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Love a Bull Month

at BHS page 3
What is Fido
Really Eating page 7
Walkers in the
Woods page 6
Rescue Me page 13
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February 2015

February is
Love-A-Bull
Month
at
Berkshire Humane
Society

erkshire Humane Society (BHS) is

once again hosting Love-A-Bull
Month throughout February to not only
spotlight our pit bull dogs at the shelter but also to promote responsible
ownership of these unique dogs.

Despite a long and celebrated history

of being devoted companions, more recently pit bulls dogs have become the
center of much controversy and targeted for breed specific legislation that
would ban or restrict their ownership in
cities across the country. As the dog
of choice for drug dealers and dog
fightersremember Michael Vicks
theyve earned the unjust reputation of
being dangerous and unpredictable, a
reputation thats been promulgated
through the media.

According to John Perreault, Executive Director of BHS, Love-A-Bull

month was created specifically to challenge those negative myths and misconceptions surrounding pit bull
dogs. A number of the dogs coming
into the shelter are pit bulls or pit bull
mixes. They would do great in the right
families, but theyre so often overlooked because of the prejudice.

To encourage their adoption, BHS is

offering a $50 adoption fee for any pit
bull dog during February as well as a
complementary Manners 1 class, a
$140 value, at BHSs Family Dog
School. As always, the adoption fee includes spaying or neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, micro-chipping,
deworming, and a lifetime of free advice.
To celebrate Valentines Day on Saturday, February 14th, were also planning an afternoon of Love-A-Bull
events that feature some of our special
alumni. From 1:30PM-2:00PM, Amy
Mack will be offering a tricks demonstration in the classroom with Ollie,
BHSs official Pit Bull Ambassador.
Afterwards, from 2:00PM-3:00PM,
Ollie will be joined by Nyx, BHSs junior Pit Bull Ambassador, for a Kissing
Boothhands only!in the lobby. Refreshments and coloring activities will
also be available.

Amy is an adoption counselor and instructor at Family Dog School with a

special interest in tricks training and canine fitness. In August 2013, she
adopted Ollie, a one-year-old AKC registered Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from

BHS when his previous owners relinquished him because he developed allergies. Since then, hes excelled in
every imaginable wayfirst receiving
his Canine Good Citizen title and then
becoming certified as a therapy dog.
Early on, Amy also found that Ollie
had an aptitude for tricks. After mastering basic ones, such as Sit-up Pretty
and Bang, Youre Dead, hes moved
on to more complicated ones to add to
his repertoire. In large part, Ollies interest in tricks motivated Amy to become a tricks instructor, and she is
currently seeking to become a Certified
Trick Dog Instructor. Hes just so intelligent and extremely courageous,
Amy explains. Learning tricks comes
naturally to him. His newest accomplishment is not just weaving between
her legs while shes walking forward
and backwards but also jumping over
her bent knee between each steplike a
deer! Hes such a clown, she says.
He makes me laugh.

Accompanying Ollie at the Kissing

Booth for her debut appearance will be
Nyx. Last month, Roberta Townsend,
BHSs Kennel Supervisor, adopted the

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eight-week-old pit bull puppy when she

proved to be too energetic for her former owners senior dog. We werent
really looking, but we had a hole to fill.
And we fell in love! says Roberta, explaining that she and her husband Phil
lost Missy, a beloved Lab mix, in September. Nyx is adorable, and we like
the breed.
Nyx joins the Townsend familys three
other dogs, all adopted and representing a range of ages and variety of mix
breeds. Their first pittie was an
American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix whom
they acquired even though they were
confirmed Lab lovers. Nyx will soon
begin her formal education with puppy
kindergarten and basic manners classes,
then perhaps agility or whatever else
she might like to do. For now, shes
enjoying weekend hikesa favorite activity for Roberta , her husband, and
their other dogs.
For those looking to become new and
responsible owners of pit bull dogs,
Amy and Roberta offer some advice.
Before adding any dogpit bull or not,
Amy suggests, Take a serious look at
whether you can give them the exercise
they need. If you dont give dogs
enough mental and physical exercise,
theyre going to find ways to expel that
energy in destructive wayschewing on
furniture or inappropriate jumping, for
example. Roberta adds, This type of
dog can be good with any other dog.
You just have to be patient and consistent and put in the time and effort.

