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and how you help themFall/Winter 2015

Spay Waggin’Helping Animals in Need on Martha’s Vineyard

Clear the Shelters Day Adoption Success

AnimalHoardingA Growing Community Problem

ounded in 1899, the Animal Rescue League of Boston is dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals and

wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. The ARL carries out its mission through the following programs:

• EmergencyRescueTeam

• Anti-CrueltyLawEnforcement

• AnimalCareandAdoptionCenters(Boston,Dedham,&Brewster)

• SpayWaggin’(AffordableSpay&Neutering)

• PineRidgePetCemetery

We do not receive government funding. We rely solely on the generosity of our supporters to help animals in need.

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We are equipped to care for a variety of species of animals that most shelters cannot help.

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——————————————VO LUM E 1 1 8——————————————Managing Editor: AmiBowenContributing Writers: AngelaAltobelliAmiBowenLisa GrahamMaryNeeCaitlinOatesContributing Photographers: AngelaAltobelliChristineS.BartonBedfordPoliceDepartmentMarcyFordLisa GrahamBeckyLeuenbergerBrianO’ConnorDebRatnerKim Roderiques MarciTyldesleyMariaL.UribeDebbyVogel

Our Four-Footed Friends |Fall/Winter2015

Our Mission

ON THE COVER:Mikey,theblue-eyedkittenonthefrontcover,methisnewfamilyattheARL’sBostonshelteroverthesummer.

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Contents 2Message from the President:Together, we accomplished so much

4Animal Hoarding — A Growing Community Problem

6Leaving a legacy

8Behind the Scenes:Shelter animals get a healing hand

9Warm and Fuzzy Success Stories

10Adoption Success on National “Clear the Shelters Day”

11Adopt-a-Cat and Adopt-a-Dog Month Highlights

12Introducing the ARL’s Feline Mod Squad

13Thank You to Our Corporate Partners!

14ARL Rescue Services Team on the Scene

16Wilson: Brave Cat Survives Ordealwith Steel Leghold Trap

18ARL Joins Coalition to Improve the Protection and Treatment of Farm Animals

20People and Paws at the ARL

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sIwatchtheleavesturnand theholidaydecorationsgoup, Ikeepaskingmyself,“wheredid

2015go?”ItseemslikejustyesterdaywewereringingintheNewYear,andyethereweareagain. At the same time, I am also amazed at thedepthandbreadthofcompassionatecarethousandsofanimalsreceivedthisyearthroughARLprogramsandservices.Together,weaccomplishedsomuchonbehalfofanimalsinneed. Animalhoarding,amajorareaoffocusfortheARL,hasbeenontheforefrontofourworkoverthepastmonths.Inthesummerof2015,theARL’slawenforcementteamrespondedto7differenthoardingsituations.Fromthesecases,wetookinover100animalstoARLshelters,allrequiringveterinarycare,behavioralrehabilitation,andlonger-termshelter. Onaverage,ourlawenforcementteamactivelyinvestigatesandmonitors6-8hoardingcasesincitiesandtownsacrossMassachusettsevery month.BecausetheARLisconsideredanexpert resource for responding to and managing animal hoarding situations, more local and state authorities are turning to us for assistance in a crisis — straining our resources to manage the suddeninfluxofanimals. Evenamonganimalwelfareadvocates,manyknowverylittleabouthowfrequentlyhoardingsituationsoccurinMassachusetts.Tohelpraiseawarenessaboutthisurgentandseriouscommunityproblem,wededicatedourPresident’sCouncilFallEducationalForumtothetopicofanimalhoarding. FormerWCVBanchorandanimaladvocateSusanWornickmoderatedahighlyinformativediscussionbetweenDr.GaryPatronek,afounderof the Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium,andLt.AlanBorgal,directoroftheARL’slawenforcementteam.Youwillfindhighlightsofthisdiscussioncapturedonpages4and5. Togiveavoicetoanothergroupofanimalssilentlysuffering,theARLalsojoinedtheefforttoendtheextreme

confinementoffarmanimals.Acoalition of national and local animal welfareorganizationsareworkingcollaborativelytosecureaspotonthe2016ballotforameasurethatwouldendtheuseofbatterycagesandgestationalcratesby2022. Webelievethismeasuresupportsbasichumaneprincipalsthatfarmanimalscanlaydown,turnaroundandspreadtheirwings.Themeasurealsoreflects the growing consensus that humaneandsafefoodsourcesbenefitsanimalsandpeoplealike. ThankstodedicatedARLvolunteerswhopoundedthepavementaskingregisteredvoterstosignthepetitionand the large response from our social mediafollowerswhojoinedthecause,thecoalitionsuccessfullycollectedthe95,000signaturesneededtomoveto the next phase of consideration for the 2016ballot.Wewillkeepyouposted onprogress. Wealsocontinuetoturnourattentiontocommunitieswherewefindanimalsinneed.Sometimestheseareinplaceswe least expect, as was the recent case whenourSpayWaggin,’theARL’smobilespayandneutersurgicalunit,receivedacallforhelpfromanimalcontrolofficersonMartha’sVineyard. Becauseyear-roundislandresidentsinfinancialneedhadnoaccesstoaffordablespayandneuteroptions,theislandiscurrentlystrugglingwithpetoverpopulation.Aftercoordinatingtwospay/neuterclinicsforVineyardpetsinFalmouth,theSpayWaggin’madeitsmaidenvoyageontheferryacrosstheVineyardSoundtohelpanimalsgettheveterinarycaretheyneededclosertotheirhomes. Evenaswerespondedtotheimmediateneedsofanimalsthisyear,wecontinuedtoinvesttimeandenergyintothoroughlyexploringemergingtrends in animal welfare and challenges inourcommunitytodevelopastrategicplanfortheorganization’sfuture. Asweclose2015,Iamhappytoreportweareinthefinalphaseof ouranalysisanddiscussion.Ilook

