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NHSPCA NEWS SUMMER 2015

Published by the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-2921 • www.nhspca.org

Paws Walk is a Success!

The 21st year is going to be the best year yet, and to make it shine we need your help. • Can you donate a great item? You can help the animals with a donation of a new item for our silent or live auction. • Can you be a sponsor or know someone who could? Give us a call. • Buy your tickets early and bring your friends. Make it a party with a purpose. We are looking forward to seeing you there! For information on sponsorship, to donate an item, or to request a formal invitation, please contact Megan McCallister, 603-772-2921 or [email protected]. You can also purchase tickets by visiting our website at www.nhspca.org after August 3rd

Exotic Trips Family Vacations Holiday Gifts Boston Stay-Cations Jewelry Pet Items Sports Tickets, Galore So much to choose from, Come see what's in store!

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This “not to be missed event” will be held Saturday, November 21st at The Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa in New Castle, N.H. It is a splendid event, with a serious purpose, saving animals lives. You love animals. You care that they are treated with respect and kindness. You care about their future, and you care enough to make a difference. You can make that difference by joining us at the Annual Auction for the Animals and help the New Hampshire SPCA find thousands of loving animals a new home with a healthy start. Imagine…You step out on the town in your favorite finery and join us as we share great times with great friends. The auction is the perfect opportunity to dress-up and indulge your palette and your wish list, as you enjoy critically-acclaimed offerings from the chefs of the Wentworth by the Sea’s. We'll welcome you with a glass of champagne to start your night off right then enjoy the silent auction and delicious hors d'oeuvres. You and your friends are bound to find loads of amazing silent and live auction items to bid on, donated by animal lovers just like you; items will feature the brand names you know and the services and experiences you’ve dreamed of. Fabulous trips, sport and concert tickets, and so much more! Splurge guiltlessly with the knowledge that with every auction item, every raffle ticket, and

WHAT WILL YOU BID ON?

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You Are Cordially Invited… To Attend the New Hampshire SPCA’s 21st Annual Auction for the Animals!

every special fund donation a life will be saved, a bond created and a home found. All because of you! Our generous sponsors, item donors and attendees have made the Annual Auction for the Animals the “must attend” event of the Greater Seacoast area. We are so grateful for each and every one that has made this event a success every year, for over 20 years! The New Hampshire SPCA would not be able to save countless animals’ lives, both here at our shelter and in the community, teach thousands of children, or advocate for those who have no voice, without the considerable time and effort of each and every dedicated sponsor, donor, volunteer and attendee.

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their hearts and home to two amazing NHSPCA dogs, James Sepanski raised nearly $1,500 for Paws eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing Walk and earned the title of Top Alumni Fundraiser. the highest standards of animal welfare. This year’s prize for Top Alumni Paws Walk Special Thanks to our Sponsors for the Fundraiser was a photo shoot at the winners location event: CP Management, Inc.; Portsmouth Regional of choice, graciously donated by another wonderful Hospital; Dr. Richard and Mrs. Tina Duffy; Hampton NHSPCA volunteer, Andrew Warren, a professional Veterinary Hospital; Harbor Consulting IP Services, photographer. Inc.; Kennebunk Savings Bank; Murphy, Powers Andrew began donating his specialized skill and Wilson CPAs; State Line Pet Supply, Inc.; Virbac set to the NHSPCA in March. Since then he’s donated Corporation; ConvenientMD; Greenland Veterinary his time in numerous ways and made photography Hospital; Northeast Credit Union; People's United for NHSPCA events a priority whenever asked. He Bank; Portsmouth Dog Walks; Continued on Page 13... has an astounding ability to capture the true essence of his subjects and took some lovely photos of in this issue Lucy when she arrived at the Shelter (check them out at www.awarrenphotos.com)! After all of the Sepanski’s hard work fundraising, they were thrilled to learn they would be receiving a family photo shoot with the dogs November 21, 2015 and scheduled a trip to their favorite place, the 21st Annual Auction beach, to meet Andrew. This time Andrew had for the Animals the pleasure of photographing Lucy as a member 21ST ANNUAL Page 8 > of a family and the pictures reflect wonderfully HAPPY TAILS! the fondness Taffy and Lucy feel for one another. Please join us in thanking James, Judy, and Andrew for all of their time, kindness, and generosity. The dedication of these individuals, Auction and so many like them, is what made Paws Walk such a success! The funds raised at Paws Wentworth by the Sea Walk help us continue our mission of saving Hotel & Spa Tickets on sale begining the lives of companion animals through rescue, September 1st ∙ nhspca.org Page 15 > rehabilitation, and adoption; to promote learning,

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Finding forever homes for the dogs at the NHSPCA is one of the most rewarding parts of Paws Walk. Even better is when a dedicated volunteer and our Top Alumni Fundraiser is hit with the “this one” moment we all know so well and adopts a dog themselves! That is the story of the Sepanski family and Lucy. James and Judy Sepanski began volunteering at the NHSPCA in December of last year. In true volunteer fashion, it only took them a matter of weeks to find their first dog to adopt. Taffy, a lab terrier mix who loves a treat and is a true sweetheart, won their family over. While walking the dogs at the shelter, Judy was continually keeping her eye out for a companion for Taffy. Along came Lucy, a Catahoula hound mix who would be making her debut at Paws Walk. Lucy arrived at the NHSPCA from a shelter in Alabama just a few days before the event and won over hearts with her lively personality and her striking looks. During the Dogs on the Catwalk segment of Paws Walk, Lucy stunningly strut down the runway. That instant feeling of connection prompted the Sepanski’s to make their second adoption a mere 6 months, almost to the day, of their first adoption. Lucy instantly filled up the loving space available in the Sepanski Family. She is now Judy’s trusted running companion and can go for miles! Taffy and Lucy get along great and they love to go on adventures together. One of their favorite activities is meeting up with a great group of NHSPCA alumni adopters at the beach and playing the day away. In addition to opening

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DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Mary Austin, Christina Bruno, Patricia Bushway, Al Casassa, James Horne, Anne Jamieson, John MacGregor, DVM, Jerry Robbins

NHSPCA STAFF

Executive Director: Lisa Dennison, M.S. ADOPTION CENTER Director of Animal Services: Jen Corbin Manager of Animal Care: Riann Goodacre Manager of Adoption Programs: Dianna Currier Veterinarians: Dr. Sue Denault, Dr. Benedetta Sarno Veterinary Technician: Lynsey Wentworth Veterinarian Assistant: Linda Donovan Adoption Counselors: Monica Beaman, Alyssa Beville, Jennifer Frey, Jessica Hansen, Heather Keuenhoff, Kelly Marinel, Joan McCormack, Ryan Osborne Animal Care Technicians: Michaela Gerome, Colleen O'Keefe, Jeff Provencher Every so often I have the pleasure of caring Farm Animal Care Coordinator: Michelle Cooper Client & Animal Care Associate: Stephanie Lichtman for some of the babies here and this month I have

Dear Friends and Supporters,

FIELD SERVICES Manager of Field Services: Steve Sprowl Humane Agent: Anne Taylor BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION Director of Administration & Programming: Desiree Roberts Administrative Assistant: Dot Pineiro Accounting Manager: Brooke Tetz Facilities Maintenance: Doug Kerns Phone Reception: Carol Gobar HUMANE EDUCATION Manager of Humane Education Programs: Paula Parisi Humane Educators: Elizabeth Segeberg, Kristi Lockhart, Diane O'Callahan Humane Education Assistant: Kristin Burnette TRAINING & BEHAVIOR Trainer: Naomi Smith CFC# 88077

Butterscotch, Aslan and Pickle would rise and explore their temporary world at our home. First it was just their crate but in a couple of hours, a bigger world was created. Over the next few days, a variety of toys and a climbing structure were added to create both entertainment and exercise options. Then there were our dogs who desperately wanted to play with them... We are one of many families who have opened their homes and their hearts to caring for our babies as they take the time to grow and be ready to find their forever homes. Some are fed every few hours in their first weeks of life, some have moms with their litters and some come alone and join another litter for warmth and company. They would all linger in a cage, without the chance to run and play if it weren’t for our foster families. Though most don’t know it, we have all kinds of animals in foster care. Some are horses who are enjoying their final years, some are dogs recuperating from surgeries and some are the babies I mentioned above. It takes all kinds of support to prepare the animals in our care for new homes. It’s medical care, surgeries, behavioral support, and lots of TLC - and that’s where you come in… If you ever thought that this was another way to get involved, give us a call. We would welcome widening our circle of compassion. On behalf of the animals,

Lisa S. Dennison Executive Director

Advertise in the New Hampshire SPCA Newsletter! Now you can reach a highly targeted audience of 22,000 animal lovers with our quarterly distribution throughout the Greater Seacoast area by placing your advertisement in the New Hampshire SPCA's quarterly newsletter. The New Hampshire SPCA reaches over 150 communities in Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire as well as Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts. Along with reaching our unique audience of animal lovers, your advertising helps make a difference in the lives of thousands of animals by supporting the NHSPCA. For advertising rates and information please contact Tahlia Goupil at 603-772-2921 ext. 119 or [email protected]. Advertising Policy: The NHSPCA includes advertising at its discretion, but does not specifically endorse or recommend those businesses advertised herein. To notify us of a change of address, duplicate mailings or other changes please call 603-772-2921 ext.102. Editor: Sheila Ryan • Graphic Designer: Tahlia Goupil

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Calendar of Events

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calendar of events MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY WE WILL BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK M, W, F, S & S: 11- 4pm, Tues & Thurs: 11 - 7pm

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CLEAR THE SHELTER NECN ADOPTION EVENT: A New England wide effort to find forever homes. NECN will be broadcasting live from the NHSPCA.

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AND SEPTEMBER 20TH RABIES & MICROCHIP CLINIC 10:00am-1:00pm at the NHSPCA - no appointment needed. Visit nhspca.org for more info and other dates. Rabies: $25.00 per 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous vaccine) MicroChip: $25.00 per chip.

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39TH ANNUAL SAUNDERS AT RYE HARBOR 10K TO BENEFIT NHSPCA Join us on Thursday, August 20th in Rye, NH for the second oldest race in New Hampshire. 100% of funds raised through sponsorship goes to the animals of the NHSPCA!

