUGH Marion and Harry Worthington
SLAYTON, PATCHES AND RICHARD Dorothy Harris
Gretchen Gedroiz PATRICIA McFARLAND-PATTERSON
Michael Mockler Mr. and Mrs. Howard Katz
EARL McMULLEN Lisa’s Friends at Value Options Connie Bender
HERSHEY Class of 1949 at Burnt Hills-
Jeff, Bob, Elvis and Maggie Mary and Jeffrey Nuzzaco
Thomas Quinlan Ballston Lake High School
MARTHA MESKUTOVECZ The Santoro Family
HONEYBUNCH Barbara and Craig Sargent Mary Rose Hoffman
Patty Montone
Marguerite Pearson Hetty Jo Brumbach Candy Schaffer JOEL MEADER
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tullock Robert and Kathleen Dittus
4MARY AND PAUL MONACO SADIE I. BRUZDZINSKI SUSKI FOXY AND MITTENS MERLA PETRO
Rosemarie Melius Sandra Barrett Steven Rider John and Patty Petro
BEVERLY MOZGAWA John Furrow FRED AND JD PIXIE
Elsie Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heritage Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown Kathy and Reggie Less
Jo Sawaniewski
PATSY MUSCANELLI GINGER POLLYANNA PURZWELL
Dr. Peter and Carolyn Pfaffenbach, DDS PAUL VASKO Alma Ehle David and Connie LaFleche
Douglas J. Miller
KAROLINE NEHLS GRINNY, BRINDLE AND DUTCH POUPETTE
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buechner MARTHA VELLANO Mary McClelland William and Donna Ross
Pam and Jerry Pedinotti
MARIE NITCHMAN HANNAH PRECIOUS
Jacqueline de La Forgue ROBERTA E. VENDETTI Lorraine Miskinis Thomas and Rose Marie Bartlett
Mr. and Mrs. David Banker
MARGARET NOBLE Orysia Calka JAKE AND TWEEBS PRECIOUS ZOE
Jacqueline de La Forgue Joe and Carol Vacca Barbara Ann Maddaus Beth Wilkinson
OUR PARENTS JOY CURCHIN VROOMAN JASPER PRINCESS
Gunda and Milio DiCocco Linda Blum John and Judy Strachan Ray Colucciello, Jr.
DAVID PARKER Rosaline Horowitz and Neil Yetwin JEM AND SCOUT PUFFER
Mary Keyes Mary Jane McFall Patricia Colgan Margaret Murphy
FREIDA PAYNE MERLE AND ETTA WILCOX JULIUS PUMPKIN
Clare Caplinger, Marie Fogg, Flo Smith Eliz, Bill and Carol Marguerite Pearson Maria Sardella
and Jeanne Millett TOM YOUNG K.K. PUNKY BREWSTER
FRANCIS PRIOR Linda Sibony Chrissy Klett Lynn Trentini
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matt KATS ATLAS QUARTARARO
RENO In Memory of Pets Nancy Knaggs Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quartararo
Pam and Jerry Pedinotti ABBY KNICKERS AND PANSY RIDGY
JACKIE ROCKEFELLER Jean Dagostino Butch and Linda Polomaine Pam Pearlman
Patricia Wood ALPHA ERNEST AND MARION KUNZ’S PUPPY SABLE
ALBERT E. ROWBOTHAM Mr. and Mrs. Francis Campbell Marlene Gentile Countermine Sally Nagay
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cooper ASHFORD AND DITTO JUSTUS W. KUSSEROW SAM
The Northland Toy Club Joan Rogers and Denise Landi Joyce Kusserow Joy Bloomstein
PATRICIA J. SANDERS ASTRO, JINX, MAGIC AND SCOOTER LAWRENCE SAMANTHA C.