forwardtosharingwithyouin2016astrategic plan that will guide the ARL inthecomingyearsasweworktoassist more animals in need and, most importantly,preventabuseandneglectbeforeithappens. Atthistimeofyear,Iknowtherearemanyorganizationslocally,nationally,andinternationallyaskingforyoursupport.Ialsoimaginetherecouldbemanycausesandissuesyoucareaboutandwanttosolve.Forthesereasons,IamtrulyhonoredyouhavechosentogivetotheARLinthepast. WhileyoureadthiseditionofOur Four-Footed Friends,rememberthattheARLreceivesnopublicfundingtorespondtohoardingsituationsorbringtheSpayWaggin’toMartha’sVineyard.OnlywithyoursupportcananimalslikeWilson,JohnnyCash,Jordan,andMyrtle—allcatsanddogsfeaturedinthisedition—getthehelptheyneedtoleadsafer,healthier,andhappierlives. IaskyoutoexpressyourdedicationtoimprovingtheprotectionandtreatmentofanimalsinMassachusettsonce again with a donation to the AnimalRescueLeagueofBoston. OnbehalfofeveryoneattheARL,thankyouforyourkindnessandgenerosityforanimalsinneed.

Happy holidays to you and all the animals in your life!

Sincerely,

MaryNeePresident

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Mary Nee, ARL president, saying hello to Tiger, a kitten at the ARL’s Boston shelter.

Message from the PresidentTogether, we accomplished so much

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D O U B L E

Many companies offer matching gift programs that will double, even triple your donation to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

3 things to ask your human resources department…Does your company or firm match charitable donations?If you made your gift during the past year, will your firm match it now? If you are a retiree, will your company match your gift? Some do!

THANK YOU for helping MORE ANIMALS get the care and assistance they need, when they need it most.


nimalhoardingisaserious,yetunder-recognizedcommunityproblemthatisresponsiblefor

substantialanimalsuffering. The ARL has confronted animal hoardingfordecades,yetinthepastfewyears,thesituationshavebecomeincreasinglyfrequentandcomplex. TheARL’slawenforcementteamactivelyinvestigatesandmonitors 6-8hoardingcasesamonth,andtookinover100animalsfromhoardingsituationsaloneinlessthan12weeksduringthesummerof2015. Tohelpthepublicbetterunderstandthecriticalroletheycanplayingettinghelptotheanimalsinahoarding situation, the ARL dedicated thePresident’sCouncilFallEducationalForumtothetopic.FormerWCVBanchorSusanWornickmoderated adiscussionbetweenDr.GaryPatronek,afounderoftheHoarding ofAnimalsResearchConsortium, andtheARL’sdirectoroflawenforcementLt.AlanBorgal. Dr.PatronekandLt.Borgalofferedtheirexpertinsightsandperspectivestoeducatetheaudienceabouttheimpact of hoarding on animals and thecommunity.Herearesomeofthehighlights of their discussion:Q: What is the profile of an animal hoarder? Dr. Patronek: Although70%ofthesubjectswhocometotheattention

of authorities are unmarried females, studies show that there are an equal ratio of men and women animalhoarders. Animalhoarderscomefrommanydifferenteducational,economic,andculturalbackgrounds–traumanurses,veterinarians,classroomaides,andprofessors.Theyappearveryfunctionalinpublic.Q. What is the impact of a hoarding situation on animals?Lt. Borgal: In hoarding homes, there isnosanitaryspace.Theanimals,thehoarder, and sometimes other adults andchildrenareliterallytrappedintheirownfilth. Weoftenfindhoardershavefedtheir animals straight from a can and the cans pile up inside a home — we havewalkedoverpilesseveralfeethighinsomesituations. Animalshavenoaccesstoadequatedrinkingwaterorveterinarycare.Theyareofteninfestedwithexternalparasiteslikefleas. The animals in the household are constantlycompetingforfoodandattention,makingforaverydangerouslivingsituationforboththeanimalsandthehumans.Q. How do you find out about and respond to animal hoarding situations?Lt. Borgal:Hoardingcasesareoftenaccidentallydiscoveredwhenarepair

companyorotheremergencyserviceiscalledin.Ifsomeoneinthehomehasamedicalproblemandanambulanceiscalled,forexample. Hoardersareusuallyveryconcernedthatsomeonewilltaketheiranimalsawayfromthemandcanbecomeveryemotionalwhenconfronted.That’swhytheARLapproachessuspectsverysensitivelyandrespectfullytotrytoestablishtrustwithanindividual. Itcantakealongerperiodoftime,butonceweestablishtrust,wecanstarthelping the animals and determining what,ifany,otherhumanservicesagenciesshouldgetinvolved. If a hoarder is not willing to cooperate,wemoveaheadwithgetting acourtordertoremoveanimalsandstart the process to prosecute them onfelonycharges. Manyanimalhoardingcasesdobreakdown,requiringacrisisresponse

Animal Hoarding —A Growing Community Problem

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THANK YOUto our anonymous

challenge donor and everyone who

gave during the ARL’s Cruelty Prevention Fund

Drive to help protect more animals from harm!

From left: Susan Wornick, former WCVB anchor; Dr. Gary Patronek, a founder of the Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium; and Lt. Alan Borgal, director of the ARL’s law enforcement team, discussing the complex topic of animal hoarding at the ARL’s Fall Educational Forum.

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which strains the resources of social serviceagencies,locallawenforcement,andanimalwelfareorganizationsliketheARL.Q. Is there a solution to animal hoarding?Dr. Patronek: Becauseavarietyoffactorsandcomplexpsychologicalconditionscausehoarding,there’snotaone-size-fits-allsolution. Justasavarietyofstakeholdersmustcooperatetointervene,investigate,andaddressahoardingproblem,avarietyofstakeholdersmustworktogethertomonitorahoarder’sadherence to a plan to manage thesituation. As with other relapsing conditions, hoardingrequiresconstantfollow-upand support from animal welfare and socialserviceagencies.Sadlyforsome,hoardingcanbeanever-endingcycle.

What is the ARL’s Law Enforcement Team?