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AND SEPTEMBER 3 & 17 / OCTOBER 1 & 15 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Pre-register with our Volunteer Coordinator by calling 603-772-2921 ext. 104

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PEDAL FOR PAWS CHARITY BICYCLE RIDE AND ADOPTION DAY

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Great Bay Community College on Pease Tradeport 10:00am-2:00pm Stop by our information table and meet available animals!

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PETCO ADOPTION EVENT

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Petco Portsmouth *New Store Location* Southgate Plaza, Portsmouth, NH 10:00am-2:00pm

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PET LIFE ADOPTION EVENT

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Petlife Stratham 20 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 11:00-3:00pm

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PET SMART 3 DAY NATIONAL ADOPTION EVENT!

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Cats and dogs available and possibly kittens! Epping and Seabrook locations - Pet Smart Charities will donate $35 for every aniaml adopted during this event.

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FOX RUN MALL ADOPTION EVENT Newingtion: 10:00am-2:00pm Meet adoptable animals, plus raffles and adoption prizes!

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Petco Portsmouth 11:00-3:00pm

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PET SMART 3 DAY NATIONAL ADOPTION EVENT!

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Cats and dogs available and possibly kittens! Epping and Seabrook locations - Pet Smart Charities will donate $35 for every aniaml adopted during this event.

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21ST ANNUAL AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS Wentworh by the Sea, New Castle NH See back page for great details!

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION! at the NHSPCA! Come Kick off the holiday season with the animals, shopping, crafts, activities for all, tree lighting and Santa!

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THE AGENCY WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING HOLIDAYS Sept. 7th • Labor Day Oct. 12th • Columbus Day

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MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT Director of Development & Marketing: Sheila Ryan Special Events & Sponsorship Manager: Megan McCallister Annual Fund & Digital Marketing Manager: Courtney Vavra Marketing & Graphics Associate: Tahlia Goupil Development Associates: Lindsay Sherman, Sue Frick Endowment Associate: Mary Kelly Volunteer Coordinator: Richard Maxfield

the honor of caring for five such munchkins. My family and I are taking care of a litter of kittens that were found under a porch and brought to the Adoption Center. They were approximately four weeks old with tiny paws and sweet innocent eyes. Their cry could melt anyone’s heart and they melted mine. It was with great enthusiasm at home that we agreed to help raise these babies until they were old enough to be adopted and so they were piled into a crate for the journey and we left together at the end of the day. It had been a few years since we had fostered as we had added a new puppy to our mix and I had forgotten how much fun it could be. Every morning the kittens now named Tux, Tippy,

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President: Julie Quinn Vice President: Joshua Scott, Esq. Secretary: Maureen Carey Treasurer: Michael Murphy, CPA

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Endowing Your

Annual Gift

The NHSPCA greatly appreciates the concern shown by donors who give of their financial resources to assist the Society with its mission. Through their planned gifts, the following individuals made generous contributions toward the ongoing programs and services of the NHSPCA.

September, 2014 - June, 2015 Planned Gifts Received From the Estates of: Mary Helen Akerman Newmarket, NH

Jane L. Milette Greenland, NH

Janet J. D’Olive Exeter, NH

Lola M. Preston Londonderry, NH

William A. Fleming Newbury, MA

Richard J. Theberge Dover, NH

Jane Hutchinson Virginia A. Wilcox Rye, NH Cranston, RI Sheila M. Young Hampton, NH Planned Gifts build a foundation for the future of the NHSPCA and a better life for the animals that need us. Call about making a planned gift today.

Zina is available for adoption at the NHSPCA.

New Hampshire SPCA

104 Portsmouth Ave, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 (603) 772-2921, ext. 107 www.nhspca.org

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WILL CRUELTY TO ANIMALS EVER END?

It is almost unbelievable that in this day and age, that animal cruelty is still taking place in New Hampshire. You may not read about it in the newspapers or see big rescues happening on television every day, but cruelty still exists here…. every day of the week. If this statement shocks you, I’m sorry. If it moves you to do something about it, that is great. Just this year (and this is only August!) we have received 389 animal cruelty complaints. That’s just complaints called into the NHSPCA. It doesn’t take into consideration the calls to other agencies, Police Departments etc. The NHSPCA assisted local Police Departments in seizing 18 animals this year so far and have had a total of 62 animals surrendered to us voluntarily due to a cruelty investigation. The hardest part of my job is seeing neglected and abused animals, suffering sometimes to the point that the veterinarians can’t do anything to save them and euthanasia is the only humane option. Others only need the food and water that they’ve been deprived of and you can see a change in them within just days. It’s a miracle what a little food and water can do for a dog or horse or other animal who has not had any. They begin gaining their weight back, along with their luster. For 13 years I have been writing articles for the NHSPCA newspaper about animal cruelty and what people can do to help end this suffering. Sadly, it just keeps happening over and over with no end in sight. There is always a call waiting on my voice mail telling me about some sort of cruelty happening, or worse, that happened several months ago. Please know how important it is to call

your local police agency or the NHSPCA as soon as you suspect cruelty or neglect is taking place, not several months later. Don’t be afraid to call and don’t be afraid to stand up for helpless animals. Today I have decided to write about the Staff we have here at the NHSPCA. They are a team of individuals that are dedicated to their profession and to the animals that are brought in to the shelter and not just for cruelty issues. I cannot express the feelings I have when I rescue an animal from abuse/neglect and bring it to the NHSPCA. I know once I get the animal through the front doors I can relax and take a breath. I know the animals are in the best of care and will be brought back to full health then go up for adoption and into a good home where it can be loved and cared for by responsible people. When I bring an animal to the shelter, the staff take over and our veterinarians get to work doing a complete work up on the health of the animal and complete a cruelty report that can, if needed, be used in a court of law to convict the owner of animal cruelty/ neglect. The veterinarian, whether on site or at their offices, conduct a head to tail exam and make sure each and every animal gets proper medication, surgery, and rest along with proper nourishment so they can be rehabilitated and eventually placed for adoption. Once the animal goes through the veterinarian’s exam, the staff of caregivers take over and follow the veterinarians recommendations. It is so nice to see the staff caring for the animals, taking them out for walks, changing bandages if necessary, cleaning out their kennels and giving them freshly washed blankets to lie on. From my office I can see the staff and many volunteers walking the animals and caring for them. I see them sitting on the benches we have scattered around the property and watch them give the animals the love they need to learn to trust people again. I have seen both staff and volunteers sitting on the benches or the grass just cuddling with the animals and watching the animals cuddling back, enjoying the hugs and cookies they are receiving. job.

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BY STEVEN SPROWL, MANAGER, NHSPCA FIELD SERVICES DIVISION I am often asked how I can do the job I have, well, I just explained it to you. To see animal’s go from abused and neglected back to good health and the love they still have in their hearts amazes me. It amazes me the staff and volunteers are so dedicated to the animals and then I know it’s all worth it. To see the faces of children going home with a happy rescued dog or horse or cat is all worth it. We need to keep going as we have since 1872 and take care of the animals that were put on this earth and to make sure every animal has a home, proper nutrition and love. We can always use more volunteers and since we are not supported by the State or any government organization, we can always use donations. Check out our website and see the list of items we need for the animals and consider making a donation in honor of our animals and what the NHSPCA stands for. Thank you.

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The homeless animals that come through our doors are truly supported by our community. The victims of cruelty and neglect are supported by our many friends and contributors who make the New Hampshire SPCA who and what we are. The thousands of children who learn about responsible pet ownership and will be caring for the next generation of family pets are sponsored through gifts as well. Our food share program along with our ability to provide emergency shelter happens because of the support we receive from you. Some of these gifts will care for many and sometimes it takes many gifts to care for one but each and every gift is making a difference. The question becomes, can you continue to make this gift to help the animals long after you are gone? One of our donors recently did exactly that… Barbara Ambrose had been making gifts for the animals as far back as 1990 and probably earlier. She was in her 70’s at the time and each gift either vaccinated a few cats or dogs or fed many. Her gifts were not large but they were consistent and continued for almost twenty years. When she passed last summer at age 93, she had had the foresight to fulfill her passion for caring for homeless pets and made a gift to the NHSPCA in her will. This gift is a lasting tribute to her passion for animals and will endow her annual gift – it will generate enough income each year to continue to feed the animals or vaccinate them for years and years to come. This final gift will make a difference forever. When you are considering how you want to create your legacy, consider including Natural Medicine for the Whole Familyin your estate the New Hampshire SPCA

plans and think about how endowing your annual gift would make a difference forever. We are so honored and grateful that Barbara Ambrose cared enough to plan for the future. Thank you Barbara~

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Open Adoptions By Jen Corbin, Director of Animal Services

The NHSPCA is always looking for ways to improve and upgrade our services. In the Adoption Center, we have recently made a positive change to the adoption process by trying out and eventually implementing a more user friendly way of conducting our adoption interviews.

In the past, when an adopter came in looking for a new pet, they had to fill out an Adoption Application. Despite our attempts to lessen the intimidation factor of the application process, people still felt they were being grilled, or that we were questioning their ability to properly care for a pet. They were intimidated by that piece of paper and what it said about them. The application was never meant to feel like a punishment or a hoop that someone had to jump through and ‘prove themselves worthy’. Nevertheless, that’s how it came across, people were feeling judged and told us so. Realizing that piece of paper was getting in the way of real communication and an honest exchange about the adopter’s need and the prospective new

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pet’s needs; we decided to just toss it out. And that’s what we did. Into the ‘circular file’ it went. When you come into the Adoption Center now to adopt a pet you will find someone (our counselors) who are there to help you find the pet of your dreams. We won’t simply hand you a piece of paper and say ‘please fill this out’. We’ll have a conversation with you about what you’re looking for, about your current pets, your household dynamics, and how to accommodate the new addition. We will always need to ask questions and provide education to ensure the animals in our care receive the best long-term home possible. We will always be their advocates and their voice. But what we don’t want and never have, is to turn people away with unfriendly Continued on Page 5...

