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March 2019 | Spring Edition | For more information, visit QuincyAnimalShelter.org
THE SCOOP
1999-2019:
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS
1999
How It All Began: The Man Who Said Yes
Prior to 1999, the fate of homeless animals
in Quincy was uncertain. While some
dogs would be claimed by their owners,
most of them were euthanized; cats were
not even on the radar. In the meantime,
Milton and Scituate had already begun
their partnerships with their animal control
departments to find homeless animals a
forever home, and it seemed to be working
well. So, a group of well-intentioned women
from Quincy and the South Shore took
the fate of the homeless animals into their
hands.
Don Conboy was on the job for only two
months when he was approached by ...
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THE MICKEY FUND SUCCESS STORY UPCOMING
A CAUTIONARY TALE: KATHERINE AND SAGE, THE KITTENS ARE
ANA THE FROZEN CAT BEN AND LOUIE COMING
We are all pulling for one of our Two love stories that we will never 5 Ways you can help us help them
latest residents to make a full forget. this year.
recovery. If it weren’t for another
amazing good Samaritan, Ana
would never have survived.
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the group. “I was not happy that I taking a chance, because some believing in us. Thank you for saying
had to deal with so many animals, of these animal advocates can yes, and letting us do the work we
so I agreed that as long as they took be off the wall. I was lucky that love to do. Thank you for all of your
care of the extra cats, then we could we only had that one hiccup and support over the last twenty years.
get along.” There were only three we survived that with minimal You has always be a great supporter
other volunteers at the time. Sharon problems. Through the years I have of QAS, and have been a fantastic
and Marilyn took care of the cats, had tremendous people on the partner.
and Robin was the only dog walker. QAS board, in management and
of course the volunteers. I did not
Kristie Henriksen of Siro’s was a big even think about how long this
supporter of the movement. She would succeed. When I think of all
held the first fundraising that raised the great people who have come
$20,000 which was used to purchase through the front door, and the
the central air unit. “I never had to friends I have made; it makes my job
work in the shelter without air. I do great. The shelter has come a long
not know how the animals survived, way. I look forward to a new building,
it must have been sweltering.” and more great years of cooperation
After the fundraising, more people between Animal Control and the
became aware of the issue, and Shelter. It was a marriage made in
more volunteers began showing up. heaven.”
Things started to get organized. In a
short few months we grew from 3 to QAS would not be here if it weren’t
about 35 volunteers; taking care of for Quincy Animal Control Officer
the cats and walking the dogs. Don Conboy. The only way that QAS
got off the ground was to get Don
Don recalls, “I was told that I was to buy into the idea. Thank you for Don Conboy, Animal Control Officer
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
THE LONG TIMERS 1999–2004
Why They Stayed In Their Own Words
For the last twenty years, our In 1999, the Quincy Animal Shelter 56 Broad Street was The City of
volunteers have made their way started to take shape as an all- Quincy Animal Control building ,
to 56 Broad Street to feed, groom, volunteer organization. People aka the dog pound. The building
comfort, clean up after, cuddle, walk, wanted to help. In June of 1999, was designed to house dogs on a
train, medicate, and hopefully say a the first fundraising event was short term basis, it was not meant
cheerful goodbye to our dogs and held at Siro’s Restaurant at Marina to be used as a shelter. When it was
cats,then send them off to live a Bay. It was well attended by folks built in 1988, cats were not even
happy life with someone new. who wanted to stop the City from considered.
euthanizing homeless dogs and
For the last twenty years, our cats. A sign-up sheet made it official, That same group of women who
volunteers have shown up for their and the volunteers started showing started the relationship with Quincy
assigned shifts; after a long day at up in August; there were only about Animal Control, also approached
work, regardless of the weather, be 35 of them back then. Today, we Mayor Jim Sheets with a proposal:
it on Thanksgiving or Christmas; or have about 190 volunteers! “If we get a group of volunteers
just because they need some cuddle together to do all the work, will you
time. They come because they love The first wave of volunteers had no stop euthanizing animals?”
the work. They do it for the animals formal animal care experience; they
and for themselves. They used to say just loved animals and wanted to Thankfully he said yes. The
a purr or a tail wag is our paycheck! give them a chance. euthanasia room was dismantled
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that summer, July 1999. Auntie Peg makes sure everyone
who makes a donation is properly
Over the last twenty years we have thanked no matter the amount; she
had an amazing group of dedicated, is the brains behind QAS wear and
passionate and talented people lend Auntie Peg’s Attic Treasures. “I was
a hand. Some have moved on, but retired and wanted to help care for
many have stayed. the cats waiting for homes. I stayed
because of the wonderful people I
We have three volunteers that work with (who are my family) and
have stayed on since 1999: Former have the same goal of caring for the
Shelter Director Sandra Sines said wonderful animals that come to Sandra Sines with Sailor, in front of
“I decided to go to the Siro’s event us. My greatest joy is meeting our 56 Broad St.
