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DIY ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT
ALLERGIES IN PETS
CARING FOR A NEW PUPPY
OR KITTEN
spring 2018
Sophie’s Choice:
The Angel Wing
Find out how the new
Angel Wing can save every
adoptable cat and dog.
Angels adoptee Sophie
and her new mom Anne Kandray
The Halo is published
State of the Shelter by Diane Less IT’S HERE! THE ANNUAL ANGELS FOR ANIMALS
2 times per year. Current GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE.
circulation is 5,000 per The shelter is doing OK. We continue to stay calm and spay/neuter and adopt! As always we
issue. Angels for Animals need more help. We have been doing a lot of volunteer orientations on Saturdays. We try hard At this point in time, who hasn’t been to the Angels for Animals
is a registered non-profit
501(c)3 organization. to sign up new volunteers on a shift to help the animals right then and there. Sadly, people gigantic Garage Sale? It is truly a local phenomenon! Near-
have very busy lives. Getting people to commit to one shift a week for two to four hours is very ly 9,000 people attended our 2017 version which netted
DESIGN/LAYOUT difficult, but this is what it takes to make sure our resident pets receive the love and care that over $100,000 for Angels. This amount funds one of our
Jill Trimble,
smART DIRECTION they need. Every time there is no volunteer, a staff member has to do these tasks. Our business full-time shelter veterinarians for a year! New for this year:
model is to try not to pay for labor. This allows us to spend more of the money on the pets. yet another building! Building #22, which used to be our
STAFF WRITERS &
CONTRIBUTORS former “Man’s World” location, will now have furniture and
The labor shortage goes all the way up the ladder. There are so many more opportunities for
Matt Ditchey other large items. This building can be driven through,
Jennifer Falvey skilled workers and licensed personnel than just a year ago. As a non-profit, Angels for Animals
Janet Flynn cannot pay the salaries and provide the same benefits that private practices do. So...we have a which provides easier drop-off for patrons and also ease
Karen Henry new medical manager, Jessie Munholand, who is putting in many hours just to ensure that we of handling for our aging volunteers. We are also changing
Robin Helschel the drop-off days to Sunday, Monday and Tuesday prior
Karen James
have enough staff.
Mary Ann Karas to the sale. This will allow us “older folk” two days to prepare
Sherry Kissinger Our surgeon, Dr. Achey, took another job at a new facility. The good news is that Dr. Kelly Lewis for the sale instead of only one. By now you have probably
Samantha Lemke has stepped up and carries the weight of lead vet very well. Dr. Lynn Cooper has come on board
Diane Less noticed the recurring “aged” theme. We need and welcome all
Alice Marchione to help with surgery on a part-time basis. Dr. Mike Sabihi has come on board to help us with of you young “whipper-snappers” to help with this fun event!
Shannon McDonald shelter pet rounds, and we now have Monday Wellness appointments available. Dr. Nokes I promise that it is an experience of a lifetime! How all this
Jesse Munholand continues to have Wellness appointments Tuesday through Saturday. He is a valuable asset
Cassidy Piskorick merchandise gets there, and then a week later it is all gone,
who has many fans seeking his incredible wisdom and experience.
is as close to a miracle as you will ever see. You can WIN by
HALO MARKETPLACE We do have a major shortage of registered vet techs. Currently we have only two. We recently giving us your clean, usable items. Angels for Animals can
SPONSORSHIP/ADS met with the Dean and Provost of Eastern Gateway College. We are hoping to get a program WIN by providing the services to help homeless animals, and
Call 330-716-0697
for pricing. implemented to train RVTs at Angels once the new “Angel Wing” is built. the pets WIN by getting permanent, loving homes. Contact
Robin at 330-506-0326 to volunteer or for more information.
MEMORIALS If you or anyone you know is interested in making a difference for animals, please contact us. SEE YOU AT THE SALE !!
Call 330-502-5352
Memorials are listed
We need volunteers, managers, RVTs and vets. This need will greatly increase with the building
on our web site of the “Wing.” Speaking of the Wing, our $10 million dollar Capital Campaign which started in
under “Tributes” August of 2015 has reached the tipping point. Thanks to Janet and Jack Collier’s $1 million
dollar gift, we can get started! Phase One is the construction of the entire building shell and the
vet clinic.