It's been a fantastic year for the “big kids” in the barn. Two Rocky Mountain mares, Mocha and Montana, have been adopted after coming in from a tough situation. It didn't take long for them to brush out and really shine, with Montana getting lots of attention in her display at this year's Paws Walk. Berry, one of our senior residents – older horses tend to be with us longer – is also headed off to a new home. We've also just placed Dreamer in a great program for older kids where he'll be helping them improve their riding. He needs someone a bit more knowledgeable than just someone sitting on his back. A really big part of the success in placing these horses has been the excellent care and consistent handling they get from each of the Barn Volunteers. Each horse is different and they come from such different situations – some just need groceries to get fit, others need vet care or meds, some have “attitude” from previous poor handling, and some just need us to CARE. Betty is a great example. She came in a couple of years ago after serious neglect having

by Bob Hillery, Volunteer Wrangler been tied to a stall wall all the time. She was looking for knowledgeable homes. Austin is a in a temporary home for a while, but when she super cute chestnut mini who came in with Tyler. came back she just seemed resigned or tired. His blond mane is almost a “bouffant”! We also This spring with some extra brushing and a few have a couple pigs and have had several roosters extra apples smuggled in to her, she has really up front. Not always the same roosters, but I think Dr. Peppa is wondering why he's got the “guest room” with the noisy guys! Of course, there are still more horses out there that need our help and we’re trying to get to them all. To finish with a “happy tail”, some of you may remember Cowboy Troy and Barney? It's been a bit more than a year since I adopted Troy and he's fully recovered and having a great time. His “roommate” Barney was adopted by another volunteer, Linda Allen, and he hangs his halter here with Troy. Neither one of these wonderful horses would have made it without the come back. Her coat is shiny and healthier, her care and support of attitude really improved – she just wanted people the NHSPCA and our to care. Now, Betty has a much better chance volunteers! of being adopted and going to a wonderful new home where she can get to go on trail rides and Troy says, “Thanks! just be happy with her new people. Let's Ride!” Still here also are Merida (mare) and Tyler (gelding) – two Thoroughbreds – who are

Continued From Cover... Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; Casella Waste Services; Chinburg Properties; McFarland Ford; Merial A Sanofi Company; Piscataqua Savings Bank; SIG Sauer, Inc.; Toyota of Portsmouth; Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care and Referral; and Foss Manufacturing. And to our In Kind Sponsors who donated goods and services to make the day special: Memories Studio, Overbudget Motorsports, 2-Way Communications Service, Inc.; BJ's Wholesale Club; Blaine Stevens; Campers Inn; Club Canine; Dunkin Donuts; Exeter Events & Tents; Granite State Disc Dogs; Healthy Heart Veterinary Clinic; iHeartRadio; Jeremy's Pizzeria & Deli; Revered Emily C. Heath; Sounds Spectrum DJs; Starbucks; State Line Pet Supply; Sweet Dreams Bakery; Target Greenland; Troiano Waste Services; Ultimate Treasure Hunts; Virbac Animal Health; Weldon Worldwide; WOOF Pet Supply; Xtra Mart, and Andrew Warren. As Steve Jobs so eloquently said, “The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” Thank YOU for being the BEST adopters, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. You have been the change the NHSPCA animals need!

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Our kitchen vegetable garden that we planted in the Spring is coming along really well! Even though I can’t eat any of the things that we grow in the garden, I still think it’s pretty great that we are able to feed the classroom pets and small animals in the Adoption Center with the yummy veggies that are growing. The garden is located on the property next to the NHSPCA and is tended by the summer campers who weed, water and harvest all summer long. We all get a chance to be in the great outdoors and enjoy the long-awaited warm summer breezes. And it’s even better when I get to enjoy it from the comfort of my very own doggie stroller with one of the campers pushing me!

Junior Volunteers with Perfect Attendance! Our Junior Volunteers are kind, compassionate and hardworking teenagers who show a remarkable commitment to taking care of our cats, kittens and small animals in the Adoption Center. We realize that with a busy life full of school, sports and part-time jobs, it can be difficult to make it to every Junior Volunteer session. So we’re always impressed with the handful of teens who make it every single month!

Ceramic tiles and bricks also work very well! • Freeze-pops, frozen fruits and veggies, bowls of water with ice cubes, all make nice summer time treats that will help cool your pets. • Put a soda bottle coozie on your rat’s water bottle to help keep it cool. • Change out your fleece hammocks for cotton. • If you use a fan, keep it on low and only aim it at a portion of the cage, making sure your rat can get away from the breeze. This information was provided by Mainely Rat Rescue (MRR), an organization whose mission is to rehabilitate and find homes for surrendered or abandoned domestic rats, as well as spreading awareness, education and support. The NHSPCA frequently works in conjunction with MRR to provide loving homes for these often misunderstood animals.

For the 20142015 school year program, we have twelve Junior Volunteers with perfect attendance! They are Corey Carter, Jessica Wilson, Morgan Leonard, Sandy Clark, Brayden Danforth, Tessa Hartnett, Vivien Wallingford, Maddy Maillette, Callie Singlar, Lily Cochran, Cate Dixon, Rachel DiMartino and Kelly Anderson.

Sharing Knowledge about Pets We love it when young people visit our educational programs to share their knowledge of a particular animal with our campers and club members. Sometimes these are teens who are also Junior Volunteers and even former campers and camp counselors. Kids can learn a lot about having a specific type of pet from someone who actually owns one and cares for it in their home. Maddy Maillette, 14, of Greenland, who is presently a Junior Volunteer, owns several reptiles and has extensive knowledge about keeping them healthy and safe. Maddy has visited several camps and clubs with coloring pages, information sheets and of course, her reptiles themselves to share with other kids. Maddy has a crested gecko, a leopard gecko, a bearded dragon and a spotted python; some have been rescued and some have been purchased from responsible breeders. And since there is great interest among youth in these types of pets and we don’t have any in our classroom in the Learning Center, we greatly appreciate having Maddy, as the voice of experience, sharing her wealth of knowledge with others.

interactions and the miscommunications. Those miscommunications are much fewer now that we have done away with the application that made people feel they had to qualify for the Perfect Pet Parent Award. We don’t expect perfection, we’re not perfect, our pets aren’t perfect (well, okay, the pets are perfect!) But what we love more than anything else is to watch that happy family walk out the door with the pet of their dreams and know we were a part of this life-saving partnership between your Adoption Center and you.

Long-time New Hampshire SPCA Board Member, Rachael Brown. She is the proud parent of Dalmatian ‘Sparky,’ one of several Alumni that she has adopted over the years. Rachael welcomes the opportunity to partner with you to market your property and find a perfect new home for you and your canine companions. Rachael Brown, Sales Associate

566 Washington Road • Rye, NH 03870 603.498.4227 • [email protected] rachaelbrown.tateandfoss.com

NHSPCA’S CarDonation

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Do you have a Car, SUV or Boat that you aren't using? Please consider donating it to the NHSPCA! When you do, you will be helping us provide a second chance at life and a loving home to over 2,500 animals that turn to us each year. The process is simple! To donate your vehicle, simply call Courtney at 603-772-2921, x102 and she’ll arrange to have it picked up. We will mail you the information for your tax records within 60 days of the sale or salvage. Thank you for considering the NHSPCA Car Donation Program!

Are You An Adoption Angel?

Do you want to help animals overcome their past and give them a chance at a new loving, forever home? Then you should be an Adoption Angel! The Adoption Angel program saves lives and improves the time that animals are here in the shelter. Angels help the New Hampshire SPCA provide nourishing food, a warm cozy bed, necessary medical care, behavior modification and training when needed, and most importantly the time to recover, heal and find a new home.

Become an Adoption Angel today! Visit - www.nhspca.org and click on "One Time Giving" Thank you for making compassion possible.

Makes a great gift for the animal lover in your life!

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Summertime Rat Care Our NHSPCA classroom rats are fortunate to live in air-conditioned comfort during the summer but the warm weather months can be very hard on the pet rats in our homes. With the heat and humidity settling in, please be mindful of your furry critters, especially your seniors. The heat can take quite a toll on the little ones and can even shorten an old rat’s life dramatically. Pet rats genetically have bad lungs and when you add excessive heat and humidity, it creates a perfect storm for respiratory distress. If you have rats suffering from chronic respiratory infections, scarred lungs or congestive heart failure, please try to keep them in an air conditioned atmosphere. Here are some tips to help keep your critters cool on hot days: • Keep the shades drawn and never put their cage in direct sunlight. • Change the water bottles often with fresh cold water; you can even give them an extra bottle with cool Pedialyte or Gatorade. • Freeze ceramic items, water bottles or anything that will withstand a rat’s teeth and rotate them in the cage.

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6 Commemoratives

SUMMER 2015

Adam Scanlon's birthday.........................................Ms. Laurie Poshpeck AJ Mulligan's birthday........................................... Mr. and Mrs. Son Yim Annie Atwood's 80th birthday......................................Ms. Julie Atwood ....................................................... Mrs. Francisca and Mr. John Atwood Ben Dunagan's 8th birthday...........................................Sawyer Bouvier Carolyn Thompson's birthday......................... Ms. Elizabeth Blankenship Ginger Friedman's birthday............................................ Ms. Cindy Taylor Josie Flynn's 9th birthday..............................................Ms. Maya Clough Katherine Price's 9th birthday.................................Mrs. Jennifer Tedford Kyle Breen's birthday..................................................... Ms. Mae Dayton Makayla's birthday.......................................................... Ms. Sara Regan Michael Meyers' birthday................................ Mr. Stephen D. Bottomley

Otto........................................................................Ms. Suzanne Johnson Ozzi............................................................................ Ms. Emmy Hanson Phoebe............................................................... Ms. Maureen McDonald Phoebe................................................................... Ms. Linda C. Maxwell Phoebe.................................................................. Ms. Patricia Rettaliata Phoebe...................................................................... Ms. Paula Jacobson Phoebe...........................................................................Ms. Sarah Glenn Rondo.............................................................................Ms. Nicole Press Rusty............................................................ Mr. Tom Rowan & Ms. Rosie Sally.......................................................................... Ms. Kate O'Sullivan Sally........................................................................Mr. Keith Ellenbogen Sammy and Bo Kerris...................................................... Mr. Dean Taylor Sparky...........................................................................Mr. Zach Conway Tammy................................................................... Ms. Barbara Michaud Tasha............................................................... Dr. and Mrs. Brian Klinger Tasha Lovett............................................................... Ms. Joan M. Lovett Twinkle............................................................... Dr. Nancy Hendrie M.D. Zoey.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hughes

IN HONOR OF............................... FROM

IN MEMORY OF............................ FROM

The Commemoratives Listed Below Were Received By the NHSPCA Between April 1st , 2015 and July 15th, 2015.

