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Trap, Neuter, Return. Repeat.Making a difference.page 5.

this side of purradiseIris BassShades of Gray

It was a gray and white day when Ipopped into Purradise on February28blue skies, but graying snoweverywhere in sight on the ground,where temperatures were too frigid forit to melt. Inside, by coincidence, thewonderfully warm shelter was popu-lated in great part by a plethora of grayand white cats and kittens!Tiny Margo caught my eye quickly by

her Zen-like manner, limbs folded laBuddha upon her blanket, a serenegaze, and just the hint of a smile to her-selfclearly, this kitty was enjoyingher own peaceful inner world just then.When she broke from her position tofetch herself a snack across her condo,I discovered she was nearly all white,with a dark gray tail and just a little bitof patching on the rear of her head, asif a skullcap accessorizing some sect offeline faith. In the condo below, largeand fluffy Trixie, also sporting graypatches in her long white fur, couldnthave been more differenta great ballof irrepressible wriggle, a playfulgleam in her eye, eager to engage withany human who drew near. I wasamused to see her periodically feelingalong the edge of her condo to discoverthe trick of opening its latch, clearlyhaving observed the mechanisms op-eration on condos across the way. In her respective quarters on the low-

est tier along an adjacent wall, Daisy,of the same basic palette but with more

gray, found a happy medium, lounginghalf out of sight; but then, after a bit ofcoaxing, reaching forward for a volun-teer to pick her up for a bit of one-on-one cuddling and play in Purradisescozy get-acquainted Nook. And facingMargo and Trixie, a pair of short-hairedand long-haired youngsters compan-ionably shared a condo together, par-tially shielded from visitors view by atowel hung on the front of their space,for privacy.

Additional cats were housed in theboutique area of the shelter, the homesrepositioned since my last visit to pro-vide their inhabitants with a windowview to the outdoors. There I foundmellow, all gray Olive Oyl, wholooked bright-eyed and comfortabledespite still being in recovery from re-cent surgery. This lucky ladys condowas tagged adopted, and she wasluckier still in that some kind-heartedperson had come forth to pick up thetab for her operation.Like Olive Oyl, cats may come to theBerkshire Humane Society, Purradisesmother shelter, in need of dental ormedical attention due to injury or ill-nessstaffer Danielle cited such ex-amples as root canal work, eye care,hip replacement, even gastric bypass,as in the case of one extremely obesecat whose weight issue was beyond thebounds of simply a change in diet (thiskitty has since been adopted out to a

household where, slimmer and vigor-ous, she runs up and down the stairswith abandon as soon as she wakes!).The ideal is to take care of such prob-lems before releasing the animals foradoption, to ensure that their eventualnew person will take home a healthy pet.

These kinds of fixes can be costly; ifan individual angel, as Olive Oylhad, is unavailable, adoptees may qual-ify for a special fund set up for thisvery purpose. As the Berkshire Hu-mane Society website explains, TheKen Freeberg Fund was created to helppay some or all of the sometimes con-siderable costs of caring for animalsthat come to the shelter with specialmedical, dental, or behavioral needs.The fund is named for a longtimefriend of the shelter. When Ken died in2005 at the age of 45, friends decidedto honor his memory, his passion forlife, his commitment to BHS, and hislove for all animals by creating a funddesigned to help shelter animals withspecial needs.

You can help such animals step outfrom under the shadow of ill health bymaking a contribution to this fund atany time of the year, but mark your cal-endar for April 8, when a special eventwill focus on BHSs dedication to itsanimals healthcare, not just to findingthem a home.

This series follows the special human-feline bond at Purradise, the BerkshireHumane Society Cat Adoption Centerat 301 Stockbridge Road, Great Bar-rington, MA 01230 (413-717-4244).Please note the new hours: Open Wed.,Fri., & Sat. 104 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.6 p.m.; and Sun. noon4 p.m.

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It's just after dark. Melissa Tharion,an Animal D.R.E.A.M.S volunteer, isquietly setting up several traps in aPittsfield back yard where feral catslive. The "caretaker" who regularlyfeeds the cats helps Melissa place foodinside the traps. They are quiet as theywork, and the cats are wary at the pres-ence of a person they don't know.Melissa leaves and returns severaltimes hoping that she will find all of thecats she's trying to catch in the traps. Ifshe's not successful catching them allon this night, she will unset the trapsand come back again the next night.