We need to raise $4.4 million more to achieve the ultimate dream: a place where every animal REVERSE RAFFLE UPDATE
can get relief from suffering and every adoptable animal will have a place to be held for fostering Our recent Reverse Raffle was the best one ever! We sold 250 tickets – that means we sold ALL of
or for the shelter floor. As I have said before, animals are dying every day due to the lack of this them, for the first time ever! The food was amazing. Jessica and Chris Anderson catered the event
type of help. Please consider a gift today! Everyone can afford to buy at least one square foot with their friends helping as volunteers. DiRusso Sausage stepped up once again and provided us
The Halo ©2018 for $200. We even have a payment plan available. Many naming opportunities in the new Wing with meatballs. Incredible Edibles provided amazing mini cupcakes for dessert. Many donors
is printed on 10%
from $500 to $4.4 million still exist!
recycled paper. helped with donations of food and prizes for both the Chinese and Silent auctions. Komara
Permanent, loving homes for all adoptable animals: Jewelers provided a beautiful bracelet and Adamas donated some beautiful Waterford
that is OUR MAIN GOAL! crystal for the silent auction. Flynn Auto Group donated a Kate Spade Purse, Jewelry and
Cirque du soleil tickets. Philadelphia Candies, Dave Ditzler, Dillard’s, Carol Righetti, Banner
In love for all animals, especially the unwanted, Supply, Adamas, ItWasLee.com, Buck Run Golf Course, Philadelphia Candies and Anthony
Diane 330-502-5352 Donofrio also provided some of the baskets for the raffle. The Reverse Raffle is one of our most
popular fundraisers and it did not disappoint this year!
mission statement
in this issue
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Angels for Animals believes that animals, as living creatures, have
value beyond economic measure. Our mission is to educate the
people of our community about pet overpopulation and regular
veterinary care for pets; cultivate an awareness and responsibility Sophie’s Choice: Allergies in Pets From Fearful to Friend:
toward the needs of companion animals; provide for the well-being The New Angel WIng If your pet has allergies, The importance of foster
of our community’s animals that are abandoned or otherwise in Find out how you can help here are a few tips for some relief. homes in animal sheltering.
need; and instill respect for and appreciation of all living things. make dreams come true!
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ANGEL Wing – B R E A K I N G GROUND THIS SUMMER!
CAN DREAMS COME TRUE? access” shelter. We do not turn animals away. Every other
Will Angels for Animals last forever? Yes it will – when Angels animal facility in our area (including the dog pounds) turns
builds the “Wing”! Our dream is to save the life of every them away. Then what? Where do they go? The end of some
adoptable pet and to find each one of them a forever home. road? Mill Creek Park? Meander Reservoir ? You see, this is
Because of our outstanding efforts we get closer every day. the heartbreaking issue NO ONE wants to face. Just a mere
But to really get this job done we need even more space 28 years ago when Angels for Animals did not exist, the dog
and resources. pound was just about the only place animals could go. Our
Mahoning County pound also took in cats at that time. Animal
People who are NOT “in the loop” drive by our building every Charity took cats for a $10 euthanasia fee. The pound killed
day and think, “They have that big building, why would they dogs and cats on Wednesdays and Fridays...75% of the dogs
need more?” People who ARE in the loop think, “Why can’t and virtually all of the cats. The ones that were sold, including
they save every animal? They have that the ones sold for research, were not fixed.
big building.” Yes, it is a big building, but
not big enough to accomplish the really So fast forward to 2018 and 28 years of
big job that we need to do! work by Angels for Animals: mandatory
dog pound spays & neuters and
For example, just like what happened outstanding cat programs. People now
with Sophie, this was also the case with believe that every animal can and should
Our choice? Sophie. by Diane Less our cats. Over 3,000 were left at our door
in 2017. As I said earlier, we came so
be saved. The bad news is: we are not
there yet! We need more space and a
close to saving all the adoptable ones. But full-service vet clinic to fulfill our dream.
Sophie’s story illustrates just how hard Angels works to save every animal. Last year, yet again a disease outbreak and lack of
Sophie was brought to the shelter and within three days came down with parvo. space foiled that action plan. Once our So please understand: the Angel Wing
This is the most deadly and dreaded disease for dogs. It is a corona virus. This is inadequate small cat holding areas are is the answer. Angels has brought our
the same virus that causes Panleukapenia in cats. So we now had the parvo virus in infected we are done. One answer was to animal problems to an actual solvable
Our dream is to save the
our building. Panic and action came into play. Everything that could have been near euthanize all 40 cats in the holding area, level. We will be able to save every
life of every adoptable bleach the rooms three times, and then adoptable animal because of those past
Sophie was bleached....not just once but three times. The general kennel was shut
pet and to find each one down – no adoptions for two days - so those dogs were on hold. Our tiny makeshift start over. This is brutal. Many of those 28 years of hard work and help from our
of them a forever home. dog holding area went on lock down for 14 days: no dogs in, no dogs out. People held cats have money invested in them. community, volunteers and donors. Now
The Angel Wing is the wanting to surrender dogs had to foster them or find somewhere else to take them. They are fixed and waiting to go into foster Please find it in your heart to send the end is in sight with this expanded
only way to do this! Many unfixed animals slipped away from us...regrettably we will pay for that in homes or onto the adoption floor. They a donation to the Capital Campaign future facility. Angels will finally have X-ray
the future. are our babies. So of course we chose to for our much needed Angel Wing! and dental capabilities, which will save
save them. us the money we currently spend at other
Please consider clinics for these services! The revenue from the 24-hour vet
Now, what about Sophie? Our choices were euthanasia or treatment. We did not want
donating to Angel Wing to put her down, but treating her would be very expensive and time-consuming. It Once again we had a 14-day lock down clinic will support the shelter and keep it open.