BIRTHDAYS.................................. FROM

IN MEMORY OF (ANIMALS)......... FROM

Annie Stibler and Floyd Adams.................................The Melchor Family Banshee............................................................Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bradshaw Belle.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hughes Benson.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Finn Somers Big Kitty.................................. Mr. Christopher Rogers and Ms. Courtney Blue.......................................................................Ms. Susan Duchesney Bode.................................. Ms. Merrie Warner and Mr. Bob R. Warner Jr. Butter.......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John S. Belcher Chef.........................................................Mrs. Lori and Mr. Todd O'Brien Chilly Bixler...........................................................Ms. Joanne C. Sullivan Ciglia........................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John S. Belcher clients' deceased pets.....................Brentwood Country Animal Hospital clients' deceased pets............................. Exeter Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Clover..........................................................Mr. and Mrs. James M. Barry Cody Brown............................................Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoerbinger Cooper........................................................................Mrs. Jayne Veilleux Diamond................................................................Ms. Bridget Gardinier Dolly D'Antonio.........................................................The Melchor Family Ellie...................................................Mr. David Rahr and Mrs. Susie Rahr Essex........................................................................ Ms. Janalee Moquin Greta Pfister................................................................... Ms. Julia Martin Greta Pfister..............................................................Ms. Melanie Martin Jiggsy Giguere.......................................................Ms. Maureen Randlett Jimmy................................. Ms. Beatrice J. Quinn and Mr. Michael Golay Lizzie and Manny Chirgwin..........................Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jacod, III Lolly.........................................................................Mr. Leonard Dickson Luna................................................................................. Ms. Isabel Aley Max........................................................................ Mrs. Anna Lebrocquy Meshugana............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lord Molly...................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John A. Holowchik Molly....................................................................... Mr. Mark W. Thucaky Nellie...................................... Ms. Riann Goodacre and Mr. Ryan Hadley Olivia........................................................................Ms. Patricia Mitchell Oreo..............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Derek Quintey

Andre Champagne.......................................................Ms. Juliette M. Tardiff Anthony Abati........................Ms. Tracy Descoteaux and Mr. Daren Filomeno Barbara A. Lapinskas...............Mrs. Debra Houlberg and Mr. Seron Houlberg Bernie Nisenholtz..................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Kilian Beth Ann Wark............................................Mr. Alan and Mrs. Shirley Patrick .............................................................................................B&T Enterprises ..................................................................Ms. Kelly and Mr. Tom Zampogna ................................................................................................. MMC Library ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schauer ..............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson .......................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cilic ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Prien ..................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. William Mahoney ................................................................................................ Mr. Gary Fritz ................................................................................ Mr. Jameson Fitzpatrick ............................................................................................Mr. Jay Donovan .................................................................................. Mr. Lawrence Wilhelm .......................................................................................Mrs. Christina Wark ......................................................................................Mrs. Cindy McDuffie .........................................................................................Ms. Bette A. Hirtle ............................................................................................ Ms. Gretta Wark ................................................................................... Ms. Judith Morgovnik ............................................................................................ Ms. Lucille Wark ...................................Mr. Nick Papathanasiou and Mrs. Deb Papathanasiou ........................................................... Mrs. Suzan and Mr. Matthew Stough ....................................................................Sylvania Employees Association Brian and Michael Micciche III.......................................Mr. Michael Micciche Brunhilde............................................................................. Mr. Tim Horvath Carol A. Hawthorne.......................................................Mr. Allen Hawthorne Carol Lebold.................................................................... Ms. Darla Hembree Claire S. Cane..................................................................Mr. Bruce Alexander ....................................................................................... Mrs. Ruth Cellupica .......................................................................................Ms. Carrie B. Varney .................................................................................... Ms. Rosalind S. Grant ........................................................................................Ms. Sherry Fawcett .................................................... The Red Hat Crafty Divas of Kittery, Maine Colleen McDaniel..........................................Newington Station Social Fund Crystal........................................................................... Ms. Deborah Brewer David S. Crook..................................................... Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Crook Donna Ward............................................................ Janis Research Company ......................................................................................Ms. Nancy Holbrook Edith M. Brenton........................................................... Ms. Christine Simard Elaine Pasternack..........................Mrs.Leslie Pasternack and Mr. Paul Runcy Elizabeth "Liz" Pepper.............................................. Abenaqui Country Club Elizabeth Kladny.............................................................Ms. Margaret Losee Elizabeth O'Leary.............................................................Ms. Jessica Hughes ..................................................................................... Mr. Edward H. Tate II ..............................................................................Strafford Learning Center Ellen Gray.............................................................................Dr. Peter A. Gray Emily S. White Mannschreck......................Mr. Dannen D. Mannschreck M.D. Evelyn J. Tuttle....................................................Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newcomb Evelyn L. Young...............................................................Mrs. Karen S. Pierce Fernande "Pat" Riley..........................................................Ms. Dorothy Riley Frank E. Cartwright.................................................Ms. Margaret Cartwright

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Gift Will Be Doubled and Give Twice the Love & Hope to animals like Kirby YOUR DOLLARS CAN GO

TWICE AS FAR to help animals like Kirby

$25 will double to $50 To provide food, shelter and unconditional love to homeless animals



$50 will double to $100 To help spay or neuter animals before adoption $100 will double to $200 To help animals recieve lifesaving surgery

By Courtney Vavra We are so grateful that once again, our former board president and current trustee, Jo Lamprey has generously offered to match dollar for dollar any gift you send by October 31, 2015, up to $25,000. Gifts will be doubled to help even more animals than before! This matching gift opportunity couldn’t be needed more. Our shelter is full of unwanted, abandoned and abused animals who need food, water, shelter, medical care and a new family to cherish them. Animals like Kirby, who was found limping on the beach with a broken front leg. His owners were located but they couldn’t afford veterinary care to help him. When Kirby was brought to us, we knew we couldn’t turn the suffering little dog away. As your local animal shelter, the New Hampshire SPCA has been offering hope and help to animals like Kirby and countless other cats, dogs, horses, and other animals for 144 years. Please give now at www.nhspca.org. It’s critical we receive your gift by October 31, so the animals receive the matching funds. Thank you so much for your support!

Michael J. Murphy, CPA One Merrill Industrial Drive, Unit #1 Hampton, NH 03842

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Barbara McAlpin.........................................................Mr. Byron McAlpin Mitchell.........................................................................Mr. Danis Britton Ginger..............................................................................Ms. Dee Helton Amy............................................................Mr. and Ms. Robert W. Donle Andrew McMorrow..................................................Mr. Callum Howarth Coleen Platti...................................................................Ms. Cherie Berry Dan Slottje................................. Mrs. Donna and Mr. Ronald Goodspeed Eric DeStefano...........................................................Ms. Stacy Lonergan Kozmo, Brady, & Lauren Jones.......................................Mr. Tim Bateman Lois.......................................................................................Mr. Ed Claus Margie Beville.................................................................Mr. John Beville Michael L. Smyser IV & John T. Varga..Rev. & Mrs. Thomas A. Vanderslice Paula Milnes........................................................... Ms. Elizabeth Milnes Reg Griswald and Adam White.................................Mr. Lawrence Bailey Suzanne Russell.......................................................... Mr. Frederick Gray William C. Fleming.................................................... Mr. Barry Bouchard Ella Hill........................................................................... Ms. Heidi Farrell

Freda Indech................................................................... Ms. Barbara Indech George Lovejoy................................................................ Ms. Sharon Lovejoy George Weiskopf....................... Ms. Leslie Weiskopf and Ms. Linda Marcotte Gerald F. Creeden........................................................Ms. Patricia Blanchard .................................................................................... The MacLaren Family Ginette R. Colburn................................................................ Ms. Lisa Walters Gordon W. Day...........................................Mr. Jack & Mrs. Jane McNally and .......................................................................Mr. Rick & Mrs. Jayne McNally ........................................................................................ Mrs. Georgine Gori Heather Waugh..................................................................Ms. Pamm Brown Helen Montgomery............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Angeski Hope T. Swasey........................................................... Fuller Foundation, Inc. ...........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Munton .....................................................................................Mr. Stephen Munton .....................................................................................Ms. Patricia Gardiner Irene Blais...................................................................... Mrs. Lucille Murphy James Jackson.................................. Ms. Heather Day and Mr. Dave Cropper James W. Park.................................................................. Ms. Krishen Mehta ............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Duane Bojack .................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Fitzgerald .......................................................................................Mr. J. Thomas Macy Jane G. Crooks...................................................Mr. and Mrs. Doug McQuade ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Stevens .........................................................................................Ms. Susan Jackson Jane M. Olson.............................................. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kennard Perkins ....................................................................................... Mr. James Horrocks ............................................................................................ Mr. Paul Maltais ...........................................................................................Ms. Ellen Ferland .................................................................North Hampton Historical Society ..................................................................Mr. Robert & Mrs. Sandra Brown Janet Kroll........................................................ Ms. Aunt Helene and cousins ............................................................Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Machelle Aseron ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson .....................................................Ms. Christine Hunt and Mr. Scott Galliford ..........................................................................................Ms. Sue Dunlavey ....................................................................Seacoast Endodontic Associates .............................................................Ms. Susan Lipton and Mr. Greg Rocci .........................................................................................Ms. Susan Pindara Jeannette and John Toth................................................. Ms. Mary Jane Toth Jeffrey Rohr..................................................... Ms. Debra Minnon & Families Jennifer K. Scholes................................................Mr. and Mrs. John Froning John S. Allopenna........................................... Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Warner .................................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kline ................................................................................... Ms. Tamara Geacintov Kathy Slattery........................................................................... Twice A Lady Kevin Robinson................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Chase Robinson Lilian and Marco.............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Perham Linda Devlin.......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Craig Layton Lizzie, Penelope & Tabitha...Mr. Christopher Chirgwin and Ms. Feliccia Beaty Lois Chase....................................Mr. Michael Riley and Mrs. Charlotte Riley ......................................................................................... Mrs. Rita Beaupre ..............................................................................................Ms. Leslye Cain ......................................................................................Ms. Michele Belcher .........................................................................................Ms. Rhonda Chase .........................................................................................Ms. Shirley E. Cain Lueta Gurnett................................................. Nangle Consulting Assoc., Inc. ...............................................................................................Ro-Jean Straw Maggie Poulin..................................................................... Ms. Lisa Boucher Margaret Davis...............................................Mr. and Mrs. John R. Steere, Jr. Margaret E. Campbell..................................................... Ms. Pauline Roberts Marge Robinson..................................Mrs. Kathryn Job Mr. Lawrence R. Job Mary Ann Goodreau............................................... Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King Mary Parlitsis Rogers............................................................ Ms. Ellen Cronin Maryann P. Goudreault....................................................... Mr. Chris Watkins .....................................................................................Mr. Roger G. Ebacher ...................................................................................... Ms. Suzanne Patten Matthew A. Morgan...................................................... Ms. Denyse Simpson Melanie Guptill.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knight ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Pinzari ....................................................................................... Mrs. Audrey Guptill ....................................................................................Mrs. Nancy Winograd Nancy C. Worth....................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Mark Collin ............................................................................................ Ms. Janis Blouin Natalie Olashaw................................................................Ms. Christina Baer