because I love animals. I had no adopters who are giving a loving
idea when I signed up to become a home to these animals in need of
volunteer that it would change my one.”
life forever. Through my work at the
shelter, I have gained so much! From Kit Burke came along in 2000. A
the dozens of animals I have fostered German Shepherd lover, Kit remains
or adopted to all of the lifelong one of the longest board members,
friends I have made; I committed serving as our fourth President. Kit
myself to helping animals. I have always focuses on the well being of
always said the shelter is the best the animals while they are at the
place on earth; helping animals and shelter. She made it her mission to
people too. Walking through that understand what the animals and
door was one of the best days of my volunteers need and how the shelter
life.” could best provide for all of them. Kit
now serves as Shelter Director.
Jean Ellard signed up to help dogs.
Although she had no formal canine One of our most dedicated
training experience, she was really morning volunteers is Kim Moses. Jean Ellard with Fenway. Fenway
good at it! With time and training, She explains. “I always wanted just got his good citizen certification.
she would ultimately become a to work with animals. I became
professional dog trainer with a disabled from work in 2002. I had
passion for Pit Bulls. Jeanie makes my mornings to myself so started
sure our dogs receive the best care looking into volunteering at an
we can offer and that the time they animal shelter. I live in South Boston
spend with us is as stress free as but the bigger shelters in Boston
possible. “A QAS founder told me were not no kill at the time. I only
about the shelter. I was training my wanted to volunteer at a no kill
dog Suzi’Q. She asked if I would help so that’s how I found QAS. Over
train the dogs at QAS and the rest the past 15 years I have met many
is history. What I love the most is to people who love animals just as
see a scared animal learn to trust much as myself. I’ve made many
and open up, to see a dog learn a friends and a few have become like
new command, to see the magic family. I love our mission to help the (Left) Kit Burke, (Middle) Sandra
when a person finds their new cats and dogs and the occasional Sines, (Right) Janet Parisi at the
family member or a shy dog come roosters, chickens and bunnies. My QAS annual dinner 2007.
out of its shell, seeing a family take favorite part of the week are my
their newest family member home”. Wednesday and Thursday mornings
shifts. When a cat is very sick or so
Peg O’Brien also signed up; soon to scared and confused that we can’t
become known as “Auntie Peg”,she even walk by their cage QAS doesn’t
would be involved in absolutely give up! We give it our all to get
everything. While she shares her them to a better place. The joy I feel
home with cats, she also has a heart when they get to find their forever
for dogs and people. Auntie Peg home is an awesome feeling.”
soon became everyone’s friend and
confidant. She remains a dedicated (Left) Peg O’Brien and (Right)
board member, bookkeeper, foster Jen DeBeneditto, who is a Monday Margaret Kinsella
mom and part time psychiatrist!
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night dog walker, signed up visit to the shelter, “The recycling
because, “I like pets, and while a area was near the outdoor dog
career in animal care was not really kennels and I would feel so sorry for
an option I thought that shelter the dogs that I had to try to help. I
work would fulfill that need and I went into the shelter that day and
could meet like-minded people. I a volunteer showed me around.
stay because of the interaction with I remember there was an office
the animals and to help give back to cat that greeted me. I was shown
the community as there are a lot of around and it surprised me that the
pets in need and who need love. The shelter did not smell and all animals
best joy is seeing a dog or a cat find had bedding food and water. When
its new forever home and you can I went in for my orientation I saw a
tell it’s love on both sides.” Jen has large, Maine Coon type cat being
also supported the shelter with her kissed goodbye by the volunteers.
many non-animal talents, including It was going home with its owner
art and photography. who recently was able to rent an
apartment after living at Father
Jen DeBeneditto One of the toughest jobs at QAS Bill’s for months. The volunteers
is trying to help feral cats. This had given this woman a “shower” so
daunting task has been managed by that she and her cat would have the
an army of one, Janet Parisi. Though necessities to start over. (See story of
she started as a dog walker, she has Katherine and Sage in this issue).
spent most of the last twenty years
crawling under porches, searching Joanne does cat care and meds
sheds and abandoned cars trying and has been a Friday morning
to trap feral cats. The goal is to get regular for years; as well as devoted
them medical attention, spayed or board member. “I continue to
neutered and in some cases, find volunteer because I realized that the
them a home. She also responsible volunteers make the difference and
for setting up networks of caretakers that animals do respond to love and
Janet Parisi taking care of kittens in who feed and monitor the homeless kindness. What makes me happiest
the shelter cats in their neighborhoods. No easy is when a longtime resident finally
job; yet she did it year after year gets adopted.”
to help cats in need. Jan has also
served on the board of directors and Margaret Kinsella, has driven more
has been a generous supporter of kittens around Quincy than any
QAS since the very beginning. other volunteer on the planet or
at least it seems that way! ”I went
Patti Sherman wanted to help to the shelter because my friend,
with a small grassroots shelter Nancy Peterson, volunteered at the
in need of volunteers vs a larger Shelter and always talked about it.
well established one. “The joy of When I retired, I decided to give it a
volunteering with dedicated people try. I always loved animals and had
who put their heart and soul into cats of my own. I did cat care; then
making the shelter work 7 days a Shelter Director Treasa Downey was
Kim Moses week, rain or shine. looking for people to foster kittens.