To see some of BHSs Love-A-Bull

dogs who are looking for their forever
homes, stop by the shelter. And to
learn about tricks training and other
classes offered at Family Dog School,
visit our website at www.BerkshireHumane.org.
Mary A. Koncel is the Community
Outreach Coordinator at
Berkshire Humane Society.

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Berkshire Humane Society

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nyone who answers phone calls at

Animal DREAMS can tell you
that generally, people arent happy
when feral cats decide to live in their
yard. But the feral cats of Berkshire
County have caught a lucky break this
time; Berkshire Humane Society has
welcomed Animal DREAMS to use its
property as a home base to conduct its
Trap, Neuter Return mission.
As a leader in Berkshire County animal welfare for many decades, Berkshire Humane Society knows that cat
overpopulation is a big issue and is dedicated to working on it. Solving the cat
overpopulation is at the very core of
Animal Dreams mission, so finding
ways to collaborate seemed to be a
good strategic move by both organizations.
Behind the lower parking lot at Berkshire Humane Society there is now a
16 x 20 shed, which will be used to

house feral cats while they await their

vet appointments. Animal DREAMS
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Money Management, their most generous benefactor, donate the shed. In the
coming months, the inside of the building will be completed with finished
walls and floors, electricity, heat, air
conditioning, and all of the infrastructure needed to care for feral cats. And,
just across the parking lot, in the main
building, space has been made available
for Animal Dreams to conduct office
work. Now, funds that were previously
spent renting an Animal DREAMS facility can be used toward fixing cats.
But there are more ways this partnership helps cats. Many granting organizations favor giving funds to groups
who collaborate on projects. Last year,
BHS Executive Director John Perrault
and Animal DREAMS President Stacey
Carver jointly applied for a mentoring

grant through Merrimac River Feline

Society Mentor Program, to fix 125 cats
on the west side of Pittsfield. Animal
DREAMS did the majority of the work,
but Berkshire Humane Society played
a key role. The goal of 125 cats was
reached, and now the two organizations
are applying for a much larger PetSmart
Charities grant that would go far to reduce cat overpopulation in Pittsfield.
We think the odds are good that well
be awarded the grant, says Carver.
Without this partnership, we know we
would not be considered for funding.

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out & about

hey are everywhere and yet
nowhere to be seenmost of the
time that is. I am talking about the
Walkers in the Woods. This category
of wildlife runs the gamut in size: from
domestic cats and dogs, to foxes,
skunks, bobcats, coyotes, deer, all the
way up to the majestic moose. This
month, I am writing about what I
fondly call Professional Dogs, better
known as the Eastern Coyote.
To start with, the tracks of the Eastern
Coyotes are oval in shape with the front
nails close together and they slant toward each other. A litmus test to determine if the print is actually a coyote is
to draw an X through the center of
the front paw pads. Once you eliminate
domestic dog prints from the tracks in
the snow you can start your adventure
of tracking coyotes. A
domestic dog print tends
to spread out more and
slant outward from each
other, their prints are also
sloppy and all-over-theplace in the snow; mainly
because domestic dogs
are out to have fun. They
are better fed so domestic
dogs do not need to conserve their energy for
hunting and survival.

Just this past month, I

witnessed a coyote navigate across the frozen
wetlands in my backyard.
He deftly traversed the
snowy beaver lodge and
scraggly sedges to reach
the safety of the wooded
area that borders the
fringes. I had no chance to photograph
the coyote because this all happened
within seconds. I did watch the creature as it move across the unyielding
pond surface, retaining the route to my
memory so I could find the area later.
Within an hour, I was successful in
finding the fresh tracks in the snow.
They tracks made for great photos with
the windswept snow and cattails in the
background.