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10 Volunteer a note from

Richard

Summer is always a busy time at the NHSPCA. Volunteers who winter in the south and college students on summer break add to the hundreds of volunteers who come each month to help care for the animals. Volunteers also assist with offsite adoption and outreach events, help with Humane Education Summer Camp, help with laundry and donations sorting, and assist with various administrative tasks. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 80+ volunteers who helped with Paws Walk on June 7. With their assistance, everything Paws Walk-related went smoothly, from setting up,

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to helping with Registration, assisting vendors, selling raffle tickets and helping with parking. The weather was perfect, and the success of the event can be measured not only in much needed funds for the animals, but by the smiles and wagging tails sported by the participants. S o, t h a n k y o u N H S P C A volunteers, for caring so much. We couldn’t do all that we do without your help. - Richard Maxfield,Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Recognition Congratulations to the volunteers who have recently achieved the following milestones. 50 Hour Name Badge Linda Bogan Hannah Brunelle Helen Hanan Judy Hepner Shannon Jerard Cynthia Jordan Vickie Mason Tina Robertson John Thompson Kelly Vance Dan Vorosmarty 200 Hour Name Badge Charity Chatfield Sandi Cote Christin Davies Linda Davies Kathy Dobben Stephanie Lavigne Sandy MacDonald Colette Murray Amy Polcari Julie Rossetti-Cipullo Rich Walker 5000 Hour Name Badge Candace Merrill Cindy Waitt

Neal Brayton,........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oram Paul Ingalls............................................................................ Ms. Anna Cook ......................................................... Mrs. Irene Pitman and Mr. Bob Pitman ......................................................................................The Pockette Family Phillip Alterman...............................................Mr. and Mrs. Lee I. Freedman Priscilla Semprini............................................................. Ms. Pauline Peyser Richard H. Dickens.......................................................Mr. W. Garrett Scholes Richard P. Ethier.................................................................Mrs. Nancy Ethier Robert G. Cox....................................................................... Ms. Barbara Cox ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson .............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jean G. Pinet .............................................Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ross Nancy Wright - Ross ............................................................ Ms. Susan Ford and Mr. Paul Paoletti Robert M. Descoteaux..................................................... Ms. Janice McGarry ................................................................................................Ms. Tina Novo Roy Cook..........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Pinzari Sandra Parnell.....................................................................Ms. Natalie Perry Sandy Reichenbach............................................................. Ms. Dorothy Bird Sean Brown.....................................................................Mr. Andrew Pazdon ............................................................................................ Ms. Beth Sickles ...........................................................................................Ms. Dawn Knight ........................................................................................... Ms. Debra Ashby ............................................................................................Ms. Debra Jones .................................................................................................Devan Quinn ................................................................................................Ms. Erica Best .............................................................Mr. John and Mrs. Linda Difrancesco .............................................................. Mrs. Judy and Mr. Jim Cunningham .........................................................................................Ms. Kathy Ordway ........................................................................................ Ms. Kathy Pollman .....................................................................................Ms. Kimberly Pollack .....................................................................................Ms. Michelle Thimios ..................................................................................Ms. Pamela Marcellino .............................................................Mr. Philip and Mrs. Carolyn Hollman .........................................................................................Ms. Robin Davison ...................................................................................... Ms. Tami Brouillette ........................................................................................ Ms. Tonya Douglas .................................................................................Ms. Trish Flock Johnson Sharon A. Bryant....................................Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Maureen Sevigny ...................................................................................Auburn Village School .................................................................................................Dorian Wolfe ..........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Grasso ............................................................................. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Moore ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morehouse .......................................................................Mr. and Mrs. William Langlois ........................................................................................Ms. Anne Mattison .............................................................................Ms. Jacqueline M. Nadeau ............................................................................... Ms. Mercedes C. Hersom ...........................................................................................Mr. Robert Vekos Sheila Felch...............................................................G & M Cooperative, Inc. Susan E. Leach.......................................................... Mr. Paul W. Tuminowski Susan G. Waymouth............................................................. Ms. Cindy Stobb Sylvia Abrams................................................... Blue Bell Mattress Company ...............................................Ms. Elena Vercellone and Mr. Michael Mickela ............................................................................................Ms. Heather Roy ......................................................................................... Ms. Miriam Bailey ........................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Lord ...............................................Mr. Michael Leblanc and Mrs. Andrea Leblanc ........................................................................................ Mr. Robert Banach ..........................................................................................Ms. Anita Thomas .........................................................................................Ms. Estelle I. Israel ................................................................Town Of Rye - Office Of Selectmen The Lesch Family...........................................................Mrs. Gale O'Loughlin Walter F. Shivik.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Blair Wendee Robinson..........................................Martin Family Enterprises, Inc. .......................................................................................Ms. Kristin Whitney ........................................................ Ms. Laura Crawford Mr. Jason Crawford William H. Thalheimer................................................. Debapriya Mazumdar William J. Ladrie..........................................................................Gene Grossi ..............................................Mr. Tom Archibald and Mrs. Barbara Archibald ......................................................................................... Ms. Cynthia Drake ................................................................Town Of Rye - Office Of Selectmen

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Joey......................................................................................Ms. Leigh Roche Pretzel................................................. Ms. Liz Hebbard and Mr. Trevor Verrot Wheeley Cat....................................................................Lions Club of Exeter

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25 Hour T-Shirt Abigail Allsopp Denise Anders Kate Bachand Justin Bailey Emma Brin Maggie DuChene Hannah Brunelle Amy Buxton Savannah Carberry Judi Carberry Carol Cataldo Deborah Colman Liz Deyett Lindsay Elms Melissa Hand Judy Hepner Caroline Knight Stephanie Lavigne Vickie Mason Alexandria Peucker Conor Quinn John Renzella Janet Savage John Thompson Andrew Warren Jennifer Webb Hilary Whaley Joyce Williams

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It seems to us she might be part Siamese or Abyssinian. One night we found her on the kitchen counter stretched out up on her hind legs while her face was nudging open one of the cabinet doors that was left slightly ajar. Of course it was the "goody" cabinet full of snacks and chips. Her nose for food is unparalleled. She loves to bring us presents. Some of the things she brings us we're not even sure where they come from. Her favorite item to present to us is a ring lollipop still in it's package. No matter where

Back to School, Relieving Boredom in Your Dog

Mia The Great

Couch Hog! Hi NHSPCA,

We did rename Dug, his new name is Bud and he loves it here and has adjusted great

we put it to try and hide it from her, she finds it and presents it as a gift the next morning. My husband has taught her to fetch. She has a favorite purple ball that he throws down the and acts like he has always been here. He loves his morning rides to get coffee with me and has taken over one of the couches in the living room with our happy permission, LOL, He has full run of our yard and house as we also have a fence around the property. All the neighbors love him and make a point to come see him whenever possible. We have had a lot of dogs over our lifetimes and he is one of the best natured we have ever seen. He listens well, responds to his name very well



hallway. She will run to fetch it and bring it back to my husband to throw again. She's so smart!!! My son has taught her how to jump on his back and sit on his shoulder while he's playing video games. She is getting along fine with our other cat Scooby. He's a very easy going older male cat so we did not think it would be an issue. We can't thank you enough for bringing Mia into our lives. She is truly a special cat and we feel lucky to have her.

and loves to play. We have spoiled him with all his toys and creature comforts and he has given us more happiness than anyone could imagine. Thanks again we will keep you updated. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Dan

Are you an adopter who would like to have your best friend featured in an issue of "Our Favorite Part?" Whether you have adopted a dog, cat, horse, guinea pig, goat, rabbit, mouse, bird or hamster we'd love to hear how happy you are with your adoption. Please send your story and a photo to: Tahlia Goupil at: [email protected]

By Naomi Smith

Summer is coming to an end and that means the vacation is over. Children will be back in school and busy schedules will commence. But, what about Fido? What will your dog do to occupy himself now that his family is busy? I’m sure he will find something. If you want to keep your dog busy and out of trouble, we have some ideas for you. Dogs require both physical and mental enrichment to meet their exercise needs. Daily walks are still important when the lazy days of summer are over. If you’re schedule doesn’t allow for as much walk time, you have options. Doggie Daycare is great for social dogs. It gives them an appropriate outlet to play and get out their energy. Even going to daycare twice a week for half days will lead to a more relaxed dog at home. If your dog doesn’t love other dogs, there are plenty of dog walking services to get them out for some activity and adventure. Environmental enrichment is also a

great way to engage your dog’s senses when you are not home. You can engage their sense of taste with long lasting treats such as stuffed Kongs and marrow bones, freezing first makes them last even longer. Engaging their sense of smell is as easy as putting a spot of essential oils on different walls in your home. Your dog will have fun investigating these new smells. Just make sure that they are non-toxic to all your household members. You can make your dog ‘scent sticks’ by drilling small holes in PVC pipe, putting something smelly in the middle, like grass clippings, and capping the ends. Playing relaxing cd’s for your dog while you are not at home provides auditory stimulation; birdsongs, rainforest noises, or just calm relaxing music are a few options. And change out those toys from time to time. This gives your dog a little visual and tactile stimulation. You can also rotate the toys they already have, just as long as they are not getting the same old thing every day. An engaged dog is a happy dog. Training is a great activity for you and your dog that gives your dog both mental and physical stimulation. Trick training and short obedience sessions keep your dog on their toes and don’t require tons of time. In order for our

canine companions to know what we want from them, we need to teach them. Formal classes help them learn the rules and keep our dogs active. There are many training classes available here at the NHSPCA to fit any level of training, from basic obedience to fun classes such as nosework. We even have classes for dogs with fear or reactivity issues. We would love to help you keep your dog active and improve your human-canine bond. Remember to have fun with your pets, and when you’re ready for a class, give us a call in the Training Department at 603-772-2921 x113 or register online at www.nhspca.org!