TheARLisoneofonlytwoanimalwelfareorganizationswithspecialMassachusettsstatepoliceofficersonstaffwhoactivelyinvestigatecrimesagainstanimals. ThetwoofficersandonecoordinatoronARL’slawenforcementteamworktoprotectanimalsfromharminmanyways,including:• Ensuring the safety of animals afterareportortipaboutsuspected

neglectandabuse– ExamplE:Aneighborreportsseeingadogchainedandkeptinthebackyardinextremelycoldweather.

• Educating pet owners aboutthelawfultreatmentandcareofanimalsinthestate– ExamplE: Officers will explain shelter requirements for farm animalsmandatedbylawinMassachusetts.

• Supporting local police departments intheinvestigationandresponsetoanimal-relatedcrimes–ExamplE:WhentwodeceasedpuppieswerediscoveredinRevere,theARL’sLt.AlanBorgalprovidedexpertiseonthecollectionofevidenceandassistanceinvestigatingleadsinthecase.

• assisting the prosecution ofanimal-relatedcrimesbyprovidingveterinaryforensicsandtestimonyincourt.

• monitoring known animal hoarders toprovideguidanceand support with animal care, and connections to other health and human servicesagencies.

See Something, Say Something. Learn more about what you can do to prevent animal cruelty at arlboston.org/take-action.

“I don’t think most people understand the true problem involving animal hoarding. It is not as it might appear — the innocent collection of a pet lover, intent on building a coterie of love and affection. Instead, it can be just the opposite — the evidence of an unstable personality risking the lives of animals who often times are inadvertently underfed, overfed or sadly, uncared for.

I applaud the ARL for its education and action protecting all involved. “

Susan Wornick, former WCVB anchor, animal advocate, and moderator of the ARL’s Fall Educational Forum

Lt. Alan Borgal, director of the ARL’s law enforcement team, with Moose, an ARL alum from the Boston shelter.

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Helen Frank with her great niece Courtney Romero at her home in Massachusetts.

Leaving a Legacy

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Accordingtoherfamily,HelenFrank—knownaffectionatelyas“Auntie”—absolutelylovedanimals. AtherhomesinBelmont,Massachusetts,andEaston,Maryland,shegreetedthecardinals,bluejays,chickadees,andsquirrelswhovisitedherporchrailinglookingforthebirdseedsheputoutforthem.

ShebefriendedapeacockwholivednearherMarylandhome.ThepeacockhappilydozedinatreeinHelen’syardduringtheday,andwouldcomerightup the stairs to her sliding door to sayhello.

Deeroftenstrolledacrossherpropertyandshebecameveryfondofa

3-leggeddeerthatreturnedyear-after-yeartoheryard.

Awell-lovedandcaredforcatalwaysloungedbyhersiderightuptothemomentshepassedaway.

Helen’scompassionforanimalsextendedwell-beyondappreciationfortheanimalsaroundherhome.Shesupportedalong-listofanimalwelfareorganizationsandtheirworkonbehalfofanimalsinneed.

HergreatnieceCourtneyRomeroexplainedthatshecaredverydeeplyabouthelpingasmanyanimalsasshecould during her lifetime and through herestateplanning.

“Auntiealwaystriedtohelp animalsinneedasARLdoeseveryday,”saysRomero.

We are grateful to Helen Frank for her generous bequest to the ARL and to her family for sharing her story.

Helen Frank: A legacy of kindness

Forfouryears,ChristineBartondedicated her spare time to caring for and photographing the animals at the ARL’sBostonshelter. Christinedotedonmanyanimalsinthe shelter, helping to socialize cats with attentionandpatience.

Inthisdayandageofsocialmedia,havinghighqualityphotosisessentialtohelpinganimalsfindsafeandlovinghomesasquicklyaspossible.Understandingthis,Christinecleverlyandexpertlycapturedthepersonalitiesandspiritsofhundredsofadoptableanimalsonfilm.

Sheoftenexpressedherdesireto“justdogood”tofellowvolunteers,whofeltinspiredbyhercommitmentandenjoymentofhervolunteerwork.

WhenChristinesadlypassedawayearlierthissummer,fellowvolunteerMichelleGelnawdecidetohonorhercat-friendlyfriendbymakingavery

generousdonationtooutfittheARL’snewfelinesuite.Thefelinesuitegivesespeciallyshyornervouscatstheopportunitytostretchtheirlegs,lookout the window, and rest in a quiet spaceontheupstairsflooroftheARL’sBostonshelter.

“Christinewasadearfriendandfellowanimaladvocate,”Michellesays.“Shewouldlovethatcatshaveasafeandfunplacetoplay,climb,andinteractwithstaffandvolunteerswhiletheywaitforanewhome.”

We are grateful for

Christine Barton’s devotion

to the ARL and to Michelle

Gelnaw for making such a

special gift in memory of a

kind and gentle person.

Christine Barton: A legacy of dedication

Christine Barton, a dedicated ARL volunteer.

ARL shelter cat Frisky stretches his legs in the Christine Barton feline suite.

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Hug them today,H E L P T H E M T O M O R R O W

Many compassionate members of our community want to create a better, more humane community for animals…now and in the future. You can start building a humane legacy that reflects your compassion and kindness TODAY by taking these five steps.

5 Steps to Leaving a Humane Legacy

1 Talk with the Animal Rescue League of Boston more about your interest in helping animals.2 Include the ARL in your will or trust.3 Add the ARL as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.4 Name ARL as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.5 See the positive effects of your support start right away.

START THE CONVERSATION NOW… If you have included the ARL in your estate plans or are interested in joining the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society, please contact Caitlin Oates, Senior Manager, President’s Council — 617.226.5690 or [email protected]

MEET THE PETS who inspired members of the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society to ensure animals in our community will get the help they need, when they need it most.

“I’m proud to support the ARL’s work for animals in need now and in the future.” — Kelly McKernan, ARL Board of Directors

“I can’t think of a better way to demonstrate my eternal commitment to the mission and work of the ARL than to become a member of the Anna Harris Smith Legacy Society. My beloved Susie and Sidney couldn’t agree with me more.”

