One cuddle was all it took for Dena Catucci to become smitten, and she adopted “Little Bandit” the next day.

We are grateful to all who were involved and helped to raise over $40,000 for our spay/neuter clinic. (More on page 2.) Special thanks to our sponsors: Mohawk Honda, Price Chopper,

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…

> Community Spay/Neuter Clinic Plans

> Fireplug 500 – September 10

> Just for Kids WhoWant to be Vets

> NEW Canine Companion Program

Summer 2011

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.

53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 • 518.374.3944 • www.animalprotective.org Volume 29 No. 2

Anniversary Gala Raises $40K for Spay/Neuter Clinic

First Animal Advocacy Day

The Waters Edge Lighthouse in Glenville was the site of our 80th Anniversary Tails by Twilight Gala on May 7. Honorary Chairs Jeff and Kara Haraden, owners of Mohawk Honda, were joined by our guest emcee, Liz Bishop of CBS 6, in presenting a fun evening of great food, music and auctions, all in support of our Community Spay/Neuter Program.

Highlights of the night included a video produced by APF staffers Ramon Pruisscher and Richard Schellinger and a very “lively” live auction with celebrity auctioneer LeGrand Serras. But the show stopper was when Grand Central Station broke into a beautiful rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and serenaded an adorable litter if kittens.

Love at first sight: Dena Catucci of Price Chopper adopted the kitten she met at Tails by Twilight.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Sondra’s Fine Jewelry, Waters Edge Lighthouse, Nixon Peabody, Pet Spas of America, Perreca’s, Head to Tail Pet Wellness Center, Invisible Fence, Flink Smith, Fenimore Asset Management, Capitaland Motors, Hugh Johnson Advisors, MWI Veterinary Supply, The Gazette and Metroland. A date for next year’s gala will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

The APF proudly supported the first New York State Animal Advocacy Day in June, sponsored by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco and Senator Greg Ball. More than 500 animal advocates gathered in Albany to strengthen Buster’s Law and support other important pieces of anti-cruelty legislation.

It has been 12 years since a tabby cat named Buster was doused with

kerosene and ignited by a Schenectady teen. Public outrage resulted in a state-wide collection of 118,000 signatures to create the law which makes aggravated cruelty to animals a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The date for next year’s event will soon be announced. Please join

us in speaking up for the animals. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Strengthening.BustersLaw.NYS.Animal.Advocacy.

80th Anniversary Adoptathon

Throughout thesummer, adopt a

pet for just$19.31

Includes all cats one year or older and most dogs. Kittens $50.

More than 500 attended Animal Advocacy Day in Albany.

PET ADOPTION We place safe, healthy 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 care every animal should receive.

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

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 supporters. We welcome your comments.

Please contact: Marguerite Pearson, LVT Director of Communications (518) 374-3944, ext. 113 pearson@animalprotective.org

Board of DirectorsRebecca Pauley, President Annemarie Lanesey, Vice President Jo Freedman, Treasurer Judy Dillenbeck, Secretary Lisa Antenucci Connie Burns Marc Gutchell Anne Hartranft John Martino Judy McCullough Sheila McGee Sara Veeder

53 Maple Avenue, 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 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday 1:00 - 8:00 pmSaturday 12:00 - 4:00 pmSunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm

vISIT US!

The APF is a 501(c)(3) 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.

Our Dream Takes Shape It has been nearly two years in the making and I am so pleased to present the plan for our new Community Spay/Neuter Clinic! The APF has long been committed to spay/neuter as the best way to address pet overpopulation. We currently provide roughly 3,000 low-cost surgeries annually, in addition to 1,000 surgeries for our shelter pets. Our present surgical suite limits our ability to do more.

Once our new 1,500 sq. ft. clinic is in place, we will be able to consolidate all surgery in this building (which will sit to the far right side of our property as you face the shelter) and have the ability to perform low-cost surgery for cats and dogs on a much larger scale.

When will we break ground? Once we have the funding, which is estimated at $600,000. We now have $190,000 dedicated to this project through fundraisers such as our gala, private donations, and other allocated monies. As we are going to press with this newsletter, we have just received word of a $100,000 grant through a private foundation. You will be hearing more about this tremendous gift soon. That puts us half way to our goal!