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We thought we would give you an update on Mia, aka "Avita." The first night we brought her home, she spent the night going between my son's bedroom and our bedroom (my husband & I) purring loudly in our ears and sleeping by our sides. I think it was her way of saying thank you. I have to say she's one of the smartest cats we've ever encountered. The first afternoon we brought her home we set her up with her own private kitty box in the downstairs bathroom. We showed her where the box was one time. Within 2 hours she remembered where it was and used it appropriately. Feeding Mia the first week was challenging. No type of catfood, dry or wet, would interest her. We finally found a premium brand from the pet store that she would tolerate but she wouldn't eat it from her kitty bowl. It would have to be left in the can. And we could not fill her up!!! We got smart though and introduced the can of food put inside her bowl and then 3 days later took the can away. She finally would eat from her bowl. She loved human food so we fed her rice and cooked vegetables to supplement her cat food. By week 2 we found a dry food she likes - Nutrish. It's the line of food by Rachel Ray. So we alternate wet and dry food and she seems to be quite happy. We have learned that Mia is quite the climber, especially at night. And she is very vocal.

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It seems to us she might be part Siamese or Abyssinian. One night we found her on the kitchen counter stretched out up on her hind legs while her face was nudging open one of the cabinet doors that was left slightly ajar. Of course it was the "goody" cabinet full of snacks and chips. Her nose for food is unparalleled. She loves to bring us presents. Some of the things she brings us we're not even sure where they come from. Her favorite item to present to us is a ring lollipop still in it's package. No matter where

Back to School, Relieving Boredom in Your Dog

Mia The Great

Couch Hog! Hi NHSPCA,

We did rename Dug, his new name is Bud and he loves it here and has adjusted great

we put it to try and hide it from her, she finds it and presents it as a gift the next morning. My husband has taught her to fetch. She has a favorite purple ball that he throws down the and acts like he has always been here. He loves his morning rides to get coffee with me and has taken over one of the couches in the living room with our happy permission, LOL, He has full run of our yard and house as we also have a fence around the property. All the neighbors love him and make a point to come see him whenever possible. We have had a lot of dogs over our lifetimes and he is one of the best natured we have ever seen. He listens well, responds to his name very well



hallway. She will run to fetch it and bring it back to my husband to throw again. She's so smart!!! My son has taught her how to jump on his back and sit on his shoulder while he's playing video games. She is getting along fine with our other cat Scooby. He's a very easy going older male cat so we did not think it would be an issue. We can't thank you enough for bringing Mia into our lives. She is truly a special cat and we feel lucky to have her.

and loves to play. We have spoiled him with all his toys and creature comforts and he has given us more happiness than anyone could imagine. Thanks again we will keep you updated. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Dan

Are you an adopter who would like to have your best friend featured in an issue of "Our Favorite Part?" Whether you have adopted a dog, cat, horse, guinea pig, goat, rabbit, mouse, bird or hamster we'd love to hear how happy you are with your adoption. Please send your story and a photo to: Tahlia Goupil at: [email protected]

By Naomi Smith

Summer is coming to an end and that means the vacation is over. Children will be back in school and busy schedules will commence. But, what about Fido? What will your dog do to occupy himself now that his family is busy? I’m sure he will find something. If you want to keep your dog busy and out of trouble, we have some ideas for you. Dogs require both physical and mental enrichment to meet their exercise needs. Daily walks are still important when the lazy days of summer are over. If you’re schedule doesn’t allow for as much walk time, you have options. Doggie Daycare is great for social dogs. It gives them an appropriate outlet to play and get out their energy. Even going to daycare twice a week for half days will lead to a more relaxed dog at home. If your dog doesn’t love other dogs, there are plenty of dog walking services to get them out for some activity and adventure. Environmental enrichment is also a

great way to engage your dog’s senses when you are not home. You can engage their sense of taste with long lasting treats such as stuffed Kongs and marrow bones, freezing first makes them last even longer. Engaging their sense of smell is as easy as putting a spot of essential oils on different walls in your home. Your dog will have fun investigating these new smells. Just make sure that they are non-toxic to all your household members. You can make your dog ‘scent sticks’ by drilling small holes in PVC pipe, putting something smelly in the middle, like grass clippings, and capping the ends. Playing relaxing cd’s for your dog while you are not at home provides auditory stimulation; birdsongs, rainforest noises, or just calm relaxing music are a few options. And change out those toys from time to time. This gives your dog a little visual and tactile stimulation. You can also rotate the toys they already have, just as long as they are not getting the same old thing every day. An engaged dog is a happy dog. Training is a great activity for you and your dog that gives your dog both mental and physical stimulation. Trick training and short obedience sessions keep your dog on their toes and don’t require tons of time. In order for our

canine companions to know what we want from them, we need to teach them. Formal classes help them learn the rules and keep our dogs active. There are many training classes available here at the NHSPCA to fit any level of training, from basic obedience to fun classes such as nosework. We even have classes for dogs with fear or reactivity issues. We would love to help you keep your dog active and improve your human-canine bond. Remember to have fun with your pets, and when you’re ready for a class, give us a call in the Training Department at 603-772-2921 x113 or register online at www.nhspca.org!

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We thought we would give you an update on Mia, aka "Avita." The first night we brought her home, she spent the night going between my son's bedroom and our bedroom (my husband & I) purring loudly in our ears and sleeping by our sides. I think it was her way of saying thank you. I have to say she's one of the smartest cats we've ever encountered. The first afternoon we brought her home we set her up with her own private kitty box in the downstairs bathroom. We showed her where the box was one time. Within 2 hours she remembered where it was and used it appropriately. Feeding Mia the first week was challenging. No type of catfood, dry or wet, would interest her. We finally found a premium brand from the pet store that she would tolerate but she wouldn't eat it from her kitty bowl. It would have to be left in the can. And we could not fill her up!!! We got smart though and introduced the can of food put inside her bowl and then 3 days later took the can away. She finally would eat from her bowl. She loved human food so we fed her rice and cooked vegetables to supplement her cat food. By week 2 we found a dry food she likes - Nutrish. It's the line of food by Rachel Ray. So we alternate wet and dry food and she seems to be quite happy. We have learned that Mia is quite the climber, especially at night. And she is very vocal.

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10 Volunteer a note from

Richard

Summer is always a busy time at the NHSPCA. Volunteers who winter in the south and college students on summer break add to the hundreds of volunteers who come each month to help care for the animals. Volunteers also assist with offsite adoption and outreach events, help with Humane Education Summer Camp, help with laundry and donations sorting, and assist with various administrative tasks. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 80+ volunteers who helped with Paws Walk on June 7. With their assistance, everything Paws Walk-related went smoothly, from setting up,

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to helping with Registration, assisting vendors, selling raffle tickets and helping with parking. The weather was perfect, and the success of the event can be measured not only in much needed funds for the animals, but by the smiles and wagging tails sported by the participants. S o, t h a n k y o u N H S P C A volunteers, for caring so much. We couldn’t do all that we do without your help. - Richard Maxfield,Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Recognition Congratulations to the volunteers who have recently achieved the following milestones. 50 Hour Name Badge Linda Bogan Hannah Brunelle Helen Hanan Judy Hepner Shannon Jerard Cynthia Jordan Vickie Mason Tina Robertson John Thompson Kelly Vance Dan Vorosmarty 200 Hour Name Badge Charity Chatfield Sandi Cote Christin Davies Linda Davies Kathy Dobben Stephanie Lavigne Sandy MacDonald Colette Murray Amy Polcari Julie Rossetti-Cipullo Rich Walker 5000 Hour Name Badge Candace Merrill Cindy Waitt

Neal Brayton,........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oram Paul Ingalls............................................................................ Ms. Anna Cook ......................................................... Mrs. Irene Pitman and Mr. Bob Pitman ......................................................................................The Pockette Family Phillip Alterman...............................................Mr. and Mrs. Lee I. Freedman Priscilla Semprini............................................................. Ms. Pauline Peyser Richard H. Dickens.......................................................Mr. W. Garrett Scholes Richard P. Ethier.................................................................Mrs. Nancy Ethier Robert G. Cox....................................................................... Ms. Barbara Cox ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson .............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jean G. Pinet .............................................Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ross Nancy Wright - Ross ............................................................ Ms. Susan Ford and Mr. Paul Paoletti Robert M. Descoteaux..................................................... Ms. Janice McGarry ................................................................................................Ms. Tina Novo Roy Cook..........................................................Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Pinzari Sandra Parnell.....................................................................Ms. Natalie Perry Sandy Reichenbach............................................................. Ms. Dorothy Bird Sean Brown.....................................................................Mr. Andrew Pazdon ............................................................................................ Ms. Beth Sickles ...........................................................................................Ms. Dawn Knight ........................................................................................... Ms. Debra Ashby ............................................................................................Ms. Debra Jones .................................................................................................Devan Quinn ................................................................................................Ms. Erica Best .............................................................Mr. John and Mrs. Linda Difrancesco .............................................................. Mrs. Judy and Mr. Jim Cunningham .........................................................................................Ms. Kathy Ordway ........................................................................................ Ms. Kathy Pollman .....................................................................................Ms. Kimberly Pollack .....................................................................................Ms. Michelle Thimios ..................................................................................Ms. Pamela Marcellino .............................................................Mr. Philip and Mrs. Carolyn Hollman .........................................................................................Ms. Robin Davison ...................................................................................... Ms. Tami Brouillette ........................................................................................ Ms. Tonya Douglas .................................................................................Ms. Trish Flock Johnson Sharon A. Bryant....................................Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Maureen Sevigny ...................................................................................Auburn Village School .................................................................................................Dorian Wolfe ..........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Grasso ............................................................................. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Moore ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morehouse .......................................................................Mr. and Mrs. William Langlois ........................................................................................Ms. Anne Mattison .............................................................................Ms. Jacqueline M. Nadeau ............................................................................... Ms. Mercedes C. Hersom ...........................................................................................Mr. Robert Vekos Sheila Felch...............................................................G & M Cooperative, Inc. Susan E. Leach.......................................................... Mr. Paul W. Tuminowski Susan G. Waymouth............................................................. Ms. Cindy Stobb Sylvia Abrams................................................... Blue Bell Mattress Company ...............................................Ms. Elena Vercellone and Mr. Michael Mickela ............................................................................................Ms. Heather Roy ......................................................................................... Ms. Miriam Bailey ........................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Lord ...............................................Mr. Michael Leblanc and Mrs. Andrea Leblanc ........................................................................................ Mr. Robert Banach ..........................................................................................Ms. Anita Thomas .........................................................................................Ms. Estelle I. Israel ................................................................Town Of Rye - Office Of Selectmen The Lesch Family...........................................................Mrs. Gale O'Loughlin Walter F. Shivik.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Blair Wendee Robinson..........................................Martin Family Enterprises, Inc. .......................................................................................Ms. Kristin Whitney ........................................................ Ms. Laura Crawford Mr. Jason Crawford William H. Thalheimer................................................. Debapriya Mazumdar William J. Ladrie..........................................................................Gene Grossi ..............................................Mr. Tom Archibald and Mrs. Barbara Archibald ......................................................................................... Ms. Cynthia Drake ................................................................Town Of Rye - Office Of Selectmen