— Barbara Burg, ARL Board of Directors

8 Our Four-Footed Friends

Animalswithseriousinjuriesandmedical issues come to ARL shelters everydayindesperateneedofawiderangeofveterinarycare. Jordan,forexample,cametotheARL’sBostonshelter,aftersufferingfromneurologicsymptomsattheCity ofBostonshelter.Diagnosingthe cause and determining a treatment planforthefrail4-year-oldYorkie requiredextensivelabwork,testing, andeventuallyexploratorysurgery. The results of his tests indicated Jordanhadaninoperablelivershunt.Becauseofhisyoungageandrelativelyfewclinicalsymptoms,Dr.ErinDoyle,theARL’sleadveterinarianforshelterveterinaryservices,believedtherewasasolutionforJordan. “UsingtheinformationfromJordan’slabwork,wewereabletodevelopaplanhisnewfamilycouldusetohelphimmanagehisconditioninanewhome,”saidDr.Doyle. Afewweeksafterhisdiagnosis,Jordan’snewmom,whohappenstoworkatanemergencyveterinaryclinic,saw him in the shelter and decided to bringhimhome. LikeJordan,Myrtle,a3-year-oldfuzzytabby,alsocametotheARL’sBostonshelterbecauseofmedicalissues.ShewasblindinbotheyesandtheARLconferredwithaveterinaryophthalmologist to get additional information to determine the right courseoftreatment. Workingtogether,shelterveterinariansandtheophthalmologistdeterminedMyrtlehadcataractsandretinaldetachment.Removinghereyesrepresentedthebestoptiontoensurehercomfortandoverallhealth.Dr.KyleQuigley,theARL’sleadveterinarianforcommunityveterinaryservices,removedMyrtle’seyes. Myrtlerecoveredquicklyfromhersurgeryandwassoonreadyforher newhome. Evenbirdscanuseahealing handsometimes.

WhenAngel,abigandboldcockatoo,beganpickinghisfeathers,theARLcalledinanavianveterinaryspecialisttofindoutifhisbehaviorindicatedanunderlyingmedicalcondition. Afteratesttoseeifhehadaninfectioncamebacknegative, Angel required additional enrichmentactivitiestohelphim

alleviatestressandboredomto stopthefeatherpicking. “WhenananimalcomestotheARLwithatreatableinjuryormanageablemedicalproblem,”saidDr.Doyle,“wetakethestepswedotominimizeananimal’spainanddiscomfort,andhelpthemasmuchaspossibletoleadahealthierlife.”

Many shelter animals need a healing hand to find a home…

Jordan a 4-year-old Yorkie, needed extensive testing to determine the cause of his neurologic symptoms.

Shelteranimalshavenoonetopayfortheirtreatment,surgery,orrehabilitation.TheARLreceivesnogovernmentorpublicfundingtoprovideveterinarycareforthethousands of animals who come through ourshelterseachyear.

Tohelpcovertheveterinarycostsofanimalsinneed,in2015theAliceT.WhitneyHelpingHandsFundgenerouslyofferedtomatchdollarfordollardonationsfromthepublicthatsupportprovidingmedicalcaretoanimalslikeJordanandMyrtle. “Sometimesanimalsneedahealinghandtohaveachanceatabetterlife,”explainedJaneWhitneyMarshall,alongtimeARLsupporterandformerdirectorwhoestablishedthefundinmemoryofhergrandmotherAlice. “Whenananimalneedsmoreextensiveveterinarycare,wewanttheARLtobeabletoanswerthecallforhelp.”

Visit arlboston.org/alice-t-whitney-helping-hand-fund to learn more and make a donation.

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Behind the ScenesShelter animals get a healing hand

Myrtle suffered from retinal detachment and cataracts. She needed to have her eyes removed.

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JohnnyCash,anaffable3-year-oldpitbullmix,livesonMartha’sVineyardwithhisfamily.HisownerSabrinaLueningunderstoodthemanyhealthandbehaviorbenefitsofneutering adogandverymuchwantedtoget hercherishedpettheveterinarycare heneeded. Unfortunately,likemanypetownerson the island, Luening had a hard time findingaffordableoptionsforJohnny.Thecostofspayandneutersurgerycanrangeuptoseveralhundreddollars. BarbaraPrada,ananimalcontrolofficer(ACO)inEdgartownfor32years,explainedthatforsomepetownersontheVineyard,“gettingtheirpetsspayedorneuteredwasoutofreachforthemfinancially,”andtheyhavenootheroptionsfortheiranimals. Sheaddedthatbecauseofthelackofaffordablespayandneuterservices,the popular summer tourist destination knownforquaintharbortowns,lighthouses,andsandybeaches,isalsostrugglingwithpetoverpopulation. AfterlearningabouttheARL’sSpayWaggin’andthehigh-quality,affordablespayandneuterservicesthemobilesurgicalunitprovidestoanimalsonCapeCodandtheSouthShore,PradaandotherACOsontheVineyardcontactedtheARL. “AnimalsontheislandneedassistanceandtheACOsonMartha’sVineyardhavelimitedresourcesontheislandtohelp.BringingtheSpayWaggin’tothemseemedlikeanaturalsolution,”explainsCherylTraversi,communityveterinaryservicesmanagerattheARL. Dueprimarilytologisticalchallenges,ACOsfirstbroughtcatsanddogsfromVineyardanimalshelters,rescuegroups,andresidentsoverontheferrytomeettheSpayWaggin’inFalmouth,Massachusetts. Whileagreatfirststep,theACOs

knewthatinordertohelpanimalsmost,theywouldneedtobringtheSpayWaggin’totheisland. SoonacrispdayinlateOctober, theWaggin’madeitsmaidenvoyageacrosstheVineyardSoundtohelpanimalslikeJohnnyCashgettheveterinarycaretheyneeded. TheGoodDogGoodsstoreinOakBluffsandtheMartha’sVineyardAnimalShelterhostedtheSpayWaggin’sislandvisit.Duringthevisit,petowners,theTisburyandOakBluffsanimalcontrol officers, and the local animal rescuegroupbroughtJohnnyCashand12othercatsanddogstotheSpayWaggin’forspayandneutersurgeryandotherpreventivecare. “TheARL’sSpayWaggin’literallychangedJohnnyCash’slifeforthebetter,”explainedhismom.“Nowthat

he’sneutered,Iknowthathe’llbemoreamazingthanhealreadyis!” Shealsoaddedthatwhilepetoverpopulationremainsaproblemontheisland,“havingaccesstotheaffordablespayandneuterservicesthatARL’sSpayWaggin’providesiscriticaltomakingsuretherearenohomelessanimalsonMartha’sVineyard.” InNovember,theSpayWaggin’made one more return trip to the islandtohelpanimalsbeforewinterandplantostarrton-islandclinicsbackupinthespring. “EveryoneontheSpayWaggin’isveryexcitedtobeapartofimprovingthelivesofanimalsonMartha’sVineyard,”saidtheARL’sTraversi.“Andwe’reverygladtohearthatthecommunityfeelsthesameway.”

