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November 2017
Tri-State Area Pet News

Your pet. Our purpose.

Inside:
Thanks for Giving page 2
Tis the Season page 3
Defeating Pup Mills page 5
Wildlife Movement page 8
Winter Care page 11
Buddy, North Adams, MA
Complimentary
 Thanks for Giving

Warm & Heartfelt

Joe
and the winner is . . .

Kirchner
Thank
You!
Bruce Goff, a local pilot, stepped up and A warm and heartfelt thank you to all of
offered to assist in raising funds for my the players who came out and supported
rescue work. He donated his plane and Sonsini Animal Shelter at our 1st
time to fly a winning pair round trip Annual Golf Tournament at Wah-
from North Adams to Block Island. That conah Country Club. We enjoyed host-
prize raised money to pay for a heart- ing this incredible event and had a
worm treatment on a young dog rescued fantastic time spending the day with all
from NC. Included in that benefit were of you. Thank you Wahconah Country
folks such as, Joe Kirchner, who bought Club for hosting us, Neenah Technical
the winning raffle ticket. His ticket was Materials for donating the prize money,
drawn by the Adams Animal Control and Viale Realty for organizing and
Officer witnessed by one of the Adams sponsoring the event. Also, thank you to

Celebrating 25 Years of Compassion

Police Department Officers. our Tee and Green sponsors.

Berkshire Humane Societys

25th Birthday Bash at the Colonial Theatre
Berkshire Humane Societys 25th Birthday Bash on Oc-
tober 22nd was a resounding success, grossing more than
$70,000 in celebration of 25 years of compassionate pro-
grams and services benefiting people and animals. Steve
Caporizzo hosted, alongside Executive Director John
Perreault. The first part of the event began with a brunch
catered by SoMa, a silent auction, and various raffles.
The second part of the event featured a special presenta-
tion on the stage of the historic Colonial Theatre. Dakota,
a boxer who lost her ears to scar tissue, and Gabby, a
greyhound that required massive dental work, were both
in attendance, proudly representing the Ken Freeberg
Fund. Money was raised for this program as well as Hu-
mane Education, Purradise, and the SafePet Program, all
hallmarks of the important work the shelter tirelessly at-
tends to. The money raised will assist in this work and
more. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated
to this celebratory fundraiser. Your compassion makes
our work possible! Far Left to right: Host, Steve Caporizzo of News Channel 10, Executive Director, John Perreault, Humane
Heros, with Steve Caporizzo and Lizzy Brown, Sandy Haywood and Board President, Cindy Bartlett with
Dakota, Erin Starsja, Lindsey Hermanski and Cheryl Truskowski.