If you wish to learn more or make a contribution, please contact me. Naming opportunities are available.

For the animals,

Rosalie R. AultEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Coming Events

RECYCLE& hELp animaLs

VET FOR A DAY Summer SeriesDoes your child talk about being a veterinarian someday? Our most popular children’s program returns this summer giving children an opportunity to learn from our guest vets and some special “patients” from the shelter. Pre-register and pre-pay to hold your spot by calling Kim Jess at 374-3944, ext. 119. Don’t delay – space is limited and this program fills up fast! For children in grades 3-6. Fee: $25

Choose from three different sessions: August 5, August 10 or August 11, 1:00-3:00 pm

PLANT-BASED EATING It’s not just for rabbitsDispel your notions of a “plant-based diet” as bland twigs and berries. Join us on Thursday, August 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm for this interesting and eye-opening program presented by Nicole Arciello Berhaupt, Animal Rights and Vegan Lifestyle writer for Times Union blogs and columnist for Examiner/Albany.com. The discussion will focus on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet as well as its humane merits. Nicole was also a vegan caterer and baker and loves good food – so yes, there will be delicious snacks! To reserve a seat, contact Marguerite Pearson at 374-3944, ext. 113 or pearson@animalprotective.org.

SHOP FOR PETS on August 27

Feel warm and fuzzy: VOLUNTEERConsidering volunteering? The first step is to attend an upcoming volunteer orientation to learn how you can make a difference for homeless pets. Learn about our mission, ask questions, meet staff and tour the shelter. Please call Kim Bellizzi at 374-3944, ext. 118 to reserve a seat.

The schedule for the remainder of the year is: Thursday, July 21, 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 pm Thursday, November 3, 3:00 pm

Purchase a $5 shopping pass for Macy’s on Saturday, August 27 and you’ll enjoy a day of great discounts, entertainment, special events and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Your exclusive shopping pass includes 25% or 10% off most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day. Best of all, your $5 donation benefits the APF. Pick up your shopping pass at the shelter today!

Next Bottle & Can Drive Saturday, July 16 12:00- 4:00 pm at the shelter

Unwanted JewelryWe’re collecting jewelry for our annual Tails of Treasure event. Accepting fine and costume jewelry and broken silver and gold pieces for meltdown.

Ink CartridgesWe can get cash for your empty ink and toner cartridges of any type.

Join us on Sunday, October 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 am at Applebee’s on Cambridge Road in Schenectady for a Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are just $5 per person and include pancakes, bacon and unlimited beverages. Tickets will be available at the APF and at the door on the day of the event. A delicious way to help the animals!

EAT PANCAKES, Help Pets

In Honor and In Memory of People and Animals Who Have Touched Our Lives ... Listing reflects gifts made between January 29 and June 13, 2011. While gifts of any amount are genuinely appreciated, due to space constraints only gifts of $25 or more are published. To make a donation, you may use the enclosed envelope, donate online at animalprotective.org, or call 374-3944, ext. 114.