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Joey......................................................................................Ms. Leigh Roche Pretzel................................................. Ms. Liz Hebbard and Mr. Trevor Verrot Wheeley Cat....................................................................Lions Club of Exeter

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Adam Scanlon's birthday.........................................Ms. Laurie Poshpeck AJ Mulligan's birthday........................................... Mr. and Mrs. Son Yim Annie Atwood's 80th birthday......................................Ms. Julie Atwood ....................................................... Mrs. Francisca and Mr. John Atwood Ben Dunagan's 8th birthday...........................................Sawyer Bouvier Carolyn Thompson's birthday......................... Ms. Elizabeth Blankenship Ginger Friedman's birthday............................................ Ms. Cindy Taylor Josie Flynn's 9th birthday..............................................Ms. Maya Clough Katherine Price's 9th birthday.................................Mrs. Jennifer Tedford Kyle Breen's birthday..................................................... Ms. Mae Dayton Makayla's birthday.......................................................... Ms. Sara Regan Michael Meyers' birthday................................ Mr. Stephen D. Bottomley

Otto........................................................................Ms. Suzanne Johnson Ozzi............................................................................ Ms. Emmy Hanson Phoebe............................................................... Ms. Maureen McDonald Phoebe................................................................... Ms. Linda C. Maxwell Phoebe.................................................................. Ms. Patricia Rettaliata Phoebe...................................................................... Ms. Paula Jacobson Phoebe...........................................................................Ms. Sarah Glenn Rondo.............................................................................Ms. Nicole Press Rusty............................................................ Mr. Tom Rowan & Ms. Rosie Sally.......................................................................... Ms. Kate O'Sullivan Sally........................................................................Mr. Keith Ellenbogen Sammy and Bo Kerris...................................................... Mr. Dean Taylor Sparky...........................................................................Mr. Zach Conway Tammy................................................................... Ms. Barbara Michaud Tasha............................................................... Dr. and Mrs. Brian Klinger Tasha Lovett............................................................... Ms. Joan M. Lovett Twinkle............................................................... Dr. Nancy Hendrie M.D. Zoey.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hughes

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The Commemoratives Listed Below Were Received By the NHSPCA Between April 1st , 2015 and July 15th, 2015.

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Annie Stibler and Floyd Adams.................................The Melchor Family Banshee............................................................Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bradshaw Belle.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hughes Benson.............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Finn Somers Big Kitty.................................. Mr. Christopher Rogers and Ms. Courtney Blue.......................................................................Ms. Susan Duchesney Bode.................................. Ms. Merrie Warner and Mr. Bob R. Warner Jr. Butter.......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John S. Belcher Chef.........................................................Mrs. Lori and Mr. Todd O'Brien Chilly Bixler...........................................................Ms. Joanne C. Sullivan Ciglia........................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John S. Belcher clients' deceased pets.....................Brentwood Country Animal Hospital clients' deceased pets............................. Exeter Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Clover..........................................................Mr. and Mrs. James M. Barry Cody Brown............................................Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoerbinger Cooper........................................................................Mrs. Jayne Veilleux Diamond................................................................Ms. Bridget Gardinier Dolly D'Antonio.........................................................The Melchor Family Ellie...................................................Mr. David Rahr and Mrs. Susie Rahr Essex........................................................................ Ms. Janalee Moquin Greta Pfister................................................................... Ms. Julia Martin Greta Pfister..............................................................Ms. Melanie Martin Jiggsy Giguere.......................................................Ms. Maureen Randlett Jimmy................................. Ms. Beatrice J. Quinn and Mr. Michael Golay Lizzie and Manny Chirgwin..........................Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jacod, III Lolly.........................................................................Mr. Leonard Dickson Luna................................................................................. Ms. Isabel Aley Max........................................................................ Mrs. Anna Lebrocquy Meshugana............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lord Molly...................................................... Mr. and Mrs. John A. Holowchik Molly....................................................................... Mr. Mark W. Thucaky Nellie...................................... Ms. Riann Goodacre and Mr. Ryan Hadley Olivia........................................................................Ms. Patricia Mitchell Oreo..............................................................Mr. and Mrs. Derek Quintey

Andre Champagne.......................................................Ms. Juliette M. Tardiff Anthony Abati........................Ms. Tracy Descoteaux and Mr. Daren Filomeno Barbara A. Lapinskas...............Mrs. Debra Houlberg and Mr. Seron Houlberg Bernie Nisenholtz..................................................Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Kilian Beth Ann Wark............................................Mr. Alan and Mrs. Shirley Patrick .............................................................................................B&T Enterprises ..................................................................Ms. Kelly and Mr. Tom Zampogna ................................................................................................. MMC Library ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schauer ..............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson .......................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cilic ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Prien ..................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. William Mahoney ................................................................................................ Mr. Gary Fritz ................................................................................ Mr. Jameson Fitzpatrick ............................................................................................Mr. Jay Donovan .................................................................................. Mr. Lawrence Wilhelm .......................................................................................Mrs. Christina Wark ......................................................................................Mrs. Cindy McDuffie .........................................................................................Ms. Bette A. Hirtle ............................................................................................ Ms. Gretta Wark ................................................................................... Ms. Judith Morgovnik ............................................................................................ Ms. Lucille Wark ...................................Mr. Nick Papathanasiou and Mrs. Deb Papathanasiou ........................................................... Mrs. Suzan and Mr. Matthew Stough ....................................................................Sylvania Employees Association Brian and Michael Micciche III.......................................Mr. Michael Micciche Brunhilde............................................................................. Mr. Tim Horvath Carol A. Hawthorne.......................................................Mr. Allen Hawthorne Carol Lebold.................................................................... Ms. Darla Hembree Claire S. Cane..................................................................Mr. Bruce Alexander ....................................................................................... Mrs. Ruth Cellupica .......................................................................................Ms. Carrie B. Varney .................................................................................... Ms. Rosalind S. Grant ........................................................................................Ms. Sherry Fawcett .................................................... The Red Hat Crafty Divas of Kittery, Maine Colleen McDaniel..........................................Newington Station Social Fund Crystal........................................................................... Ms. Deborah Brewer David S. Crook..................................................... Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Crook Donna Ward............................................................ Janis Research Company ......................................................................................Ms. Nancy Holbrook Edith M. Brenton........................................................... Ms. Christine Simard Elaine Pasternack..........................Mrs.Leslie Pasternack and Mr. Paul Runcy Elizabeth "Liz" Pepper.............................................. Abenaqui Country Club Elizabeth Kladny.............................................................Ms. Margaret Losee Elizabeth O'Leary.............................................................Ms. Jessica Hughes ..................................................................................... Mr. Edward H. Tate II ..............................................................................Strafford Learning Center Ellen Gray.............................................................................Dr. Peter A. Gray Emily S. White Mannschreck......................Mr. Dannen D. Mannschreck M.D. Evelyn J. Tuttle....................................................Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newcomb Evelyn L. Young...............................................................Mrs. Karen S. Pierce Fernande "Pat" Riley..........................................................Ms. Dorothy Riley Frank E. Cartwright.................................................Ms. Margaret Cartwright

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By Courtney Vavra We are so grateful that once again, our former board president and current trustee, Jo Lamprey has generously offered to match dollar for dollar any gift you send by October 31, 2015, up to $25,000. Gifts will be doubled to help even more animals than before! This matching gift opportunity couldn’t be needed more. Our shelter is full of unwanted, abandoned and abused animals who need food, water, shelter, medical care and a new family to cherish them. Animals like Kirby, who was found limping on the beach with a broken front leg. His owners were located but they couldn’t afford veterinary care to help him. When Kirby was brought to us, we knew we couldn’t turn the suffering little dog away. As your local animal shelter, the New Hampshire SPCA has been offering hope and help to animals like Kirby and countless other cats, dogs, horses, and other animals for 144 years. Please give now at www.nhspca.org. It’s critical we receive your gift by October 31, so the animals receive the matching funds. Thank you so much for your support!

Michael J. Murphy, CPA One Merrill Industrial Drive, Unit #1 Hampton, NH 03842

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Barbara McAlpin.........................................................Mr. Byron McAlpin Mitchell.........................................................................Mr. Danis Britton Ginger..............................................................................Ms. Dee Helton Amy............................................................Mr. and Ms. Robert W. Donle Andrew McMorrow..................................................Mr. Callum Howarth Coleen Platti...................................................................Ms. Cherie Berry Dan Slottje................................. Mrs. Donna and Mr. Ronald Goodspeed Eric DeStefano...........................................................Ms. Stacy Lonergan Kozmo, Brady, & Lauren Jones.......................................Mr. Tim Bateman Lois.......................................................................................Mr. Ed Claus Margie Beville.................................................................Mr. John Beville Michael L. Smyser IV & John T. Varga..Rev. & Mrs. Thomas A. Vanderslice Paula Milnes........................................................... Ms. Elizabeth Milnes Reg Griswald and Adam White.................................Mr. Lawrence Bailey Suzanne Russell.......................................................... Mr. Frederick Gray William C. Fleming.................................................... Mr. Barry Bouchard Ella Hill........................................................................... Ms. Heidi Farrell