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for
Optimal Wellness
Tis The Season . . .
Tis the season for shopping, gifting, visiting, parties, and in-
dulging in food and drink. It is also a time to reflect on where
we have been, what we have done, and where we are going. It
is an occasion to show gratitude and give thanks for all we
have.
So often I hear people talking about all the things they want
and what they are entitled to. I hear about all the things that
are wrong and how bad things are here in this country. To that
I say, WE LIVE IN THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE
WORLD AND HAVE SO MANY FREEDOMS AND
THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR.
Without sounding pontifical, I would like to share some of
the things I am grateful for. I am quite fortunate to have a won-
derful family, circle of friends, education, and career. I have
had the opportunity to live and travel the world as a military
nurse and share those talents and experiences here in the
United States as a civilian nurse. I am most appreciative to
have the health and means to save, rescue, and foster dogs that
would otherwise be killed because of illness, age, or overpop-
ulation.
While doing rescue work, I have met some of the most extraordinary
people. These people have given of themselves not only financially but
of their time and talents. They have shown kindness and compassion to
my concerns for these so called disposable members of our so-
We live in the
ciety. With that I want to mention a few of these folks.
Bill Kolis, owner of The Fire House Caf, took time to open
best country in the
his establishment to promote and sell tickets for my organiza-
tions yearly fundraiser while he was putting together and sell-
ing tickets for his own organizations benefit. When those
world and have
so many
events finished, he then assisted with the hurricane relief effort
which I will discuss in a moment. He cleared out a huge area of
freedoms and
his caf to store the donated supplies while I was waiting on
the travel container to be made accessible.
things to be
Bruce Goff, a local pilot, stepped up and offered to assist in
raising funds for my rescue work. He donated his plane and
time to fly a winning pair round trip from North Adams to
Block Island. That prize raised money to pay for a heartworm
thankful for.
treatment on a young dog rescued from NC. Included in that
benefit were folks such as, Joe Kirchner, who bought the winning raffle ticket.
His ticket was drawn by the Adams Animal Control Officer witnessed by one of
the Adams Police Department Officers.
All volunteers are of great importance, but there is always that one that goes
the extra mile. That guy is Bill Drosehn, founder and owner of Fluent Motors. I
met Bill 3 years ago when I relocated back to the Berkshires from North
Carolina. Bill became a strong supporter of my rescue/foster work by volunteer-
ing to help with the dogs and maintain the running of the dog mobile. Soon he
became one of the contractors with my brother Paul, to build and improve the
rescue goats living quarters. Got to love those firemen!!!
With the back to back hurrricanes that recently happened and
resources thin all over country, Bill and I decided we were going
to help with the animal relief effort. We organized a county wide
collection of animal relief supplies. Not only did Bill help with
the organization of that, HE DROVE THOSE DONATIONS to
Jacksonville Florida. There he met, Andrea from Clay County
Animal Shelter, Cheryl with Labrador Retriever Rescue for the
State of Florida, and Sherry of Safe Animal Shelter. Sherry vol-
unteered to be the point person for other shelters and rescues as
not all could meet on the day of Bills arrival. Bill spent 3 and
a half days travelling and paying the gas and tolls with his own
money. Not to mention, forgoing work for those days.
Prior to Bills departure south, Peggy, who is director of
SPCA Tarboro, reached out and
asked if there was anyone that
could save a few dogs that were
close to their killing date at the
shelter. I contacted Gail at Mo-
hawk Hudson Humane Society
and after reviewing the health
records and temperament tests,
she offered to take the 2 boys
that were scheduled to be put
Bill Drosehn, Volunteer Driver and his
down that day. On his return
Hurricane Relief for Animals trailer