IN HONOR OF PEOPLEMARGE ASSINIJane SternCAROLYN BANKERCatherine FinnBERNICE BECK’S 90TH BIRTHDAYJudy GathardSANDY BRUNS’ BIRTHDAYMr. & Mrs. Robert L. BrunsGINNY CARLSON’S BIRTHDAYDavid & Steven CarlsonMichele CarlsonHeather & Andy HarpineLISA MARIE FERRI & HER DEvOTED PET, ROOT BEERCharles Viscusi, Jr.BARBARA FORTH’S 90TH BIRTHDAYRobert & Tammy PlanteDANA GOLUB’S 18TH BIRTHDAYAnnemarie & DonJohn & ColleenMichael, Diana & AnthonyNeil & Jane GolubBRIAN GRAZIANI’S BIRTHDAYRachel, Neil & FamilyMRS. KAREN HAMERLINGAlice ZayacELINOR HERMAN & PATTIE & MINNIEKaren HermanRICK & SHARON HUDSON’S WEDDINGMr. & Mrs. Daniel CheneyIZZY’S 10TH BIRTHDAYCarol HydeDIANE MATTUSMary FitchSANDRA MEADEWendy CalleaMARY MONACO’S RETIREMENTFriends & co-workers at NYS Dept. of Public Service JOHN MOY’S BIRTHDAYEd & Audrey Moy MIRANDA NEEDHAM’S 16TH BIRTHDAYRose & Nico AngerosaCaroline PutmanKELLI PARK & MATT DESNOYERS’ WEDDINGIn lieu of wedding favorsMATTHEW PLUMMER’S 11TH BIRTHDAYKurt & Tina MoserDavid & Beth Plummer, Jr.Kristen Santos & Steven MolnarAntonio SavonaLorraine & Christopher StroudKATHLEEN RODRIGUEZThomas & Irene MillerARTHUR SLADE’S 80TH BIRTHDAYEdmund AndryszczykDavid, Kathleen, Amanda & Sarah FurieJohn & Tina SorboKAY & GOLDON SPAULDING’S ANNIvERSARYGable PedinottiSONDRA STEPHENSKaren MontgomeryKIM SWEETTom Flint & Karen HooperAvERY TUNNINGLEYMembers of the Union Presbyterian Church ChoirDANA WACKSMAN – HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!Tiffany Van CleefEILEEN WILLIAMS’ BIRTHDAYPam Pedinotti

DORTHEA WILMOTFran & Jim SeamanANNE WILSONEdward WilsonGINNY & BILL WINK’S 50TH ANNIvERSARYHaigoohi M. Smith

IN HONOR OF PETS

ALBERT HENRI TOULOUSE GUILLAUMEAriane MiyasakiALL ANIMALSJohn & Lorraine VanDerWerkenARCHIE’S 15TH BIRTHDAYLaurie LaceyBARBARA O’BRIENDavid O’BrienBEAUMel & Carolyn BankerBLUE & LILYKimberly & Andrew KouzanCONNIE ROSEAROO MCDONNELL-STANLEYKathleen McDonnellGINGERAnnette Feuz MAGGIE, MARCELL & MOOSEY MOOSteve & Casey RutkowskiMATTIEJohn & Patricia BoundsMIA John & Diane CaldwellPRINCESSAlice DeCosteSCOUT – WHAT A GIRL!AlfSMOKEY & SAMNorma MartinSOPHIE MAE & LUCKY LOUTim Burke & Cesar BiggeriSTARR, SYREETA, MING, SPENCER & WOODYRobert & Jill MiglinTYLER THE CATJames Turk

IN MEMORY OF PEOPLE

BOB ARONSONGertrude ColganJOHN & DOROTHY BAINJay AdamsDR. JANIS L. BESTGay ByronDorothy DralleSandy & Bill GraperHershel GraubartElinor HermanLois PriceSydney & Anthony ScardinoDelanne & Robin StagemanDr. & Mrs. Frances StauntonChris, Priscilla & Hillary VeederERIC FREDERICK BOETTNERJudy & Bob ArsenaultFaith BakerSue Boettner’s Arizona friends: Ed & Judy Mabie, Ed & Lori McDonnell, Linda Nicol, Ron & Candie WisnewskiSue Boettner’s co-workers: Linda Dalheim, Ellen ShannonCarrie ChristieRae-Marie DeLella & Michael W. Cydylo, Sr.Doris Fischer’s Tuesday afternoon faith sharing group: Sue & Ed Connelly, Carol Nash, Joan & Don Ryan, Lisa Trudeau, Carol & Joe WarrenJoan Ide

