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Summer 2010

OUR MISSION The purpose of the APF is to address pet overpopulation and animal suffering through education and appropriate action, to enhance human/animal relationships, and to provide care to animals in need.

“Making Rounds with Oscar” Author to Speak

DID YOU KNOW?We offer humane education programs for kids of all ages by request. Learn more on our website or call 374-3944, ext. 119.

The APF is gearing up for its 18th annual Fireplug 500 Walk for Animals, presented by Price Chopper and Iams, and we hope that you will join us! This is the shelter’s largest annual fundraiser and its proceeds support our many animal care, spay/neuter and outreach programs ... but it is also a day of fun.

Yes, it’s a chance to take a walk with friends, family and your canine pal, but that’s just the beginning. Inside you’ll find details about the many activities

Put Your Best Foot Forward for Pets at the Fireplug 500

CBS-6 news anchor Liz Bishop, host of 6 On Pets, and Laura Daniels of B95.5’s Breakfast Club, will co-host the Fireplug 500 on September 11.

At first glance, Oscar seems like a typical cat – a handsome but aloof black-and-white tabby with a penchant for naps in the sun. For almost five years he has lived among patients with advanced dementia at the Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence, Rhode Island. But Oscar made international headlines when Dr. David Dosa, a geriatrician at Steere House, published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine that revealed the cat’s unusual talent: Oscar can predict when patients are going to die.

The APF is pleased to partner with the Schenectady County Public Library and several other agencies in presenting Dr. Dosa, author of Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat, for a discussion of his

bestselling book on Monday, August 23 at 7:00 pm at the Carl B. Taylor Auditorium at SCCC. The program is free and open to the public.

In his book, Dr. Dosa illuminates Oscar’s amazing gift. A few hours before a resident passes away, Oscar climbs onto his or her bed. He purrs and refuses to leave until the patient dies. His predictions are always right. His special sense provides an early warning system,

giving caregivers precious time to alert family members that their loved one is near the end of life.

Making Rounds is also the story of the residents, staff and families of Steere House. Their stories all carry a common, uplifting element: Oscar. While Dr. Dosa portrays dementia and all of its difficulties, he provides hope and advice for caregivers who are coping with a loved one’s decline.

The Open Door Bookstore is offering a 20% discount on books purchased in advance or pre-ordered by calling 346-2719. Books will be sold at the event at full price. Attendees will have the chance to win several raffle prizes, including a pet gift basket, theater tickets and more. For further details, contact Karen Bradley at 388-4533 or kbradley@sals.edu.

and exhibits that make this day so enjoyable for animal lovers of all ages and so meaningful for those who care deeply about the fate of animals in our community.

The day begins with a commemo-ration of 9/11 with our neighbors from the Stratton Air National Guard Base’s 109th Airlift Wing and the Choraliers of Scotia- Glenville High School.

Learn how easy it is to register online and step up for pets!

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PET ADOPTION We place healthy and temperamentally sound animals in responsible homes with the expectation that adopters will provide quality and lifelong care. Our process includes an adopter questionnaire and an agreement detailing the kind of care every animal should receive.

ANIMAL SURRENDERWe accept unwanted animals from Schenectady County residents. A minimum of $25 per animal is requested to offset the cost of care that we provide, approximately $200 per animal.

The APF is an independent nonprofit humane society funded by donations. It is not a municipal agency and receives no city, county, or state funding. The APF is not part of any national humane organization, such as the ASPCA or HSUS, and receives no funding from those organizations.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORSRecently I was channel-surfing from one reality show to another (is there anything else on these days?) when I stumbled upon a program on Animal Planet entitled, Confessions: Animal Hoarding.

Unfortunately, this is a reality show in the truest sense. Animal hoarding is a growing problem and a reality that the APF experiences on a regular basis. Between June and July the shelter assisted the City of Schenectady in two separate cases by taking in 58 cats and kittens living in deplorable conditions.

When we receive an influx of animals, whether it be 15 or 50, it places a tremendous burden on the shelter in several ways. These animals are generally ill and parasite ridden, so they must be isolated and treated, expending precious time, space and money.

It’s especially tough on our staff to care for these neglected animals, knowing the suffering they have endured for months and possibly years. Their temperaments vary widely, from feral to extremely sweet, making some adoptable and others not. The consolation is in knowing that they have been removed from the filthy environment to which they have been confined and are finally able to enjoy the basic necessities of fresh air, food and water and a clean living space, as well as relief from fleas and other conditions.