Johnny Cash with his owner Sabrina Luening.

Dr. Quigley operating on the Vineyard.Spay Waggin’ staff before the clinic.

Thanks to you! Johnny Cash and thousands

of other animals received the help they need to lead a safer and healthier life.

Warm and Fuzzy Success StoriesJohnny Cash: Living a healthier life on Martha’s Vineyard


Adoption Success on National “Clear the Shelters Day”

OnSaturday,August15,animalsheltersacrossthenationcelebrated“CleartheSheltersDay,”anNBCUniversalinitiativetohelpfindanimalshomesduringthebusysummerseason.Nationwide,morethan400sheltersparticipatedandover19,000cats,dogs,smallanimals,andbirdswenthomewithnewfamiliesduringtheone-dayadoptionevent. TheARLservedastheleadshelterpartnerinMassachusettsforCleartheSheltersDay.Astheleadpartner,theARLworkedcloselywithNBC-ownedNewEnglandCableNewsandTelemundotoraiseawarenessaboutthe importance of adoption, highlight thecompassionatecareandbehavioraltrainingshelteranimalsreceive,andcallattentiontothebenefitsofadoptingfromashelter. WBZAMandClearChannelOutdooralsoprovidedadditionalpromotionforCleartheSheltersDay tohelpreachasmanypotentialadoptersaspossible. “Animalsheltersareattheirhighestcapacityduringthesummer,sohavingthesupportofNECN,NBCUniversal,and other media partners to encourage adoptionduringthistimeofyearisincrediblyimportanttofindingsafeandcaringhomesforasmanyanimalsaswecan,”saidMaryannRegan,directorofshelteroperationsattheARL. ThankstoagenerousgrantfromtheASPCA,theARL’ssheltersinBostonandBrewsterand“pop-up”mobileadoptionlocationattheNorwoodPetcooffered$50offtheadoptionfeesofalladultcatsanddogs. Other ARL supporters also sponsored reduced adoption fees for small animals andthesheltersprovidedalladoptersonCleartheSheltersDaywithaSuperPetVIPpack,stuffedwithfunandhelpfulitemsfornewpetowners. Attheendofaverybusydayinourshelters,morethan40animals—threetimesasmanyasonthesamedayin2014—wenthomewithnewfamilies. Inperhapsthebeststoryoftheday,onefamilycametotheBostonshelter

askingtoadoptacatnooneelsewanted. TheyhadashycatandhadcalledontheARL’srescueservicesteaminthepasttoretrieveherfrominsidethewallsoftheirhomeinBrighton.TheyheardaboutCleartheSheltersDayandverymuchwantedtosupporttheARLduringthespecialevent. ThislovelycoupledecidedtoadoptInky,a3-year-oldblackandwhite

tuxedocat.Hehadbeenhaving ahardtimefindingafamilywho waswillingtoaccepthisshyness andquirkypersonality.

Thank you to the ASPCA and our media partners NBCUniversal, NECN, Clear Channel, and WBZ AM for spreading the word about the importance of animal adoption.

THANK YOU to the Logan and Lucy Rescue Fund for Shelter Animals and

everyone else who gave during the Spring Into Action Fund

Drive to provide compassionate care for ARL shelter animals!

More than 40 animals found homes with families from Greater Boston and Cape Cod on Clear the Shelters Day.

The ARL’s mobile location at the Norwood Petco made it easy for adopters to meet a new furry family member.

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Becausesomanypeoplelookingforanewpetgravitatetokittensandpuppies,theARLtookfulladvantageoftheopportunitytoshareallthebenefitsof adopting an adult animal during nationalAdopt-a-CatMonthinJuneandAdopt-a-DogMonthinOctober. In support of these national adoption months,theARLlaunchedthe“GotCatsonYourMind?”and“BarkifYouLoveOctober”publicawarenesscampaigns with the generous support of CitysideSubaru. CitysidealsosponsoredtheARL’sAdopt-a-CatMonthcampaignin2014.

“WewereexcitedtopartneragainwiththeARLbecauseit’scleareveryoneattheorganizationlovesandcares aboutanimalsasmuchaswedo,”declaredRickWhite,generalmanagerat CitysideSubaru. “WheneverCitysideSubarucanhelpbringpetsandpeopletogether,weverymuchliketohelp.” DuringAdopt-a-Catmonth,outdoorbillboards,television,andradiopublicserviceannouncementstoldviewersandlistenersto“giveacatachanceatabetterlife”andadopt.The announcements also included informationabouttheveterinary

servicesalladoptablecatsreceiveincludingspayorneutersurgeryandvaccinationsattheARLpriortogoingtoanewhome. ForAdopt-a-Dogmonth,theARLranatwoweekadvertisingcampaignonWCVBTV5andMeTVpromotingthepositivereasonstoadoptanadultdog from an ARL shelter, including the comprehensivebehavioralevaluationalladoptabledogsreceive. WiththesupportofCitysideSubaruandourmediapartners,150catsinJuneand44dogsinOctoberallfoundhomeswithlovingfamilies.

Adopt-a-Cat and Adopt-a-Dog Month Highlights

SPECIAL THANKS to our media partners

for helping cats and dogs find homes this year!