Kelly King Jr.’s co-workers at NYS Dept. of Health, BMCH Administration Unit Patricia MionLeeanne RagaWayne, Laurie & Ryan SicklerMr. & Mrs. Paul SnowLena SoldnerJanice & Jim TibbittsGrace L. Unser Peg Zink & FamilyPAULA M. BOLESJudith C. DavisDr. & Mrs. Robert DeLukeShari GuidosSara Landon-SochaPEG BRODNancy KalasinskiJEAN BROWNFaye NadlerRICHARD I. CLAIRMONTMr. & Mrs. Robert M. BakerWALTON CLARKHenry WellsMARCIA & CRAIG COMSTOCKRichard ComstockJAMES CONROYGale BrinkmanMARY COOKSONLisa ThomasADOLPH CRAIGDoris CraigDOUGLAS E. CREASYJo Ann CoghlanWilliam S. LesniewskiAdam & Marguerite ShafferRuth TurnerHELEN CULvERMargaret A. AldrichEunice ChouffiRobert & Paula FarquharsonThe Staff of NYSHRCSUSAN DECESARECarol GottfriedROB DIETZLiz, Jason, Bailey, Stitch & Rocky ClarkJosephine GreenvICTORIA M. DOBIESJaclyn & Nikolas DobiesSusan’s co-workers at NY State Homes & Community RenewalSusan & William Dobies, Jr.vERONICA M. DRAUSPatricia AndersonWILLIAM EDWARDSRuth EdwardsAmy GeorgeJOSEPH ESTENESAnnette FeuzMonica & Paul ShelmandineLINDA M. FALLONNancy ArticoloFAMILY & FRIENDSMadeline HyattMICHAEL JOHN FAvATABonnie AdamsAndela Baris & Dorothy MancusiDaniel & Nancy BibeauMaryann BognerHelmut & Odilia DeegKathleen FrakeLin GuthrieSusan HigginsRonald, Patricia & Matthew MazurePatricia M. MorelliCarol Holcomb PanettaThe Saranac Lake OfficeGODFREY M. FELLNERLouise BuonomePAUL FITCHMary Fitch

LINDA FLIPSEJoan CostelloWendy DeSantisDynova Laboratories, Inc. – SICAP DivisionKatharine GordonLinda GrayJack KochemDenise & Paul KorowajczykScott, Christina & Samantha LatellaGail & Charles LumenelloRon & Pat MazureJohn & Dena RichRobert & Yolanda StepnowskiBob & Gail StrohmaierGary & Sandra WensleyKen & Judy WensleyROSELLE GARDLINRochelle & Bill ShapiroMARY GRANTCaren Baker CrootofTERRIE LYNN GRIFFITHSandy Anderson & FamilyJOSEPH HAGUEKristen FarinaJOHN NORMAN HAREDoug & Donna MillerPATRICIA HATINThad & Sylvia RaushiTOM HEGGEileen EarlyMARvIN S. HERTZMANCarbone’s Carpets, Inc.Greulich’s MarketElinor HermanDr. & Mrs. Peter HermanSusan HermanBarbara LeaderMonty HVAC, Inc.Jim & Judy RogersGrace P. Shriver & Heather G. DeForgeLorraine SosnowskiMargaret Taylor Reta VanAukenCATHRYN HOLTWillard HoltSTANLEY LESLIE JONESCheryl’s co-workers at GE Global ResearchRobert FrederickTom & Pearl HaliGeorge, Pauline & Diane HarndenDana & Kathy HastingsRuth KerrHelen KoenigKathryn A. MolloyThe Schenectady Chapter of the Elfun SocietyJames & Sharon SeamanDonna TallmanJohn & Jean WilkinsonNANNETTE IRENE JURACKALeonard & Arlene DaffnerAMY R. KAUFMANSidney KaufmanEILEEN S. KAUFMANSidney KaufmanMURIEL KINNEYKathy AthertonGAY KIRCHHOFJoan SchmiedelROBERT ‘BOB’ KOMPRichard Comstock RICHARD LAFFORTHUNEsther JasniewskiGARY LOMBARDIPam & Jerry PedinottiLucy LomioJeffrey & Michelle MarshAUNT LOUISEPam PedinottiBRANDON MACDORMANDKathryn E. Gotesik