Hoarding usually begins with good intentions to help unwanted animals. However, things can spiral out of control when the desire exceeds the ability to help. An animal hoarder is often oblivious to the deteriorating conditions of their home, the animals or the effects on their own health and that of other household members.

Animal hoarders are not bad people. On the contrary, they are very caring individuals who overextend themselves. Recent studies have shown a correlation between certain psychological disorders and hoarding. People who hoard animals are from all social and economic backgrounds and can be found in every community. Some understand what they’re doing but cannot stop themselves. Others lose touch with reality and think that no one else can take better care of the animals.

If you suspect someone of having too many animals, notify animal control or, depending on the severity of the case, your local health department, of your concerns. In helping them to deal with this, we have a better chance of meeting the emotional needs of the hoarder while protecting the animals that are in their care.

Rosalie R. AultEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

From the Executive Director

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 (518) 374-3944, ext. 113 pearson@animalprotective.org

Board of Directors Rebecca Pauley, President Lisa DiCocco, Vice-President Martha Meskutovecz, Secretary Jo Freedman, Treasurer George Belev Anne Hartranft Annemarie Lanesey Steve Malinowski Judy McCullough Sara Veeder

53 Maple Avene, Scotia

Tuesday 12:00 - 4:30 pm Wednesday 12:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday 12:00 - 7:30 pm Friday 12:00 - 4:30 pm Saturday 12:00 - 4:30 pm Closed Sunday and Monday

Cat Adoption Center Mohawk Commons, Niskayuna Monday 1:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday 1:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 pm Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pmSaturday 12:00 - 5:00 pmSunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm2

Meet Our Wonderful Pets at Two Locations

Visit the “North End” of Scotia for a taste of the old country as you search

for the next furry love of your life!

The First 100 Adopters* in August will Receive a $25 Gift Card to More Perreca’s Café 33 North Jay Street in Schenectady’s Little Italy* Note: Offer does not apply to PetSmart adoptions.

Thursdays are Festa Nights!Each Thursday in August, visit the APF and enjoy complimentary homemade biscotti, baked goods, and Perreca’s legendary Italian bread, along with beverages, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Adopt in August and Enjoy a Taste of Italy

LOW-COST COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER PROgRAMThe APF offers low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and kittens. Contact one of the following partner organizations for further information and to schedule an appointment. The fee is $70* and testing for FIV/FeLV and rabies vaccination are also included.

> Robin’s Nest (518) 779-3020> Love Me Spay Me (Guilderhaven)

(518) 861-6861> HOPE (518) 248-0355> Cat Tales (518) 248-9682> Montgomery County SPCA

(518) 842-8050 *plus $5 transport fee

Special thanks to our paisans at: We Sink

Another One! Our thanks to all the golfers who braved the rain to help make our second Putting For Pets Golf Tournament a great success. Over 100 players enjoyed a fun day of golf at Van Patten Golf Club in June, raising over $7,000 for the shelter. Special thanks to our caring sponsors: Big Dog Sponsors Capitaland GMC Subaru Invisible Fence of Northeastern NY Remy Cointreau USA Cool Cat Sponsor Jeff Slotnick Birdie Retriever Sponsors Eastern Heating & Cooling Nelsen & Nelsen, CPAs Scotia Storage, Inc.

garage Sale Team Makes Their MarkOur 4th Annual Thrifty Kitty and Bargain Hound Garage Sale was held in June. Mother Nature, unfortunately, was not kind to us this year. The weeks leading up to the sale were filled with days of heat and exhaustion, topped off with pouring rain on the day of the event.

A wonderful group of our “hard core” garage sale volunteers began their daunting task in early May. The team of Judy Dillenbeck, Dale Mancini, Sue Mickel, Ann-Marie Rutkowski, Linda Seymour and Pat Yazum tirelessly sorted, marked and organized the thousands of items that were dropped off during the six weeks preceding the event. So much was donated that the shelter had to rent two PODS to hold everything!

Despite long days on which the temperature soared into the 90’s, this dedicated group never quit. Thanks to their perseverance and help, over $12,000 was raised for the animals.

This is a great example of how invaluable our volunteers truly are. We absolutely could not have done it without such dedicated people. To all who donated items, assisted at the sale or came and shopped – a big thank you from all of us at the APF!