today! You could help requires intravenous drugs, round-the-clock nursing and, most importantly, a every time one of the cats succumbed to the panleuk virus.
make dreams come true! hospital/ISO area where no other animals would be exposed to her. Because of the As a result we had no holding space for cats for four weeks! The expanded spay/neuter facility will extend our circle of love
lack of space we could not treat Sophie at the shelter. Many calls were made, result- This was devastating for us. What a nightmare. So, how can to more pounds and shelters, allowing them to adopt out ONLY
ing in prices from $2,500-$5,000 to save her. The decision was made...she is saved! these nightmares stop? The “Angel Wing”! It will allow us room animals that are fixed. In this way they become part of the
The $2,500 bill was announced on Facebook. While many were sympathetic, only to function. We will have more isolation space and hospital answer and not a continuation of the problem of allowing too
$400 was raised for her care. So Bill Bartells, Bill and Janice Shanabarger, Jim Brace, rooms so that we can save exposed pets and still bring in more! many animals to be born with no homes available for them.
and The Ricky Fund also contributed. The balance of Sophie’s bill must come out of
Angels’ general fund. Just a small amount of thought might tell you that there is no We are currently handling over 15,000 animals a year! Our Can a dream come true? I believe it can, but it can become
“money fountain” at Angels. The depletion of those funds means that fewer pets will work actually outgrew our current space a decade ago. For a reality so much sooner with the support of the community.
be helped at the end of the line. As you can see, Sophie was a very lucky dog. example, this was first year that we actually came close to Please find it in your hearts to send a donation to the Capital
saving every adoptable cat that was abandoned at our door. Campaign for our much-needed Angel Wing!
In November 2017, Sophie was adopted by Anne Kandray and Alec Higham (Annie’s For those of you who don’t understand, we are an “open
fianceé). We are over the moon that Sophie has found a forever home. But how can
we save more dogs like Sophie? The answer is the Angel WIng.
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Care2
Sponsor a square foot for the new
We’re half way there! Help us build the Angel Wing Angel Wing and multiply the ways
and we can save every adoptable pet!
we care for all animals in the future.
• Increased animal holding space so no animal has to be turned away Just fill out the information below and
• Full-service extended hours veterinary facility, so that all animals can send it in an envelope addressed to
get affordable care when they need it – goal to be 24/7 Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South
• Increased Spay and Neuter Capacity Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
- Currently 10,000 per year – goal to be 25,000 per year
• Additional animal services: grooming, dog obedience, private I would like to sponsor _______square feet
euthanasia rooms, animal chiropractic of Angel Wing @$200 per square foot for a total
of $_____________.
Buy a square foot for $200 or ask about the many other naming The Feline
opportunities available! All donors, contributing $200 or more, I would like to pay
will have their name displayed in the new facility. Contact Diane now Voucher Project
(330) 502-5352 or donate at angelsforanimals.org. Be sure to monthly in payments of $_____________. by Sherry Kissinger
specify gift is for Angel WIng.
quarterly in payments of $_____________.
If you are one of the many supporters that come to
Angels for Animals’ breakfast at Andrews Hall, you
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________ might not realize you are doing so much more than
It Takes a Team by Jesse Munholand, Medical Manager ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________
just having breakfast. You are saving thousands of
lives that are not just born to die.
CITY _______________________________________________STATE________ ZIP________________
It starts with a hello, add in my name is___and what’s yours, and you are
on your way to building a relationship. Walking through every department PHONE ______________________________________________________________________________
The $15 Feline Voucher Project is not based on
to show that you are there if needed. Listening and researching as to who income or on the number of cats you may have.
EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________________ We just want to help you fix all your cats.
we are as an organization, how did we get to where we are now, and where
will we be in the future. Credit card (info below) Check (enclosed)
Our mission is to target the towns with high cat drop-
CREDIT CARD# _____________________________________________________________________ off rates at the shelter and those towns that have cat
As the new medical manager of Angels for Animals I wanted to be part of
creating a better environment for employees, volunteers, customers and the EXPIRES ____________________________
overpopulation issues. We go directly to the people of
animals we care for. I saw an opportunity to open the lines of communication those communities to sell our vouchers. By being an
with the medical department and the shelter floor. I wanted no divisions. For checks $100 or more, please make payable to outreach project, we hope to reach as many people as
Working alongside Cassidy, the kennel manager, we have been able to The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund and possible that might not otherwise get their cat or cats
start doing just that. Every area had divisions and groups, from volunteers 5% will be added to the amount of your contribution. fixed or know of the services Angels for Animals offers.
to specific departments. We desperately needed to repair this and blur the lines of exclusion. To do this I have begun an open door Indicate Angels for Animals on the memo line.
policy, where employees can feel comfortable to come to me at any time with ideas, issues, or just stop by and say hello...how are For questions, call 330.502.5352. All donations are As of now we have sold 993 vouchers to various
you today. Leading by example is the key to achieving anything. I have also implemented a policy where all employees are to look tax-deductible. communities from the start of The Feline Voucher
anyone they pass in the eyes and greet them. I understand as an introvert myself that this is difficult, but I also know it gets better Project. In the past we have had various fundraisers
and easier as you do it. A simple hello and smile makes a person feel welcome and at ease. to raise money for our project to reach the amazing
number of 993 vouchers sold. Our first fundraiser
Learning how much our volunteers do for us was an eye opener...I couldn’t believe it. So to show my appreciation and be part of for our project was a spaghetti dinner to-go. At that
it I began to volunteer. It didn’t feel any different than regular work to me, except for the gratification I got for doing a good deed. time we set a goal to fix 500 cats. Look at what we
To get others to learn about volunteering we set up a pizza party staff meeting to educate the staff on the volunteers and how our have done...we are now at 993 vouchers sold and all
mission is dependent on them and how they can help. As a previous staff member I myself didn’t know anything about volunteering because of you, our faithful breakfast followers.
or the aspects of it so I knew we had to do this. Another great way to get into volunteering is getting into the buddy system with
fellow employees and doing it together, making it more enjoyable. Every employee, volunteer and customer should feel like they Watch for future breakfasts, our cake auction every
belong. And it’s sometimes just the simplest of things to make people feel this way. Saying thank you, I appreciate you, how is March and a dinner to-go from time to time as we set
everything, can I help? Showing you care by being genuine. Realizing it only takes seconds to lend a hand or an ear. I want to new goals. Also watch as we reach our new goal of
have the image that I am not above doing anything no matter what my title is. I am there to help. 1,500 vouchers sold...and as we think even bigger
and go for 2,000 vouchers sold. Just think of the cats
I continue to learn and work on what I can do to make it a better place. Sometimes we get caught up in the job and don’t realize Despite fixing over 60,000 cats fixed and the lives saved!
how much good we do every single day. You just need that moment to look at that animal and take in the fact that we just saved since 2006, over 50 cats per
its life. We can’t do this without a team. All of the components are necessary to accomplish all of the good we do, from the week are still abandonded at
veterinarians to the person attending to the animal’s cage. I want to thank everyone, and without you we wouldn’t be able to do it. Angels. This is why we need
Angel Wing! We want to save
as many cats as we possibly can.
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If you have dogs like mine, they tear through expensive toys in
a just a few short minutes, making it difficult to supply ongoing
entertainment. My cats love their toys but they either get bored
of them after a week or so, or the toys end up under the stove or
refrigerator, remaining hidden for months at a time. Below are
some low-cost environmental enrichment toys for your pets.
Be advised, no-mess options are not guaranteed! Please keep
in mind, pets should always be supervised when enjoying
their playthings.
1. Put 1 tsp of dry, uncooked rice into an empty pill bottle.
Be sure the cap is tightly sealed, perhaps with a touch of glue
or tape, and let your cat(s) bat it all around the floor.
DIY 2. Get an empty cereal box, put some of your dog’s favorite treats
Environmental inside, tape it shut, then allow your dog to enjoy ripping it
to shreds.