TRICIA CORBETT MAKSAILHolyrood HouseJOSEPH (POPPY) MCGINNISJoanne BessingerDON MCLELLANMichael SpatuzziEARL MCMULLENJenn & Robert NixonMARK MEDOKOWICHMichele A. Nix MATTHEW MERCIERMarcia MercierMARY & PAUL MONACORosemarie MeliusWILLIAM EDWARD MORGAN, JR.Diana BarnumWilliam & Julie BillingsRobert & Marilyn BrandtJoseph & Margaret BucciDianne R. Bentley-KennedyMatthew & Gail CzyzykMr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. DeMarcoThe Fort Miller Service CorporationMichael & Caroline GlennJoe, Cathy & Andrew GurkaMike & Kerry HennesseyJoyce & John HookerCarol Martz KiddleThelma KingsleyJohn & Barbara LynchRobert & Sandra MarkowskiRobert PerryMary PrintskyStaff at Scotia-Glenville High School & Cafeteria StaffJim & Robin SevinskyRichard ShafranShelly ValekGail & Terry VanValkenburghLOUIS & DOLORES NUSCORichard & Maureen Hoffa, Jr.ANN OESCHGERBeth SmialekMarian SmialekLAURA PELLERINGordon & Patricia SnyderBETTY PIJANOWSKIMarcia’s co-workers at Glendale Nursing FacilityJUDITH POTTERJohn & Patricia PardiCatherine & Anthony PuglisiALBERTA BECKERING QUIRINIDaniel Dolk Bob & Martha DunnMARILYN T. (LYNN) RIECKEMarjorie BatesDonna C. DaignaultDonald & Patricia KlimchakKurt’s co-workers at the Defense Contract Audit AgencyCharlie & Judy McCulloughNorma ShellyThe Sherwood Forest Garden ClubFran & Mel SimonRonald & Joan TealBen & Alice ZayacJANE RUTKOWSKIKevin, Eileen & Heather CunninghamKathy & John MatticeANGELA RYANCarole J. RyanCYNTHIA SADOWSKIRick & Marie Godlewski & FamilyMARION SAFRANSKIHenry NehlsTERESA A. SAGLIMBENIDiane & Don BlahaAudrey E. ChouffiMaureen DeanBetty & Kathy GregoryMrs. Josephine GuarneriArthur J. & Kathleen MonacoJon A. OlsonMarian G. OlsonMary Beth OlsonCarol PiccirilloCeil Rakvica

Jo-Ann & Paul SmigelskiNeal & Sandra SorellVirginia VertucciLeanah WilliamsANNE SANTORELLIPam & Jerry PedinottiJOSEPHINE SCHERMERHORNAnnette FeuzTARA A. SHAvEEileen QuickWilliam & Mary RobertsSADIE SIEBERTMary & Mike KrzyzakTHELMA ‘PEG’ SKINNERDaniel & Ella BrooksBob & Kathy CarrMargaret FilkinsRozanne MonteparoAllyn & Jennifer SkinnerDouglas & Connie SkinnerKenneth SkinnerBob & Leila Vinson & FamiliesSandy, Jim & Addison WhitbeckJANYE SMITHLeon Smith, Jr.ROSE & FRANK SNAYHolly HayesJOHN J. SPILLANEGloria BlumIRENE F. STRADONE (PYATT)East Glenville Fire Department Ladies AuxiliaryLaurie GarlingLAURA G. STRAZZIThe Barbaruolo Law FirmFirst Floor Friends & Donna & Larry at Heritage ArmsFriends at Heritage Arms Apartments, 2nd & 3rd FloorsLouis, Karen, Gary, Celine, Mark & Lynn MellRoccie H. StrazzaGERTRUDE KWOLIK TRAvINSCarol & Richard AppleSandy & David BrunsBarbara & Bill EmerickFrances SammlerWILFRED F. ‘BILL’ TROMBLEY, JR.Clayton & Dyke AdamsDavid BuonagurioThomas R. ClasEleanor FosheeDiane Gallagher-BuonagurioFrances GalloMrs. Sadie EiserCarol Ferguson & FamilyMichele LaBargeJanice LapointCora LejaLucille MayoDoris NealsDenise SkokanRobert & Yolanda StepnowskiTelesys Telecommunication SystemsDennis, Mike, Joe & Mike TrombleyRose VanValkenburghROSEMARY URBANDolores HeislerKEvIN vANIERMaria PapaDORIS vOJNARElizabeth VojnarROBERT P. WHALEN, MDAnna M. WhalenJOHN v. WITHKOWSKIFran & Jim SeamanALBINA YANISHer Grandchildren