Front row: Volunteers Sue Mickel and Pat Yazum. Back row: APF Community Outreach Manager Kim Jess, volunteers Judy Dillenbeck, Dale Mancini, Ann-Marie Rutkowski, Linda Seymour and APF Business Manager Mary Forden

Bringing a Lesson in Kindness HomeThe APF celebrated Be Kind to Animals Week in May with its 8th Annual Poster and Essay Contest. This year’s theme, “Adopt Me!” resulted in over 850 entries and one resulted in something more.

When his teacher Miss Jess spoke to Evan Dolley’s 4th grade class at Orenda Elementary School about homeless pets, Evan really took the message to heart. His dog had recently passed away and his family was ready for another pet, so he urged them to visit the APF.

They ended up adopting Nora, a sweet pit bull mix. Evan and his family also attended APF’s Pet Academy, where they learned how to teach Nora basic manners and even some tricks. As you can see from their picture, Evan and Nora have become best friends and are enjoying their summer together.

Pet First AidSat., Nov. 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Presented byTundra Spirits Siberian Husky Rescue, this hands-on program will cover emergency care, CPR, rescue breathing and much more. Fee is $45 per person. Please call 374-3944, ext. 119 to register for classes.

Evan Dolley and Nora

Paws, Claws & Furballs: Stressless Grooming at HomeThurs., Oct. 14, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Professional groomer Tami Adams, owner of Bark Avenue in Burnt Hills, will provide an informative and fun presentation on how to safely groom at home with minimal stress to you and your pet. Fee is $10 per person.

UPCOMINg EDUCATIONAL PROgRAMS

CAN YOU HELP? WE NEED LARgE KONgS!

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In Honor and In Memory of Special People and Animals Who Have Touched our Lives ... While gifts of any amount are genuinely appreciated, due to space constraints only gifts of $25 or more are guaranteed inclusion in the newsletter. Listing reflects gifts made between February 27 and July 29, 2010.

IN HONOR OF PEOPLELENNY & LOUISE ANgERSCarol LotanoMARgE ASSINIJane SternBARBARA BROSNANDiego, Lucas, Clarissa & CharlotteBURNT HILLS VET HOSPITALJean PeckFREDERICK DRUMM’S 90TH BIRTHDAYEdward Kaufmann, Jr.STUART ANTONY FARNUMCourtney SeymourANgELO FAZIOSheila McGeeMEg FRYLINgSuzanne KillinBRYAN gRAZIANI’S BIRTHDAYRachel, Neil, Hannah, Alex, Arik & BanditPAT HUTCHINS’ BIRTHDAYDeborah BigelowMR. & MRS. gERALD INgOgLIAArlene R. CampCARA LONERgANBob McElroyEVELYN MALINOWITZAlice ZayacJANET MASZDZENFriends at the SCCJOAN MCARDLE & PETER gEORgEN’S WEDDINgSusan SpiessSHEILA MCgEERobert and Joan SilerMELISSA & ERIC’S WEDDINgMelissa & Eric LemmeAMBER NUNZIATO’S 8TH BIRTHDAYLindsey DrozdykSARAH PALKO’S 70TH BIRTHDAYRuth DoeringClem & Rosemarie LambDon & Marilyn LeachSandra & John MarshallLinda & Gerald PerregauxFrank & Dorothea PotochnikEugene & Eleanor RowlandDenise & Larry RybickiALEX PAN’S BIRTHDAYCarri LaCroix PanROBIN PANICCIA & ROBIN’S NESTLisa WendCYNTHIA PLACEK’S BIRTHDAYJan KirshenbaumAILEEN REINHART’S BIRTHDAYMarian GilgoreTOM SCHOFIELD’S 60TH BIRTHDAYJim ZayicekEVA SCOTT’S 11TH BIRTHDAYCaitriona McLaughlinANNA TELBANGrandpa and GrandmaKRIS THORNE’S RETIREMENTThe Whitney Club Community Service CommitteeJILL TRIPP’S BIRTHDAYTheresa RosaCONLON VANEPPS’ BIRTHDAYCameron LangoneADI WADEMichael StevensBELLE WARFIELD’S BIRTHDAYMichael Carras, Jr.Michael & Catherine Carras, Sr.Lynn HarknessMark HarknessMr. & Mrs. William HarknessKrishna HillSandra & Daniel WillisJANICE WILSONThe Karigon Elementary School StaffPAM ZABAR’S BIRTHDAYBernadette Raleigh