AllOver Media, Clear Channel Outdoor, MeTV, The Pet

Gazette, ThisTV, WBMX Mix 104.1, WBZ 1030, WCVB TV5,

WHDH, WLVI, WZLX, and 98.5 The Sports Hub.

PUT YOUR PAWS TOGETHER FOR...

Your support during Adopt-a-Cat and Adopt-a-Dog Month helped more

shelter animals find safe and loving homes.

Thank you from everyone at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

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790 Pleasant St., Belmont, MA 02478

MaizyAdopted October 2015

Scarlett (left) and Lucy (right) were two of many cats and dogs who headed home with their new families during national Adopt-a-Cat and Adopt-a-Dog month.


Meetthenewestbehavioraltrainingtrooptohitourshelters:theARL’sFelineModSquad.ShortforFelineBehaviorModificationSquad,the18volunteermembershelptrainandsocializesheltercatsusinginnovativetechniques. “TheARL’sFelineModSquaddevelopedveryorganically,”explainedDebbyVogel,managerofvolunteerandeducationalservices. ManyfelinevolunteershavebeenworkingwiththeARLforseveralyearsandovertime,hadlearnedaboutandused training methods with the cats theycaredforontheirdailyrounds. Separately,theARLhadestablishedavolunteer-basedCanineModSquadtogivedogsinthesheltermoreattentionandtraining.Thecaninesquadconsistentlyprovidedcriticalassistancetoanimalswhoneededmoresignificant

supportinordertobesuccessfulin theirnewhomes. Asaresult,“wethoughtcreatingagroupofspecializedvolunteersforfelinesprovidedanopportunitytonotonlyrecognizetheirhardwork,butalsomakeitpossibletoexpandtheamountofenrichmentandtrainingcatsreceivewhiletheyarewithus,”saidVogel. Shyness,forexample,isthe#1behavioralissuetheARLseesincatscomingintotheshelter.Unfortunately,thebehaviorcanseriouslyimpacthowquicklyacatfindsanewhome. “Thecatthatrunsandhideswhenapotential adopter approaches their cage islesslikelytogetadopted,”explainsDotBaisly,shelterenrichmentandbehaviormanagerattheARL. “ThankstoourFelineModSquad,we’reabletoworkwiththecatsevery

dayusingsimpletargettraining—withtunafishonatonguedepressor,forinstance—andclickertrainingmethodstoconditionshycatstobecomemoresocialized.” The conditioning training also providescatswithmentalstimulationandahealthywaytocommunicate. ForcatslikeAthena,asweet7-year-oldgreytabby,havingtheextrasupportfromtheFelineModSquadmadeallthedifference.Athenaexperiencedsuchextremeshyness,shewouldswatatpotentialadopterswhocamebyhercatcubbyintheshelter. MembersoftheModSquadworkedwithhertoovercomeherextremeshyness,andafter192daysofwaiting,Athenafoundahome.

THANK YOU to the 18 members

of the Feline Mod Squad!

You truly make a difference in the lives of animals every day.

Feline Mod Squad volunteers provide additional training, socialization, and attention to shelter cats like Athena (lower left).

Introducing the ARL’s Feline Mod Squad

Thank You to Our Corporate Partners!

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SephoraatthePrudentialMallselectedtheARLasthestore’s“ValuesInsideOut”2015charitypartner.Inadditiontoraisingmoneyandhostinganin-storemeetandgreetwithanARLadoptablepup,storeemployeeshavevolunteeredattheBostonshelter.Sephorastaffprovidedassistancewithmarketingprojects,socializingkittens,andcollectingsignaturesforthefarmanimalballotinitiative.

InearlySeptember,Eastham’sfamousArnold’sLobster&ClamBargenerouslydonatedalltheproceedsfromafulldayofsalesoffood,icecream,mini-golf,andteeshirtstotheARL’sBrewstershelter.Brewstershelterstaffjoinedthefunduringthelunch-anddinner-timerush,sharinginformationaboutadoptableanimals,volunteeropportunities, and special swag for pet owners to raise awarenessfortheorganization.

TheCapeCodYoungProfessionalselectedtheARL’sBrewstershelterasa2015recipientofacharitytableatthegroup’sannualBacktoBusinessBash.HundredsofyoungprofessionalsonCapeCodattendthisannualnetworkingeventinHyannis.TheARLhadtheopportunitytomixandmingle,andshareinformationaboutadoptableanimals,volunteeropportunities,andourworkonbehalfofanimalsonCapeCod.

Sephora at the Prudential Center

Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar

Cape Cod Young Professionals

Sephora staff members helping to socialize a litter of kittens.

Jack Bakker, volunteer supervisor, and Nolan Allen, shelter staff member, greeting the crowds at Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar.

Jack Bakker and Caitlin Oates, senior manager, President’s Council, welcoming visitors at the Back to Business Bash.

Very special thanks to our Snack Hero Unit Realty for supporting our President’s Council Fall Educational Forum.

R E A LT Y G R O U P

Withinjustminutesofarriving athernewhome,Maya,arescue cattledogfromTennessee,was loose, frightened, and on the run inNorfolk,Massachusetts. Theskittishpupheardgunshotsinthe distance and was so startled she tookoffrunning,draggingherleashbehindher. Becauseshewasunfamiliarwithhersurroundingsandhername,Mayastayedontherun.

Luckilyshestuckclosetotheneighborhoodwherehernew familylived. After7weekswithnosuccessatgettingMayaback,herownerscalledtheARL’srescueservicesteamforhelp. “Seeingherweakenandtirewithnoabilitytodoanythingwasheartwrenching,”saidMaya’snewmom,AislynnRodeghiero. The team set up a humane drop net andluredMayawithchicken.Withinminutes she entered the net and the rescueservicesteamreunitedMayawithherowners. Her owners changed her name to Faithandshehassettledintohernewhome life, with two other dogs and cats tokeephercompany.


From left: Brian O’Connor, manager of rescue services; Aislynn Rodeghiero; Faith; and Bill Tanguay, senior rescue technician at the ARL.