IN MEMORY OF PETS

ABBYBrett Hart & Rob MartinALEXRobert & Lisa BenuzziALL ANIMALSJohn & Lorraine VanDerWerken

ALL MY CATSMark AlfanoAMANDA JEANDarby GeisingerANGELHali HolmesANNABELLEPat Wrisley – Muttley Crew Pet SittingATARICarolyn NettleshipAUDRY ROSESusan DandarawBANDITPat Wrisley – Muttley Crew Pet SittingBIJOU NOIRRichard & Sharyn BattagliaBOWSERRobert TomlinsonBUCKYPat Wrisley – Muttley Crew Pet SittingBUDDYAudrey ChouffiBUSTER vANAUKEN, IIIReta VanAukenCAPONEMarco & Patricia AlexandreCENTRABarbara LanneCODYPamela DeyoeJack SimsDAKOTAM. Gregg & Ruth Aldrich GauDEMETRIUS & PEPPERGary & Margaret WilsonDICKENS MUNSONJohn & Susan MunsonDOLLYMary McClellandDUKEThe Grace FamilyGEORGEJoyce OlsenGRACEMargaret MurrayGRACIEEveline Ward-SellsGUINNESSMarguerite BauerGYPSYBarbara & David WatsonHARLEY D. SHELLJohn & Linda ShellHOGANSandra SmithHOWDYMary GleasonJACKJeff & Lynn Pitts & FamilyJACKIE BEARDonald & Marion MorrettJEWELKathleen TowneKALI, SAMANTHA & SQUEAKYDan & Shari GrygasKLONDIKEMid & Grace MassaroniLADY GALLOEleanor FosheeLILYNan & HeatherPat Wrisley – Muttley Crew Pet SittingLIZAVicki GoldMAGGIE & COCONadine C. VineMARLEY & SAMSONKatie RaymerMEGBetty BertrandMERLIN & LILYMary Grace VonCalioMINDYPat Wrisley – Muttley Crew Pet SittingMISS LILLYLynne ConnollyMOOKIE & APOLLOTamsen Poore

MUFFINThe McCambley FamilyMUFFIN & MIMIPatricia HutchinsMURRAY – A TINY DOG WITH A BIG HEARTMr. & Mrs. Tom YuilleNARIEL’S DOGDonna TallmanNICKIERichard ComstockOLIvERCarol HaightONYXKatharine GordonPATCHESThe Malinowski FamilyPEPI, MAX, MOLLY & NICKIERichard ComstockPOLLYRichard RovelandPRECIOUS & TIPPYRose Marie BartlettPRINCESS & SASSYMartha Van BurenREBECCABarbara HaughtREDLois MacerolaRICKYGregory & Julie TurgeonRICKY BARBERDeidre BarberROSCOE CATTIEUJim & Deborah O’HareRUBENTom & Debbie LommaSADIE MAEDenise ElbrechtSADIE MAYKathleen QuinnSALEMNikki LawyerSAMMark PhoenixSAMMYNora CarnavaleSARA, TERMITE, CHRISSY & PEACHESHelen & Mario BerriolaSHADOWReverend Ronald HuntSHAMROCKHolly McMorrisSKYEJean TremontSNUFFYSteven RiderTAG GRANDE TOBITSCHShelley MartinTASHACraig KimballTIFFANYKathleen Frake & PaulineTIGER & LITTLE GIRLJean PeckTOBYFrederick & Rosemary SchlenskerTOKEYRob & Michelle BergmanTORY “PRETTY” GORDONChristina GordonTRAvIS, OUR LITTLE BOYAllan CoonsTYLERAnonymousYUKIMildred ReedWHEEZERJane MartinecWHISPER DORACharlie & Vicki StephensWICKER MUCHMOREMarc & Susan FreedmanJean Marie MuchmoreWILLIERon & Pat Mazure

The FP500 is a day to celebrate the special bond we share with our faithful friends, while helping the APF continue to help our community’s animals.

Your participation will support our animal care, adoption, humane education, and Community Spay/Neuter programs.