Enrichment
3. Take an old t-shirt or two, cut strips from them around 20
by Shannon McDonald inches long and approximately 3 inches wide. Depending
on the thickness of the strips, take 9 strips (or more), lay
them lengthwise together, making a knot at the top to connect
them. Then, weave them into a braid using an equal number
Allergies in Pets by Shannon McDonald
of strips for each section of the braid. Tie a knot at the bottom
and you have an inexpensive chew toy. Better yet, cut two
holes in a tennis ball and place the braid through the ball Many humans suffer from allergies but pets can have allergies On the other hand, food allergies are not limited to a particular
before tying the second knot. too. Allergies are common in all breeds. Flea allergies, season. Most food allergies will appear by six months of age
environmental allergies or food allergies are all possibilities. but can develop any time during a dog’s lifespan. When my
4. Does your pet like crinkly noises? Find an old cotton sock, Indications may include the loss of fur, rashes on the skin, dog was five months old she would not stop scratching. It
place an empty plastic water bottle inside it (cap removed), red smelly ears, watery eyes, nasal drainage, sneezing, was constant! I tried bathing her and giving her Benadryl but
tie a knot in the end of the sock and let your dog make shaking their head and scratching. For example, some dogs it did not help. After two weeks of itching, I took her to the
some noise! incessantly chew or lick their feet. This could be an allergy or veterinarian. He diagnosed a food allergy and recommended
a fungal infection between their toes. Vomiting, diarrhea, or a switching her to an all-natural, grain-free food. Her symptoms
5. Find another sock, use a cardboard tube to fill it with fresh, decrease in appetite can be signs of a food issue. Continuous quickly subsided!
dried catnip, (pack the catnip tightly). Take one plastic grocery scratching or biting will likely break the skin. A secondary
bag and stuff it into the sock after the catnip. (The sock should infection can then develop since dirt and bacteria are being Many dogs can be allergic to chicken, dairy, beef, eggs, and
feel flexible after stuffing. If it’s too tight, make the plastic bag transferred to an open wound. Hot spots can also develop grains as well as some of the additives found in commercial
smaller by cutting it.) Tie a knot or use a shoelace to close it which are areas on the dog’s body that become inflamed due foods, treats, and flavorings in pet medicines. Be sure to
about two inches from the top. to ongoing chewing or licking. report everything your dog ingests at a check-up. Cats can
also be allergic to ingredients in their food or litter. This can
6. Ever notice cats love an empty cardboard box? Take that box So what to do if you suspect your pet has an allergy? The first be indicated by constant scratching of their head and neck.
from a recent delivery and cut some holes in it to make it course of action is to ensure your pet is not being affected Buying low dust, unscented litter or trying a
more interesting. by parasites. Fleas are never a good experience for your pet different food might be necessary.
but some animals are highly sensitive to flea bites. They can
7. Place a ping pong ball or a wadded up piece of paper in your develop flea allergy dermatitis in which they lose their fur. If an allergy is suspected, your veterinarian may recommend
empty bathtub and watch as kitty makes you laugh. Two to three weeks of itchiness can be caused by just a few any of the following remedies: fatty acid supplements, an
flea bites! Seasonal allergies will present themselves at over-the-counter antihistamine such as Benadryl, steroids,
8. Take an old knitted glove with fingers. Attach yarn, ribbons, specific times of the year. Dogs with a pollen allergy may regular bathing and/or antibiotics for skin infections. Please
or strips of fabric from an old shirt to the end of each finger, scratch their bellies or feet after going outside and being consult a professional before administering over-the-counter
making a knot on the inside of each finger so the string won’t exposed to irritants. Every spring, two of my dogs develop remedies to be sure you aren’t accidently making the
pull through. Add bells, feathers, or pom-poms to the end of round, red patches on their bellies for several weeks but the situation worse.
the strings for added interest. spots eventually disappear. My veterinarian advised me this
is a seasonal allergy. Since my dogs don’t seem bothered by
Of course, I often visit the Angels for Animals retail store for it, no specific treatment is advised.
low-cost toys and treats because even if they do end up under
the refrigerator or demolished, you’re supporting a great cause!
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departed angels
Helen Baker Adams Patty Humphries
Ellen Ahlborn Paul Jagnow
Walter Amedia Walter Jones
Ron Ankney Helen Kaluczky
Andrew Ashby Joan Kaluczky
Behind the Scene Rick Bagnoli
Steve Bagnoli
Gloria Keever
John Kesner
at Angels’ Front Office
Walter David Baker Thomas Kidd
Willis Earl Baker John Koch
Gladys Banks Thom Krug
by Robin Helschel Bernard Barnhart
Carol Barth
Bern Kuivila
Anthony “Tony” Lariccia
From Fearful to Friend:
READY! SET! GO! At 12:00 on any given Tuesday, the shelter’s
Dale Batson
Tarri Batterby
David Leedy
David Levy
The Importance of Foster
phones start ringing and continue to ring pretty much non stop for
the rest of the day. Tuesday is our first day of business each week,
Karin Baxter
Marion Bean
Karen Llewellyn
Ronald Marian Homes in Animal Sheltering
Amelia “Toots” Beaver Stephen McCuskey Jr.
