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Message from the Director A lot has happened since our last newsletter, and probably the most important item to report was that we met our 2009 fundraising goal of $350,000. We could not have done this without the support of people like you. We have also welcomed some new people to the Chemung County SPCA staff. The first is Brittany Sprague, our new Offsite Event Coordinator. Brittany will now be escorting our animals to their many offsite appearances and presentations. Heather Murley, DVM, is joining our staff as our new Veterinarian of Record. Dr. Murley will be at the shelter two times a month to look after the shelter animals and to evaluate their health. To read more about Dr. Murley’s role in our organization, please see Page 7. We’d also like to welcome back Leanne Falkingham in her new role as our Animal Behavior, Training and Outreach Manager. You can read more about Leanne on Page 11. I’m excited to say that Spay Day 2010 (February 23) was very successful. This year we had eight area veterinarians participate and donate their services to spay and neuter 31 shelter animals. We want to say a big thank you to the following veterinary practices: Broadway Animal Hospital, Chemung Valley Veterinary Clinic, Compassionate Companion Care, Lake Road Animal Hospital, Towne & Country Animal Hospital, Agape Veterinary Clinic, Corning Animal Hospital and Rio Vista Veterinary Hospital. Also on Spay Day, we offered free adoptions of any fixed animal which was a huge success. We adopted out seven cats and two dogs under this promotion. Please see page 5 of the newsletter for insight into why we chose to run this promotion and the motives behind it. We have a busy year ahead of us. We have added a new event to our repertoire of fundraising activities. This year we will hold our first ever Putt fore Paws golf tournament at the Willowcreek Golf Course on Friday, June 18. If you’re interested in playing, make sure to go to our Web site, www.chemungspca.org, and sign up online under the Events link. If you would like us to send you a registration form, please make sure to call us at 607-732-1827. You can find an update about our fundraising progress for this year on Page 11. Remember to stay tuned for everything happening at the Chemung County SPCA by becoming a fan on Facebook, following us on Twitter, watching our videos on YouTube and browsing our photos on Flickr. Wishing you health and happiness, Barbara A. McLean, Executive Director For the Animals Publication Information For the Animals is published semiannually in the Spring and Fall. Contributors to this edition of For the Animals: Joshua Clay, VMD, Corning Animal Hospital Jennifer Farrel, Staff, Chemung County SPCA Darryl Heckle, President, Chemung County SPCA Board of Directors Audrianna Jones, Staff, Chemung County SPCA Cindy Lewis-Black, Development Coordinator, Chemung County SPCA Betty Ling, Volunteer, Chemung County SPCA Barbara McLean, Executive Director, Chemung County SPCA Paulette Millan, Volunteer, SPA Limoges Marcia McPherson, Volunteer, Chemung County SPCA Heather Murley, DVM, Veterinarian of Record, Chemung County SPCA Fran Pack, Administrative Assistant, Chemung County SPCA Liz Sowell,Volunteer Coordinator, Chemung County SPCA Jaclyn Welles, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Chemung County SPCA Susan Wenzel-Bertelsen, Chief Humane Officer, Chemung County SPCA We want to hear from you. Please submit questions, comments or advertising inquires to Jaclyn Welles at publicrelations@chemungspca.org, or call her at 607-732-1827. 2
A Voice for the Voiceless: Humane Lobby Day 2010 Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA employees, Barbara McLean, Susan Wenzel-Bertelsen and Jaclyn Welles at Humane Lobby Day in Albany, New York on March 24. This year marked the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA’s first Humane Lobby Day in Albany. This animal-conscious day is sponsored each year by the Humane Society of the United States and works to educate animal lovers from around New York State about upcoming legislation that would help improve the lives of animals. Three representatives from the Chemung County SPCA, Barbara McLean, Executive Director, Susan Wenzel-Bertelsen, Chief Humane Officer and Jaclyn Welles, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator joined more than 150 people at this event. The day started with a meeting to educate attendees on key legislation coming before the legislature and ended with attendees meeting with their legislators about the upcoming bills. The five bills discussed that day were: S. 3926 A. 6287 to strengthen NY’s animal fighting laws, S. 5392 A. 6788 to stop puppy mills, S. 3223 A. 6788 to end canned shoots of captive exotic wildlife, A. 8163 to protect farm animals from intensive confinement and A. 9732 to ban the cruel tail docking of cows. Attendees heard speeches from several sponsors of each bill about the ramifications and reach of each issue. All and all, it was a very eye opening day. You can find out more about these bills by going to our Web site at www.chemungspca.org and clicking on the News section to access a link to position papers provided by the Humane Society of the United States. We urge you to contact your State Senator and Assemblyman and tell them that these issues are important to you. If you live in Chemung County, your State Senator is George Winner and your Assemblyman is Thomas O’Mara (you can find their contact information below). Without your legislators’ support, these bills might not see a vote. This is something the animals in New York State just can’t afford. Wish List Immediate Need Baby food - meat only (no veggies please) Canned cat food Canned dog food Dog Advantage 55 Lbs and over Dry cat food Dry dog food Canned puppy food (“loaf-style”, not chunky) Hot dogs - used for enrichment High efficiency laundry detergent Milk replacer for kittens Paper towels Printer paper Sam’s Club gift cards 9 volt batteries Special Needs/Projects 16” x 28” air filters Agility course tunnel for dogs Cherry pit packs/homemade rice heating packs (call our office if you need more information) Force dryer (dog grooming dryer) Industrial washer and dryer Light bulbs Riding mower For a complete wish list, please go to www.chemungspca.org and click on the Donate tab. George H. Winner Jr., State Senator winner@senate.state.ny.us (518) 455-2091 Legislative Office Bldg, Rm 415 Albany, New York 12247 Tom O’Mara State Representative omarat@assembly.state.ny.us (518) 455-4538 Legislative Office Bldg, Rm 720 Albany, New York 12248 Boomer tested and approved! Carrying: Blue Seal, Innova, California Natural, Premium Edge, Taste of the Wild and many more... 3
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