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The Kardasen family had been actively looking for a dog for a couple of months.They'd seen several on line at the Sonsini Animal Shelter that they thought might

fit in their family. "Our dog had passed away in May and we felt we were ready. Besides, it was getting close to Christmas, and we couldn't imagine going throughthe holidays without a dog," said Terry Kardasen. "The first time we visited the shelter, I didn't even notice Benson," Terry said of the senior black dog. "When wecame back the next time, we saw him quietly sleeping in his kennel. The staff person said that no one had shown any interest in adopting him and he seemed to bedepressed at the shelter." Terry and her husband got to know Benson and discoveredthat he was a kind, gentle, obedient dog. "I told my husband that I couldn't leave himat the shelter, and we adopted him," she told us.

In their home, Benson has been the sweetest dog they could have hoped for. He wasinstantly grateful for the bed they had prepared for him, and he goes about sleepingthere often; it's his favorite hobby. He's house-trained, polite, and easy-going. "Wecan't imagine how he got to be an unclaimed stray," Terry says. "He's such a well-adjusted dog that I know he had a good home at one point." And thanks to the Kardasen family, he's got a good home for the rest of his days.

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Allen Harris, President of Berkshire Money Man-agement, announced that he is offering a $5,000 re-ward for information that leads to the arrest andconviction of the individual or individuals responsi-ble for the recent cruel and sadistic treatment of a catin the vicinity of Howland Avenue in Adams.The cat, named Cleo, was found left to die in amakeshift setup to hang the animal. Luckily, apasserby heard the choking cat, called 911, and savedits life. “This is a heinous crime. I recognize thatwithout some additional incentive the perpetrator orperpetrators may not be brought to justice,” said Har-ris. “I implore anyone who knows something, any-thing, that may be helpful to law enforcement to dothe right thing and report it.”Those with any information about this crime

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Like many others, Harris said that he was absolutelyshocked and appalled reading the details of the des-picable acts in Wednesday’s Berkshire Eagle. Suchcruel behavior should not be tolerated, whether the

victim is a cat, dog or any other living creature.Harris and his wife, Stacey Carver, have been longpassionate supporters of vulnerable animals in thecommunity. They have dedicated time and resourcesto several causes including Berkshire AnimalD.R.E.A.M.S., New England Basset Hound Rescue,Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter and others. Carveris a board member for Animal D.R.E.A.M.S. andNew England Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. and Harrisis a member of the city of Pittsfield Animal ControlBoard.

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When Liz Austin, Madeleine’sdaughter, first met Olivier, she

wasn’t really thinking that this wouldbe her horse. Liz’ horse American Piehad been her “once in a lifetime” love.This horse, she thought, would be hermom’s.Madeleine had bred Rowillie, her

mare to Idocus, an amazing stallion thatshe greatly admired. Rowillie was herfoundation broodmare, producing a lotof nice babies. But, no doubt about it,Olivier was the nicest baby she hadseen.As a yearling, Olivier was the highestrated Dutch Warmblood in NorthAmerica in his age group. Head in-spector Geet van der Veen recom-mended they keep him a stallion. Theyfollowed the advice.At four, Olivier went to the 100 daytesting for breeding stallions in Cali-fornia. There he earned the highestscores of any stallion for movement inthe long test: eights or higher across theboard.As he grew up, Madeleine rode and

trained him, and Liz, as she grew,sometimes worked with him too. Truthto tell, she didn’t much like him. Hewas a big, strong stallion and she hadnever ridden stallions before. She firstrode him when he was three and shewas 16. It wasn’t a good match. Lizsays they “butted heads.” But, she hadto admit, he had “spectacular pres-ence.”Then Liz got the ride on another stal-lion: Hero. She started to get a feel forhow to ride a stallion. You have to,“stroke their egos.” she says. She showedHero in the Young Riders, doing very wellwith him, really clicking.Meanwhile, Olivier went to stay withPierre St. Jacques for a year, for train-ing. He also entered his first competi-tion. He won.