What brings me the most joy is I decided to give it a try. Next there
seeing dogs and cats especially the was a need for people to help the
older, special needs ones go home Foster Team. So guess what? I then
with loving new families.” Over the became the Foster Manager for
years Patti has worn a lot of hats; many years. Now I am just part of
she was our marketing manager, is the team. I love the Shelter for all
an experienced dog walker, mentor, that they do for the animals in their
shift leader, adoption greeter and care. Many of the volunteers go
Patti is known for her being friendly above and beyond to help them. I
to everyone and making new stay at the Shelter in part because of
volunteers feel welcome. the many friendships I have made.
Also I hope one day to see the new
Patti Sherman Shelter.” Because of Margaret’s
Joanne McCarthy recalls her first commitment to our Foster care
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program, years later it is still a way is “OUTS”, especially when a dog/
to allow us to care for many more cat who has been with us awhile
homeless cats. finds a home. We are lucky to have
such a devoted group of Adoption
Most of our volunteers do not given Representatives.” Her weekly report
themselves enough credit for what lets everyone know who the new
they do because they just love doing arrivals are and when they leave we
it. Suzanne Gauthier is one of them. know where they are going to live
She signed up after adopting two out there new lives.
cats in late 2000. “I was impressed by Joanne McCarthy
the caring staff and I believed in the Karen Guiney was lead to the
mission. I still believe in the mission shelter by a stray cat that hanging
and am still impressed by the around her house. She called the
commitment and compassion of the Patriot Ledger to place a “found” ad
volunteers who accomplish so much in the paper. Shortly after she got a
with such modest resources. What call saying that someone just place a
brings me the most joy is seeing “lost” ad for the same cat. The owner
and hearing all the success stories, of the cat rewarded her with a gift
including my own as the adopter of card that she decided to donate
two cats and one dog. to the shelter and that is how she
found out about QAS! Karen starting
Over the years I stayed because of volunteering and adopted two cats Suzanne Gauthier
the flexibility in being able to try new from the shelter. Karen cares for
roles and to adjust my commitments our cats and writes some of the cat
as my jobs and life changed. I bios that help get them adopted. “I
currently manage the Guardian love spending time with the animals
Angel Cage Card program.” Thanks and especially seeing cats who are
to Suzanne, the Guardian Angel frightened at first and then watch
Cage cards are very successfully them come out of their shells and
and allow us to help more animals. become total sweethearts”.
She has actually had many roles
over the years, she was responsible As you can see there is a common
for many successful Open Houses thread amongst our volunteers. They
and of course for her one of a kind do this work for the animals: they Mary Helen Mahoney
chocolate raspberry brownies! are humble, have worn many hats,
do whatever is needed, and they
Mary Helen Mahoney started at QAS have made lifelong friendships. The
after she adopted Bear, one of our greatest joy for all of them comes
senior dogs. She wanted to thank when they see our dogs and cats
the shelter for him in a tangible way. leave 56 Broad Street for forever. (We
“I started as a dog walker, added certainly do not mind if they come
fostering kittens, adoption rep, and back for a visit)
then meds team. For a number of
years I did all four. After some health Thank you for staying and thank you
problems, I needed to cut back to for your commitment!
adoption rep and an occasional (From left to right) Kim Moses, Kit
meds shift, which I still do. The Burke, Margaret Kinsella, and Sue
most joy comes from hearing the Schroepfer
stories from our adopters of how an
animal has impacted their lives. I
stay because I love the animals and I
can’t adopt them all.”