and the front office get deluged with calls, Wellness customers Janet Becker Rachel McNicholas by Cassidy Pistorick
coming in, retail customers making their purchases as well as dog Mary Benish Frank McPhee
Robert David Birmingham Joan Mikulec
license sales. We receive over 350 calls in the front office every Rudy Bodnar Joan Milstead and
single day. Elizabeth Boggs the Milstead Family
Kara Bohach Robert Abe Morris
William Booker Joyce Mosholder
We are always looking for office volunteers that can handle the Patricia Bordner Robert Lee Moyer Picture this: your parents wake you up in the morning and This is why foster homes are such an integral part of animal
volume of calls in a professional, pleasant and compassionate Bruce Bott Kathy Murberger pull you out of your bed. They put you in the car and start shelters. Foster homes allow fearful animals to enjoy the
Frankie Brock Tom Neiheisel
manner. Calls range from general information about the shelter, Darlene Bruderly Sandra Neveu driving. You’re going for a car ride. You’re not sure where comforts of a home while they are waiting for someone to
pricing for animal spays and neuters and Wellness services, as well Margaret Bruni John Newill you’re going, but it doesn’t matter; you’re with your parents choose them to be a part of their family. I personally have
as inquiries about renting our beautiful Andrews Hall for an event. Charles Brunswick Roger “Rocky” Nold and it’s okay. Little do you know that this is the last ride you’ll taken behaviorally compromised animals into my home to
Denise Bryson Lisa Null
It’s a very fast-paced setting, with each call bringing someone in Theresa Buck Gloria Ogram ever take with them. give them a chance to relax and decompress. My most recent
need of help for their animal, questions about our animals up for Charlie Cain Margaret Orlando example is a beagle mix, Pierogi.
adoption, or referrals for outside services, such as dog training. Kathleen Campbell Robert Parilick
Judy Cartmell Jospeh Patasce Jr.
Suddenly, you arrive at a new build-
William Cartwright Mary Margaret “Marcie” Patchen ing. You’ve never seen this place Pierogi came to Angels in January
If you like to keep busy and are interested in educating the general Janice Cassidy Betty Patterson before, but it’s scary. There are a lot 2018. While he did not show any
Ronald Chambers Heather Pennell
public on animal advocacy and care, our front office may the place Shirley Chase William Pennell of others around who are scared and signs of aggression in his kennel, he
for you! To volunteer, simply fill out a volunteer form and come to Margaret Colundjia Raymond Perrino stressed out. It’s loud and you can’t was extremely shy and shut down.
one of our monthly orientations. We could use the extra help! Kay Duke Currier Mary Peshek hear yourself think. Your parents When he was taken out of his kennel,
Michael Czarneski Elizabeth Davies Powers
Mitzi D’Alesio Mary Jo Pritchett hand you over to a stranger and he would stand with his tail tucked,
James and Rose Marie D’Eramo Louise Ritter they leave. You’re scared and you’re trembling and flinching any time he
Delores Dicesare Abby Rosan
Joseph Martin Dorko Mary Ross not sure if they’re coming back. was touched. He was not a good
James Douglas Mark Sams Nobody here speaks your language candidate for the adoption floor, so I
June Dunn Carole Sharkey and you’re not sure what’s going on. took him home that night.
Madeline Dunn Tim Shauer
Richard Ellashek Metrechia Soper You’ve never been away from your
Elanor Bogan Evans James Springer home before and you don’t know how At my home he was still shy. He would
Sandy Ewing Jeffrey Stephens
Dolores Falgiani Mary Jane Stevens
you should act. You’re depressed and stand in the corner and watch me
Robert Fay Lucille Stevenson you just shut down. Foster homes allow fearful animals to do whatever I was doing with his tail
Anne Flood Dolores Marie Sullivan enjoy the comforts of a home while tucked. If I approached him, he would
Dr. John Fusco Elizabeth Swansiger
Martha Gagyi Marie Sweetko This is the unfortunate reality for the they are waiting for someone to choose dart. After a few days of settling in,
Donna Gallik Randy Taylor millions of animals surrendered to them to be a part of their family. everything changed. He was suddenly
Jean Gardner Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Tel shelters each year. Many animals are greeting me at the door and cuddling
Ersilia Garritano Gerda Thomas
James D. George Lisa J. Thomas able to settle into this new environment, but some are not. with me at night. All he needed was to be out of the stressful
Roberta Gray Sarah Jane Thomas Some do not know how to handle the change in environment shelter environment.