In 2003 Olivier returned home. Hewas seven. It had become more andmore apparent that he was an interna-tional calibre horse. He had, as Eliza-beth says, “the wholepackage—movement, temperament,looks.” And personality. Liz soonnicknamed him “Fizzy” after a Mup-pets character who was rather mouthy.But Madeleine didn’t need an interna-tional horse. The horse had more tal-ent than she needed. She encouragedLiz to take the ride. If Liz didn’t showhim, they might as well sell him tosomeone who would encourage his tal-ents. So Liz headed to Florida to workwith Jen Baumert, taking both stallionswith her. From Florida she would callher mom to tell her how she was doing.In the beginning, it was all about Hero.But things shifted. Over time, it wasless and less about Hero; more aboutFizzy. Fizzy’s character had captured her, aswell as his talent. Liz would walk intothe barn in the morning and whistle.Fizzy would answer her with a scream.The partnership that had started sorockily grew and became stronger.Fizzy would do something well and Lizwould tell him, “You’re a superstar.” “Well, if you think that’s good,” Fizzywould say, “then let me show you this.”Fizzy learned many tricks to get yeteven more attention. He demands com-plete adoration as the only acceptableform of attention. Liz bought him asqueaky toy and he was quite proud ofhimself when he learned what to dowith it. Now if he is in his stall andwants attention, he picks up hissqueaky toy and squeaks it. His earsprick forward as he looks at you as if tosay “Is this cute or what?” When Lizreturned north, she and Fizzy weredoing Third Level. Feeling that manyyoung horses are pushed too fast and

toohard, Liz took things slowly with Fizzy.The most important thing for her wasfor her horse to be happy and confident. Liz says, “He makes me smile everyday, he’s so much fun. The feeling I getwhen I ride him makes my eyes light up.”

(Excerpted from For the Love of theHorse, Volume II, Amazing True StoriesAboutthe Horses We Love, by AnnJamieson. Available at local stores,from the website www.loveofthehorse-book.com and on Amazon.)

Olivier (Part 1)

for the love of the horseAnn Jamieson

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By Kayla Fuller,Volunteer for Pet Partners

When I was a young girl, we had anamazing presentation come to

one of my classes. A man came to ourschool to teach us all about different an-imal species and even brought live ani-mals with him. I remember looking upat the presenter, knowing that what hewas doing was what I wanted to do forthe rest of my life. I strongly believe (tothe point of doing psychology projectson the subject in college) that studentslearn far more from seeing a live repre-sentation of the animal world than apicture or anecdote alone can teach them.A big part of my dream came true dur-ing a summer spent working as KennelStaff at the Berkshire Humane Society,a wonderful non-profit shelter based inPittsfield Massachusetts. This dreamstarted by speaking with Karen Karl-berg, the Director of Education andChildren’s Programing at the HumaneSociety. Karen knew that I had a stronginterest in reptiles and she needed a pre-senter for a few weeks during the sum-mer for Camp Humane; a five-weekcamp designed as a nature and humaneanimal care educational program forchildren from 3rd-8th grade. Weworked out a plan for me to bring in myreptiles and present to the children sothat they could learn about species thatthey might not otherwise have learned about. On my first scheduled presentation Inervously began my lesson, one that Ihad tediously planned since we had firstspoken about it, and as I saw the smilesand the interest rise in each child Ibegan to relax and enjoy the experienceimmensely. At the end of each individ-ual speech, I would allow children tohold or pet my reptiles, under my close

watch, as I showed them more about theanatomy relating to the species and an-swered their questions. After my first presentation ended Iknew I was hooked, I loved every as-pect of teaching children through rep-tiles. As each show progressed and Ibecame more comfortable with the rou-tine, I fell more and more in love with

the idea of making this my career. When I returned back to Unity Collegelocated in Maine, where I am currentlystudying Captive Wildlife Care and Ed-ucation, I received an e-mail about aleadership project that I could completefor a certificate of completion, this proj-ect would allow me to design my ownidea for community outreach through

education. I went in and spoke to one ofthe directors of this project, Jen Olin- astaff member at the Career ResourceCenter of my college. I presented my idea to do reptile edu-cation at the local schools and she lovedit. We worked on it together and shecontacted local schools to see what theirinterest might be on me coming to theirschool to present. She got positive feed-back from Albion Elementary Schooland a few weeks later, I was doingweekly shows for them as well. I lovedthis experience equally and I continueto do it every year here at college- infact I am planning this year’s lesson aswe speak. This summer I will be pursuing mydream even further as an education in-tern at the Zoo in Forest Park and Edu-cation Center. I will be giving liveshows with a variety of animals toschools and libraries around WesternMassachusetts.When I’m not doing my shows I keepup with reptile and amphibian educa-tion through a blog I started almost twoyears ago. This blog allows me to getinformation about herpetologicalspecies to people all over the worldwho share a similar interest. These educational opportunities haveopened my eyes to exactly what I wantto do for a career. I want to be the per-son to inspire the next generation ofreptile enthusiasts, if I am able to in-spire just one child in the same way thatI was inspired at their age; then mydream has already come true.