Robert and Priscilla Burgess
Jonathan VanDerWerken Karen Frankenfield Fran and John Cronin
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ciancetta
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Ciancetta BOBO AUBE LILLY SAMANTHA
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ciancetta Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ritchey Barbara and David Watson
Kelly and Todd Aube
The Staff of Clover Patch Early Childhood LUCIFER SAMMY
Services AUDREY ROSE
Roberta Solomon Linda Snyder
Laura and Hugh Crotty Susan Dandaraw
Mary Crotty MAGGIE SANDY, SARA, PENNY AND CINDY
BAILEY
Kathleen Curtin Deborah Furlong Gloria Snyder
Tammy Smith
Jean Dagostino MANDY AND RANDY SCARLET AND CANDY
BARAKA, LADY AND MORGAN
Steven Davi Mildred Reed Ann Cartmell
Phyllis Ochs
Felicia DeCrosta SCHATZE
Dominick Della Rocco BELLA MARTINI
Carl Corrin Carole Mushaw
Nancy Della Rocco and Ellen Mills Tristan McCann
Deborah Drew MASON, JAKE AND SHADOW SCOUT AND BUFFY
BRANDY I, BRANDY II AND BRANDY III
Pat Endries Marcia Cockram Gail Renus
Wesley and Joan Weaver
Mary and David Esperti DUFFY MASTERSON SHADOW
Candy Fiet BRIDGETTE
Maureen Masterson Philip Borgese
Mildred B. Galla Margaret Prater
MAX SILK
Nellie and Toby Gardner COOPER
Iroquois Rod and Gun Club, Inc. Catherine Kowalczyk Love, Dixie
Patricia Mazure
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lezzi MIP SISSY AND MITZI
GEORGIE BRONK
Laura and Bill Masucci Susan Holdridge Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andrzejewski
Natalie Conover
The Middleburgh Staff SLICK
BUSTER III MISHA
Nancy, Ellen and Lily Mills Roberta Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mone Reta VanAuken Judy R. McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morrett MISSY JAMES SNOWDEN
CANDI
Carolyn Pastore Lorri Dunleavy Diane and Tom Houck
James and Sharon Buell
Robert and Linda Prusko MISSY MAE GERONIMO SOCHA
CASEY
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Riggi Holly Hayes Balltown Dog Walking, Amy Vandervort
Donald Sanders, Friends and Family Danielle Burke
Murial Stivers CHAMP MOLLY SPECKY
Phyllis Thompson Judy and Steve Bobik Adele Grasso Brett and Lori Larson
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Verteramo CHELSEA MOLLY BUSTER STRONG
Patty, Gary, Greg and Dan Westover Cindy Filippone Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Valentino Charlene Strong
JOSEPH SANTORELLI CHESTER MOOCHEY, MIN AND POLLY STURGESS
Pam and Jerry Pedinotti Paul and Amy Lebarron Pharmer Paul Kennedy and Jaime Cyr Edna Gage
NORMAN W. SCHLANSKER CHEWIE MOOKIE SUGAR
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Brinkman Robert and Rita Michalek Richard and Maria Markiewicz Eric Virtanen
Mary Ann Millett WICKER MUCHMORE TANNER
Georgia Tarantelli CHOPPER
Elaine Pickett Susan Muchmore Freedman Roberta Berg
MICHAEL J. SCOTT Jean-Marie Muchmore TASHA
Chic and Hal Rathbun COCO
Nadine Vino MUFFY Mitch and Alice Gay
NICHOLAS J. SHIELY Robert Koenig TEDDIE AND WINNIE
Janet Shiely COCOA
James and Patricia Gray DICKENS MUNSON Yvonne and Arthur Castle
CAROLINE B. SIMPSON Susan Munson THOMAS
Green Island Teacher’s Association CRICKET AND TINKERBELLE
Leonard and Debra Coggins SAM Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dompierre
Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart Jones, Jr. Mark Phoenix
DAFFY AND MINDY TILLIE AND ANNABELLE
JAMES M. SMITH, SR. NUBBS
Marilyn Vitch Jacqueline Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zotta Robin and Paul Farmer
BUMPER DeCAPRIO TOBY
JAYNE SMITH OJ “JUICE”
Annie L. Bland Clare McMahon
Leon R. Smith, Jr. Ruth Naylor
Richard and Kathleen Higgins TWITCH
HELEN STEWART Holly Warner OLIVER AND DELILAH John and Elizabeth McCauley
John and Susan Goldthwaite
SHEENA DeCAPRIO Barbara Kolapakka WINNIE AND EMMETT
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morrett
Betty Reich Richard and Kathleen Higgins OPIE, DAISY, MOBY, FOSTIE Marguerite Bauer
Judith Schultz DOBUSH AND GRAY KITTY BECKET WOLFE
PATRICIA STRICOS Kimberly Powell Richard Filiaci and Joy Zimberlin Dr. Christopher and Suzanne Campese
Ron and Cynthia Placek EIDON PENNY, RASCAL AND LUCIE ZIGGY
JoAnn and Gram Stankus Mae Flynn Frank and Kathy Gioeli
PETEY www.animalprotective.org 5
Ryan, Nicole, Mom and DadI’m back! Calling All Cats:
Help your own kind by doing what
One year ago, I shared my tale of
you do best!
woe ... of how I suddenly found myself
homeless. While at the shelter, I vowed
that once I was adopted I would find
a way to help other homeless cats. I
found a wonderful family who I know
I’ll be with forever! True to my word, I
came up with Snoozapalooza.