IN HONOR OF PETSALL PETS AWAITINg ADOPTIONBennyARCHIELaurie L. LaceyBELLENancy Jane BattenBLUE & LILLYKimberly Green & Andrew KouzanCHARLIE TWOAl & Chris SingerEMMA, SMOKEY, LUCKY & TOMMYDeborah WernergIZMOJulia LeBlancgUINNESSMarguerite BauerHOWDY CHENJanet Given ChenLUCKY MIKE FEBRESJamie FebresLUCY KATFrances PayetteMADDIEPatricia GroeberMIMIPat HutchinsMeg SapiaPEPPER, DAISY & DANIMargaret DonnellyPHOEBE & POSIEHank & Bonnie ScottPRINCESS & PRECIOUSAlice DeCosteSMOKEYLillian CorboTABBYFrances FormanTORI “PRETTY’ gORDONChristina GordonYURIJudy Husselbeck

IN MEMORY OF PEOPLETONY ANTONUCCILisa ThomasJOHN MANN BAINJoycelyne AdamsDyahn DiLallo-VonieAlex & Alexander HalakanWendy & Thomas MadeloneARLENE BELLINgERMary Pat & Gary AmbrosinoDONNA BOOMHOWERLaura GennoyPAUL g. BRADSHAWJeannette BradshawMargaret MoehleMONA BRICKMANMuriel CiancettaANTHONY BROOKSPatricia RennagERALD F. BUELLJane & Ed FornerSANDY BRITTKaren HainesLOUISE M. COBBMabel L. CobbAmy & Ted DreyhauptJohn, Stacey, James & Belinda LoughlinRuth & Walter MarhaferClarence MartinMichael & Michele MelnickJean MontgomeryJanice K. RourkeWink, Eileen & ColleenMARY T. CONNORSGeorge & Eva ChilesJim CrispinoMarjorie CrispinoRobert & Michelle CrispinoRoberta JankowskiMarilyn MorrisDONALD S. COOKEThe Clune FamilyDerry & Mardee Cooke

Lynn MonroeFriends at Navilyst MedicalERNEST T. ‘BUD’ COONSWilliam EigabroadtEvelyn PieciukRICHARD J. CROOTEJanice ClarkLisa CrooteMary R. EdwardsNeil & Jerry GolubStacy & Dan HopkinsRoy & Mary McClaineRotterdam Eagles #3610Linda RussellLenita SherwoodGregory & Sandra WoodsB. “JOYCE” DAHLgRENLouis BuhrmasterHILDA DAMBERgO’Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLCgLORIA DESIENOAnna AlfieriCarol BartzSalvatore & Diana BelardoValerie BoylePatricia & Richard CusterBonnie DaggettRobert & Joan DoranBarbara & Joe GaluskiOlivia & Ken GrantCarrie HopkinsJackson, Carson & BradenKathleen JoyceEileen KremlerJoanne LesniakBonita & John PikorStanley & Geraldine RogowiczCasey RutkowskiRonald Scharf, DVMMelissa SroczynskiLucretia TrimpoliRoberta Van HeusenJohn & Diane WarnerMarilyn Y. WestelPeter WhiteHELEN V. DOINBetty & Gary PatrickMARION DRESCHERLiz & Mike HurleyMichael’s Co-workers at NY State Education DepartmentJANE DWYERLorraine VanDerWerkenWILLIAM EDWARDSRuth EdwardsETHEL L. EgANRhonda LatzPeter & Wendy McKernonLois Tourtellot & David SnyderBEV EOFFNorma Eoff and BernieLINDA M. FALLONJoseph & Loretta AmorosoMr. & Mrs. Paul AnostarioJohn ArticoloNancy ArticoloAlice & Raymond DeckerJohn & Donna DeGeorgioJudith ElmyJamie & Mike GuidarelliAdeline MongilloValerie MrozinskiJohn & Merrie-Anne SantoreKURT FINSTERFrieda LegoriusLois R. PriceCatherine & Virgil SagerPAUL FITCHMary FitchJOE gAgNONDing BatJOHN gASSHarold DederickHelmut & Odilia DeegMarjorie WrightROBERT gLEASONMary & Mike Krzyzak