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I know they were the coyote tracks

because they happened to be a direct
register imprint; a classic trademark of

the scat. Winter food sources for a coyote are mainly hares, deer carrion and
small rodents that leave pieces of bone

coyotes. When a single coyote is trotting, he leaves a straight trail with the
hind foot directly registering on top of
the fronts print.
I think this is
one of the
coolest things
about Professional Dogs.
In the deep

in the scat. Scat is an excellent way of

identifying a species.
Last winter, my neighbor told me of a
deer kill that I
may be interested in looking at. Was I
ever!
The
deer had probably
been
killed by a
large bobcat
and the carcass
was
dragged and
left stretched over the
top of a large wood pile.
There were coyote
tracks everywhere! The
coyotes stopped to eat
on blankets of evergreen
branches and then left a
scent marking, thats
urine, next to the food
remains. I had a field
day investigating the scat that was all
around the area. I examined the piles so
closely that I could even identify which

Just this past month, I witnessed a coyote

navigate across the frozen wetlands in
my backyard.

snow, one coyote will usually take the

lead with the others following precisely in its tracks. So precise is the
imprint that it will look like there is only
one coyote.
Coyotes tend to be solitary creatures
except during mating season and feeding frenzies. They are able to survive
on anything from grass and grasshoppers to mice and deer. This varied diet
causes coyote scat, a.k.a poop, to contain a plethora of information; expect
to see hair and fur mixed with seeds in

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Walkers in the Woods

Karen Karlberg
part of the deer was eaten. It took only
a couple of days for the deer carrion to
be literally stripped to the bones
The size and availability of their food
source is directly related to the social
system of the coyotes in particular
areas. If there is a plentiful amount of
food in the area, then the females will
have larger litters. Coyotes have a very
small window during which they can
mate, usually in January and February.
This is so the pups have the best chance
of surviving when born in the spring.
There is an undeserved prejudice
against coyotes mainly from urban legends of humans being attacked them.
The facts is, a 1994 study showed that
only 20-30 humans were bitten by coyotes as opposed to 4.7 million humans
bitten by dogs. Coyotes are a beautiful,
intelligent and vital part of our wilderness. We should learn more about these
creatures by following their tracks and
behaviors out and about in the woods
and less time worrying about them attacking us as we walk in the woods.
Until next time, watch for animal signs
wherever you may roam.

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What is

Fido Really Eating?

Confused by all of the choices of dog food in the Pet Stores?

Doing your homework before entering the store is helpful.

very dog, just like every human, is

unique and has different needs depending on its breed, size, age, condition, and activity level. A 7 year old 90
lb Labrador retriever will have different needs than a 2 year old 20 lb lap
dog. The best place to start is by assessing your dogs individual needs.
Once you have done this, you must decide whether or not the food you currently use is having a positive effect on
your animal. If not, it is time to start

shopping around for a new food. This

can be a daunting process. Do not be
lured by the pictures of juicy steak and
fresh veggies on the bag. Turn that bag
over and start checking ingredients.
Pay close attention to the first few ingredients. Since dogs are historically
carnivores, (descended from wolves)
their diet should include a high percentage of meat based protein because
meat based protein is easily digested by
dogs. You may be a vegan, but I guarantee you that your dog is not! The
word meat however could mean just
about anything. I wont elaborate here,

but trust me when I say anything. So

look for a named meat like chicken,
lamb, beef, salmon, and venison
etcetera. Meat by- products are simply
leftover slaughterhouse waste, not fit
for human consumption. Yuck. And if
you cant identify or pronounce some
of the ingredients- well, that isnt good
either. What exactly is menadione
sodium bisulfate anyway? Of course,
we are only covering dry dog food in
this article. There are nearly as many
choices in canned food and the
trend now is moving towards
fresh food which can also be
found in the pet stores.
If your dog exhibits symptoms
like runny eyes or nose, ear or
skin infections, or itching, oftentimes it can be traced to an allergen in his current food. Grains
like corn, wheat and soy are inexpensive fillers but are also
common allergens. Actually, it is
undetected contaminants, such
as mite droppings and mold
found in these grains that provoke allergic symptoms. Gross
but true. Many of the more popular dog food companies now
have grain free alternatives
which could resolve these symptoms. They carry a higher price
tag but the money you will save
in veterinary visits and medications should make it worthwhile.
There is a lot of controversy
over whether or not corn is nutritionally beneficial. Corn is not easily
digestible to a dog unless it is ground (
highly processed) into cornmeal. Cornmeal has an extremely high glycemic
index of 69. The glycemic index is a
measure of the tendency of a food to
raise blood sugar. In comparison,
chicken has a glycemic index of 0. (The
Truth About Corn in Dog Food, Dog
Food Advisor) Corn is added in because
it is an inexpensive carbohydrate. Now,
I am no veterinarian, but I get that corn
equals sugar and sugar produces inflammation which can potentially be