One of the most anticipated shelter
emails we get each week is INS and
OUTS. Sue Schroepfer took over as
the author in 2007. “I took over the
task of compiling and sending out
to volunteers the shelter’s weekly
INS & OUTS report. My favorite part Karen Guiney
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT II
AND THE WINNER IS:
Well it is the animals of course! Everything we do here at QAS is to make
the lives of homeless animals better. That is why we are so lucky to have our
very own Raffle Queen Lynda Southerland in our presence. Not only is she
one of our favorite cat care volunteers, she is a former board member, event
coordinator and she runs a really awesome raffle! A QAS volunteer since
2008, Lynda has raffled off a long list of special items including tickets to
all of our Boston sports teams, concert tickets and the latest, tickets to see
Hamilton! Lynda has raised more than $32,000 in the process. Additionally,
she has been involved with Cause 4 Paws, The Friends of QAS which raised
$7,000 for a new shed and she organized our Project Catwalk Fashion show
that raised $15,000 in 2016. The secret for her success is her passion. Lynda
is always looking for ways to raise money for the shelter. Her enthusiasm is
infectious! Her ideas are creative. The best part is that she does it all for the
animals. Thank you Lynda!
Lynda Southerland
COMING SOON
Save The Date:
The Save ′em All Ball
We are celebrating our 20th
Anniversary in style on Saturday,
October 26 at the Tirrell Room.
ANNOUNCEMENT
QAS has a new website!
We launched our new website
around March 1st. The new site is
designed to be a resource with
useful information and links
regarding animal welfare, resources
on adoptions, surrenders and ways
individuals can help QAS. Users
will notice a clean, crisp redesign
highlighting our new logo and
image. This endeavor could not be
completed without the volunteer
website design team: Amy Conrad,
Khrystyna Reyes, Adam Fehnel,
Dennis Gibbons, Andrea Huang, and
Peter Helms.
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P.O. Box 690088, Quincy, MA 02269
www.QuincyAnimalShelter.org
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The Mickey Medical Fund I want to remain anonymous contribution help us to
for extraordinary medical care give the care that our
special residents need
$ 24/7, 365 days a year.
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THE MICKEY FUND
WISH LIST
A CAUTIONARY TALE: All brands & sizes are welcome
ANA THE FROZEN CAT unless otherwise noted.
! Paper towels
We are all pulling for one of our month. Kit believes that if it weren’t
latest residents to make a full for so many people stepping up ! Bleach
recovery. If it weren’t for another to the plate Ana would never have
amazing good Samaritan, Ana made it this far. ! Fancy Feast adult & kitten
would never have survived her canned food, for our
ordeal. Ana was found outside nearly Ana’s story is reminder that animals, shelter residents
frozen to death during one of our like humans, do not fare well in any
! Natural Balance or Red
severe cold snaps in January. Animal type of extreme weather. We have
Barn food rolls
Control Officer Bruce DiBella knew no idea if Ana got lost or if she was
the situation was dire and made an outdoor cat, but one thing we ! Yesterday’s News cat litter
arrangements to get her urgent know for sure this is one of many
vet care. Shelter Director Kit Burke excellent reasons to keep your cats ! Dry cat food for our feral
consulted with Dr. Kristin Scott indoors! pantry (open bags are OK!)
who offered to take Ana to her
hospital where she monitored her Please consider making a donation ! New cat toys, furry mice,
closely. Ana needed a lot of care and to the Mickey Fund to help Ana get and scratch pads.
attention to make sure she did not the medical care and medication
! Interactive dog toys like
succumb to profound hypothermia. that she needs and help her have
Buster Cubes & balls
“Her body temperature did not even a happy ending. The Mickey Fund
(no tennis balls)
register on the thermometer, she helps us pay for non-routine medical
was dehydrated and had an upper care and for special cases like Ana. ! NEW plastic litter boxes
respiratory infection, she need IV & plastic litter scoops with
fluids and antibiotics to fight off her tags and stickers.
infection” said Dr. Scott. (not used please!)
After spending 10 days at Canton ! Gift cards to Pet Supply
Veterinary Hospital, Ana came Plus, Petco, Walmart, any
back to QAS to further recuperate.. local super markets!
Our volunteers are caring for her
! Postage stamps.
now. Ana was suffering from GI
issues and needed to undergo an ! High efficiency (HE)
abdominal ultrasound to rule out laundry detergent
a more serious problem. The good
news is Ana does not have a mass or ! Cascade ActionPacs
any other big issues. The downside dishwasher detergent
is that she will need to be on meds
for the foreseeable future (maybe
forever) that runs around $65 a Ana, the frozen cat
THE MICKEY MEDICAL FUND
Mickey was a puppy born from one of our Mickey’s human momma turned pain into
first stray dogs, Momma. Mickey was a fun action, and set up the Mickey Medical fund
loving pit bull that was adopted by a QAS in his honor. The goal was to make sure that
volunteer. It was love at first sight. He was if an animal could be saved, QAS would have
happy in his new home and loved by his the money at hand to save them. QAS has
family. All in sudden, Mickey’s young life provided above and beyond veterinary care
Mickey was taken by antifreeze, a known poison for animals that have suffered traumatic
to family pets. His family was devastated, injuries (Like Ana, the frozen cat), needed
because there was nothing that could be dental care, has chronic skin problems. You
done to save him. name it. If we can save a life, we do it.