COLLEEN ANNE MILLER gERBERTheresa HennessyMARY gRANTAngela BalcolmJudy & Ashur CrawfordLititia DovhanDavid & Bonnie EricsonIva EricsonDarryl FergusonLinda FramentDiane GrayGrace GreshamDonna & William HughesJane LansingMarc LeClairRick & Candy LeClairDawn LewisJackie MatthewsMary MillerPat MonroeTheresa ParisiFlorence PoprawskiSchenectady Steel Co., Inc.Stella ZabielskiLORRAINE HAHNRobert McElroyEDISON H. HANDYFriends and co-workers of NancyHeather, Ken & Lauren KidderOlaf & Patricia LanglieCATHARINE ‘KAY’ HEINERDouglas & Joanne AndersonCraig BrownDarlyne CognettiRay & Irene ColuccielloMarisa & Frank DohertyDonna FrankJan & Gary GridleySara HenzeKaren B. JohnsonWilliam KukanLCS & Z, L.L.P.Michael & Joanne LitzPaul MooreDr. & Mrs. William NeweyPatricia & Richard NicolellaPam & Jerry PedinottiBob PezzanoThe Pierce FamilyThomas PrayNancy & Joseph ReillyMary Kay RileyTom & Kristie RoohanMarsha SheaAnne M. StrobleJoe & Lisa ToraniFrank TorreGary & Phyllis TorrisiROBERT ‘BOB’ HENNESSYTheresa HennessyDOROTHY M. HICKEYPat EndriesGloria LeschenRose Marie LoseeHelen MaxwellJay & Maria MaxwellMrs. E. Lois MouleEd RyangLORIA HUNTERElmer TomshaTOM JESSSteve & Kim JessMICHELLE JONESPat BachROBERT KAHREDominic & Eleanor D’OnofrioEILEEN S. KAUFMANMary ArnoldMr. & Mrs. Allan AtwellSidney KaufmanMary Ann PetriccaPATRICIA KEHNNancy BenzGeorge MartinMadlyn SalamoneThe Streeter Family

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LUCYCynthia & Albin ZielaskowskiMADISON WEBERDavid McKoneMAgICSusan PennyMAXMom, Dad & LolaMEDUSAStaff of Schenectady County Public Health Services, Environmental Health UnitMEg BRADTIvan & Martha HernandezMIKEYElizabeth AckerleyMILESRobin SolomonMISTYAndrea & Don Stalpinski MOLLYRichard & Karen WangMORRISCarol HaightMR. BIgRon & Cynthia PlacekMUFFINPat HutchinsOREOThomas ZyraPARISLee BurnsPATCH, OUR ALPHA CATLorraine GrantPEPIONE & MOLLYYvonne deGenovaPOLLY ANNA PURZWELLDavid LaFlechePORTER “BUBBY” BROOKSRob & Karen BrooksPRECIOUSThomas & RoseMarie BartlettPUMPKIN & HANKMaria SardellaRALPH & SANDRAConstance JanackREDFrank BaumgartnerREILLYClaire BrunkhorstRICO ROCCOCheryl RiegelRILEY, MAX, JOHN-HENRY, MINg & FLUFFVicki GoldROCKYBhavna HilligrassROSCOED. TallmanROSSI/ROZJanet GranatoRUSTY & SHADOWHoward & Sandra BakerSADIEBruce R. RhodesSAMMark PhoenixSAMANTHADerek SnyderSAMANTHA gRYgASDan & Shari GrygasHoward Halstead & Melissa Engler SASHA, PEARL & BRINADr. Susan Wheeler Weeks “SCOTT” WARNERRita M. Rowney SHADOWAdele Grasso SHEBAKenneth & Amorette Fichtel SIMIPeter & Carolyn Pfaffenbach SMOKEYPat & Ron Mazure SQUEAKYDave & Karen Edyvean TASHA, MY SPECIAL FRIENDCraig Kimball TIgERJean Peck TIPPYJane & Bruce Tatge WINNIEMarguerite Bauer

