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July 2015

Cruel and Abusive

Everyone knows that beautiful little brown and white pit-mix Caitlyn who catapulted into our hearts just over a month ago She
is the dog abuse case known round the country this year. We all know the cruelty that she was subjected to and the horrendous
injuries that she presented with when she arrived at the Charleston Animal Society. Even here in Berkshire County, we know that
she has had multiple surgeries, that she lost a portion of her tongue and that she has graced the pages of People magazine. It is a
rare moment when the struggles of a single animal are able to focus the nations attention on the very real and complex issue of
animal abuse and the very difficult and necessary work that is done by shelters across the country every day.

Here in the Berkshires we like to pretend that we are immune to the cruelty
that exists in the rest of the world. We
at Sonsini can assure that we are not
and that the cruelty and lack of humanity that rises to the level of abuse that
was visited upon poor Caitlyn also exists here. It might appear in a different
form, but it is here. We recently had a
dog that was found wandering the
streets so matted and filthy that she
could barely walk. We were not even
certain that a dog was actually alive underneath the mud caked filth that once
was fur. Emaciated and dehydrated, the
little sprite we named Grace had survived the streets of Pittsfield alone for
several late winter months. Once we
bathed and shaved her, she weighed a
mere four pounds. Graces long recovery story was followed by thousands of
folks in Berkshire County and she even
became an internet sensation. Grace got
her happy ending.
I remember a large dog that was taken
from a raid out of a medium crate filled
to a depth of two and a half inches with
feces and urine. By her third bath, the
rinse water finally ran clear. It took

months to teach her to trust again.

We all loved the pitty that was unceremoniously dumped from the back of a
van onto his head because he was no
longer wanted when he failed to fight
like the owner needed him to. We
spent months with him, training and rehabilitating him. He quickly became
one of the greatest dogs we ever had
the pleasure of adopting out.
I also recall the dog who arrived
twenty pounds underweight and nearly
starved to death because of a simple,
yet untreated, medical issue. Months of
careful feeding and limited exercise to
slowly build her weight and strength
back up were required before she could
be adopted. She now visits us monthly.
Were these cases abuse? Absolutely.
Did they happen in Charleston? No.
They happened right here in theheart of
the Berkshires. They happened to animals who all made their way into the
Sonsini Shelter. And these cases happen here regularly. The ones I am
telling you about are just the ones
within the last year that I can recall off
the top of my head. And of course, this
doesnt include all the borderline cases.

The ones that seem more like neglect

than some more vicious, intentional
form of abuse. There are cases like the
endless supply of pit-mixes that arrive
with horrendous skin conditions and
ear infections brought on by food allergies, cheap food and a complete absence of anything resembling basic
hygiene. There are dogs that come in
having never been to a vet, not even
once; and this has happened despite the
fact that dogs have come in walking
around with a tumor nearly half their
entire body weight. There are the animals that arrive smelling of urine, with
nails so overgrown they are pained to
walk. And I say animals because cats
dont escape this fate either. There are
cats who come into shelter with simple
urinary tract infections, untreated fleas
and worms, and those who havent
been groomed their entire lives.
As the municipal shelter, Sonsini Animal Shelter is where all stray animals
from Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Hinsdale, and Dalton are held during the
state mandated stray hold. As a municipal holding facility, we encounter
every possible type of homeless ani-

mal. We see not only the temporarily

escaped dog, but also the abandoned,
abused, seized and neglected dogs.
They are brought in by animal control,
police officers, and our staff. We also
take in owner surrenders when we have
room. Sonsini is the countys only nokill, limited access animal shelter. Our
designation as such a facility means
that other than animals brought in by
the police, we can only accept animals
which we feel we can successfully rehabilitate and rehome, and we can only
do so when we have space. With the
help of the community and our donors,
we have been extremely successful in
helping our countys seriously abused
animals overcome their many issues,
medical and otherwise, in order to be
successfully placed into happy, loving
homes. We at Sonsini are so thankful to
Charleston Animal Society for continuing to get the word out about the
plight of these animals, because although Caitlyn and the animals in this
story are safe, there are so many more
who are not.
Krista A. Wroldson Miller
Sonsini Animal Shelter

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Almost two years ago, BHS began partnering with the City of Pittsfield as a
part of a new effort to offer free programming for city residents and build a
more cohesive community. Since then,
BHS has been going to Dower Square,
which is located on Wahconah Street,
to offer humane education opportunitiesan important part of the shelters
mission.
So far, cats, an assortment of dogs,
chickens, and domestic rats have visited the program at Dower Square. In
addition to BHS staff members, presenters have included Pittsfield Animal
Control Officer Joe Chague, the late
and much beloved Louise McCord, and
Berkshire DART member Dave Melle.
All have generously donated their time,
including June Steward and Alan Vreeland who are regular and popular volunteers. Topics always varyfrom dog
training and chicken care to animal protection laws and disaster planning for
pets.