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SUCCESS STORY – IN MEMORIAM
KATHERINE AND SAGE
ASK HAILEY
*Hailey is a fun loving
Chihuahua rescued from
QAS many years ago, she
helps other pets navigate
the challenges of living
with human beings.
Dear Hailey,
I’m one of the lucky
ones for sure but I
need your advice. I was
“rescued” a few months
ago after a few lousy
weeks out on the street.
Sage I don’t even know
what happened, one
minute I have a home,
This is the story that door to QAS. There was one day. We even threw next minute I’m lost.
taught us that we do not one big problem- Sage them a little shower! Our Thankfully I ended up at
just help animals, we help could not stay there. So volunteers got together a shelter. It took a week
the people too. we were asked to help,but and bought things for to find a nice home. The
QAS was not allowed to both of them. This is one woman who adopted
We did not find Sage in an board animals. Katherine of our fondest memories; me, (let’s call her
alley, she was not brought had no other options. Sage it helped shape what QAS Marcy) just loves me.
in by a Good Sam. She was would come to QAS to has become” recalls Kit We are getting along
not given up because she find a new home. “I had Burke and Sandra Sines fine; plenty of food
was not wanted. Nothing to give up Sage, my heart who recently reminisced and treats and I have a
even close to that. Sage was shattered, I would with Katherine about Sage warm bed. Sometimes,
was brought to us in come to visit her and she at the Holiday Craft Fair. I get to sleep with her.
the most unfortunate would turn her back on Seems too good to be
of circumstances. Sage me and growl. We were Sage passed away true. I do not ever want
had a home, she had a both a mess”. Sage was peacefully on January 12, to be homeless again.
wonderful person who a very pretty tiger cat, 2016 at the age of 22 after The problem is she
loved her since 1998. Sage she was a big girl, who spending 18 years with spends all of her money
was not homeless, but had already had one near Katherine. “Not a day goes on me trying to make
her human was about to tragedy when she was by that I do not miss her, me comfortable. How
be. Sage and Katherine hit by a car and had a hip she was more than family, can I tell her she does
had enjoyed three years replaced. Sage stayed at she was my confidant, she not need too? I don’t
of happy times. Then QAS for months. No takers. was my Sage”. need fancy dog beds,
suddenly Katherine’s life In October things turned sweaters or bowls. I just
turned upside down and around for Katherine and This brought out the love her.
through no fault of her she was able to take Sage best in all of us at QAS,
own she became ill which home. The volunteers were sometimes animal Signed,
led to her being evicted. elated! “We had all secretly advocates forget the Satisfied Samoyed in
She was lucky to find a wished Sage would not people and only think of Scituate
place at Father Bill’s which be adopted, and that what the animal needs.
is a people shelter next they would be re-united See Hailey’s reply on
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SUCCESS STORY – IN MEMORIAM
BEN AND LOUIE
At QAS finding the perfect home for Louie. So on that Tuesday night in treated him, gave him medications
all of our dogs or cats is our number January 2008 Ben adopted Louie and gave him love. Then you gave
one job. There is nothing better than and they became life partners. Ben him to me. Best gift ever. He was
watching them go off to their new brought Louie home with him to special. He gave and got a lot of
home. It is what makes us come Plymouth were they would spend love.”
back day after day and year after the next 3,949 days together Ben
year. This is just one of many special signed Louie up for his own QAS There is no question that Ben and
stories; the story of Ben and Louie. membership every year and he Louie were a perfect match; the
On a Tuesday night in January 2008 would send beautiful hand written stuff adoption dream are made of.
a man met a cat and both of their notes thanking QAS for giving him The letters written by Ben about
lives changed forever. Louie and say how happy he was the bond that he and Louie shared
to have him. In 2018, Ben mailed could melt the coldest of hearts and
In July of 2007 Seymour, a stray cat a donation to the shelter from of course bring tears to your eyes.
from Sea St, was brought to our Louie “celebrating 10 years of home While it is sad that Louie is gone,
shelter in rough shape. Seymour was ownership”. Ben visited the shelter there is pure joy in knowing that
about 7 years old and FIV positive. and told stories of how he and Louie this cat who was barely surviving
He was a handsome big boy with were enjoying life and he brought outside alone and in need of shelter,
hazel eyes. Despite the efforts of our some toys for our cats. medical care and most of all love
wonderful adoption reps, he would got everything he needed. He got
sit patiently waiting for a home for Sadly, Louie passed away late last it from the Good Samaritan who
six months.. Maybe he knew that year.. Ben would write “Louie is gone brought him to us. He got it from
good things come to those who and I am heartbroken and I am at our veterinarians and volunteers
wait. Then Ben Nichols walked in. a loss at how to deal with it. Louie who cared for him before he was
Ben was willing to take a chance was in tough shape when he was adopted and most of all he got it
on Seymour who would become brought to you. You took him and from his partner Ben.