destructive within the body. I know the

negative effects sugar has on me, so I
am reluctant to feed my dog something
that could have similar effects on him.
It is important that the food you buy
is fresh! Dry dog food can go rancid if
past the Best By date. I must admit
that before I came to work for Sonsini,
I never gave a lot of thought to the date
on my dogs food. I assure you that I am
checking every bag now, both here and
at the shelter.
So, doing your research prior to going
into the pet store is vitally important. If
doing your own research isnt your
thing, why not check out a website or
e-zine that has done the research for
you? I find the Whole Dog Journal,
Dog Food Advisor, and Dog Food In-

sider to be in depth, well researched and

thorough. Some of these sites even have
5 star rating systems which take the
guess work out of it. There are so many
good 5 star foods out there at just about
any price point you like, it seems silly
to go with anything under 5 stars.

Hope this helps.

Happy shopping!

Tobie Petkus
Manager
Sonsini Animal Shelter

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The Right Start

One area that you are bound to occasionally

err is when trying NOT to fall for those big baby
browns that won you over at the shelter.

for those big baby browns that won you

over at the shelter. You know the ones.
Those big, sad, brown eyes.Yes. That
is it. Hit the brakes and do not make the
mistake of trying to buy your way
into your dogs heart. He needs exercise, affection, guidance, boundaries,
food, water and veterinary care. Treats
and toys are not needs, and you may
unwittingly create a terrorist. Seriously.

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that he knows when enough is
enough.
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o youve chosen the perfect dog,

completed the adoption application,
finally been approved, completed your
bank-breaking shopping excursion, assembled the dog crate, fluffed the doggie bed, set out the matching bowls and
are off to pick up your newest family
member. At the shelter, you complete
the necessary paperwork, fit your dogs
new collar, snap on the leash and head
for home. Your pal is well past the
puppy stage, reportedly housebroken
and walks beautifully on a leash.
Now, the real secret is to try to start
this relationship off right, without making some of the most common mistakes
that unknowing owners make with their
new best friends. When you first arrive
home, dont take off the leash. You
need to set some boundaries. Establish
the furniture for the people and the dog
bed for the dog. Use the leash to lead
the dog off the couch or chair if his exploring should lead him there. Reward
him for going to his own bed. Remember that your words can be reward
enough. As part of establishing boundaries, your dog should have his own
area, including a crate. This may come
as a shock, but dogs actually (when introduced properly) love crates! They
are actually quite natural to them. A
crate can be useful to ensure that your
dogs housetraining remains in place
(VERY important) or that he remains
safe and secure when he has to be left
alone for short periods of time. Giving
your dog his own space and not giving
him free roam of the house without supervision allows you to establish the
rules with him in your sight.
One area that you are bound to occasionally err is when trying NOT to fall

even months for your dog to settle in,

you should develop an exercise routine
from the very beginning. Exercise is
very important for your dogs training,
mental and physical stimulation. Remember too, a tired dog is, more often
than not, a good dog. If either exercise
or the Berkshire winter leaves a horrible taste in your mouth, brief jaunts
with longer times on a treadmill can
make up for the abbreviated exercise
times.
Part of your routine should also include proper socialization. Too many
dogs are not properly socialized and
this is abundantly clear when they arrive at the shelter. At Sonsini, we believe, all dogs should attend classes.
And yes, I do mean all dogs; whether
owned by me, a shelter staff person, the
average citizen, or a trainer. Obedience
classes can help with socialization and
can also help owners identify problems
before they become insurmountable. In
addition, classes can give owners additional resources in the event of problems down the road.
Lastly, try to remember to allow your
dog some space. While most adopters
struggle to contain their overwhelming
desire to smother their new pup, please
try to remember that the entire situation
is completely foreign to your dog and
he truly does need some space. Allow
your dog time to adjust and to settle in,
just make sure that he follows the rules
while he does it. Giving your dog space
teaches him that it is ok to wait and that
we sometimes need space too.
Krista Wroldson- Miller
Sonsini Animal Shelter

Remembering Our training

Canine Best Friends

his past July I posted a blog about a

dog named Duke and how he spent
his last day with his family; this is a
story for everyone who has loved and
lost a best canine friend. As difficult as
it is to say goodbye one last time, this
story shows how one family did so with
love and dignity for a life well lived together. (http://centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/dukes-final-day)