Keeping “Faith”: Escaped dog settled in at home

AfterseveralmonthsoflivingoutinthewildsofBrookline,Massachusetts,petcockatooDinoisfinallybackin hiscage. Atthebeginningofthesummer,Dinoaccidentlyescapedfromhisownerwhospentseveralweekstryingtofindsomeonewhocouldhelpbringherbirdbackhome. Inthemeantime,DinomovedintoasouthBrooklineneighborhoodwhereresidentsquicklygrewwearyofhisearlymorningscreechingandpenchantforeatingthesidingandroofingontheirhomes.

WhenDino’sstorycaughttheattention of the Boston Globe and local televisionnews,theARLrescueservicesteamsteppedintoofferassistanceinhiscaptureinthehopesofbringinghiminbeforewinter. Workingalongsideotherconcernedrescuers,theARLreliedonabitof birdpsychologytobringinthisfeatheredfriend.Cockatooscanbecomejealousofotherbirds,so the team set a special trap with a lurebirdtodrawDino’sattention. Apparentlygreenwithenvy, Dinoenteredthecageandhisroguewandererdayswereover.

Dino the Cockatoo: Pet bird finally brought in after months on the fly

“We will be forever indebted to Brian, Bill, and the ARL team for saving Faith’s life and bringing our sweet cattle dog home.” — AISLYnn RODEGHIERO

ARL Rescue Services Team on the Scene

Dino the Cockatoo

Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe

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for sponsoring the ARL’s Too Hot For Spot

summer pet safety campaign on Cape Cod

Thank you from everyone at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

THANK YOU

WhenARLseniorrescuetechnicianDanielleGenterrespondedtoacallinSouthborough,Massachusetts,foraninjuredbirdunderatractor-trailer,shedidnotexpecttofindabrownpelican. “IthoughtitwastwoducksandIgotcloserandIrealizeditwasonegiantbird,”saidFredPerrywhodiscoveredthebirdwhileatworkatGuigliErnest&SonsInc.inSouthborough.“I’veneverseenapelicaninmylife.”HeimmediatelycalledtheARLforassistancefortheanimal. BrownpelicansaretypicallyfoundalongcoastalareasofthesouthernandwesternU.S.SightingsinMassachusetts—particularlyinacommunitysofarinland—areveryrare. Afterretrievingtheyoungandweakenedbirdfromunder thetruck,GenterbroughtthepelicantoTuftsWildlifeClinic fortreatment. Thoughveterinariansattemptedtorehydrateandnourishthepelican,theyoungbirdwastoostarvedtorecover.Hesadlypassedawayafewdaysafterhisrescue.

Rare Brown Pelican Discovered in Southborough

Senior rescue technician Danielle Genter with the young brown pelican discovered under a truck in Southborough.


AttheendofMay,theWestport,MassachusettsanimalcontrolandpolicedepartmentcontactedtheARL’slawenforcementteamaskingforassistance with a cat caught in an illegaltrap. A concerned citizen had spotted theapproximately6-year-oldorangeand white cat struggling and dragging aheavymetalobjectattachedtohisrightleg.Thestraycatwhohadbeenroamingtheneighborhoodforseveralweekswasclearlyinpainandunabletofreehimselfasmuchashetried. Officialslateridentifiedthemetalobjectasanillegalsteellegholdtrap. Legholdtrapsareahuntingdevicewidelyconsideredinhumaneduetothesevereinjurytheycaninflictonananimal,suchasbonefractures,amputations,orevendeath.Onceatrapisset,anyanimalcantriggerit,puttingdomesticated animals such as dogs and catslikeWilsonatrisk. Aftercapturingtheinjuredcat,WestportanimalcontrolandpolicerushedthecattoMass-RIVeterinaryERanimalhospitalinSwansea.Although his right leg was freed from thesteellegholdtrap,veterinariansobservedthathisfrontpawwasincrediblyswollenwithsuperficialwoundsandthathecouldnotmove hisrightlegproperly. WestportauthoritiescalledontheARL’slawenforcementteamforassistanceinvestigatingthecase,aswellashelpwiththecat’sveterinaryexpensesandfindinghima permanenthome. Afewdayslater,theinjuredcatcametotheARL’sBostonsheltertobeginhisrecovery.Alongwithhisnewname,Wilsongotacatcubbywithwarmblanketsandfollow-upveterinarycare.

Justdaysafterhisordeal,Wilsonmiraculouslyhadonlyafaintlimpwhenhewalkedandtheswellinginhisrightpawwasalmostcompletelygone.AfterspendingjustovertwomonthsinARL’sBostonshelter,Wilsonwasbackup on his feet and heading home with hisnewfamily.

Wilson: Brave Cat Survives Ordeal with Steel Leghold Trap

WilsonAdopted

Wilson the cat got his front paw caught in an illegal steel leghold trap (pictured right). Miraculously, he did not lose his leg.

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Steel Leghold TrapsWhat You need to Know

What is a steel leghold trap? It is a hunting device used to capture so-called nuisance animals to keep them away from communities, livestock, endangered wildlife, and public water systems. Fortunately, there are other legal and more humane methods out there.How does a steel leghold trap work? The force of the steel “jaw” on a leghold trap snapping shut on an animal’s leg inflicts serious damage and pain, and most animals react by frantically trying to pull their leg out of the trap, causing further injury.Are there any other risks using this type of trap? Once a leghold trap is set, any animal can trigger it. If not found soon enough, the victim can die from blood loss, starvation—or other deadly circumstances such as falling prey to other animals.

If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING… If you come across an illegal animal trap, contact your local police department immediately.

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This young raccoon got his back left leg caught in an illegal steel leghold trap. He was found stuck on a fence after he tried to climb it with the trap still on his leg. As the x-ray shows (top left), the trap broke his bones and caused an unrecoverable injury.

ThoughWilsonwasveryluckytokeephisleg,moreoftenanimalssufferamputationsandevendeathasaresultofbecomingtrappedinthisillegalhuntingdevice. Infact,thecruelsufferingthatanimalsstuckinlegholdtrapsendureinspiredtheARL to team up with other animal welfare organizations to push for legislation to prohibittheiruse.In1996,theARLandotherssuccessfullyhelpedpasslegislationmakingitillegaltouseorpossessasteel legholdtrap.