This is the job of a TNR (Trap NeuterReturn) volunteer, and it takes a specialperson to do it. Animal D.R.E.A.M.S.is hoping to find more of these specialpeople to help with its great big mis-sion: to end the overpopulation of com-munity cats in the Berkshires."I find it rewarding and exciting",Melissa says. "You never know whatkind of situation you'll find. Often acaretaker will think they're caring for10 cats, but when we set out traps, wediscover there are several more they

didn't know about."Once the cats are trapped, they are set-

tled in to a quiet place where AnimalD.R.E.A.M.S. volunteers maintain andcare for them. At a local veterinary hos-pital, they are spayed or neutered, vac-cinated, and treated for parasites. Thenthey're returned back to the place theyknow as home."I've been doing this for many years",says Melissa, the organization's mostexperienced trapper. "The best part iswhen I go back after we've done a TNRproject to see the difference it has madefor cat colony. They're healthier and

happier. They're not stressed with preg-nancies or fighting, and the populationis stable."We're looking for some extraordinary

volunteers to join our TNR team. Youmay be cold in the winter. You may beout late into the night, and you'll likelynever get to pet the cats you're helpingbecause most of them will be afraid ofyou. But if you are an adventuresomeanimal lover who wants to make a BIGdifference, give us a call at 413-997-2287.

If trapping doesn't seem like the right

fit for you, we also need volunteers totransport cats to vet appointments andback. Can't volunteer? Consider donat-ing; the money will be used towardsending the problem of cat overpopula-tion in the Berkshires.

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This was the case during the fall of2013, when two local homeowners ap-proached Berkshire AnimalD.R.E.A.M.S. about sponsoring TrapNeuter and Return (TNR) for six feralcats being fed in the two yards. Amongthe six cats were five kittens about 6months old, along with their mother. The six felines were successfullytrapped. While awaiting their vet ap-pointments in a safe and secure holdingarea, one of the kittens escaped fromhis trap. He was trapped a second time,and again escaped, even though all se-curity measures were adequately inplace. He also tried to help his siblingsescape from their traps. None of thevolunteers could figure out how he wasescaping. We all just started callinghim Houdini.

Each time a cat is trapped, they gainawareness for avoiding the same situa-tion in the future. However, Houdiniseemed okay with risking life and limbto help his siblings and to be with them,even though he had maneuvered hisown escape. His loyalty and devotionto his siblings, a common trait amongferal cats, is the only reason that Hou-dini was vulnerable to being re-trappedthe third and final time. This experience brings to mind an im-

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M O S E STHIS WEEKS DOG IS: I am a big guy from the city that is looking for a country home. I wouldlike to find an adult home setting. I would do best with an experienceddog owner. I am house trained when on a regular schedule. I amworking on walking on a loose lead with the help of a gentle leader.I am not aware of my size and strength, but the staff are helping meto channel my energy into constructive activities and behaviors.

214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA 314-447-7878

Daisy Mae - I am back looking for a safe, stable, and permanenthome. I need to be leash walked or supervised in a physical fencedyard. I have been an escape artist. I have been known to explore

places on my own, which is not in my own best interests.

Please call Berkshire Humane Society

413-447-7878Sponsored by:

veterinarians

289 Dalton AvenuePittsfield, MA 01201

413-443-4949www.allenheights.com

Elizabeth TullettDVM

Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat. 8-12

Washington State Road, Washington, MA 01223 www.hilltownsvetclinic.com

Dr. Sharon Lynch, VeterinarianFred Davis III, CVT

Comprehensive Veterinary ServicesLow Cost Individual Attention

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VCA All Caring Animal HospitalConventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine

440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA

413-528-8020www.vcaallcaring.com

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North County Veterinary HospitalDr. John C. Reynolds, Dr. Laura A. Eiszler

& Dr. Lindsay M. Cermak, DVMs838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA

413-664-4570

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic and dental care.

John C. Reynolds, DVM, Laura A. Eiszler, DVM, Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM, Carmen A. Swinson, DVM, , Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM

Hours: Daily Mon-Fri. 8am to 8pm,.Sat. & Sun 10am-5pmwww.pittsfieldvet.com

413-499-1580

Allen Heights Veterinary HospitalDog and Cat Grooming

Amanda Bevens289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA

413-443-4949

Peacocks for sale$150 413-528-2527

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