Last fall, for example, Terry Cormier,

the Pet Therapy Chairperson at Berkshire Medical Center and a member of
Pet Partners, brought Sullivan, her
Newfoundland who is certified as a
therapy dog and trained to pull a
wooden cart. To celebrate Halloween,
he delivered a load of small pumpkins
that the children painted after Terry
talked to them about Sullivan and their
work visiting hospitals and nursing
homes.
More recently, groups of young
Dower Square artists sat on the lawn in
front of the Community Center painting large plywood silhouettes of dogs,
cats, and rabbits. (Yes, painting is a favorite activity. Who can resist the vibrant colors and accompanying mess?)
Next month, thanks to the Pittsfield
Housing Authority maintenance staff,
the silhouettes will be installed inside
and outside the complex as part of ongoing art project. An ice cream party
is planned to celebrate both the artists
and their creations.
On average, 12 to 15 children, ranging from 3 to 13 years old, attend the
monthly program. Besides teaching
compassion, responsibility, and respect for animalsand by extension all
members of their community, our
goals include nurturing their self-esteem, encouraging their creativity, and
emphasizing the importance of cooperation and team work. Parents and
other family members are welcomed
too.
Berkshire Humane Society has been
our most popular and successful program at Dower Square," explained
Justine Dodds, Housing Specialist for
the Citys Department of Community
Development. They have a devoted

following of children who live at will include learning to care for shelter
Dower Square,
andexcited
the staff and
volun- this
animals
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trips.
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resource
both its residents
this consistent exposure to animals and Were excited about this new program
education about caring forand
themtheir
has animals
and proud that the City of Pittsfield

For Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) and the children

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Citys Community Center at the Pittsfield housing complex guarantees a great time for allmeeting and learning
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In September, BHS is looking forward
to expanding our work with the children at Dower Square. With the help
of a $2,000 grant from the City of Pittsfields Department of Human Services,
well be offering Champions for Animals, a new afterschool program that
will bring middle and high school students to the shelter once a week for six
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sees us as an important resource for

both its residents and their animals,
said John Perreault, Executive Director
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Square and the city.
Mary A. Koncel is the Community
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complete another spay/neuter campaign for 125 indoor and free-roaming
cats on the West side of Pittsfield,
which was funded by a grant from the
Merrimack River Feline Society Mentor Program. Pittsfield Cat Fix is the
next step in their efforts to significantly
reduce cat overpopulation in Pittsfield.
Of the 500 cats, the grant requires that
the majority of them be owned, freeroaming cats or stray/feral cats, with
the remaining being owned, indooronly cats.
Pittsfield has been targeted for this

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On the morning of the surgery, owners
will bring their cats to BHS; AD will
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after the surgery for
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are in need of spaying/neutering.
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scheduling TrapNeuter-Return
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until they can be returned to their
colonies.
Research has proven that TNR is the
only effective way to manage feral cats.
TNR involves humanely trapping the
cats, taking them to a veterinarian to be
spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and
then returning them to their colony
their outdoor home. By ending the
cats breeding cycles, TNR allows the
cats to live out their natural lives while
at the same time causing the colonies to
slowing decline.
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city of Pittsfield and to the Community
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500 cats in this year-long project, well
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to the community cat overpopulation in

our city. Were grateful to PetSmart ing/neutering initiatives for indoor and
Charities for this grant.
outdoor cats. However, Pittsfield Cat
Earlier this year AD, an all-volunteer, Fix is the most ambitious project of
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this side of purradise