RICHARD LAFFORTHUNEsther JasniewskiMARY LACZOKeith & Claudia RolfeLEONARD MACKDoris MackWILLIAM MASTERSMr. & Mrs. Ronald Ragucci & FamilyHOLLY JEAN MAYERLisa Beedleson & Karen, Paula & Hailey Mae MillerPatricia Taylor & Ricky EsquevaleRAY & gLORIA MCMAHONMaureen McMahonEARL MCMULLEN, JR. Jenn NixonMARY & PAUL MONACORosemarie MeliusELWOOD L. MURRELL, SR.Jo-An CanellEnvironment One CorporationLinda MurrellEDWARD J. NEJMANPhilip & Jo Ann AdamsRobert & Beverly CzubOlivia & Ken GrantLori LeBlancJoseph & Linda MeusePam & Jerry PedinottiHildy D. ReichJoan & Ken RobitailleLILLIAN NOLANHarvey NolanLOUIS NUSCOMaureen HoffaMARgARET ANNE ORTONFlower BuhrmasterHelen & Donald PetraskPaula PlushEleanor & Eugene RowlandBetty & Owen SuttonRALPH PACCICORalph & Marlene PaccicoTHELMA PARDIPat BachJUDY POTTERPat PardiEDWARD PRYSTUPSalvatore & Barbara GaninoKENNETH PRYORNeil & Jerry GolubDONNA PUTNAMJohn AlvarezRITA H. RENNADorothy, Dorothy Jr. & Teddy BensonFrank & Marissa DeBiaseWilliam & Stella DeWittTom & Lenore LankaLoretta MaurerDavid & Karen PenichterPeter & Carolyn PfaffenbachPhyllis PulverAnthony & Joyce SantorEDWARD “ED” REILLYMr. & Mrs. Patrick CusatoMr. & Mrs. Michael D’AmmassoWilliam & Genevieve DepersisDiane & Mike LaneDenise LovettHelen MichalovichDolores StojakFaye WirmuskyCLAYTON RIETHTom & Rosalie AultTony & Karen RiethELMER E. RIETHSherri Lynne AultTom & Rosalie AultMaxine BellowsMr. & Mrs. James FrancoGreg & Carole GottungTom & Diane HouckEvelyn RiethBriana & Matthew ShepardDebbie & Mark ShepardANNE CRUICKSHANKS ROBINSONMary CatalfamoCo-workers of Anne’s son, DanielCSEA, Human Resources DepartmentCSEA Local 1000Daniel RyanDuanesburg Senior CitizensMURIEL SCHNEIDERHarold & Francine RockowitzJOHN F. SENDZICKICarol, Eliz & BillHELEN SHULANBrad & Judith Ruthberg

JAYNE SMITHLeon Smith, Jr.ROSE & FRANK SNAYHolly R. HayesSTEVE SNYDEREileen A. RutkowskiSchenectady County DSSDORWIN R. (DOC) TERRELLRose TerrellCAROL TETLAKJudith & Michelle HoltslanderJANE THIBADOJean DiesemKARIN VALENTESoroptimist International of SchenectadyKEVIN M. VANIERJeanie’s Friends and Co-workers at APFDELANY A. VAN WERTAlbany County Early InterventionAbigail AndrewsAnonymousThe Bergeron FamilyPatricia BogartThe Staff at Craig SchoolThe Dosch FamilyLinda & Bob EdwardsMike ElliottAmelia EspositoTim, Alyssa, Jacob, Jessica & Lauren FecuraMitzi FlynnThomas GeorgeSara HenzeEric & Georgiann HolmMrs. Joan HoltermannThe Kaplan FamilyThe Kemp FamilyKnolls Atomic Power Laboratory FriendsBrian & Christine KosineskiValentina KraussR. Mark & Patricia LustedRobin McPartlon & FamilyThe Morehead FamilyKhiet & Thuy NguyenNiskayuna Girls Softball ProgramDeborah NobleNancy O’Donnell & Jeffrey HooleErika & Noel PelletierMary Pat & Joseph PerehinezLois PriceRobert SchramekRocco & Ann Serafini & FamilyThe Steenburgh FamilyEdward & Elizabeth StevensMarilyn StilphenSteve Stoessel & Margaret BlohmElizabeth TylerLora & Richard SullivanVan Antwerp Middle School 84 TeamVan Antwerp Middle School Student CouncilROBERTA E. VENDETTIJohn VendettiBOB WAgNERDiane & Don BlahaBRETT P. WENTWORTHMary Lou DelamoraSusan GirardinMarsha KallgrenFaye NadlerMARgE WURTHPatricia SchillerMARION K. YOUNgElizabeth AckerleyMary BrockwayMarie GrethenJanice JanigaChad LovelandDick & Darlene MackMrs. Robert Harold MacPhersonFriends at Unclaimed FundsEleanor WabnitzRobert & Ann WitkiewiczJOSEPH PETER ZOBREJoanne BelevMr. & Mrs. Bernard DillmanMarjorie DiMeoLouise DrozicShirley FaheyEvelyn GibbonsPatricia M. GibbonsMary J. MacheroneRobert & Belinda Zobre PinkertonMr. & Mrs. Frank RendaciBlanche RettaMr. & Mrs. Thomas Robb