through NC, he stopped in Rocky Mount NC, and loaded 2 crates
in the cab of his truck and delivered Johnny and Park to Mohawk
Hudson.
Despite how tired Bill was at the end of his trip, he had no re-
grets for doing what he did. He said that the faces of the volunteers
in Florida was thanks enough. He shared that he had such happiness
driving the 2 dogs to safety and the tears of joy from Connie when
she loaded the boys in the truck was fulfilling. Add to that, both
dogs were pittie types and that is Bills favorite breed. When Bill
saw the boys running and their wagging tails at MHHS, he was
thrilled. That thrill was topped when Gail sent me an email 9 days
later saying, both sweet souls are in their forever homes.
My wish for this holiday season is that we all take a little time
to help both the human and animal population that is less fortunate
and remember the need for giving and sharing is a year long obligation not a 2-
month responsibility. Additionally, please remember to thank a Veteran as veter-
ans Day is coming up quickly.
Happy Tails Until Next Month!
Kathy Mikaniewicz Hynes, RN BSN is a veteran AirForce Flight Nurse and has done
research on the Human-Animal Bond as well as used her rescue dogs as work partners .
She is the owner/operator of Got Spots : an organization to promote optimal wellness
through the human-animal bond. The organization is pending 501c status. She is presently
employed as a psychiatric nurse for the Veteran Administration and a substitute nurse and
teacher for the City of Pittsfield.
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 DOG BY DOG:
A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Berkshire Humane Society & Berkshire Voters for Animals
Team Up to Share Information About Puppy Mills
On November 9th at the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Humane Society and Berk-
shire Voters for Animals will screen a documentary called Dog by Dog. The one-
time showing will be at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $7.50 for the general public and
$5.00 for Berkshire Museum members. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit
Berkshire Humane Society.
Dog by Dog is a documentary that aims to wake up the American public to the
horrible realities of puppy mills by following the money trail across the US and
confronting those that have maintained this corrupt and irresponsible system. ABOUT THE BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
Learn more at http://dogbydogdocumentary.com/. The Berkshire Humane Society (berkshirehumane.org) is a private, nonprofit,
In addition to helping reinforce the adopt, dont shop message, the open-admission animal support organization with a twofold mission: to ensure
event aims to educate people about current legislation: the compassionate care, treatment, and whenever possible, placement of homeless
S. 1155, H. 1080: An Act to protect puppies and kittens: animals through the shelter operation; and to promote and improve the welfare of
These bills will prevent the sale of dogs or cats less than 8 weeks of age, provide all animals through community education and outreach.
a remedy when sick dogs and cats are sold, regulate certain breeders, and ensure ABOUT BERKSHIRE VOTERS FOR ANIMALS
the sources pet shops receive puppies and kittens from adhere to certain standards Berkshire Voter for Animals formed to bring together everyone who
and dont have multiple violations of the Animal Welfare Act. - BVA cares about animals and their treatment and wants to advocate for
S.470 - An Act Banning the Sale of Cats and Dogs in Commercial Pet Shops: them. The animals need our help to win the laws they need to protect
[This bill] had a hearing in September. One of our Berkshire Reps., Smitty Pig- them. Anyone who cares about animals can help us advocate for them
natelli, is house chair of the joint committee on Environmental, natural resources using various methods from contacting their legislators and asking for their sup-
and Agricultural. - BVA port on specific legislation on behalf of the animals, to being willing to be counted
A portion of all sales will be donated to Berkshire Humane Society and as animal advocate by signing up to be a BFA supporter. The animals need us to
will support Catwalk Boutique. Berkshire Magazine is a sponsor. be their voice and protect them. Email us directly at BerkshireVotersforAni-