(Left) Louie, (Right) A goodbye to
Louie in a newspaper by Ben.
Submit Your Success Story! Did you adopt from QAS? If so, please tell us your success story! Don’t forget to
attach photos! Send your story to qasthescoop@gmail.com
11Questions or comments? Email TheScoop@QuincyAnimalShelter.org Spring 2019
TRIBUTES From Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
The $25,000 Challenge: The results are in!
We want to thank every donor who made our $25,000.00 Challenge a such a
huge success! Thanks to your generosity we received an amazing $48,250.00
in addition to the $25,000 match. We are most grateful to our Special Angel
who made this possible. Many thanks for helping us to continue our mission
of saving animals and finding loving homes for them.
KIDS THAT CARE Roisin Barrios by Gina Favata THANK YOU TO OUR
John & Constance Brennan by Colleen
They share their birthdays with Russo
VETERINARIANS
donations to the shelter animals Robert Brooks by Gary Caruso, Susan &
John Stevenson Canton Veterinary Hospital, Canton
Nina Rowley B’Day Jimmy DeWever by Sande & Larry Dr. Jo Traveling Vet Clinic, Weymouth
Young South Coastal Veterinary Hospital,
Ann Eliasson by Christine Schultz Weymouth
IN HONOR OF Pat Fisher by Harold Crowley Jr. Veterinary Urgent Care Center, Quincy
Mary Folan by Daniel Tinney, Helen Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic,
Tara, Amy, Jill & Mike Baker by William Flaherty, Janet Southworth, Paul Weymouth
& Pamela Baker Deschenes, The Noonan Family, William The Cat Mobile, Sailsburry
Christine Baldwin by Hans Reimer Pannella, Melodie Olson, Ginger Jackson,
Jennifer Hemmerdinger (Volunteer) by Cyndy Peruzzi-Broadwater, Leah Peruzzi
Hemmerdinger Family & Betty Lamach, Linda Koch Bowes SCHOOLS WHOSE
Helen by Ellen Higginbottom Marie Friel by Susan Conway
Marc & Kel Larson by Denise Larson & Photography
SUPPORT HELP THE
Carol Gannon Janet Gray by Benjamin & Linda Butcher SHELTER
Sandra Morse by Elise Williams Elizabeth “Betty” McLean by Quincy
Cathy Parsons (Volunteer) by Elizabeth Animal Shelter Atherton Hough School, Quincy
Xenelis Helen Marks-Klemme by Leslie Lord, Broad Meadows Middle School, Quincy
Nina Rowley B’Day by Ashley & Nathan Lisa Arya Central Middle School Students, Quincy
Boutin, Ama Okey-Igwe Kathleen MacMillan by Ann Swike, Flaherty Elementary School, Braintree
Patti Sherman (Volunteer) by Debra Christopher Rogers, Lisa Arya Frolio Middle School, Abington
Malinics Gina Marie Mersch by Tom Murphy Lincoln Hancock Swim Club, Quincy
Addison Ti by Jennifer Lavey Nicole Noseworthy by Barbara Merrymount School, Quincy
Debbie Weisman Clasie (Volunteer) by Lawrence, Quincy Animal Shelter Montclair School Student Council,
Vivian & Dan Weisman, Noreen & Steve Rick O’Hare by George & Susan O’Hare Quincy
Weisman Joanie O’Leary by Studio Ten Hair Salon Snug Harbor School, Quincy
Lory Zimbalatti (Volunteer) by Amy Irene & John Rogers by Susan Leyden Thomas Nash Primary School,
Carlezon Carrie Smith by Katherine Freer Weymouth
“Droge” by Linda Stern June Wuerth by Viginia Salvaggio Woodward School 6th grade class &
“Max” by Natalie Vlahovic “Buddy” & Gladys by Cathy Noble Animal Welfare group, Quincy
“Precious” by Priscilla Pulgini “Charlie” & “Sage” by Natalie Vlahovic
Shelter Cats by Rosemarie Gallo “Fluffy II” by Enid Lubarskys
“Goblyn” Schroepfer by Suzanne THANK YOU TO
Gauthier, Sue Schroepfer
BUSINESSES WHO
IN MEMORY OF “Louie” by Benjamin Nichols
“Mandy” by Valerie Solimini SUPPORT US
Matthew Alessi by Marilyn O’Maley, “Marley” by Alice Daly
Linda Alessi “Norville” Gauthier by Susan Schroepfer Almquist Flowerland, Quincy
Diane Alongi by Bartlett Consolidated “Shadow” by Tony Vento Big Y, Quincy
LLC, Lynn Hostash, Duxbury High School, “Warrior” & “Martini” by Susan Chewy.com
Steven Rusco, Pittsburg Hays Bald Eagle Schroepfer David Ellsworh Design
Watchers “Willie” by Carolyn & Joseph Leuchte Fratelli’s Pastry Shop, Quincy
12Spring 2019 For more information, visit QuincyAnimalShelter.org
Frozen Freddie, Quincy
Fox & Hound Wood Grille and Tavern,
Quincy HOW TO
Golden Manet Press, Quincy
Granite Lock Company Inc, Quincy
Make the most of your charitable donation
Inde Salon, Quincy in 2018
Jerry Knowles Irish Carpentry, Quincy
Keezer Sportswear, Weymouth There have been significant changes made to our tax laws resulting
Lighting & Lamps, Quincy in people thinking twice about charitable giving going forward.