Bow Wow Bazaar Featuring dozens of great vendorsRescue Roundup Adoptable pets from the APF and othersSmooch-A-Pooch with Schenectady Chapter of Therapy Dogs Intl.Pet-icure Salon Claw Clipping by Pet Spas of AmericaPet ID Tag Station by Country AcresPet Caricatures by Rich Conley“Ask the Vet” Booth, Kids’ Plush Pet Adoption Booth and MorePlus raffles, food vendors and exhibits

Schedule of Events

Fireplug 500 RegistrationSend form to: APF Fireplug 500, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 or fax to: (518) 346-2120. Bring your pledges and check in at the walk on Sept. 10. A minimum contribution of $25 per walker is requested. I will participate: m as an individual walker m as part of a team Team Info Packets are available online or by calling 374-3944 ext. 113.m I am a youth walker (age 17 or under)

Walker Name ___________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip _________________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Phone (Home) Phone (Other)

Saturday, September 10, 20119:30 am - 1:00 pm Central Park, Schenectady

19th Annual

> Visit www.animalprotective.org and click on the Fireplug 500 link to register as an individual or team walker and set up your own fundraising page, then send e-mails to friends and family and collect credit card pledges online.

> Download a Team Info Packet or request one by calling 374-3944, ext. 113. It offers tips for raising money and ways to show your team spirit on the day of the walk.

> On September 10, check in at the pavilion to turn in pledges and pick up prizes between 9:30 and 10:30 am.

Not registering online? Use the forms provided.

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Activities Until 1:00 pm

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.

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 19th Annual Fireplug 500 Walk for Animals. In addition, 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 ________________________________

9:30-10:30 am Check-in and Refreshments at the Pavilion 9:30-10:30 am Blessing of the Animals10:30-10:45 am Opening Ceremony with Liz Bishop of CBS 6 and Laura Daniels of B95.5 FM 10:45-11:15 am The Walk – a scenic 3/4-mile stroll; walk with or without a furry friend

Participate as an individual or share

the fun with a team.

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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 from employees and retirees. Please call 1-800-305-0669 or visit www.gefoundation.com to report your gift.

Two Decades of TrainingPet Academy has been providing various levels of dog training over the past 20 years. We have learned a lot about dog behavior from our shelter dogs and we have tailored our classes to best serve our dog-loving community. Many of these dogs are in our shelter because their owners had no guidance. Pet Academy offers the following courses to provide that guidance and to help achieve harmony between dogs and their families.3 Puppy Pre-School socialization is key3 Basic Manners 101 the foundation3 Basic Manners 102 improves leadership 3 AgiliO 1 & 2 fun times with your dog3 Canine Good Citizen be a canine ambassador

For details please visit www.animalprotective.org or contact Animal Welfare Manager, Barbara Spillane at 374-3944, ext. 106.

NEW Canine Programby Kim Bellizzi, Volunteer Coordinator

When I became Volunteer Coordinator, one of my goals was to organize a team of volunteers to give the dogs more time out of their kennels daily. They would socialize, exercise, train and give lots of belly rubs. Shelter life is stressful, especially when we are full, which has become more the rule than the exception. Many dogs and cats wait weeks and even months to be adopted.

I remember how the staff and dogs welcomed me when I volunteered as a dog socializer. It was amazing how the disposition and attitude of a dog changed after running around, playing ball or just soaking up some sunshine. This type of interaction contributes to the mental well-being of a dog and gives us a little more time to get them adopted. I am proud to say that we now have a group of amazingly dedicated people that work with our dogs regularly.

They are our Canine Companions. Not only do they work with the dogs at the shelter, they also participate in adoption, offsite clinics and some will be fostering. Fostering gives a dog an even better chance of adoption as we are able to learn more about the dog’s true personality when in a home setting, especially the very shy ones.

Tina is my own “foster failure.” She growled at people as they passed by her kennel and was painfully timid when outside of it. She had no chance of getting adopted while being kenneled. After just two months Tina is a happy, loving dog and my family and I cherish every sloppy kiss. If being a Canine Companion is something that interests you, please contact me at bellizzi@animalprotective.org.

Foster care saved Tina’s life.

Individual Walker Prizes$25+ Doggy Bag

$100+ Handy doggy clean-up bag holder

$250+ A very cool T-shirt – 2 designs to choose from (see them online!)