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A museum dedicated to dogs is opening in the Berkshires just blocks from the country's Publisher/Owner
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space, at the merging point of Union Street and the Mohawk Trail, formerly housed Quinn's Iris Bass
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and rare dog collars dating back to the 1800s. Kathy Hynes
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Adams. The museum will recognize dogs and the joy they bring to our lives," said owner
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Defeating Puppy Mills
In the 25 years I've worked at the
Berkshire Humane Society, I've
talked to many people who come to
the shelter to surrender their dogs.
Sometimes, its because
circumstances have changed for the
family, but most often its because
of concerns about the dogs behavior.
I've read every manual and watched every video there is on housebreaking a dog
and I still cannot housetrain this dog." "She sulks around all the time and tries to
hide. She does not want to interact with us." "We've spent a fortune at different
veterinary hospitals to try to find out why he scratches himself until he bleeds.
They say it's allergies, but we can't spend any more to find out what he is allergic
to." She doesn't like the kids. As a matter of fact, she doesn't like anyone." "He
bites for no reason." "Sometimes she is so fearful you'd think monsters were
coming through the door, but there is nothing there."
Far too often, these problems are seen in dogs who came from puppy mills. Al-
though the problems arent exclusive to these dogs, the fact is that puppy mill
dogs who are surrendered to animal shelters nearly always have health or behav-
ior problems.
Puppy Mills Put Profit over Animal Welfare
Puppy mills are breeding factories for dogs that act as commercial kennels. The
majority of puppy mills are located in rural areas in Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa,
Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma and in the Amish settlements of Pennsylvania.
These facilities seek to maximize profits by reducing costs. As volume busi-
nesses, puppy mills provide only minimal care for individual animals. The dogs
are kept in cramped wire cages in sheds that often lack any climate control. Some
of the puppies die from exposure. Because of the huge numbers of puppies bred
2 million per yearthe loss of some percentage of puppies is considered part of
the cost of doing business.
The worst suffering, however, is endured by the female dogs kept for breeding.
They are bred repeatedly until, at the age of four or five years, they are so de-
pleted and worn out, that they are no longer profitable. Once dogs are no longer
producing litters, they are killed. Its an inhumane end to a short, brutal life. The
dogs never receive any exercise or veterinary care. They are frequently "de-
barked" by having a metal rod shoved down their throats to destroy their vocal
chords. Without anesthesia, its a painful and frightening experience for the dogs.
If the procedure is botched, the dog may bleed to death. The breeding population
may be replenished by puppies who cant be sold because they are born with de-
fects or deformities.
On the rare occasions where dogs are rescued from puppy mills, they often can-
not be rehabilitated. Good veterinary care can help puppy mill dogs who have in-
fected sores from malnutrition and constant exposure to filth. The dogs can be
bathed and groomed often by shaving their fur down to the skin because they are
so matted and dirty. But dogs who have spent their entire lives in small cages with
no experience of human kindness may never learn to trust humans. With glazed
over eyes, they withdraw from any human touch. Some dogs simply never re-
cover.
Puppy Mills are Big Business
Almost all about 98% -- of the puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy
mills. Puppy mills sell their puppies to brokers who gather large shipments from
several mills. The puppies are packed into trucks and shipped over long distances
to pet stores throughout the United States. Some puppies die before they ever
reach the store. Many are sick when they arrive.
The business of puppy mills extends well beyond the mills themselves. The
American Kennel Club (AKC) benefits financially by providing registration pa-
pers for litters sold by puppy mills. Its a lucrative arrangement for the AKC. Con-
trary to their pledge to support the welfare of all dogs, AKC has repeatedly
opposed legislation that would restrict puppy mills or help these dogs.
What You Can Do
Ending puppy mills requires education, legislation, and a personal commitment
to refuse support for this industry. Western Massachusetts residents can help in
three ways.
1. Adopt. Dont Shop. The best way to show your commitment to a better life for
all dogs is to pledge to adopt family pets from a rescue organization or shelter.
This helps to support these organizations, removes your financial support of puppy
mills, and provides a loving home to a deserving animal.
2. Support Legislation to End Puppy Mills. The only way to end the abuses that
are an inherent part of the puppy mill industry is through state-wide bans. Re-
cently, the state of California passed legislation that limits the sale of pets in pet
stores to rescue animals. A new bill in the Massachusetts Senate, S.470 would
ban the sale of cats and dogs from commercial kennels in pet stores throughout
the state. Currently, more than 22 cities around the country, including Boston,
have enacted similar legislation. One of our Berkshire Representatives, Smitty
Pignatelli, is the house chair of the committee that this bill currently is in. Please
contact Representative Pignatelli and ask him to support this bill and vote it fa-
vorably out of committee.
Call him at 617-722-2210. You can follow up with a quick email:
rep.smitty@mahouse.gov
You can also follow this and other current animal legislation by joining the
mspcas animal action team at https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/join-
the-animal-action-team
3. Attend the November 9th Screening of the Documentary Dog by Dog at the
Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield. The film follows the puppy mill money trail
across the U.S., confronting the people who profit from this corrupt system. The
event, offered by the museum in conjunction with the Berkshire Humane Society
and Berkshire Voters for Animals will take place on November 9th, at 7 pm at
the museum. It will include important information about legislation affecting the
puppy mill industry. Tickets are $7.50 ($5.00 for Berkshire Museum members).
A portion of ticket sales will benefit Berkshire Humane Society. For more infor-
mation contact berkshirevotersforanimals@gmail.com
Judith Embry is a member of Berkshire Voters for Animals
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Active Toddlerhood, Kitten Style
Iris Bass