When you visit Purradise, you might

notice certain profiles labeled Ask
about our Buddy Program. This translates to a plea that you adopt two shelter residents at one timewith a
reduced fee to sweeten the deal.
This is not to find homes for as many
cats as possible (though that is, of
course, a major long-term goal of all
shelters); rather, it is an arrangement
that respects a special bond that exists
between the two cats in question.
As long as the pair is getting along
(though the staff may sever a dysfunctional dynamic by adopting them out
separately for their own well-being),
Purradise usually requests that siblings
be kept together. Affectionate littermates may even be housed in connected condos, to allow them
uninterrupted companionship.
Such was the case when I stopped by
on June 25, when 10-year-old brother
and sister Mingus and Lulu lounged in
different levels of a two-story, connected condo and, across the way, 9month-old brothers Cowardly Lion and
Tinman romped in a one-level duplex.
Over in the Sunshine Spa, 2-year-old
littermates Edward and Jacob were
more independent, the former sound
asleep in a hanging net bunk bed, while
the latter worked the room, watching
the birds just outside the windows, exploring the myriad cat trees (at one
point, managing to balance his rear half
on a carpeted tree and his front half on

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A Doubleheader

I see you, too!Jacob. Photo 2015 Sheila Heflin.

the windowsill below, for the best of

both worlds!), rolling on his back for a
belly rub, and generally clowning
around for the camera.
This last pair brings up an important
point: every cat comes into this world
already hard-wired with a distinctive
personality. Even as human twins, even
if identical, do not have cookie-cutter minds and feelings and interests,
two siblings will naturally connect differently with humans and each other.
(In my own kitty household, my boys,
brothers from Sonsini, are near-inseparable, one clearly the leader and the
other the follower; on the other hand,
my pair of sisters, from Purradise,
though cordial toward each other, follow entirely separate agendas, often in

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separate rooms....and each relates

uniquely with me.) So, lets be clear: a
double adoption is not like just getting
two of the same cat. Far from it.
This brings me to special relationships
between unrelated cats that have also
led to Buddy Program success stories.
Sometimes they had shared their last
home; in other cases, they bonded either during induction at the mother
shelter, Berkshire Humane Society, or
after they met at Purradise. It is so
touching to watch that spark of mutual
interest develop into a glow, often with
little feline regard toward age or size or
breed or color...what a lesson to us
about unconditional love! The staff encourages people to adopt such pairs as
a team, to keep that flame alive.

Iris Bass

Youll recall I mentioned a reduced

price. As explained at the BHS site,
You will pay the normal adoption fee
for one of the animals, and half off the
second pets adoption fee. And as senior cats, Mingus and Lulu also qualify
for BHSs senior discount that will kick
in if a senior citizen wishes to adopt
them. What a deal!
But the rewards of double adoptions
are more than monetary: it is a huge
bonus for these cats that they are able
to start their new life with not only you
but a close relative or pal of their own
species. Imagine sharing a house where
you are the only one who speaks your
language. Next, imagine your friend or
siblings being invited to live there
with you. Now put fur on it!
If you can put yourself in their
place...please open your heart and
home to putting a kitty couple in your
placetogether!

This series follows the special humanfeline bond at Purradise, the Berkshire
Humane Society Cat Adoption Center
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one pair each of brothers and sisters.

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Perpetuating

No, we dont have any puppies right now. No,

we cannot bring them in from kill shelters in
North Carolina or Georgia. Yes, we certainly do
understand that there are many down there in
desperate need of a home. Yes, I know, it breaks
our hearts too.

These statements have become part of

our regular discourse in the shelter. We
have had these discussions with visitors, with volunteers and even with our
own families. We feel terribly for all the
homeless animals down south. We understand that the population explosion
that they are dealing with in our southern states makes the stray issues here in
the north look like childs play. But we
also know from experience that very
few of these adorable young animals
leave their southern roots for their destinations on their well-meaning transports alone. They head to their northern
homes with a developing case of Parvovirus or some unnoticed Coccidia on
board with them. They travel into Albany county with just a touch of Giardia and or an untested heartworm
infestation. Others carry an Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis or the early stages of
a lyme infection.
Of course the average adopter doesnt
know this. The average adopter isnt
aware that the adoption fees at local
shelters or reputable rescues are what
they are because we strive to ensure
that our animals are healthy by testing
for illnesses, providing preventatives,
vaccinating and spaying or neutering
our animals before adopting them out.
The average adopter does not know
when they fall in love with that
adorable puppy that was advertised
over the internet of the potential problems that could arise. The adopter sees
the pups beautiful coat and liquid
brown eyes and they are smitten. Their
puppy arrives in north, may or may not
be quarantined, and will likely undergo
multiple food and schedule changes.
He will be tired from his long journey.