Unfortunately,recentlyproposedlegislationseekstoloosenoreliminaterestrictions on the use of this dangerous andinhumanedevice.

TAKE ACTION! Call your state legislators today to tell them to uphold the current ban on steel leghold traps.

VISIT malegislature.gov/people/search to find your state legislator today.

Photo courtesy of the Bedford Police Department

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The ARL and other national and stateanimalwelfareorganizationshavejoinedforcedtoformanewlydevelopedcoalition,CitizensforFarmAnimalProtection,toendthecruelconfinementoffarmanimalsonindustrial-stylefactoryfarms. Thisfall,thecoalitionbegantheworktoqualifyameasureforthe2016ballotwhichproposestophaseouttheextremeconfinementofegg-layinghens,breedingpigs,andvealcalvesinbatterycagesandgestationalcrates.By2022,farmsmustprovidetheseanimalswith enough room to turn around, lie down,andstretchtheirlimbs. MaryNee,presidentoftheARL,explained the inspiration for the ARL’sinvolvementinthisinitiative:“Thecruelconfinementoffarmanimalsis inhumane and also threatens the healthandsafetyofMassachusettsresidentsthroughincreasedriskof foodborneillness.” “Whenthere’sanefforttoimprovetheprotectionandtreatmentofanimals–whethertheyarecompanion,working,orfarmanimals–theAnimalRescueLeagueofBostonistheretohelp.” Numerousstudiesshowthateggoperationsthatconfinehensincageshavehigherratesofsalmonella,theleadingcauseoffoodpoisoning-relateddeathinAmerica. In addition to the modest requirements for farm animals, the ballotmeasurealsoproposesthatshelleggs,aswellaswhole,uncookedcutsofporkandvealsoldinMassachusettscome from suppliers who are compliant withthesesamestandards. Withhelpfromvolunteersacrossthestate,ARLvolunteersandsupportersamongthem,thecoalitionsuccessfullygatheredthe95,000signaturesinsupportoftheballotmeasureneededtomovetothenextphaseofconsideration.Thenextsteps:evaluationofthe95,000signaturesbytheMassachusettsAttorneyGeneralandthecollectionofadditionalsignaturesthisSpring.

TenstatesintheUShavepassedsimilar laws, and farmers in Massachusettsarealreadyrequiredtoabidebythenon-confinementregulations.Additionally,many

localandmajorfoodretailers,includingMcDonald’sand Walmart,arecurrentlyworking withfoodsupplierstomake similarreforms.

While Rosie, the adoptable pig pictured above, had ample space to move at our shelter, many farm animals on industrial-style factory farms are kept in crates so small they cannot even turn around.

RosieAdopted

ARL Joins Coalition to Improve the Protection and Treatment of Farm Animals

Mary Nee, ARL president, speaking at a coalition gathering at the Massachusetts State House.

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Extreme confinement on industrial-style factory farms include: • Egg-laying hens packed into battery cages so small that they cannot spread their

wings. Their amount of “personal space” is smaller than an iPad.• Breeding female pigs restricted to two-foot wide gestational crates that do not allow

them to take more than one step forward or backward.• Veal calves restrained in crates too narrow to turn around or fully recline.

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20 Our Four-Footed Friends |Fall2015

InJune,CapeCodphotographerKimRoderiquesdecidedtocelebratethelaunchofherbook,Dogs on Cape Cod, byhostingafundraisingeventatthebeautifulWequassettInninHarwich,MassachusettstobenefitanimalsinneedattheARL’sBrewsterShelter. Theeventbroughttogether150attendeesandraisedover$2,500.

Dogs on Cape Codcapturesover255vibrantphotosofdogsofallbreeds,ages,andsizesfrolickingleash-freeagainstthebreathtakingbackdropofCapeCod.Roderiquesandherpublishersverygenerouslyagreedtodonate a portion of the proceeds from thebooktotheARL’sBrewsterShelter.

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People and Paws at the ARL

Dogs on Cape Cod author hosts book launch event to benefit the ARL’s Brewster shelter

OnabreezyeveninginAugust,ARLLeadershipCouncilmemberConnieLacailladeandherhusbandPetergraciouslyhosteda“friendraiser”cocktailpartyeventattheirbeautifulhomeinChatham,Massachusetts. As a longtime supporter of the ARL, Conniewantedhergueststounderstandinaverypersonalwaywhyshecaresso

muchabouttheworktheorganizationdoesforanimalsinneed. Explained Connie, “Having an organization like the aRl that can help injured and abused animals recover and find homes, and take action to protect animals from harm makes our community a better place to live.”

Thank you Connie and

Peter Lacaillade for introducing

the ARL to new friends and

animal welfare supporters.

Paws on the Beach: A Friendraiser for the ARL

AttheendofOctober,over40oftheARL’sbiggestsupporterscametogetherattheInkBlockSouthEndinBostonforthePresident’sCouncilFallEducationalForum.ThegroupincludedmembersoftheARL’sBoardofDirectorsandPresident’sCouncil,individualswhodonate$1,000ormoreannuallytohelpanimalsinneed.

FormerWCVBanchorandanimaladvocateSusanWornickmoderatedadiscussionbetweenDr.GaryPatronek,animal hoarding expert and founder of the Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium,andLt.AlanBorgal,directoroflawenforcementattheARL.The two discussed the complex topic of animal hoarding and how the ARL approaches situations where animals andpeopleareatrisk.

Thank you to our special guests

Susan Wornick and Dr. Gary

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Unit Realty, Baroo, Whole Foods

South End, Formaggio, Boston

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The President’s Council Fall Educational Forum

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“ thank you”,BUT WE CAN!

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL We gratefully acknowledge annual gifts of $1000 or more with membership in the ARL’s President’s Council. Members receive special acknowledgments and benefits based on their gift level.

MEMBER BENEFITS

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The ARL receives no government or public funding. We rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of supporters like you to help animals in need.

LEARN MORE about the ARL’s President’s CouncilContact Caitlin Oates, Senior Manager, President’s Council

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