To those who say, Oh, I cant even visit an animal shelter. Its so sad and de- himself, too. Staffer
pressing inside, I have only one word: Clyde. Cathy told me that
On October 20 at Purradise, this 9-week-old gray-and-white tabby boy was hav- he had been found
ing such a ball entertaining himself in the Sunshine Spa, which he had all to him- alone in a cemetery,
selfincluding myriad toys, blankets and fleeces, cat trees, and a long, of all places, but far
leopard-print kitty-diameter cylinderthat my photographer and I pretty much sat from being
and laughed our way through this interview. spooked, he gets
Although his profile notes that he is affectionate, frankly he didnt slow down along with dogs and
long enough for us to experience that side of him. Declining my offer of lap time cats and obviously
or even staying still enough to be petted, he spent the hour far too busy visiting felt completely at
his toys one by one, deciding which were the most worthy of his attention, than ease to have two
doing more than pleasantly acknowledging us. human strangers in Am I cute, or what? 2017 Sheila Heflin.
For a long time he was beguiled by two colorful wire coils, one chartreuse green the porch with him
and the other bright pink. Clyde engaged with them fully, from batting them with while spinning his
his paws and using his teeth to carry them around the room, to deliberately push- wheels. Her recommendation: a household with a mature dog or cat that can be
ing one or the other under the radiator unit for the simple pleasure of fishing it out, not only a playmate but a mentor, even a surrogate parent: a pet that can model
or tossing it behind a plush bed and then finding it with exaggerated joy and sur- for him how to share his abundance of energy with others in positive physical
prise. (Yes, cats do know how to pretend.) It threw him briefly when I fitted the ways.
coils together to create one toy from the two, but he quickly recovered his mo- Given enough brightly colored toys and the an opportunity to trade up sometimes
mentum, happily switching to carrying around the conjoined springs in his mouth for living warmth, Clyde holds the promise of being a delightful companion, be
as if they had always looked like that. it as an ever-amusing star player in indoor kitty spectator sports or as an enthusi-
Although well familiar with the sun porch, Clyde also spent some time re-ex- astic participant in contact sportsonce he discovers that snuggling can be fun,
ploring its various surfaces above floor level, just in case any had changed in too.
some interesting way. As for that leopard-print cylinder, which is several feet
long: Spurning the traditional kitty method of climbing inside and playing peek- This series follows the special human-feline bond at Purradise, the Berkshire Hu-
a-boo through its several openings, for him it was a tunnel passage in the Indy 500: mane Society Cat Adoption Center at 301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington,
already comfortably adept with the procedure, he shot himself straight through it, MA 01230 (413-717-4244), berkshirehumane.org. Open Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10
a feline cannonball. (In my 6-odd years of writing this column, I have never seen a.m.4 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.6 p.m.; and Sun. noon4 p.m.
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Only occasionally did Clyde slow down, either to drink at length from his water Iris Bass, coauthor of the Cat Lovers Daily Companion, shares her Lee home
bowl, to refuel himself after his exertions, or to sprawl momentarily on the floor with five shelter cats.
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Animal Politics
with Karen Karlberg
If you drive a vehicle on Berkshire roadways, chance are you have seen wildlife
splayed on the asphalt; commonly termed Roadkill. The most common type
of wildlife killed on roadways in Massachusetts are deer, but many raccoons, por-
cupines, skunks, small rodents and turtles are among the species that add to the
toll of dead animals. This is a significant problem; causing animal suffering, loss
of human life and property damage. Wildlife mortality on roadways has even de-
veloped into a topic of academic research to understand the causes and how it can
be mitigated for wild animals, for road safety concerns, and for an economic im-
pact on both drivers and highway management.
Improving Landscape Connectivity in Massachusetts will
Reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve human safety
Enhance, protect, and restore habitats impacted by roads
Incorporate conservation priorities into transportation planning
Implement wildlife transportation and research
Several Massachusetts agencies have launched Linking Landscapes for Massa-
chusetts Wildlife (LLMW) a long-term and multifaceted volunteer based moni-
toring program and planning collaboration to be implemented throughout the
state. Through collaborative planning, research, and on-the-ground projects, the
organizations have incorporated ecological considerations into everyday business
practice. They launched this volunteer based monitoring program as a state web-
site, www.linkinglandscapes.info, where visitors can report wildlife roadkill, and
have it become part of a state database, as well as large migrations of pond-breed-
ing amphibians that across roadways.
Berkshire Environmental Action Team, BEAT, has a Connecting for Wildlife
program that is striving to improve habitat connectivity and motorist safety in
Western Massachusetts with four phases. The first is IDENTIFICATION, which
utilizes computer models, the statewide roadkill database, expert and local opin-
ion. BEAT will concentrate on 20-40 road segments that hold the greatest po-
tential to increase habitat connectivity while also making the roads safer for
motorists. Second is the SURVEYING phase, which BEAT measures, documents,
and photographs road segments that are then surveyed in person with Berkshire
Wildlife Trackers (BWT). [A group that I am proud to be part of for these boots
on the ground tracking sessions.] These certified wildlife trackers will conduct
hands on wildlife tracking to calibrate computer model data to better understand
where and how infrastructure affects wildlife movement. The third phase is RE-