$500+ Embroidered APF fleece blanket

$1,000+ Kindle for reading all your favorite animal stories

$1,500+ 2 Tickets to “Tails by Twilight” spring gala and gift basket filled with goodies for you and your pet

Top Youth Walker (17 or under) – Flip Video Camcorder

Team PrizesTeam walkers receive individual prizes and each team raising $500 or more will receive the following:

> Photo calendar for each team member

> Top team receives a Burrito Party at Bombers Burrito Bar

All prizes are cumulative.

More details and updates are available at www.animalprotective.org, or call (518) 374-3944, ext. 113.

WE'vE GONE HOME We LOVE hearing how our adopted pets are doing in their new homes. Send your updates and photos to pearson@animalprotective.org.

LunaBug Percy Gus

A Partnership for PetsThe owners of Foods & Frostings Bakery and Catering and the “Group Effort” volunteers from Another Solution Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services have partnered to raise money for the APF. Together, they have found a unique way to combine their love of animals and their desire to help their community.

Foods & Frostings owners Joan and Shawn Weaver donate all the ingredients to make the treats and sell them, along with catnip toys, at their bakery cafe. The volunteers, who include therapists, counselors, and people recovering from traumatic brain injuries, work together to make the all natural dog treats. They also craft catnip toys from recycled and reclaimed materials. Soon, catnip and other fresh herbs grown in

Another Solution’s therapeutic gardens will be used to make the treats and toys as well. In addition to helping the APF, making dog treats and cat toys provides the opportunity to practice and re-learn many valuable life skills lost or damaged due to injury.

Visit Foods & Frostings in the Glenridge Plaza, 15 Glenridge Road in Glenville, and pick up a treat for your pets. All proceeds benefit the animals at the APF. Learn more about our caring friends at www.foodsandfrostings.com and www.anothersolutiontbi.com.

Time to make the biscuits … volunteers Mike, Bill, Sue and Suzanne hard at work.

Sunny

We adopted “Sonya” in January and it was the best thing we have done in years! We renamed her Sunny as she is truly the sunshine of our lives. If anyone is hesitant to adopt an older animal, please be reassured that they really do appreciate a good home and will bring you much happiness. Thanks for all the good work you do!

Rod and Karen Mason

BellaJust wanted to thank you for all your kind help. She is enamored of her big brother Bear and has been absolutely perfect ... No accidents, no chewing - other than the dog toys and rawhides, she’s been great with Maddie and is just a loving, snuggly girl. I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to find her when she was lost. I think she truly is the dog we’ve been looking for all these months.

Kathy Holub

We’ve all wondered what our pets would say if they could only talk. Join us for a fascinating evening with Susan Hamlin, who will share with us her talent for communicating with animals.

Based in Saratoga Springs, Susan consults with people and animals worldwide. In addition to interspecies communication, her work includes energy medicine and holistic care, classes and mentoring for all levels of developing communicators, equine rehabilitation and humane advocacy. For more information about Susan and her work, visit www.Animal-Whisper.com.

In Their Own Words: The Human-Animal Connection

with Interspecies Communicator/Reiki Master Susan Hamlin

Coming This Fall

Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 pmSign up information coming

soon on our website at:www.animalprotective.org

Putting for Pets a SuccessThe sun shone brightly on June 4 at Eagle Crest Golf Club for this year’s “Putting for Pets” Golf Tournament. Eighty-two enthusiastic golfers participated and over $6,000 was raised to benefit the shelter.

Thank you to all our sponsors, which included, Remy Cointreau, USA; Invisible Fence; Capital Financial Planning; Chris White, The Dog Walker; and Eastern Heating and Cooling, Inc.

A special thank you to our friends, Margaret and Maria Mazza for donating some extra special raffle baskets for the event.

The APF offers low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and kittens. Contact one of our partner organizations for further information and to schedule an appointment. The fee is $80 and includes testing for FIV/FeLV and rabies vaccination.

> Robin’s Nest: (518) 779-3020> Cat Tales: (518) 248-9682> AnimaLovers: (518) 445-7870> Montgomery County SPCA:

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

FIX YOUR CAT FOR $80