Terri Green Elaine Topfer
John Grich Jr. Patrick Trimble
and just shut down behaviorally. In their home, they may have
Richard Guerriero Rodney VanMeter been affectionate and cuddly; in the shelter they hide in the Angels is always looking for new foster families to help dogs
Elinor Halliday Lynn VanSuch back of their kennel with their tail tucked and flinch when and cats like Pierogi. If you want to help animals but aren’t
Jean Hammar Lois Haworth Debra Vitale
Bambi Helmick Carolyn Wagner they are touched. Potential adopters never get to see their quite ready to commit to adopting or are just looking to help
H. Thomas Hoffman Vesta Walizer true nature because they are so fearful in the shelter a dog or cat in need, consider becoming a foster parent.
John R. Horning Mary Wallerick environment. Sometimes all an animal needs is a little love.
Pat Huff Dawna Weyman
Samuel Huffstetler Vicki Masters Woody
Paul Hughes Ed Yavorsky
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How Dog’s Speak – Understanding the Canine
Communication System
by Jennifer Falvey
Did you know our dogs can talk? Well, not in the way humans Shifting Ears Back – Displayed when stressed or overstimulated
do, but they do have a complex language system that consists Rapid or slow blinking of the eyes – Done when a dog is
of postures and signals. They are actually quite communicative stressed or threatened and means “give me space.”
and talk to us (and other dogs) regularly. They tell us when
they are happy, frightened, stressed, or just need a break. If Paw Raise – This is an appeasement signal. It can mean the
we knew how to read them, many behavior issues could be dog is trying to be peaceful, but it can also mean the dog
rectified. Dogs are conflict-resolving animals that attempt to is unsure.
keep interactions peaceful, but when their signals are ignored Rolling over on their back to expose their belly – This is one
and space isn’t given, problems can arise. to watch. When a dog rolls over, it doesn’t always mean they
want petted. If a dog rolls over and engages you by wiggling
Dogs have become an intricate part of our lives, and we and seeking attention, it’s usually ok to pet them. If a dog rolls
depend on them to help cheer us up, make us laugh, motivate over and pulls their front paws back to their body, turns their
us to get healthy and even perform tasks to make our lives head and tucks their tail, back off. They don’t want petted.
easier. Our lives are quite intertwined. Isn’t it amazing that They are showing deference behavior and want space.
although we don’t speak the same language, we are still able
to co-exist?
Caring for a New Puppy or Kitten
A quick note about a dog’s tail. A wagging tail doesn’t always
by Shannon McDonald
mean they are happy. Think of it this way. A tail that wags at
As dogs become more involved in the human world, more the level or slightly lower of where it sticks out from your dog’s
challenges arise. As a trainer, I encounter these challenges body is “neutral and engaging.” As it gets lower, the dog may With the advent of spring, new family members often arrive Fourth, designate quiet places in the home for your pet.
daily. Dogs doing things we don’t like or owners not under- be unsure. Tucked tail = fear. If the tail wags higher than the in the form of a puppy or kitten. A new pet brings plenty of This can be a crate or pet beds placed in various locations.
standing their dog’s behaviors or how to help them. When level point, that is arousal (which could just be play). As the excitement and joy to a home. Knowing the ways to care for Cats tend to enjoy safe places that are elevated. Many people
you peel the layers back, I often find it is a dog attempting to tail wags higher, the dog is going on alert, and as the tail gets them will support a long and healthy life. only get out their pet’s carrier when it’s time for a stressful
communicate something and becoming frustrated because to the highest point, it means back off. trip to the vet, but leaving the carrier accessible at all times
their human doesn’t understand them. Can you imagine if you The first step is to establish a place for veterinary care. A encourages them to think of it as a comforting and familiar
were trying to tell someone to back off repeatedly, but they just If you see your dog offer a signal, don’t panic. They signal a check-up after adoption ensures they are getting the neces- place. Safe spaces allow your new friend a place to refresh
didn’t listen? Think of how frustrating this could be, especially lot. But when you see your dog displaying 3 or 4 signals back sary preventive care. It also gives you an option if your pet has for the next round of playtime.
on a daily basis. to back, change your dog’s environment by giving them space an unexpected emergency. Many veterinarian offices will only
(redirect them or move them away). But signals should be provide emergency services to established clients. Fifth, puppy or kitten-proof your home. New kittens will climb
As you learn about your dog and their language, your taken in context. Their language is complicated and some- on everything. (Think curtains, bedspreads.) New puppies
relationship can only improve. You will have the amazing times signals are used for multiple reasons. The second aspect to consider is proper care of your pet’s will chew the things you love. (Think shoes, furniture.) As my
ability to understand HOW your dog is feeling. These signals coat and nails. Regular grooming enhances your bond with friend once laughingly said, “Puppies are no joke!” Eventually
give us the opportunity to truly communicate with them. When dogs display multiple signals, pay attention and help them and keeps them feeling their best. Depending on the they outgrow this phase and settle into their adult personalities,
There are over 30 documented cut-off signals (a.k.a “calming them. If another dog sees this, they will often adhere and give type of coat, weekly brushing and occasional bathing may be but until then, supervision is key. Remove houseplants that
signals”), but let’s review just a few common ones to help you the dog space, preventing that dog from reacting. Just think if all that’s required. In some instances, professional grooming are harmful for cats to eat and small objects that puppies can
better understand your dog. humans knew to do this. How many bites would be prevented? may be recommended. swallow and choke on. Hide wires that may be tempting
Most dogs warn before a reaction or a bite. We just don’t know to chew.