PORTING and ANALYSIS, when BEAT will analyze and summarize findings,
create written reports, build an ArcGIS database, and disseminate data to appro-
priate agencies and individuals. The final phase is ACTION: A summary of the
transportation ecology news gained during the previous phases will be submitted
to the Massachusetts organizations tasked with reviewing and designing better
roadway systems by streamline environmental regulatory review, and improve
the ecological integrity of lands abutting roads and highways. This review process
should result in an improvement of public safety on roadways with an abundance
of wildlife movement.
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The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit environmental group, is another organi-
zation that is involved in a long-term local project, Berkshire Wildlife Linkage.
Their goal is to gather data about roadkill and furnish it to MassDOT for later use
in road planning. They also see that the
biggest threat to a wide range of animals
is from their need to dodge traffic to
reach the basic needs for food, water and
breeding territory. Eventually, the data
will be used to determine the best loca-
tions for culverts, bridges or other types
of passageways for animals to use.
Creating Wildlife Crossings in North
America
The process of protecting wildlife and
humans can be daunting, but across our
state and elsewhere, there are many suc-
cessful examples, including: The Turtle Roadway Mortality Hotspots, whose
data is used by MassDOT and MassWildlife to identify and prioritize turtle pro-
tection efforts. Every year state biologists and citizen-scientists conduct surveys
to document annual turtle migration on statewide Massachusetts roads and high-
ways. Roadside Habitat Management and Habitat Restoration and Management
programs are underway at multiple areas where state highways exist adjacent to
habitats of the highest conservation priority. Researchers have been able to map
out places along major state roads that have high concentrations of animal road
crossings. Several New England Audubon groups hope that data gathered will be
used by state and local governments to install wildlife crossings, such as fencing
and expanded under-road culverts that can give animals safe passage and prevent
collisions with vehicles.
The state of Maine has built comprehensive wildlife crossings in Gorham, Cari-
bou and Dixfield, where fencing and natural bottom culverts have been installed
to coax animals underneath the roadway. The Gorham project used oversized
bridges with 8-foot fences to guide animals into two brooks and under the road-
way. Game cameras at the site have picked up deer, raccoon and turkeys using the
passage, while cameras at the Caribou site have picked up bear, lynx and fisher.
An official for the wildlife crossing projects said, The hard part is convincing the
animals to use it. Most of the crossing structures work way better if you have
fencing leading up to it, and when fencing is next to other peoples property, it is
not that easy to incorporate. In some cases, the wildlife is already using struc-
tures such as culverts to get from one side of a road to the other, and the crossing
can be improved simply with the addition of fencing. It was found that a cross-
ing doesnt have to be a big-build project, and usually the inexpensive ones make
the project easier to be completed.
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Did You Know This about Your Local Shelter?
In its 25th year, Berkshire Humane Society boasts numerous programs ben-
efiting both animals and people. From the Pet Food Bank to vaccine clin-
ics, the non-profit works hard to identify needs and develop services to meet
them. Below are just a few of the good works that are always in the works
over at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield.
BHS'S PET FOOD PANTRY
Did you know that more than 1,000 people and their animals are helped
through our Pet Food Bank every year?
Formed to support animals whose owners are experiencing temporary financial
difficulty, Berkshire Humane Societys free Pet Food Bank
is entirely stocked by community donations. This service is
a huge component of the compassion we show our commu-
nity - it helps keep pets in their home where they belong. In
addition to our Pittsfield shelter, people in other areas can
visit various food banks throughout Berkshire County to
pick up pet food. These locations include: Purradise in Great Barrington, Sheffield
Food Pantry, and the Friendship Center Food Pantry in North Adams.
If you would like to support this vital program, please consider dropping off a do-
nation of pet food at our main shelter on 214 Barker Road.
PREVENTING DISEASE OUTBREAKS
Did you know that BHS works with local veterinarians and animal control of-
ficers to help curb and prevent outbreaks of disease?
Berkshire Humane Society believes that helping people and helping animals go
hand in hand. When a community is in need, we're there to help, from vaccine
clinics to providing free spay/neuter vouchers. Over the past few months, BHS
has partnered with local veterinarians to host clinics in North Adams and other
neighborhoods in the Berkshires to eliminate an
outbreak of the highly contagious Canine Par-
vovirus and get pets up-to-date with rabies
shots and wellness exams. Volunteer veterinar-
ians and shelter staff work these clinics, offer-
ing medical, health and behavioral advice to
people. Animal DREAMS has also attended,
providing resources to people who care for
community cat populations or who have feral
cats in their neighborhood. These clinics allow
the shelter to make an important and direct im-
pact on the community while also ending disease outbreaks and preventing new
ones.
SAVING SOUTHERN LIVES
Did you know that Berkshire Humane Society routinely transports dogs from
the south to the north where they are given a second chance at finding a home?
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Trucked up from Atlanta or Mississippi, where overpopulation and euthanasia
rates are high, dogs of all ages enter our shelter to find their forever homes. These
transports of animals, from communities in need of assistance to communities in
need of companion animals, have saved countless lives.