Last year lot of caring cats joined me
in this unique sleep-a-thon and raised CATS: If your people raise $100 or more, you’ll
$10,000! Now kitties, I’m asking you to When asking for support, tell
receive a cozy fleece cat mat and catnip pillow! people that a even a little is OK.
rally once again. Have your people ask
Every Dollar Helps! Here’s how ...
their friends, relatives, and anyone with Visit www.animalprotective.org to: Distemper and rabies vaccinations $10
a heart to support your heroic efforts
> Sign up and create your own web page Deworming and Flea Treatment $13
for cats. They need our help!
to raise money online via email
FeLV/FIV Test $15
Love, > Submit pictures of your cat for Ginny’s
Spay/neuter surgery $60
Ginny “Sleep Hall of Fame”
Average cost to prepare $200+
The Snoozapalooza Spokescat > Read Ginny’s Blog a cat for adoption
> Get helpful tips and pointers
Rules for People
> Register and raise money on behalf Questions? Call (518) 374-3944, ext. 113
of your cat, either online or using the
Snoozapalooza
form provided. Please return form and pledges by mail or in person to APF,
53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302, by April 25. Shelter hours are
> To register online, just go to
animalprotective.org and click on the Participation Form Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4:30 pm, and Sunday 12-3 pm.
Make checks payable to APF.
Snoozapalooza link. It’s easy to set
________________________________________
up your own web page and contact Your Name Sponsor Name $ Amount
____________________________________________________
friends by email. ________________________________________
Address 1___________________________________________________
> Turn in all pledges to the APF by
________________________________________ 2___________________________________________________
April 26. City/State/Zip
3___________________________________________________
________________________________________
Rules for Cats Email 4___________________________________________________
> You must be a cat. Faux felines will ________________________________________ 5___________________________________________________
Phone (H) Phone (W)
be disqualified. 6___________________________________________________
________________________________________
> All peaceful methods of persuasion Name(s) of participating cat or cats. 7___________________________________________________
are encouraged. Longing stares, head [ ] I raised $100+ and my cat wants that mat! 8___________________________________________________
butts, and purrs are acceptable. [ ] I won’t be participating in Snoozapalooza,
but would like to help the cats. 9___________________________________________________
Malicious use of claws on human flesh
Amount $__________
or furniture is not. Checks payable to “APF” or select card:
10__________________________________________________
[ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard 11__________________________________________________
> During training, nutritional
[ ] Discover [ ] American Express 12__________________________________________________
supplements should be freely
demanded. Tuna is a highly effective ________________________________________ 13__________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Name
(although possibly habit forming) 14__________________________________________________
________________________________________
sleep aid. Card Number
15__________________________________________________
> When sleeping on April 19, ________________________________________
Dont forget! The APF
Expiration Date
tandem snoozing, stretching, receives GE matching funds.
________________________________________ Please call 1-800-305-0669
repositioning, and litterbox breaks Signature or visit www.gefoundation.com Total $_ _____________
are permitted. [ ] My company has a matching gift program. to report your gift.
Company _ _______________________________
6Be Kind to Animals Poster and Essay Contest Creative Ways to
National Be Kind to Animals Week is dedicated to raising awareness Help the Animals
about treating animals with kindness and respect. The APF will again
celebrate this special week with our 7th Annual Poster and Essay Contest $100 for the Pets
for kids in grades 1-5. It’s a wonderful opportunity to teach young people When You Buy a Car
about the importance of kindness and responsibility toward animals. Are you in the market for new
This year’s theme is “Tell Me a Story About Animals.”
wheels? Visit our friends at
For essays: Write an essay about an animal book that you liked, fiction
Toyota and Scion of Clifton
or non-fiction, or write your own animal story.