L & L Pet Grooming, Quincy Most people, however, give to charities to support a worthy cause
Lola Beauty Boutique, Dorchester not for the financial incentive. But not all is lost under the new tax
Petco Foundation law, thanks to an often overlooked corner of the code.
Petco Store, Quincy
Pet Supplies Plus, Quincy This provision, which the IRS calls a Qualified Charitable Distribution,
Quirk Auto Dealer, Quincy allows anyone aged 70 1/2 or older to donate money from their
Sandy’s Pet Grooming, Quincy IRA account directly to a charitable organization without that gift
Stop & Shop, Quincy counting as income. Under this provision, you can easily transfer
Superlative Printing, Stoughton money directly to Quincy Animal Shelter without paying any tax on
Willard Veterinary Clinic, Quincy that transaction.
XS Brokers, Quincy
And even better, any money you transfer via one of these
distributions reduces the amount you must take in required
Employees of the following distributions.
companies donate monthly,
request company grants, or their Contact your advisor or brokerage firm if you need assistance with
companies match their donation these transactions. From there they will either disburse the checks
to help us: directly to us or send the check to you to pass along to us.
AbbVie Employee Fund
Allstate
American Express
Ameriprise Financial
AT & T ABOUT US
BCD Travel
Berkshire Partners, LLC About Quincy Animal Shelter and
BIG Y, Quincy Our Mission Statement
Eaton Vance
General Mills The Quincy Animal Shelter is primarily a volunteer-run organization.
John Hancock The Shelter relies completely on our volunteers and the community
MeKesson Corporation for support. Incorporated in November 1999 as a non-profit
Morgan Stanley Massachusetts charity, we are also a recognized charity under
Quincy Mutual Insurance Company Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Since
Raytheon Corporation 1999, the Quincy Animal Shelter has placed more than 7,500 cats
State Street Corporation and dogs into loving homes throughout New England. We are
TRUiST committed to finding the right home for every adoptable animal
UBS in our care. Every animal receives age-appropriate vaccinations, is
United Health Group spayed or neutered and micro-chipped before being placed in its
VOYA forever home. Delivering this type of care involves many volunteers,
an active and dedicated management, and a lot of money. Our
annual budget runs approximately $250,000 in order to provide
We apologize if we inadvertently failed to services to the animals in our care and serve the continuous needs
include your tribute or misspelled any name. of our growing community.
We are very careful to ensure the privacy of
our donors. We do not share or sell names to
Our mission is to advocate for companion animals by providing
a second party. We also do not list anyone
safety until home placement of those in our care, to promote spay
who requests to remain anonymous. Please
let us know if you do not want your name
and neuter programs as a means to control pet overpopulation
to be listed. We receive donations through and to be the leading community resource for education on proper
company plans, and they do not designate animal welfare.
your preference. We are always most happy to
acknowledge our donors.
13Questions or comments? Email TheScoop@QuincyAnimalShelter.org Spring 2019
UPCOMING
KITTEN
WISH LIST THE KITTENS ARE COMING
All brands & sizes are welcome
unless otherwise noted. 5 Ways You Can Help Us Help Them This Year
It’s like Christmas; it comes the same and live in a real home often with
! Fancy Feast kitten Turkey
or Chicken food time every year and yet somehow children, who love the experience.
it sneaks up on you. Kitten Season Keeping them healthy and getting
! Royal Canin Mother and at an animal shelter is no different. them socialized and ready for
Baby Cat Food and Kitten Although the official start of kitten adoption are the goals. Kittens can
food season varies a bit year to year it still be very fragile especially when they
comes. It can start as early as March are born outside and do not receive
! Clay cat litter and last until October. Its starts with any vet care.
a few phone calls ranging from,
! Cat toys like furry mice, Being a foster care provider is
“There’s a pregnant cat roaming
balls, teasers
the streets can you come get her?” pretty easy; we have some basic
My cat just had kittens and we rules to make sure that everyone
! Cardboard scratching pads
don’t know what to do” or “I just understands the commitment and
! Gift Cards to pet stores or found a litter in my shed”! In most so that everyone is safe. The time
grocery stores cases kittens will come to QAS. The commitment can be from a few
challenge is that kittens do not stay weeks to a few months depending
at the shelter, “they are too young on the circumstance. QAS provides
and the stress level at the shelter the essentials: food, litter, toys
is too high which puts them at risk and vet care. If you want more
for illness and they need to be with information, email Donna at
people as much as they can” says foster@quincyanimalshelter.org
Shelter Director, Kit Burke. That or give us a call at 617-376-1349.