Lip licking – When dogs are stressed, they will lick their lips as what to look for. And don’t forget about their feet! Kittens will usually learn to
a way to let you know they are nervous and may need space. take care of their nails via scratching posts but dogs typically Sixth, proper nutrition is an important consideration. Kittens
Yawning – Dogs yawn when tired but more often yawn when Now that you’ve learned a little about the complex world of a require regular trims. Ask your veterinarian or groomer about and puppies typically need food with more fat and protein
stressed or overstimulated. They use it as signal to ask for dog’s language system, pay attention to your dog. It’s amazing the safest ways to trim nails. While they are young, be sure to so purchase products designed specifically for them. Lastly,
space and communicate peaceful interactions. what you will see! regularly touch their feet by gently massaging their paws. many people are unaware that one litter box, plus one extra,
Averting Eyes – Direct eye contact is threatening to dogs This will make future nail trims less stressful! is recommended for each cat. Therefore, one kitten requires
Jenny Falvey, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer
so they will avoid this to keep interactions peaceful Owner, Dogsmartz Unleashed, LLC two litter boxes, three cats require four litter boxes. Kittens
and avoid threats. Please don’t stare your dog down! www.dogsmartzunleashed.com Third, socialize your pet. Create safe opportunities for enjoy- also might need one with a lower side until they mature.
When highly stressed, your dog may display “whale eye” able interactions with other animals and people. Introduce Ideally, place the boxes in different areas of the home. Follow
in which you will see the whites of their eyes. them to new experiences with toys and walks. these suggestions and you will be well on your way to properly
caring for your new puppy or kitten!
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Angels appreciates donations
of any of the following items:
featured adoptables CAT ITEMS:
- kitten canned food
- cat treats
This spring, give a new life to a shelter dog or cat - cat toys
- cat trees
- scoopable litter
- Feliway pheromone
HUNTER Look at that handsome boy! Sweet plug-ins + refills
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Hunter came to Angels for Animals as a stray replacements (#60105
in March 2018. He is estimated to be around from PetSmart or WalMart)
one year old. He is a very shy boy who is un- DOG ITEMS:
- canned dog food
sure about strangers. He may back away and (Pedigree preferred)
try to hide from you at first but once he gets - Busy-bones treats
to know you, you will be his best friend! He is - dog toys (large, hard rubber
or rope toys, nylabones)
a big love bug who wants nothing more than - Martingale collars
affection. He gets along well with his canine MEDICAL:
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new dogs one on one to ensure they get - isopropyl alcohol 70%
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OFFICE SUPPLIES;
JOSEPHINE Sweet Josephine had a rough
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was brought to Angels for Animals from a
the backyard? Need a friend with just as 4-year-old American bulldog mix who on the carpet? A windowsill to sit on? - clear, three-hole sheet
hoarding situation with over fifty other cats protectors
much energy as you? Raul is your man! came to Angels as a stray in December Five-year-old Benito would love to help
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She would love to cuddle up next to you
‘sit’! Because he is still young, he has bring you toys to play with him. After his appreciation. Benito is not a fan of - duck, packing, masking
on the couch. Josephine gets along well tapes
not yet learned his manners and would play time, he’d love to cuddle up next the other felines in the shelter and would
with her feline friends here at the shelter - lint rollers
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and would benefit from being in a home MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES:
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and would love to be the only furry friend Moose is interested in meeting other Come meet Benito today! - Dawn dishwashing soap
- ziploc plastic bags (quart &
in your life. Come meet Raul today! canine friends but should go to a home CLEM Five year old Clem is as handsome gallon sizes)
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gallon)
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forever home of her own. She is an affection-
gets along with the other cats at the shelter
Cassidy Piskorick, ate girl who loves attention from her favorite
and would do just fine in a home with other
Manager, ext. 121 people. She can be shy at first but will be
felines. After a life outside, he is eager to find
rubbing against you and purring once she
a new home where he can be free from the
warms up! She can get stressed out easily and
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would do best in a home with no children as
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ter, but will take some time to warm up to any
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