In October, a dear and devastated

friend suddenly and unexpectedly lost
her beautiful young, elegant, black standard poodle named Cherrie to immunemediated hemolytic anemia. Shortly
thereafter, while walking heartbroken
down a NY City sidewalk and thinking
about Cherrie, she saw a man with a
beautiful standard poodle and she
couldnt resist stopping him to ask
about his dog. The gentleman was none
other than internationally acclaimed
conductor and composer Steven Mercurio whose musical versatility encompasses the symphonic and operatic
worlds. They chatted for quite a while
during which my friend learned about
Maestro Mercurios symphony entitled:
A Grateful Tail.

Mercurios four-movement, 42-minute

symphony is based on American playwright Eugene ONeills heartfelt remembrance Last Will and Testament
of Silverdene Emblem ONeill for his
family dog Blemie. Per the Subito
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beloved 15-year-old poodle Lola succumbed to old age and wrote the symphony for vocal soloist, chorus and
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According to Maestro Steven Mercurio, A sympathetic friend sent me a
copy of Eugene ONeills letter in
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lthough the cat is on the mat is a

well-known expression, the cat is
on the lap runs a close second for optimal feline seating. Which location a
potential adoptee prefers need not be a
make-or-break issue.
Perhaps for you, life is not complete
without a living lap warmer. Or maybe,
though you enjoy the company of a pet,
the pitter-patter of little feet on your
own person may hold little appeal.
Likewise, some kitties may hug or lick
you at first sight, whereas others may
resist being picked up and sit resolutely
at a distance (greater time and trust may
make a difference, of course). And then
there are cats who love to sit near but
never on you. How to find the right
match?
At Purradise, profile cardson the
condos or, for those in the Sunshine
Spa, just beside its doorcontain vital
information about each animal. Be sure
to check the cards if having a lap
cator notmatters to you.
There are several ways to sample
physical interaction on the premises.
One is to ask to spend some one-on-one
in the Nook with a specific kitty. Or
stop into the Sunshine Spa, where usually several of the residents are lounging or playing at one time. Both rooms
have seating for visitors, as well as
multitier cat trees and kitty beds that
permit the sunbathers to snuggle at
whatever altitude they prefer, from
within stroking distance to even deliberately out of reach.
Start by watching each other and letting the cat smell your hands, before
you move on to touching. Allowing
Kitty to be your guide is more considerate than grabbing someone that has
not yet shown interest in being petted
or picked upimagine were a giant to
suddenly mash you in its hand or raise
you several times your height from the
groundyou wouldnt like that, either!
If you dont like to be sat on or walked
across, obviously a super-affectionate
cat may not be the best choice for you.
But if you welcome that kind of atten-

Snuggling Up

tion and a Purradise pussy offers it, go

for it! Even if you choose not to adopt,
you will have made one kitty very
happy!
When I visited the Sunshine Spa on
January 29, all-black George, ensconced on a cat tree, blissfully accepted a rubdown but declined to
budge, preferring to snooze. Pastel tortie Debbie, on the other hand, excitedly
divided her time between my lap and
fabric surfaces in the room almost as if,
thrilled by the abundance of soft spots,
she couldnt select just one.
This leads me to an important point:
Whether or not you are a lap person
or your cat a lap cat, be sure to provide your pet with several snuggly surfaces it can call its own. Cats are
especially fond of fitting to their own
size: a small plush or fleece dog bed, a
folded blanket or throw (avoid items
with fringe, which could be eaten), or a
bath rug are good choices, machine
washable and available in colors to
blend in with your decor. If you have
the room and extra cash, a carpeted cat
tree with alcoves and platforms will be
an
immediate
and
lasting
attraction...but even just a cardboard
carton lined with a towel may be all
Kitty wants as a personal bunk.
In multicat households, cats may pile
on together or prefer to sit apart, alternating who get which surface or staking out their own turf, according to a
system of their own. My five shelter
cats run the gamut: my two big boys are
inseparable and not only sleep intertwined but sometimes even cram together onto my lap; the girls are more
independent; two take turns on me, the
third would rather sit nearby, and all
three alternately occupy a variety of cat
beds and fleecy surfaces placed deliberately at various heights. Will they
ever snuggle up together? Only time
will tell; the current system works for
everyone...and gives me plenty of companionship, too

Iris Bass

Debbieholding on to something soft or being softly

held are just as good! Photos 2015 by Sheila Heflin.