IN MEMORY OF PETS ALCarol VersockiALEXRita RawlingsALPHIEMr. & Mrs. Francis CampbellAMANDA JEANDarby GeisingerAMBERNikki LawyerAPOLLODan & Shari GrygasHoward Halstead & Melissa Engler

AUDRY ROSESusan DandarawAVIVAChristine & Bernard GrossmanBATHSHEBAGary & Nancy BlodgettBOOVickie & Charlie StephensBUDDYMary Gene & Joe TanskiRichard, Debbie & Joey TanskiBUFFYRich & Cheryl LittleBUSTERNorman FreemanBUTTONSMatthew & Gail CzyzykCANDIMr. & Mrs. James C. BuellCARY gRANT PEDINOTTIDebbie CarpenterBill & Nancy DoughertyMom & Dad-Cary’s Favorite Kitty SittersPam & Jerry PedinottiEileen & Wendell WilliamsCHARLIEEllen FogartyCHARLIE ONEAl & Chris SingerCHELSEAMildred ReedCHRISTINEBhavna HilligrassCLAWSGeorge L. BushCOCONadine VineCOLBYWendell & Eileen WilliamsDAKOTA MASTRIANNIMargaret MazzaEDDIE DENZELMom & DadELSAJan KirshenbaumCynthia & Ron PlacekFLOWERS & SERENITYJanet BrowngRINDLEPeter & Carolyn PfaffenbachgRINNY, BRINDLE & DUTCHMary McClellandgUNNER KENNEDYThe MullaneysHONEYBhavna HilligrassHOOTIEBette HelmsIKE & BOBGrandma & Grandpa, Lee Anna & ChrisJACKPriya JayaramanKAISERTheresa Smith & Arnie Buell KAYLAPaul & Margaret Clark KOKO & gINgERJohn & Judy StrachanLADY BRIgHT EYESMarsha NossekLILYJan Kirshenbaum

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Prizes and GiveawaysEach registered walker will receive a doggy bag with toys, samples and other goodies, while supplies last. All dogs will get bandanas. APF alumni will receive special ones!

Individual Prizes> Top walker will receive a 19” flat screen TV, courtesy of Towne TV > Top walker age 17 or under will receive a Flip Video camcorder

Raise this ... and get this$100+ “Smashlight” Flat APF Flashlight$250+ APF Golf Umbrella$500+ APF Fleece Blanket $1,000+ APF Folding Chair with Carrying Bag $1,500+ Sterling Silver Paw Pendant by Sondra’s Fine Jewelry

Team Prizes> Top team wins a burrito party at Bombers> Team members also qualify for individual prizes

Teams raising $500 or more will receive:> Team photo calendar for each member> Free pizza lunch with beverage and dessert at the walk Prizes are cumulative!

Saturday, September 11, 20109:30 am - 2:00 pm Central Park, Schenectady

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Participate as an individual walker or share the fun with a team. > Visit www.animalprotective.org and click on the Fireplug 500 link to register online and set up your own fundraising page. Here you can register as an individual or team walker, send e-mails for support, and collect credit card pledges online. Register by September 3 and you’ll automatically be entered to win a fabulous pet gift basket!

> Teams can download a Team Info Packet or request one by calling 374-3944, ext. 113. It offers lots of great ideas for raising money for the animals and creative ways to show your team spirit on the day of the walk.

> All walkers must check in at the walk to turn in pledges and pick up prizes on September 11, between 9:30 and 10:30 am.

Not registering online? Simply use the forms in this newsletter.

and

Step Up for Pets and

a Kinder Community

We all want to live in a place that’s as safe for our pets as it is for our family and friends. When we step forward to help the animals, we’re also helping to build a more humane community for everyone.

A person who abuses an animal is just as great a threat to his fellow man. Time and time again, we find that crimes such as domestic violence and child abuse are closely connected with animal cruelty. Other crimes such as dogfighting bring weapons, drugs, and violence to our streets.

By participating in the Fireplug 500 Walk for Animals on September 11, you will help improve not only the lives of unwanted pets, but also the quality of life here in our community. Your support will:

> Provide care and second chances for unwanted and injured pets> Reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs> Assist pet owners in crisis, including victims of domestic violence> Nurture compassion and responsibility through humane education

18th Annual

Country AcresFarm and Pet Center

photo by Heather Bohm-tallman. reilly adopted from the apF, July 2010.