Now that he is here, without the benefits of a complete veterinary workup,

which is NOT required under some of
the more lax agricultural regulations in
some of our surrounding states, he may
quickly fall ill. Of course the vet has no
history to speak of, no breeder to contact, and no parents to review for genetic or other issues. There is this sheet
of paper that came with the puppy. It indicates some vaccinations. Perhaps
they were given. Perhaps this one will
live. And he will likely cost his owner
thousands before he is well. And that is
one of the more positive outcomes, as
quite often, despite every effort on the
part of the adopter and their vet, nothing works to save the life of the young
dog and the adopters heart is broken
when he doesnt pull through.
Unfortunately, the movement to rescue these pups by bringing them north,
in an effort to save them only perpetuates the problem. Southern states,
being temporarily relieved of the effects of an abject failure to properly
spay and neuter their dogs or provide
proper veterinary care for litters, are not
required to actually address the root of
the problem. We should help by encouraging the south to amp up their
own spay and neuter programs and attack their veterinary care issues with
vaccinations and preventive medicines.
We are not helping the problem by providing a market for the puppy mill
that the south currently has become.
Simply accepting these puppies that
they have failed to place is not helping
them address the issue we must shut
down the factory. The south must develop spay and neuter programs and
supports like those we have had so

much success with here in the north in

order to stem the flow of sick and
homeless puppies. And to be honest, we
need to stop enabling the current situation by providing homes for these
dogs. And although this is a topic for
another day, there are enough of these
puppies, now adults, who are now sitting homeless in our shelters because
we here in the north still havent fig-

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ured out to give every animal here a

forever home. Perhaps we should focus
on problems facing the animals here in
our own neck of the woods before we
worry about those from another?
Krista A. Wroldson Miller Sonsini Animal Shelter

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The southern states are coonhound country and while most have heard of the Bluetick, Black & Tan, Walker and Redbone fewer have heard of the Plott houndand
therein lies the plot of this story.
Lisa Agresti is a dedicated dog rescuer and as the
Executive Director of The Simon Foundation, Inc. in
Bloomfield, Connecticut, one of Connecticuts largest
animal rescue and adoption organizations, she is always ready to go the distance. In this instance, it was
a 30 hour round trip this past March to Greenwood,
South Carolina in response to an urgent call that went
out about a young dog believed to be Plott Hound mix
that had given birth to 11 puppies with 10 surviving.
Zailey was described as being, a great mom, super
sweet girl, and totally adoptable with her newborn
puppies. Unfortunately, the shelter was inadequate
for a mom with newborns. The shelter was little more
than outdoor chain link pens with blue tarps over the
tops, and the outdoor weather was unseasonably cold and wet. As much as Zailey
was being a great mom, caring for her puppies and watching over each one, she and
the babies were in desperate need of rescue as a family. Rescuing a dozen dogs on
short notice in not good weather would have deterred many, but after communicating with the South Carolina rescue and determining proper rabies vaccination and
health certificate were in order, Lisa was ready to go. Arriving at the South Carolina
shelter early the next morning, they found Zaileys pen. She was shrunk back into
the corner shielding her tiny babies against the elements. Reluctant to be separated
from her litter and afraid of the world, it took a team of workers to get the young
family situated in the van for the trip north, and a chance for a new life. Lisa described the 16 hour trip back: The wheel bearings in one of my back wheels blew
out in N.C. I had to keep driving because of momma and her pups. I stopped a few
times to let mom out to stretch and do her business, but she refused to leave the puppies. She was silent the whole drive, as where the puppies. When I finally arrived
at The Simon Foundation it was almost midnight and to my amazement the crate Zailey and her pups were in was absolutely spotless. Mom had kept the puppies fed
and clean. The pups had their little round stomachs, in spite of the fact that Zailey
herself was emaciatedall bones and milk. I had a hard time getting her out of the
crate, but when she did come out she finally went to the bathroom after holding herself the entire ride back. Zailey was settled into the whelping suite, a luxury that she
surely never had before. Here this weary mom could rest in quiet and safety. The
attentive and caring staff made sure that Zailey was fed four times a day, and had regular visits to start socializing her. It took 2 days for her to warm up to The Simon
staff members looking after her and handling the pups. Zailey was truly a sweet and
loving dog.
Lisa will never forget this 30 hour round-trip rescue the same way she remembers
all of others. While its all in a days work for Lisa and her dedicated staff and team
of volunteers, that makes The Simon Foundation one of the best in Connecticut and
quite possibly the nation, nevertheless Lisa and her staff felt that Zaileys transformation needed to be recognized. They changed her name slightly from Zailey to
Kailey believing that she deserved a new name along with her fresh start in life.
Kailey has put on some much needed weight and has healed mind and body. She is
a wonderful and loving dog and became one of the staffs favorite girls. The great
news is that all of the puppies and Kailey have found loving forever homes.
If you are thinking about adding a canine or feline companion to your family,
please contact, The Simon Foundation, Inc. at (860) 519-1516. You can see
our available pets on our website: www.thesimonfoundation.org and submit
an application to adopt online.
The Simon Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization founded by animal lovers
Mark & Linda Greenberg. The Foundation is dedicated to saving the lives of animals that would otherwise be abandoned, neglected, abused or euthanized and providing quality placement into forever
loving homes.