This series follows the special human-feline bond

at Purradise, the Berkshire Humane Society Cat
Adoption Center at 301 Stockbridge Road, Great
Barrington, MA 01230 (413-717-4244). Open
Wed., Fri., & Sat. 104 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.6
p.m.; and Sun. noon4 p.m. www.berkshirehumane.org.

If you find shedded

fur or kneaded
clothes/skin/hose a
hindrance to enjoying lap time together, a simple
solution is to add a
liner, something as
simple as a fabric
placemat or small
afghan, to protect
you. Cats can easily
learn to wait until
you give the goahead to hop onto
the designat
cloth...and may
even come running
when they see you
set up their favorite
chair!

Iris Bass, coauthor of the Cat Lovers

Daily Companion, shares her Lee home
with five shelter cats.

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2:00PM-4:00PM, Dr. Randy
Frost will be discussing the psychology of animal hoarding at Berkshire
Humane Societys (BHS) Coffee Hour
Speaking Series. Dr. Frost is a professor of psychology at Smith College
and has done extensive research and
writing on this topic. Copies of his
book, Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and
the Meaning of Things, co-authored
with Gail Steketee, will also be on sale.
Animal hoarding occurs in communities across the country and poses multiple challenges for animal welfare,
law enforcement, social service, and
mental health professionals. Although
hoarded animals often live and die in
filthy surroundings, without food,
water, or veterinary care, their owners
believe they are saving them. Unfortunately, research on animal hoarding,
including onset, prevention, and intervention, is limited.

The Coffee Hour Speaking Series is

held at BHS, 214 Barker Road, in
Pittsfield. Please note that Dr. Frosts
presentation will be held in our Family Dog Schools training center off the
lower parking lot. Delicious desserts,
as always! Reservations arent necessary, but to save a seat and be eligible
for a raffle at the end of the afternoon,
please call 413-447-7878, ext. 28, or
go to BerkshireHumane.org/coffeehour-registration/. All events in the
Coffee Hour Speaking Series are free
and supported by the Chervenak-Nunnalle Foundation, Inc.

rescue me

Northeast Pyr Rescue

Northeast Pyr Rescue is a small group of like-minded and large hearted people
who fell in love with the Great Pyrenees breed. The majesty and intensity you feel
when you look in the eyes of these dogs leaves a mark on you. Our volunteers
cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and northern New Jersey and
northern Pennsylvania.
In 2003 the founders of NEPR saw a need to
help the breed find new homes when the unfortunate happens to them. Most dogs in rescue are there not because of something they
did but rather the result of the human world.
Dogs in rescue are there because of lack of research on the familys part. They saw a cute
puppy but did not educate themselves on the
dog needs and traits. Pyrs Bark, dig, roam and
guard their families. Yes, many make wonderful therapy dogs, nannies or companions. But
Maggie who was dumped in a junkyard in they are also independent and will do things
Rhode Island. She came in with heart worms. because they want do them for you to not beShe survived the two month treatment and is living in New York. She visits the nursing home cause you want them to.
where her mom works and is the hit of the day.
They are often there because of a change in
the familys financial situation. Because of the economy families have to move
and it is not always possible to find another place to live with such a large dog.
Rescue starts with a request to surrender and a volunteer is requested to go meet
the dog. This helps us to determine if we will have a suitable foster home and if the
dog is able to be rehomed. This is a tough job and often heart breaking.
Volunteers then step up to help transport the dogs to a loving foster home that fits
their needs. Volunteers are organized and take time for their busy lives to take the
Pyr on a journey to a foster home. We do not have a kennel and rely on the wonderful foster families who volunteer. Foster homes are the bridge to a Pyr getting
to their forever home. Often the Pyrs need to be socialized, house trained, leash
trained and this is where they get that education. Some need to be loved and learn
good touch or be nursed back to health because of neglect.
Nothing brings a smile like a family being united with a pyr who is in need of a
forever home. It also brings some sadness as they take a small piece of us with
them. But without that we cannot open our homes to another Pyr in need. To reconnect we hold a Pyrapalooza gathering in September each year. All Pyrs and
families are welcome. We also do educational events to help promote our breed and
to let people know we are out here.
If you would like to help please feel free to check us out at www.nepyresq.org.