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decorating with petsLynn Wallace

There are many furniture options forpet owners to be privy to when

shopping for a new upholstery set. Inmy past articles, I’ve discussed fabric,leather and slipcover options that workwith all different types of paws, clawsand fur. Next, what should be under thefabric? Are there types of cushions thatwork better with pets? You bet! Cush-ions can be attached to the frame orloose. A loose back can be a scatter-back, a knife edge or a box edge. Themost important feature a loose pillowback can have is a zipper to get you ac-cess to the inside.

SCATTERBACKA scatterback sofa has more back pil-lows than seat cushions. They allowfor a more casual look and are very use-ful when getting comfy.

The Pros: They can be flipped around, rotated andmoved to allow a more ample seatingor lounging area. This is a hardercushion for pets to perch on and theymay deter your pet from climbing onthe back of the sofa.

The Cons: These types of pillows are easy tomush, BUT can be easy to un-mushwith a little fluff and puff. If they don’thave a zipper, it is more difficult towash and sometimes the corners canget floppy.

BOX BACK PILLOWA detached pillow is not sewn to theframe back, but has a designated placeon the sofa. They can be a knife edge(pointed corner s) or a box back(squared out like a box). Again, it is awonderful feature if they have an innercasing for the stuffing and a zipper.

The Pros:To curb climbing on the sofawhen you aren’t home, they canbe removed or laid down on theseat cushions. They can easilybe shaped again with a little fluffand puff.

Cons:If your pet does like to climb onthe back and you don’t move thecushions, the fluff and puff maybecome a frequent ritual and itcan make the sofa look “sloppy”.

A SEMI-ATTACHEDBACK

A semi-attached back looks likea loose pillow back, but it is at-tached to the back.

The Pros:These cushions don’t move.They are most apt to keep theirshape with only minimal fluffand puff. A quality semi-at-

tached back will have a zipper in thebottom and will give access to the backstuffing. It may even have an inner cas-ing that can be removed and restuffed.

The Cons:If you have a larger pet that likes tosleep on the back of the sofa, the seamswhere the cushions are attached canloosen or tear. To deter your furry

friends from hopping on the sofa, youmay need to block the path or putsomething on the seat cushions to makeit harder for them to hop up.

Since there is no right or wrong answer, consider your pet’s size andpersonality to see what pros andcons will be best addressed

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Yoanna Y. Maître, DVM, DABVP

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Horses are remarkable athletes, ableto perform a great variety of phys-

ical activities for our work and pleas-ure. Like any fine tuned machine, theyare also prone to wear and tear and in-jury that may affect their performance. It is important for you to maintain

your horse’s ideal body weight andmuscle strength through proper nutri-tion and conditioning. The appropriatediet and exercise will vary with the ex-pected level of performance. Don’t ex-pect to work at a desk all week and thenjump on your horse on the weekend tocompete over three foot fences or onthe summer barrel racing circuit!Even with proper conditioning, in-

juries may still occur. Prompt diagno-sis and proper treatment is veryimportant, as even minor muscu-loskeletal disease can become more se-rious if neglected or ignored. Subtlechanges in your horse’s behavior orperformance may be an early indicationof a problem. Swelling, heat, and painor obvious lameness may not manifestuntil well into the disease process.If you suspect an injury, stop exerciseand turnout immediately and contactyour veterinarian for an evaluation.Applying cold water or ice to an areaimmediately after injury can help re-duce pain and swelling, but be sure tospeak to your veterinarian before ad-ministering any medications such asphenylbutazone (bute) or flunixin meg-lumine (Banamine). While these drugsare extremely effective at decreasinginflammation and pain, they may makeit more difficult to pinpoint the sourceof pain during the veterinary exam.A thorough physical exam and lame-ness evaluation combined with otherdiagnostic techniques such as nerveblocks, joint injections, and radiogra-phy (x-rays) may be needed. Other di-agnostic tools include ultrasound andbone scans, which may require a refer-ral to a specialty hospital.Even with recent advances in stem cell