For more information visit: http://www.thesimonfoundation.org.

out & about

A Photo Essay

Karen Karlberg

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fledglings for a month now as they swim up and down my
marsh. She has been showing them how to navigate the beaver
dams, bob for food on the bottom, practice take offs and to
always be listening for approaching danger.

Great Blue Herons wait motionless in the water waiting

for dinner to bring back to their nests for their chicks.
Dinner includes fish, frogs, snakes crawfish or any other
amphibian that crosses its path.

A lot of activity out in nature this month!!

Have Camera, Will Travel!

Animal Life

Karen

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My dog wags his tail like crazy when he sees another dog on our walks but
every time I let him go up to the other dog he jumps on them and starts a
fight. I thought his wagging tail meant he was happy to see the dog and
wanted to play.

Dog communication is largely about body language and the more we learn to read
our dogs signals the better we will be able to predict (and prevent) unwanted behavior. When we look at our dog to gauge how he feels it is helpful to have several
parts to observetail, ears, mouth, forehead and overall stance give us a more
complete picture. Tails come in a lot of different shapes and the wagging tail can
be misunderstood. Dogs wag their tails
when they are excited or aroused, not just
when they are happy. Excitement and
arousal can go either way depending on the
overall situation. Usually the higher up in
the air that the base of the tail is raised
(above the level of the spine), the more
aroused the dog is becoming. A softly waving tail below spine level accompanied by a
fluid body movement is more likely a
happy dog whereas a tail held high and
wagged in short rapid movements is a dog
on high alert. If you allow your dog to
approach another dog (especially if you are holding them on tight leashes) sparks
can easily fly. If you would like to learn more about your dogs body language, the
ASPCA has a great article on the subject: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtualpet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/canine-body-language.

Leea Foran, CDBC, CPTA-KA is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and

Behavior consultant and owner of Foranimals, LLC in Lenox, MA. For more
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hough it might sound like something I should have saved for the
Halloween issue, llamas and alpacas are
susceptible to a very serious condition
commonly referred to as brain worm or
meningeal worm. It is caused by the
parasite Parelaphostrongylus tenuis
(hows that for a mouthful?!), which is
spread by white-tailed deer via slugs
and snails. The parasite does not harm
the deer, but in llamas and alpacas the
larvae migrate aimlessly through the
central nervous system, causing symptoms that include hind end weakness,
incoordination, and even paralysis.
Oral deworming products are ineffective for prevention and treatment is not
always successful.
The meningeal worm is a nematode
parasite that uses the white-tailed deer
as its definitive host. Adult worms lay
eggs in the meninges of the deers
brain, which pass into the bloodstream
and circulate to the lungs where they
develop into larvae. The larvae are then
coughed up, swallowed, and passed in
the feces of infected deer. Slugs and
snails feeding on leaf litter and organic
debris contaminated by feces serve as
an intermediate host, and are ingested
accidentally while animals are browsing or grazing.
When the infected snail or slug is ingested by another deer, the tiny larvae
penetrate the wall of the small intestine,
enter the body cavity, migrate along
nerves to the spinal cord and back to the
meninges to begin the cycle again.
However, in susceptible aberrant hosts

Brain Worm

Yoanna Y. Matre, DVM, DABVP

Researchers are currently working on a

vaccine for meningcal worm infection, but until
then monthly injections are critical.