Sponsored by:

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for Your Canine!

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95 Summer Street, Lee, MA 01238

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in the tri-state area

Peanut

Please call

Berkshire Humane Society

413-447-7878

DESPERATE PLEA
Each week

will be sponsoring a
If that dog's adopted during that week,
Haddad Subaru will pay $50 towards the adoption fee!
THIS WEEKS DOG IS:
Rocco

I came to the shelter when my owner could not care for me. I would
do best in a quiet rural home setting. I get vocal when I see dogs and
people passing by. I would prefer a home with teens to adults. I enjoy
going for walks and hikes. I enjoy taking rides in the car. I have been
reliably house trained. I am a work in progress for walking on a loose
leash. It's hard when there is so much to see and so curious! I have
learned to retrieve, drop a toy and sit for another toy. I would like to
learn more and I am willing to work for treats! How can you resist
me? I am a handsome chunk of chocolate!

Part of the package of becoming a

pet parent is assuming the responsibility of
your new family pet in a positive
and loving way. As its guardian you must
see that your pet goes to a veterinarian on a
regular basis as well as when an illness
or accident demands such a visit.
Dr. Sally Umlauf

413-551-7251 450 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox www.lenoxcathospital.com

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JULIE and PETEY have been advertised for a long time . Their need to find
good homes is now DESPERATE. They are both dalmatian-pit mixes who
love people, all people ! They do not get along with other animals. Recently
their foster parents conditions have changed, making it no longer possible
for them to remain in their current foster homes. PLEASE contact Harriet of
Dalmatian Adoption Inc. ASAP at 917-670-3892 or hckoss@aol.com if you can help
these two dogs by fostering or adopting them. They can be transferred to
your home if your application. references and home visit are approved,
Thank you for considering helping these two affectionate dal-pit dogs.

For questions and an application

Harriet Koss 917-670-3892

email: hckoss@aol.com

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Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Call 413-448-9800

or email sonsinianimalshelter@verizon.net

of Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter

Martini

Meet Martini, a sweet dilute tortie who's looking

for a new forever home!
She's shy at first but once
she comes out of her
shell is a love bug! She
has lived with cats, dogs
and would do well with
children. She loves to
play with toys.

Isabella

Tucker

Sponsored by:

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Isabella a beautiful 2 and a

half year old princess. She
enjoys attention from people but will let you know
when she's had enough- a
true diva =). She's not a
fan of other cats and dogs
are unknown. She would
probably do best in a
home with children 10+..

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life is a good belly rub and
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entails! I like to have an
energy outlet and have
become very good at running on the treadmill,
otherwise

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The Berkshire County Pet Sitters Network (BCPSN) is a group of

independently owned pet sitting businesses and individuals who
provide professional pet sitting services to residents of Berkshire
County. We provide professional and educational support for pet sitters
and serve as a valuable resource for pet owners and animal lovers. We
participate in local community events and hold fundraisers for local
pet-related charities. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based
non-profit organization. Our members are committed to providing
exceptional professional pet sitting services, community outreach
and promoting responsible pet ownership in our community.

Walk In The Park

Dog Walking/Pet Sitting Services In The Berkshires

Member Pet Sitters International
American Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital

24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic and dental care.

John C. Reynolds, DVM, Laura A. Eiszler, DVM,

Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM,
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413-443-4949

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Treating cattle, horses, goats, sheep, llamas

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rescues &shelters
Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter
Open Tues.-Fri. 12 to 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 - 5pm
Closed Mondays

413-448-9800 www.sonsinianimalshelter.org
63 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Humane Society

Open Tues.- Sat. 10am to 4pm, Thurs Eve. 5 - 8pm

Sun. Afternoon 1 - 4pm Closed Mondays

413-447-7878 www.berkshirehumane.org
214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA

Purradise

Open Wed. & Fri. 10am - 4pm, Thurs. 10am - 6pm,

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301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA

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940 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
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413-528-4940

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394 Under Mountain Rd., Lenox, MA 01240

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Hours:
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat. 8-12

VCA All Caring Animal Hospital

Conventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Chiropractic & Acupuncture
440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA

413-528-8020
www.vcaallcaring.com