therapy and shock wave treatment, con-servative treatments including stall rest,anti-inflammatories, and controlled ex-ercise are still the mainstay of treatingthe injured horse. A rehabilitation pro-gram should be individualized to yourhorse's injury and intended future use,as well as your available resources. Itis critical not to return the horse to usetoo early, as incomplete healing maylead to chronic changes. Osteoarthritisis a progressive cycle of inflammationand cartilage degeneration that oncestarted, can not be halted or reversed.Phenylbutazone remains highly effec-tive and relatively inexpensive for treat-ing joint disease, and is available in avariety of formulations including paste,tablets, and powder. Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories(NSAIDs) include firocoxib (Equioxx),and topical diclofenac (Surpass) whichis massaged into the skin over the af-fected joint. Intra-articular (IA) injections of corti-costeroids and other compounds suchas hyaluronic acid and polysulfatedglycosaminoglycans (PSGAGs) mayalso be indicated to reduce inflamma-tion and slow down cartilage degrada-tion. These medications must beadministered carefully by an experi-enced veterinarian using strict aseptictechnique, at the appropriate frequency,interval, and dose to avoid catastrophicjoint damage or infection. Preparationsare also available for intravenous andintramuscular use (such as Legend andAdequan), and some studies have re-ported similar efficacy. Productsshould be FDA approved and adminis-tered as the label directs under the su-pervision of a veterinarian. Feed supplements that claim to bene-

fit joint health are collectively called“nutraceuticals” and may include com-pounds such as glucosamine, chon-droitin sulfate, avocado-soybeanunsaponofiables (ASU), methylsul-fonylmethane (MSM), omega-3 fattyacids, and more. Unlike pharmaceuti-cals and injectable medications, theyare not required to meet approval by theFood and Drug Administration (FDA)for safety and efficacy. Independentstudies have shown some of these prod-ucts contain little or none of the ingre-dients listed. While they will likely dono harm, they may do little to help aswell, while still being a significant ex-pense to the horse owner. When choosing a supplement, consultyour veterinarian and other trustedequestrians for their advice on whichproducts are most reputable and effec-tive. It is also important to note that un-like NSAIDs and joint injections, thepharmaceuticals in feed additives donot have an immediate effect: Studieshave shown that products such as glu-cosamine and chondroitin do not cause

a notable response until after at leastfour to six week of daily administra-tion. Be consistent and patient beforeevaluating whether a product is effec-tive or not.

Dr. Yoanna Maître is the owner of Berk-shire Ambulatory Veterinary Services,a mobile clinic that provides on-farmmedical and surgical care to horsesand farm animals in Berkshire Countyand neighboring areas of New YorkState.

If you suspect an injury, stop exercise andturnout immediately and contact your

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Anew year typically starts with res-olutions, often to do with diet or

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often produces a scrawny animal, andPurradise certainly takes steps to helpthin arrivees achieve not only a fulltummy but a shiny coat and overall improved health. Results can kick in sur-prisingly quickly, once those unfortu-nates have had a few good meals. But the overweight cat has a greateruphill battle that some readers may rec-ognize in themselves: It’s hard to kickthose habits of not simply overeatingbut eating the wrong foods...and, yes,not exercising. And in a cat, just as in aperson, unchecked obesity can lead toa wealth of health issues, from stress onorgans and joints to respiratory prob-lems to diabetes. The good news is that Purradise is ontop of this, too. The shelter’s large sunporch, the Sunshine Spa, has since itsinception been the playroom for kittieswho enjoy one another’s company (aswell as the room’s cat trees and the mul-tiple bird feeders safely on the otherside of its many windows). Now, it isalso the place where overlarge residents

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of spay/neuter surgery voucherson February 1st to help cele-brate “Prevent a Litter Month”.The spay/neuter vouchers areintended to assist pet ownerswho would otherwise not beable to afford the important sur-geries for their pets. Fundingfor the vouchers is from a grantby the Hamm Trust Fund. A ca-nine voucher will be worth$100 and a feline or rabbit will be for$75 towards the cost of the surgery.This year, pet owners will have 60 daysto make an appointment with a partici-pating veterinarian hospital. BHS will directly reimburse the vet-erinarian for the amount of the voucher,once the surgery has been performed.After the voucher has been applied tothe surgery bill, the pet owner is re-sponsible for the remaining amount andany additional costs the veterinarianmay have to include. There is no cashvalue associated with the vouchers andthe limit is two per pet owner. Oncethose have been used, the owner canobtain another voucher if there are anyfunds still available. Vouchers are on afirst come first serve basis until thefunds are gone. John Perreault, Executive Director ofBHS, says of the program, “We’vehelped over 3,200 families spay andneuter their pets since starting this pro-gram over 10 years ago.” He added, wehave had pet owners calling since earlyJanuary to see if BHS will have fundsavailable again this year”. ShelterManager, Cheryl Truskowski, added,“Pet overpopulation is a huge problemand can be prevented by owner’s spay-ing and neutering their cats, dogs andrabbits. She added, “By having a petspayed/neutered, it not only preventspet population increases, but it can helpprevent reproductive organ cancers,lowers aggression levels and can aid theproblem of constant peeing and mark-ing of territory”.