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Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ mAhAtmA GANdhi

Activities until 2:00 pmBow Wow Bazaar Featuring dozens of great vendors Rescue Roundup Meet adoptable pets from the APF and area humane organizations

Doggy Fun Park with Schenectady Dog Training Club Smooch-A-Pooch Booth with Schenectady Chapter of Therapy Dogs International

Pet-icure Salon Claw Clipping by Pet Spas of America Pet ID Tag Station by Country Acres

Pet Photos by Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography Kids’ Plush Pet Adoption BoothPet Caricatures by Rich Conley (11:00 am-1:00 pm) “Ask the Vet” Booth Plus exhibits, raffles, food vendors and more

9:30-10:30 am Check-in and Refreshments at the Pavilion9:30-10:30 am Blessing of the Animals10:30-10:45 am Opening Ceremony Liz Bishop of CBS-6 and Laura Daniels of B95.5 FM will host our 9/11 Tribute10:45-11:15 am the Walk – a 3/4-mile stroll in beautiful Central Park This year’s walk will be lead by APF alumni!11:30 am Canine Carnival – Fun games, contests and prizes for you and your dog

Schedule of Events

Fireplug 500 Pledge Form_____________________________________________________Walker Name

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Sponsor’s Name Pledge Amount

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total $_______________

Turning in Pledges Whether you are an individual or team walker, please bring your pledge form and all donations with you on the day of the walk. If you raised donations online, simply print your online form and bring it with you when you check in. All contributions are tax deductible.

Checks Make checks payable to “Animal Protective Foundation.”

Matching Gifts Check with your employer and ask your sponsors if their employer has a matching gift program. The APF receives GE matching funds for gifts of $25 or more. Please call 1-800-305-0669 or visit www.gefoundation.com to report your gift.

Need More Pledge Forms? Copy this page or visit www.animalprotective.org.

Fireplug 500 Registration FormRegister at www.animalprotective.org or use this form and mail to: APF Fireplug 500, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. You may also fax it to: (518) 346-2120. Bring your pledges and check in at the walk on September 11.Register by September 3 and you’ll automatically be entered in a drawing for a fabulous pet gift basket! I will be attending the Fireplug 500 m as an individual walker m as part of a team

Team Info Packets are available online, or by calling 374-3944 ext. 113.

A minimum contribution of $25 per walker is requested.

Walker Name __________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City / State / Zip ________________________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ Phone (Home) Phone (Other)

m I am a youth walker (age 17 or under).m I will be walking with one or more dogs.m My dog was adopted from the APF! m My company has a matching gift program.

Company Name ________________________________________

m I can’t attend, but wish to make a donation of: $___________

m Check payable to “Animal Protective Foundation” is enclosed.

To make a credit card donation, please call (518) 374-3944, ext. 114, or donate online at www.animalprotective.org.

Need brochures to share? Download them from our website or tell us how many you would like mailed to you. #___________

Walker waiver: i hereby release the apF and all municipal agencies whose property and/or personnel are used and other sponsoring or co-sponsoring individuals from responsibility for any injuries or damages i, my child, or my pet may suffer as a result of participation in the apF’s 18th annual Fireplug 500 Walk for animals. inaddition, i permit the use of our photos in newspapers, brochures or other promotional materials without compensation. i have read the entry form and certify compliance by signing below.

signature of walker or parent/guardian if under 18 ___________________________________

Got Questions? more details and updates are available at

www.animalprotective.org, or call (518) 374-3944, ext. 113.

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Macadamia, Cashew and Peanut Oscar Tucker

Giuseppe Sassy Harley & Scooter Billy

WE'VE gONE HOME We LOVE hearing how our adopted pets are doing in their new homes. Please send your updates and photos to pearson@animalprotective.org.

Timmy Kate Fritz Sassy

Save Your EmptiesOur next bottle and can drive is Saturday, August 28, from noon to 4:00 pm at the APF.

It really helps if you can do some or all of the following to prepare your empties. (And if not, we will still accept them.) Thanks!

> Remove caps from bottles> Separate cans, glass and plastic into different clear bags> Keep recyclable water bottles separate> Put items in clear plastic bags and label with number of cans or bottles within

get Involved!Would you like to make a positive impact on the lives of homeless pets? Volunteer with us! Your first step is to attend an orientation. Please call 374-3944, ext. 118 to reserve a seat. We can’t wait to meet you! > Thurs., Sept. 16, 10:00 am > Wed., Oct. 6 , 6:00 pm

Join us for our 18th Annual Walkon September 11

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