There was a time, a few years ago, when people in our community couldnt find
the dog they were looking for, said John Perreault, BHS Executive Director. Our
shelter did not have the types of dogs that people
wanted. Potential adopters would check in with us
for 6 months or more, and then when they couldnt
find an animal, they would turn to the internet.
The problem was often compounded by unfortu-
nate experiences with online breeders and puppy
mills. Dogs with issues, purchased from unreliable
sources, were sometimes surrendered to BHS,
leaving the shelter to deal with more difficult dogs
that were harder to place.
BHS began transporting in late 2015. As dogs of different breeds, sizes, and ages
came into the shelter, people began to return to BHS to seek a family pet, drawn
to the variety now available. This return of potential adopters benefited the local
dogs too. Once again they were seen, helping them find families alongside their
southern companions.
Our commitment has always been and will always be to our local dogs and com-
munity. Always, said John. We believe that by helping these southern dogs find
homes dogs that might not survive without transport programs across the coun-
try we are also helping dogs surrendered in our own community. The more peo-
ple we attract to our shelter and help find the right animal for their family and
home, the more opportunity all our animals have to find their forever family. The
more people have positive experiences, the more they refer others to us to find
that perfect pet. Its really win-win for all.
Due to strict Massachusetts laws, dogs are not allowed to enter the transport pro-
gram without proper health certificates and vaccinations, and strict protocol is fol-
lowed from start to finish by all involved shelters. The state has taken excellent
care to keep canine diseases from the south from entering northern populations.
Berkshire Humane Society has a special room that qualifies as a licensed quar-
antine facility. This allows staff to carefully evaluate the health of each transported
dog before it enters the adoption floor. BHS conducts its own health exams with
the assistance of local veterinarians, and ensures that vaccinations, spay/neuter,
and overall state of wellness meets the same standards as all other shelter animals.
Weve really seen the best possible outcome and impact we could have hoped
for, continued John. Were helping animals and people.
Thats our mission, and there are many ways to serve it. Trans-
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When cold weather comes, feral and stray cats are extra
grateful to get a helping hand. Here are ways you can
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o Food
Food Canned cat food takes less energy for cats to digest than dry food, but un-
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pates in our TNR program. Call 413-997-2287 if you are feeding outside cats and
need food.
Water- Cats need water daily, and it can be hard to find in the winter. Use bowls
that are deep rather than wide, and place them in a sunny spot. Fill the bowls with
warm water, or add a pinch of sugar to the water to delay freezing. Consider an
electrically heated water bowl, which can be found in pet stores or on line. inside of the shelter. Outbuildings
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shelters can be made out of many items including plastic totes, styrofoam cool- wind and precipitation.
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to keep the wind and cold out by making the entrance small, and adding plenty A little bit of help makes a big difference for cats who live outside. On those
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The U.S., Canada and other foreign countries have already installed large-scale
wildlife passages to cross major highways. This concept began in European coun-
tries and has started to increase in popularity in North America. A year after 25
of the critically endangered Florida panthers were killed by vehicles In Florida,
state and federal agencies added fencing and an underpass to help the animals
cross a busy state highway. Washington state has started construction of a huge
wildlife overpass above Interstate 90, to allow animals such as elk and bear to
cross the major highway, which bisects the Cascade Mountains. Canadas Route
2 which extends across the entire country, has an extensive system of wildlife
fencing that basically funnels the animals into a one directional chute that guides
them away from crossing at indiscriminate intervals and instead guides them to a
safer location. The chutes are positioned about every half mile and have dramat-
ically curbed the number of motorists killed and injured by ever present moose
population in the territory.
Moose, the largest species in the deer family, can pose a significant threat to
motor vehicle operators when they move onto roadway surfaces. They can weigh
up to 1,100 lbs. and pose a significant risk of injury or death during a collision due
to their long legs and tendency to be knocked into the passenger area of vehicles.
Most of these collisions happen between dusk and dawn when visibility is re-
duced, and moose are most often seen between May and October when leave the
forest to escape the flies and heat and to feed on accessible vegetation. They are
also becoming more frequent inhabitants of our Berkshire forests and roads with
at least 1,000 moose residing in Massachusetts in a 2015survey.
In closing, the valiant and much needed effort to reduce the number of roadkill
on our roadways in not just for human safety, for some endangered species, safe
road crossings might be the difference between survival and extinction. Barbara
Charry, a conservation biologist with Falmouth-based Maine Audubon, says, If
we want to maintain the diversity of wildlife we hope to have into the future, this
is one of the key issues we need to address, or we may risk losing species.
Wildlife-vehicle collisions are the No. 1 cause of wildlife mortality in the United
States.
Be safe on the roads and drive like wildlife depend on it.
I will continue to speak for the animals and wildlife who have no voice.
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Adoptions in the tri-state area