Photo courtesy 2013 Karen Karlberg.

such as llamas, alpacas, and moose (and

occasionally sheep and goats) the larvae migrate abnormally within the central nervous system causing neurologic
disease.
Clinical signs vary with the location
of migration and the tissue being damaged. Signs in affected animals begin
in the hind end with weakness, wobbly
gait, knuckling, or paralysis most often
reported. Most animals will continue
to be bright and alert with a normal appetite, although brain involvement can

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result in head tilt, circling, depression,

blindness, seizures, and even death.
Other diseases with similar signs include listeria, polioencephalomalacia
(thiamine deficiency), eastern encephalitis, West Nile virus, and Rabies.
Diagnosis is made based on clinical
signs and response to therapy.
Prompt aggressive treatment is required to halt progression of the disease. Oral fenbendazole (Safeguard,
Panacur), though ineffective at preventing infection, is administered once
symptoms are noted because unlike
ivermectin it can penetrate the blood
brain barrier to reach and kill migrating
larvae. Very high doses (much higher
than on the product label) of the drug
are given daily for several days, in addition to anti-inflammatories such as
flunixin (Banamine). Supportive care
including physical therapy to prevent
muscle contractions, pressure sores,
and urine scald are also important,
though some cases may not recover
completely, or may appear to improve
and then relapse after several weeks or
months.
As previously stated, oral deworming
products are ineffective for prevention
or this disease, so monthly injections of

an ivermectin type product must be

given. While experts historically recommended administration of ivermectin only during the months of May
through October, year-round prophylaxis during milder winters is likely
prudent. Measures should also be taken
to reduce access to the pasture by deer,
and to avoid grazing animals near leaf
piles or in poorly drained areas where
snails and slugs are most abundant.
Researchers are currently working on
a vaccine for meningeal worm infection, but until then monthly injections
are critical. If you own a llama or alpaca in the northeastern part of the
country, contact your veterinarian to
learn the appropriate dose and injection
technique to provide protection from
this devastating disease. Also call at the
first sign of hind end weakness: early,
aggressive treatment gives the best
chance for recovery.
Dr. Yoanna Matre is the owner of Berkshire Ambulatory Veterinary Services,
a mobile clinic that provides on-farm
medical and surgical care to horses and
farm animals in Berkshire County and
neighboring areas of New York State.

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Paula and Tom Phillips of Shamrock Dog Grooming &

Dog Waste Removal have been in the business for over
30 years. Before coming to the Berkshires eight years
ago, they worked in all areas of grooming, behavior
and nutrition. During that time they spent over 10 years
working alongside a very successful training and daycare facility in New Jersey. They have been a source of
support for all of their customers, from keeping their
yards clean, to providing care and training for their
dogs needs. With all of their experiences, today they
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Please join us on Sunday, July 19th to celebrate our

Open House at our new location
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Tour the new facility, guided agility course

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Call for more information 413-443-9700
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Hope to see you there!

On the Road with Fido

OK, we are packed and ready to hit the road. What about a crate? Do you have
enough space for a crate or carrier in the car? If yes, you are ready to run! If no,
make sure you have the right supplies like a seatbelt for Fido. Yes, I said seatbelt. Not the one already in the car, but Petmate (I mentioned this company before, they have a lot going on in the travel industry) makes the Ultimate Travel
Harness. It comes in several sizes, from the petite pups to the hefty hounds, you
will find the right size. The travel harness is step in making it easy to put on, the
seatbelt clip fits most all belt buckles, the interior is padded for extra comfort,
and has reflective stitching in case you need to use it as a walking harness as
well! The Ultimate Travel Harness will help keep your pooch protected while
heading down the highway. DOG IT makes a Safety Seatbelt for dogs as well.
The Safety Belt is adjustable, so it will fit for most dogs. Its easy to use by just
clipping to the dog collar and then buckling it into the seatbelt buckle, so now
Fido is secured and ready to drool out the window. Now, some of you might be
saying to yourself, Well, I let Fido roam in the car so I dont need a seatbelt for
him. Think again! This is the best way to protect your pup from injury and
yourself! If Fido gets spooked and jumps in your lap, we could be looking at
chaos in the car.
Nicole Malachino

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Woofstock Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for the

New England Basset Hound Rescue (NEBHR) on September 26, 2015 at
the Bolton Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Massachusetts

The New England Basset Hound Rescue proudly announces its 14th annual
fundraiser, Woofstock, a fun-filled day for Basset hounds, their owners and
other Basset Hound supporters at a new location, the Bolton Fairgrounds in
Lancaster, Massachusetts from 11:00 AM 3:00 PM on
September 26, 2015
The day will be filled with activities including the Basset
Hound waddle, silent auction and raffle, contests for dogs
to compete in (including best costume, longest ears, cookie
catching contest, and much more)!
NEBHR's very own adoption coordinator who owns
Happy Hounds Mobile Grooming will be providing nail
trims, pretty all natural nail polish for girl dogs, and ear cleaning for a donation of $5 for one service or all 3 for $10. 100% of donations goes directly to
NEBHR. The Our Yellow Submarine food truck will be on site to provide food
(including vegetarian options). This year will have the addition of on-site caricature
artist, Gerald Shippee of Shippeetoons, to draw pictures of participant's lovable
hounds.