OUR ADOPTION is where our amazing foster care
HOURS families step in, managed by Donna What can you do to help us during
Knauber. Kitten Season?
Tuesday & Thursday: She has a group of people who 1. Become a Foster Family.
6pm - 8pm open their homes and hearts to 2. Donate items from the Kitten
kittens, some with moms and many Wish List or our Amazon wish list.
Saturday: without. Fostering is a wonderful 3. Adopt a kitten from QAS or
10am - 4pm way to be able to help the nearly 200 another awesome rescue group
kittens that come to us every year. but, Please Don’t Shop!
56 Broad Street, Quincy, When kittens are cared for in a foster 4. Keep your cats 100% indoors.
MA 02169 home, they get round the clock care 5. Spay or neuter your cats.
Please note: animal surrenders
are by appointment only.
Dear Satisfied,
You are very lucky, but so is Marcy. Rescue is a two-way
street. Sounds like she is thrilled to have you in her life too.
Got QAS Wear? You have been through a lot and your feelings are normal.
Stop Stressing. I wouldn’t sweat it. Enjoy the new digs, enjoy
Yes, we do! Stop by during the snacks, most of all the hugs. I draw the line on stupid
Adoption hours or give us a sweaters so you might want to put your paws down on that.
call 617-376-1349. We have
hoodies, tees, sweatshirts, Best of Luck!
and more. Hailey
14Spring 2019 For more information, visit QuincyAnimalShelter.org
QAS NEWS VISIT // CONTACT //
CONNECT WITH QAS
We have a new president and
three new board members. INFORMATION
For more information, visit
QuincyAnimalShelter.org
ADDRESS
56 Broad Street,
Quincy, MA 02169
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 690088,
COURTNEY O’KEEFE SANDRA SINES Quincy, MA 02269
BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PHONE
Ms. Courtney O’Keefe became Board Sandra Sines returns to the QAS (617) 376-1349
President December of 2018, she Board. Sandra is a former QAS
has been an active Board member Shelter Director and the current EMAIL
since May of 2015. Professionally, Editor of the Scoop. She has been Info@quincyanimalshelter.org
Ms. O’Keefe has spent the last 25 a volunteer since 1999. She lives
years as a Supply Chain Operations in Pembroke with her husband
ADOPTION HOURS
Executive, working with Global Marty and her dog Bruin, and cats,
Brands selling and marketing Destiny, Max, Magic and Baxter; all Tuesday & Thursday:
Lifestyle Apparel. Ms. O’Keefe, who QAS Alumni! Sandra enjoys writing 6pm-8pm
resides in Quincy, is the proud mom and photography. Sandra works for Saturday:
of two great teens and 2 Dogs. Quincy Mutual Insurance. 10am-4pm
Please note: Animal surrenders
are by appointment only.
EMILY DUFF JOAN SMOOT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emily Duff has been volunteering Joan Smoot of Smoot Associates
as a Dog Walker for the Quincy in Hanover, has 20 years of senior
Animal Shelter since 2009. She and level experience in establishing,
her husband, Loudon, have lived in managing and promoting small THE SCOOP
Quincy for 18 years, they spend their businesses. This includes 14 years SUMMER EDITION 2019:
free time renovating their house with total P&L responsibility for
which was built in 1880. Emily is an two successful food industry
interior designer/ spatial planner businesses. She has worked 2005 - 2009 The Little Shelter
and is self employed. She worked for in television and radio. Joan is That Could
years in event production and is now currently working on launching
the Event Coordinator for QAS. Emily a website Culinaryadventures. The Dog Days of Summer
adopted her dog, Sookie, a Boston net and a informational food Why it is awesome to have a dog
Terrier, from QAS back in 2010. blog. Producing teaching videos in your life!
for a “Key Ingredients” program
demonstrating how to simplify with More Info about our 20th
tips and cooking techniques. Anniversary Celebration
Meet Our Canine Success Team
15This 20th Anniversary Edition of the Scoop
is dedicated in memory of Willow aka Jenny.
She was one of our first canine shelter residents. Willow, a Belgian
Malinois, spent nearly a year with us before being adopted by a police
officer from Northern Maine.You can also read