Blossom
Blossom is a 2 year old boxer mix. Super girl,
with no issues. She is undergoing heart worm
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Alfie Hi, I am Buddy. I am a big goofy boy looking for direction. I am

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2.5 yr old fully vetted male yellow lab.
around that I can see and sometimes interact with because that
Honey eyes and nose. Possibly a dudley lab, was what I was use to in my previous home. I have lived with a
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ners and sits for greetings. I need regular vigorous exercise. I
Hurricane Harvey survivor. like to hike and play with toys. I would do best in a home with
Taking application. active adults. I am a handsome boy that is a bit of a diamond in
the rough. Please come and make me a perfect gem!

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Got Spots Rescue Linden
1 year old Hound Mix

Harley
Hi! I am Linden. I was taken in by someone who could not
care for me so I made my way to the shelter to find a new
home. I am mostly house trained. I may need to be on a
regular fairly frequent schedule for outings as I settle in. I
My name is Harley, I am a five year old do have a hound type bark. I would do best in an adult
beautiful Weimaraner Mix. I dont like cats household. I was very underweight when I came, but I have
and can be selective with other dogs. I gained weight and I am healthy. I am into the environment
love going for rides and walks and Im and get distracted easily by sights, sounds, and smells. I
great in the house all day. (But i do counter will need to be on leash to be under control. I like to play
surf, so dont leave any goodies on the counter). with tennis balls, soft squeaky toys and drag toys. I know
there is the perfect home for me out there!
Iam fully vetted and want to find my
furever home for the holidays.
Berkshire Humane Society
413-447-7878
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Adoptions
Got Spots Rescue
Smarty Marty
Smarty Marty is a 10 month old
Beagle/dachshund mix from North Carolina.
She is spayed, Heart worm negative and fully
vetted. All vet records available. He is very
in the tri-state area playful and almost house trained. Likes her
crate. Loves other dogs and people.
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Berkshire Humane Society Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter
Macho
I was a rescue from a bad situation. I lived with multiple
Olaf
dogs. I would do best in a home without kitties. I am Olaf is a beautiful domestic shorthair mix.
mostly house trained, and could be fully trained with a
She is 2 years old and housetrained. A little on
regular schedule. I have an old injury to my eye and can
only see out of my one good eye. I get around fine. I the large size but oh so loving, this orange and
may be a senior, but I am active and energetic. I love to red coloring is quite unique. Please stop in and
go for walks and spend time with everyone I meet. I am look into her beautiful green eyes, she will
not fond of nail trims or Vet procedures. I hope to find a steel your heart.
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Adelle
Hello! I am Adelle. I came to the shelter when hurricane
Maria was heading for Puerto Rico. I was displaced and
now I am looking for my forever home here. I am a bit
shy and sensitive when I first meet new people. I have
played with other dogs and have done well. I cat tested
well, so a family with other pets is a possibility. I like to
go for walks, spend time sniffing around in the outdoor
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I could be your new best friend!
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