NEBHR was founded by lovers of the breed who wanted to try to help the homeless,
abandoned, and unwanted Basset Hounds of New England founded New England Basset Hound Rescue (NEBHR) in 2001. NEBHR, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Everyone involved with NEBHR is on a volunteer basis only and members
reside throughout New England.
Over 1,000 Basset Hounds have been rescued and placed in loving homes since the
founding of the New England Basset Hound Rescue.
To learn more about Woofstock and how you can get involved with the
New England Basset Hound Rescue, go to www.nebhr.org for more information.

double check pets are allowed wherever you

are going. Whether you are traveling to a hotel, a
state park, or even just a joy ride, always be sure
all of your stops are pet friendly.

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Adoptions
in the tri-state area

Gomer

Please call

Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter

413-448-9800

At the

Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter

Maggie

Maggie is a stunning himalayan siamese mix,

who's 6 years old and sweet as can be. Originally
found as a stray this pretty girl is now looking for
a home of her own. Being a Siamese mix she's
quite the talker and enjoys telling you about her
day! She's super sweet to her human companions
but cannot live with other animals unfortunately.

Sponsored by:

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Each week HADDADSUBARU will be sponsoring a Dog of the Week.

If that dog is adopted during that week, Haddad Subaru will pay $50
towards the adoption fee!

THIS WEEKS DOG IS:

214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA 314-447-7878

Eleanor Sonsini Shelter

Wish List

We need and appreciate the following

supplies to help make the shelter run
smoothly and to be a success.

#1 Cat Litter non-clumping if possible

#2 Kitten/Cat Food Purina One
#3 Dog Food wet or dry Purina
One/Purina Pro Plan (preferably) Also,
Limited Ingredient Dog food& High
Performance Food (Diamond)
#4 Frontline Plus / Advantix
#5 Large and Xl Thunder Shirts
L &XL Warm Coats or Sweaters
For a complete list go to:
www.sonsinianimalshelter.org

Thank you everyone!

Fur-Ever Home
Hershey

It started when Police

found me wandering the
streets of Brooklyn. I was
friendly so they took me to
the shelter, but it was a kill
shelter, too overcrowded
for another black pit bull,
even though their behavior
test showed I was good
with people and other
dogs. When I caught a
cold (kennel cough) they
put me on a list. Do you
know what Euthanasia List
means? HELP!!! I am only
2 years old, 64 pounds,
and I really need some
leash training and a good
kind foster home now!!

A rescue group took me to a vet to cure my kennel cough and get me

neutered. Now I am ready to go but I sure need a foster home now and / or
a forever home ASAP. I do not want to end up in the kill shelter again!

Petey

Molly

I am Miss Molly, and golly I am in need of a new home since my

owner was moving and I could not go. I am the cutest hound with
great floppy ears and jowls! I enjoy spending time inside and if I am
able to spend time on the couch, chair or bed it's a dream day. I know
a few commands and I may be pursued to perform them. I can be
vocal when there is alot of activity. I liked dogs, but after being bitten
by one I can be fearful. I am working on walking on a loose lead with
an easy-walk body harness. I would love to meet my new family and
start settling right in.

Order of importance.

We are waiting for our

Berkshire Humane Society

Wish List

We need and appreciate the following

supplies to help make the shelter run
smoothly and to be a success.

Large Kongs
Large Raw Hide Bones &Chews
Soft Dog Treats
Small Litter Pans
Cat Littr Deodorizer
Liquid Hand Sanitizer
For a complete list go to:
www.berkshirehumane.org
Thank you everyone!

Two Chains
Beautiful spayed young tri-colored
female currently in Brooklyn needs to
find a new home ASAP. Her owner does
not want to place her in the municipal
kill shelter but can no longer keep her.
She can be transported to the right loving home. If you have space in your
heart and your home for this beautiful
sassy girl.

Harriet Koss, Dalmatian Adoption, Inc.