Eligible pet owners are asked to bringa valid photo ID to the Pittsfield shelterat 214 Barker Road during their normalhours of operation; Tuesday –Saturday10am -4pm, Thursday evenings 5-8pmand Sunday 1-4pm. Or at Purradise,The BHS cat adoption center at 301Stockbridge Road in Gt. Barrington;Wed –Friday 12- 6pm Sat. 10-4pm andSunday 12- 4pm

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If you want to know what's happeningat the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shel-ter, check out our Facebook page! It's agrowing community of people con-nected by their passion for helping animals. And it's a great place to findout news about the animals too.Staff member Amanda Rock is quickto post stray animals who show up atthe shelter. On the evening of Monday,January 28th, she posted a picture of ablack Labrador Retriever and the com-ment; "Anybody recognize this sweet

boy? Found on Burns St. in Pittsfield."Tuesday morning, the dog's owner, afan of Sonsini's Facebook page, saw thepost and picked him up right away. Aweek before that, a yellow Lab wasposted, and the same day someonecommented "This is not my dog but Iknow whose it is!!!"You'll find helpful pet information,such as tips for keeping pets warm onvery cold days, or how you can usepuzzle toys to keep your dog frombeing bored and getting into mischief.When the Sonsini's cupboard is bare,people come through for the animals assoon as they find out what's needed. Arecent post said "Facebook fans weneed you! We're running low on cat lit-

ter! Any help you can give us would begreatly appreciated by us and ourlovely kitties!" Hours later, someonereplied "I will be in tomorrow withsome!!!" When battling an upper respi-ratory infection going through the shel-ter, the staff gave a shout out for ahumidifier and got four of them withina few days.You can find out what animals are upfor adoption at the shelter too. Butmaybe best of all, people who haveadopted Sonsini animals share pictures

of their alumni, happily living the goodlife in their new homes. That's morethan a little uplifting for the staff andvolunteers who remember those ani-mals when they were homeless, wait-ing patiently (or impatiently) for afamily to love.If you've adopted a Sonsini animal,we'd love to see pictures! If you'd justlike to be part of the action, visit us onFacebook. You'll be in the good com-pany of lots of animal-lovers who showtheir support of Sonsini's homeless an-imals every day.

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Dunking DoggiesBerkshire Counties first fully loaded, self-serve dogwash. All supplies provided. Unique boutique. ChickenSoup for the Cat & Dog lover’s soul. Canidae, Wysong,Oma’s Pride, Bravo & Natures Variety Raw Dog Foods.Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:00 • www.dunkingdoggies.com

636 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA413-448-8240

Meow GrowlToys, Gifts, Organic & Natural Dog & Cat Food. SelfServe Dog Wash Stations. Nail clipping available.

59 Main Street., Lee, MA413-243-1220

Veterinarians in MAAllen Heights Veterinary HospitalGeneral Practice: medicine, surgery & dentistry

Preventive medicine for all stages of your pets life.Small animal acupuncture.

Elizabeth Tullett, DVM, Claire Blanchard, DVM,Yoanna Mairtre, DVM, Dip. ABVP

289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm

www.allenheights.com413-443-4949

Animal ER of The Berkshires“The primary goal of the ER is to treat and

stabilize sick and injured pets until they can be seenby their regular veterinarian for definitive

follow-up care.” Fri. 5pm-8am Mon., Holidays-24 hours

[email protected] West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

413-997-3425

Valley Veterinary ServicesJulie Shanahan, DVM, Laura Aylesworth, DVM

920 Pleasant St., Lee, MA413-243-2414 or 413-243-0757

Bilmar Small Animal HospitalClaire Blanchard, V.M.D., Donald Gulick, V.M.D.,

Hanan Caine, D.V.M.Full service hospital, drop off service, housecalls, early evening hours.

776 South Main St., Great Barrington, MAFax 413-528-1763

Call for appointment 413-528-1180

Hilltowns Veterinary ClinicDr. Sharon Lynch, Veterinarian

Fred Davis III, CVTComprehensive Veterinary Services

Individual Attention • Caring & CompassionateWashingon State Road, Washington, MA 01223

www.hilltownsvetclinic.com

413-623-3211

VCA All Caring Animal HospitalBarbara C. Phillips, D.V.M.