Park for a great deal for you
For posters: Design a book cover. It can either be for an existing animal-
and our shelter pets. When you
themed book or a story that you’ve made up. Just like a real book cover, make
purchase a vehicle and mention
sure you include the title and author, even if it is something you made up.
the APF, they will make a $100
Entries are due to the APF by Friday, April 10. To download the
donation to the shelter. Our
complete rules and official entry form, go to:
warm thanks to Mike Raucchi
Pet Professor Vera Weiss holds the and his caring staff.
www.animalprotective.org/humaneedu/bekind.html
poster of a student winner at last
For questions, please contact Kim at 374-3944, ext. 119.
year’s awards reception.
Route 146 & 236, Mechanicville
“Thrifty Kitty & Bargain Hound”
Garage Sale Returns Pets Get Commission
Attention all bargain hounds and thrifty kitties — your wish has come true! Buying or selling a home?
Our huge garage sale is back by popular demand and the date is June 6. When you work with Diane
Start gathering your items to donate. We are looking for gently used books, Eichel or David Stillman
jewelry, CDs, DVDs, small furniture, household items, sports equipment, of Coldwell Banker Prime
toys and of course, pet supplies. Please no clothes, upholstered furniture, Properties and tell them you’re
or electronics. For more information, call Mary at 374-3944, ext. 114. a friend of the APF, they
will donate 10% of their net
commission to the shelter.
Call 640-4402 or 640-4426
to learn more.
NEW! “Putting for Pets” Golf Tournament
The nice spring weather is just around the corner. Grab your clubs and mark
your calendar for Sunday, May 31 for the first-ever “Putting for Pets” Golf
Tournament. Get your foursome together and join us at Van Patten Golf
Course in Clifton Park for a fun day on the greens. The $85 per person entry
fee includes lunch, hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and a goodie bag to take home.
There will also be contests, raffles, and be prepared for some great surprises.
For more information or to register, call Mary at 374-3944, ext. 114.
You Shop, Pets Earn
Help the animals every time
you shop online. Sign up at
www.petgive.com and select the
Help Pets at Home SHELTER WISH LIST Animal Protective Foundation
We’ve all heard the phrase “think globally, act locally.” For whatever > KMR, Kitten Milk Replacer powder as your charity of choice. Then
concerns us on a national or global level, there is a way to address > Name brand canned cat and dog shop at hundreds of popular
food—especially Fancy Feast retailers who will donate a
it right here at home. Supporting the APF allows you contribute
to a more humane world by helping us to build a more humane > Dog collars and strong clip-on leashes— percentage of your purchase
medium or large sizes to the APF at no extra cost to
community right here in the Capital Region. Several donors have
> Clay (non-scoopable) cat litter you. You’ll also get exclusive
expressed that while they still support the efforts of national
humane organizations, they truly want to help the animals in their > Laundry detergent (liquid) offers available only to PetGive
own community. We also want to remind you that the APF is not > Paper goods: paper towels, tissues and members.
toilet paper
affiliated with any other organization, locally or nationally. Your
donations stay in your community, helping animals in your own > Dish soap, Windex, bleach
back yard. To learn more about how your contribution will be > Postage stamps
used, please contact us at 374-3944, ext. 110. For a more complete and up-to-date listing,
please see the wish list on our website at
animalprotective.org. www.animalprotective.org 7NONPROFIT ORG.
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53 MAPLE AVENUE PAID
SCOTIA, NY 12302 PERMIT NO. 1016
ALBANY, NY
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Which Dog is Right for Me?
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, at the APF
Adding a new canine friend to your
family is a big decision and we can help
you do it with insight and confidence.
Join us for “Which Dog is Right for Me?,”
a free program for anyone considering
adopting a dog. Breed, age, gender, care,
and activity level will be discussed. We’ll
also cover what to expect when you bring
a new canine family member home,
anticipated costs, and how to introduce
a new dog to existing furry family
members. No reservations are required.
SHELTER HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 – 4:30 pm. Sunday, open for adoptions only, 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Closed Monday.
Pancake WE'VE GONE HOME!
Breakfast! We love updates. Please send your pet pictures and stories to
Marguerite at pearson@animalprotective.org.
Join us for a
Symba Missy Lucy Buddy
delicious pancake, egg, and
sausage breakfast to benefit
the APF animals – we do the
cooking and you do the eating!
For tickets or more info,
contact Mary at 374-3944,
ext. 114.
Levi and Judah Petey Syed
Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 am
Fee: $6 adults, $4 kids
ages 5-12, under 4 free
Where: Loyal Order of the
Moose, (formerly Sgarlata’s)
Lower Broadway, Schenectady
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