917-670-3892 email: hckoss@aol.com

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rescues & shelters

92 Cook Road, Sheffield, MA 01257

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A Daycare, Boarding & Grooming Facility for Dogs.

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Quality care pet sitting in my safe, comfortable home

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Happy Dog Kennel & Day Care

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grooming

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All breeds welcome, Cats too!

Natural & Hypo-Allergenic Products.

Specialized treatments. Nights & Weekends
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pet stores

BensDotters Pet

Quality Foods & Supplies, Raw Diet Specialists.

940 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA

www.BENSDOTTERS.com

413-528-4940

Chez Pet

Premium foods and treats. A neighborhood pet

supply store with everything you need for
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413-448-9800 www.sonsinianimalshelter.org
63 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA

PET WELLNESS FOR PET OWNERS

285 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, W. Cornwall, CT

860-672-6345
www.littleguild.org

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Stephanie James, DVM, CVA, CVFT
Integrative Veterinarian
BENSDOTTERS PET
940 Main St., Great Barrington
413-528-4940

NE Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.

Dawna Hartman, Intake Coordinator,

68dawna@gmail.com, www.nebhr.org

(508) 243-3622 MA

NE Pyreness Rescue

11TH ANNUAL

SUMMER PAW PICNIC

Picnic and Events.

Purradise

Tour our new facility.Rain or Shine.

Gourmet BBQ, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks.

Tickets $70 for adults, $5 for kids 11 and under

Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA

veterinarian services

Allen Heights Veterinary Hospital

Dog and Cat Grooming

Amanda Bevens, 289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA

413-443-4949

Berkshire Ambulatory
Veterinary Services
Yoanna Y. Maitre, DVM

Mobile practice providing quality medical and surgical care

for horses and farm animals. Vaccination, strategic deworming,
Coggins & health certificates, custom dentistry (hand & Powerfloat), castrations, dehorning, & more. Serving MA & NY
by appointment.

111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534

For tickets:
www.cghs.org or call 518-828-6044

Sunday, August 9th 10am

PET WELLNESS FOR PET OWNERS

A Laymans Guide to
Homeopathic Remedies

Kristina Tina Dow, BS, Sole Proprietor

BENSDOTTERS PET
940 Main St., Great Barrington
413-528-4940

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

& Dr. Lindsay M. Cermak, DVMs

413-664-4570

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital

24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic and dental care.

Berkshire Countys o
self-serve do

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

Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM,
Carmen A. Swinson, DVM, , Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM
Hours: Daily Mon-Fri. 8am to 8pm,.Sat. & Sun 10am-5pm
www.pittsfieldvet.com

413-499-1580

Dirty D
Done Dirt

413-637-2223

North County Veterinary Hospital

Saturday, August 1st Noon to 4pm

(toll free) 877-528-0637

www.nepyresq.org

838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA

Bluebird Farm Animal Sanctuary

413-446-3345

www.berkshirelargeanimal.com

All organic-Natural Dog & Cat Food

Self Serve Dog Wash Stations!

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

July 19th 10am to 2pm

301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA

413-717-4244 www.berkshirehumane.org

Email: happyhoundsmobile@yahoo.com

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

Sun. Afternoon 1 - 4pm Closed Mondays

Harriet Koss

A listing of upcoming events

in the Tri-state area

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

Sunday 12 - 4pm

413-446-8676

Berkshire Humane Society

Dalmatian Rescue

pet times

Serving the area for

Canidae, Taste of the W

Source, Chicken Soup
Soul & Many More

Dirty Dogs
Done Dirt Cheap

Come Sniff Us Out on Facebook www.dunking

636 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, MA (413)448-8240

Berkshire Countys only fullyloaded, self-serve dog wash

636 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield

(413) 448-8240

www.dunkingdoggies.com

CARING FOR PETS SINCE 1957

Convenient Location with Ample Parking
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Monday-Friday 10a-6p Saturday-Sunday 10a-4p

WWW.BENSDOTTERS.COM

BENSDOTTERS PET
940 MAIN STREET, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 413-528-4940

Pet Wellness Events for Pet Owners

Sunday July 19th 10am
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Stephanie James DVM CVA CVFT
Integrative Veterinarian

Sunday August 9th 10am

A Layman',opathic Remedies for Pets
Kristina d BS, Sole Proprietor, BensDotterW
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All events are free of charge, and require no advance reservation.
Event details are available on our website.