Vicki June, D.V.M.Full service veterinary hopsital offering traditionalmedicine integrated with alternative veterinary care.Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy.

Open 7 Days a week!440 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

www.vcaallcaring.com413-528-8020

Family Veterinary CenterBud Allen, M.S., DVM & Robin Karlin, DVM

Large & small animal care, house calls, farm calls, chiropractic care, acupuncture & homepathy,

boarding & grooming.99 Main St., Haydenville, MA

413-268-VETS

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, Erika S. O’Mara, DVM.Hours: Daily Mon-Sat. Evenings: Mon.-Thur

www.pittsfieldvet.com413-499-1580

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

& Dr. Erika S. Teutsch, DVM’s838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA

413-664-4570

Veterinarians in NYHillsdale Animal ClinicA Complete Veterinary Hospital, 24-Hour Emergency Services.

Dr. Gary Cane, Route 23, Hillsdale, NY518-325-7200

Large Animal VeterinarianBerkshire Ambulatory Veterinary Services

Yoanna Y. Maitre, DVMMobile practice providing quality medical and surger-ical care for horses and farm animals. Vaccination, deworming, health certificates. Coggins, custom

dentistry (hand & powerfloat). castrations,dehorning & more. Serving MA & NY, by appoint-

ment & emergencies.www.berkshirelargeanimal.com

413-637-2223

FencingBoundaries for Pets

Invisible FenceSteve Gomez, dealer. Veterinarian approved,

professional installation & training, outstanding customer service, over 17 years exp. written containment guarantee, free on-site estimate.

860-435-0064 • 800-732-3181

shelters rescue leagues&All Pets

Eleanor Sonsini Municipal Animal Shelter

Dogs and CatsHours: Open Daily- Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pmOpen Thurs. Nights 6pm-8pm, Closed Mon. Located in the Downing Industrial Park

Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield, MA413-448-9800

Berkshire Humane SocietyDogs, Cats & Small Animals

Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Thurs. Eve 5pm-8pm,Sun. 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MAwww.berkshirehumane.org

413-447-7878

Columbia-Greene Humane SocietyA zero-euthanasia shelter for adoptable animals125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-6044

All PetsThomas J. O’Connor

Animal Control & Adoption Center627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104

413-781-1484

NE Basset Hound RescueFostering and finding forever homes for Bassets all

through out the New England StatesPO Box 84, Newfields, NH 03865www.nebhr.org / 508-243-3622

RabbitsThe House Rabbit Connection, Inc.

A non-profit organizationAdoptions • Education • Vet ReferralsP.O. Box 83, Springfield, MA 01101

413-525-9222www.hopline.org • [email protected]

DogsNorthEast Pyr Rescue ( NEPR)

A Regional Resource forPurebred Great Pyrenees DogsAdoptions for local pyrs, in local homes,

with local support. PO Box 704, Lee, MA 01238

www.nepyresq.org

Toll Free: 877-528-0637

Russell RefugeJack Russell Rescue

PO Box 725, Rhinebeck, NY 12572www.russellrefuge.org

email @ [email protected]

Dalmatian Adoption, Inc.Rescuing Dalmatians - Pluswebsite: daladopt.petfinder.com

email: [email protected] / 917-670-3892

CatsPurradise

BHS Feline Adoption CenterOpen Wed.-Fri. 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm

& Sun. 12pm-4pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday310 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington, MA

413-717-4244

Animal D.R.E.A.M.S.Adoptions of friendly, rescued Berkshire County

cats & kittens. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & humane rescue of feral cats.

www.BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org441 North Street, Pittsfield, MA

413-997-2287

It is the great mission of Animal

D.R.E.A.M.S. to improve the

lives and promote the humane

care and acceptance of feral cats

throughout Berkshire County

and beyond. Through advocacy,

education and action, they raise

awareness and activism among

citizens, animal care professionals,

local government and the business

community.

While many of the cats that they

trap and neuter are returned to

the community, some are suitable

for adoption. Many of these

adoptable cats are cared for at

Animal D.R.E.A.M.S., where you

can stop by and meet them.

To learn more,

call (413) 997-CATS, log onto

BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org,

or simply visit them at their new

home at 441 North Street!

Please join us in congratulating AnimalD.R.E.A.M.S. on their

1st anniversary in their new location in

downtown Pittsfield.

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