Freda Indech................................................................... Ms. Barbara Indech George Lovejoy................................................................ Ms. Sharon Lovejoy George Weiskopf....................... Ms. Leslie Weiskopf and Ms. Linda Marcotte Gerald F. Creeden........................................................Ms. Patricia Blanchard .................................................................................... The MacLaren Family Ginette R. Colburn................................................................ Ms. Lisa Walters Gordon W. Day...........................................Mr. Jack & Mrs. Jane McNally and .......................................................................Mr. Rick & Mrs. Jayne McNally ........................................................................................ Mrs. Georgine Gori Heather Waugh..................................................................Ms. Pamm Brown Helen Montgomery............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Angeski Hope T. Swasey........................................................... Fuller Foundation, Inc. ...........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Munton .....................................................................................Mr. Stephen Munton .....................................................................................Ms. Patricia Gardiner Irene Blais...................................................................... Mrs. Lucille Murphy James Jackson.................................. Ms. Heather Day and Mr. Dave Cropper James W. Park.................................................................. Ms. Krishen Mehta ............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Duane Bojack .................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Fitzgerald .......................................................................................Mr. J. Thomas Macy Jane G. Crooks...................................................Mr. and Mrs. Doug McQuade ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Stevens .........................................................................................Ms. Susan Jackson Jane M. Olson.............................................. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kennard Perkins ....................................................................................... Mr. James Horrocks ............................................................................................ Mr. Paul Maltais ...........................................................................................Ms. Ellen Ferland .................................................................North Hampton Historical Society ..................................................................Mr. Robert & Mrs. Sandra Brown Janet Kroll........................................................ Ms. Aunt Helene and cousins ............................................................Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Machelle Aseron ............................................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson .....................................................Ms. Christine Hunt and Mr. Scott Galliford ..........................................................................................Ms. Sue Dunlavey ....................................................................Seacoast Endodontic Associates .............................................................Ms. Susan Lipton and Mr. Greg Rocci .........................................................................................Ms. Susan Pindara Jeannette and John Toth................................................. Ms. Mary Jane Toth Jeffrey Rohr..................................................... Ms. Debra Minnon & Families Jennifer K. Scholes................................................Mr. and Mrs. John Froning John S. Allopenna........................................... Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Warner .................................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kline ................................................................................... Ms. Tamara Geacintov Kathy Slattery........................................................................... Twice A Lady Kevin Robinson................................................ Mr. and Mrs. Chase Robinson Lilian and Marco.............................................. Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Perham Linda Devlin.......................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Craig Layton Lizzie, Penelope & Tabitha...Mr. Christopher Chirgwin and Ms. Feliccia Beaty Lois Chase....................................Mr. Michael Riley and Mrs. Charlotte Riley ......................................................................................... Mrs. Rita Beaupre ..............................................................................................Ms. Leslye Cain ......................................................................................Ms. Michele Belcher .........................................................................................Ms. Rhonda Chase .........................................................................................Ms. Shirley E. Cain Lueta Gurnett................................................. Nangle Consulting Assoc., Inc. ...............................................................................................Ro-Jean Straw Maggie Poulin..................................................................... Ms. Lisa Boucher Margaret Davis...............................................Mr. and Mrs. John R. Steere, Jr. Margaret E. Campbell..................................................... Ms. Pauline Roberts Marge Robinson..................................Mrs. Kathryn Job Mr. Lawrence R. Job Mary Ann Goodreau............................................... Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King Mary Parlitsis Rogers............................................................ Ms. Ellen Cronin Maryann P. Goudreault....................................................... Mr. Chris Watkins .....................................................................................Mr. Roger G. Ebacher ...................................................................................... Ms. Suzanne Patten Matthew A. Morgan...................................................... Ms. Denyse Simpson Melanie Guptill.......................................................Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knight ........................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Pinzari ....................................................................................... Mrs. Audrey Guptill ....................................................................................Mrs. Nancy Winograd Nancy C. Worth....................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Mark Collin ............................................................................................ Ms. Janis Blouin Natalie Olashaw................................................................Ms. Christina Baer

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Our kitchen vegetable garden that we planted in the Spring is coming along really well! Even though I can’t eat any of the things that we grow in the garden, I still think it’s pretty great that we are able to feed the classroom pets and small animals in the Adoption Center with the yummy veggies that are growing. The garden is located on the property next to the NHSPCA and is tended by the summer campers who weed, water and harvest all summer long. We all get a chance to be in the great outdoors and enjoy the long-awaited warm summer breezes. And it’s even better when I get to enjoy it from the comfort of my very own doggie stroller with one of the campers pushing me!

Junior Volunteers with Perfect Attendance! Our Junior Volunteers are kind, compassionate and hardworking teenagers who show a remarkable commitment to taking care of our cats, kittens and small animals in the Adoption Center. We realize that with a busy life full of school, sports and part-time jobs, it can be difficult to make it to every Junior Volunteer session. So we’re always impressed with the handful of teens who make it every single month!

Ceramic tiles and bricks also work very well! • Freeze-pops, frozen fruits and veggies, bowls of water with ice cubes, all make nice summer time treats that will help cool your pets. • Put a soda bottle coozie on your rat’s water bottle to help keep it cool. • Change out your fleece hammocks for cotton. • If you use a fan, keep it on low and only aim it at a portion of the cage, making sure your rat can get away from the breeze. This information was provided by Mainely Rat Rescue (MRR), an organization whose mission is to rehabilitate and find homes for surrendered or abandoned domestic rats, as well as spreading awareness, education and support. The NHSPCA frequently works in conjunction with MRR to provide loving homes for these often misunderstood animals.

For the 20142015 school year program, we have twelve Junior Volunteers with perfect attendance! They are Corey Carter, Jessica Wilson, Morgan Leonard, Sandy Clark, Brayden Danforth, Tessa Hartnett, Vivien Wallingford, Maddy Maillette, Callie Singlar, Lily Cochran, Cate Dixon, Rachel DiMartino and Kelly Anderson.

Sharing Knowledge about Pets We love it when young people visit our educational programs to share their knowledge of a particular animal with our campers and club members. Sometimes these are teens who are also Junior Volunteers and even former campers and camp counselors. Kids can learn a lot about having a specific type of pet from someone who actually owns one and cares for it in their home. Maddy Maillette, 14, of Greenland, who is presently a Junior Volunteer, owns several reptiles and has extensive knowledge about keeping them healthy and safe. Maddy has visited several camps and clubs with coloring pages, information sheets and of course, her reptiles themselves to share with other kids. Maddy has a crested gecko, a leopard gecko, a bearded dragon and a spotted python; some have been rescued and some have been purchased from responsible breeders. And since there is great interest among youth in these types of pets and we don’t have any in our classroom in the Learning Center, we greatly appreciate having Maddy, as the voice of experience, sharing her wealth of knowledge with others.

interactions and the miscommunications. Those miscommunications are much fewer now that we have done away with the application that made people feel they had to qualify for the Perfect Pet Parent Award. We don’t expect perfection, we’re not perfect, our pets aren’t perfect (well, okay, the pets are perfect!) But what we love more than anything else is to watch that happy family walk out the door with the pet of their dreams and know we were a part of this life-saving partnership between your Adoption Center and you.

Long-time New Hampshire SPCA Board Member, Rachael Brown. She is the proud parent of Dalmatian ‘Sparky,’ one of several Alumni that she has adopted over the years. Rachael welcomes the opportunity to partner with you to market your property and find a perfect new home for you and your canine companions. Rachael Brown, Sales Associate

566 Washington Road • Rye, NH 03870 603.498.4227 • [email protected] rachaelbrown.tateandfoss.com

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Do you have a Car, SUV or Boat that you aren't using? Please consider donating it to the NHSPCA! When you do, you will be helping us provide a second chance at life and a loving home to over 2,500 animals that turn to us each year. The process is simple! To donate your vehicle, simply call Courtney at 603-772-2921, x102 and she’ll arrange to have it picked up. We will mail you the information for your tax records within 60 days of the sale or salvage. Thank you for considering the NHSPCA Car Donation Program!

Are You An Adoption Angel?

Do you want to help animals overcome their past and give them a chance at a new loving, forever home? Then you should be an Adoption Angel! The Adoption Angel program saves lives and improves the time that animals are here in the shelter. Angels help the New Hampshire SPCA provide nourishing food, a warm cozy bed, necessary medical care, behavior modification and training when needed, and most importantly the time to recover, heal and find a new home.

Become an Adoption Angel today! Visit - www.nhspca.org and click on "One Time Giving" Thank you for making compassion possible.

Makes a great gift for the animal lover in your life!

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Summertime Rat Care Our NHSPCA classroom rats are fortunate to live in air-conditioned comfort during the summer but the warm weather months can be very hard on the pet rats in our homes. With the heat and humidity settling in, please be mindful of your furry critters, especially your seniors. The heat can take quite a toll on the little ones and can even shorten an old rat’s life dramatically. Pet rats genetically have bad lungs and when you add excessive heat and humidity, it creates a perfect storm for respiratory distress. If you have rats suffering from chronic respiratory infections, scarred lungs or congestive heart failure, please try to keep them in an air conditioned atmosphere. Here are some tips to help keep your critters cool on hot days: • Keep the shades drawn and never put their cage in direct sunlight. • Change the water bottles often with fresh cold water; you can even give them an extra bottle with cool Pedialyte or Gatorade. • Freeze ceramic items, water bottles or anything that will withstand a rat’s teeth and rotate them in the cage.

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Open Adoptions By Jen Corbin, Director of Animal Services

The NHSPCA is always looking for ways to improve and upgrade our services. In the Adoption Center, we have recently made a positive change to the adoption process by trying out and eventually implementing a more user friendly way of conducting our adoption interviews.

In the past, when an adopter came in looking for a new pet, they had to fill out an Adoption Application. Despite our attempts to lessen the intimidation factor of the application process, people still felt they were being grilled, or that we were questioning their ability to properly care for a pet. They were intimidated by that piece of paper and what it said about them. The application was never meant to feel like a punishment or a hoop that someone had to jump through and ‘prove themselves worthy’. Nevertheless, that’s how it came across, people were feeling judged and told us so. Realizing that piece of paper was getting in the way of real communication and an honest exchange about the adopter’s need and the prospective new

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pet’s needs; we decided to just toss it out. And that’s what we did. Into the ‘circular file’ it went. When you come into the Adoption Center now to adopt a pet you will find someone (our counselors) who are there to help you find the pet of your dreams. We won’t simply hand you a piece of paper and say ‘please fill this out’. We’ll have a conversation with you about what you’re looking for, about your current pets, your household dynamics, and how to accommodate the new addition. We will always need to ask questions and provide education to ensure the animals in our care receive the best long-term home possible. We will always be their advocates and their voice. But what we don’t want and never have, is to turn people away with unfriendly Continued on Page 5...

It's been a fantastic year for the “big kids” in the barn. Two Rocky Mountain mares, Mocha and Montana, have been adopted after coming in from a tough situation. It didn't take long for them to brush out and really shine, with Montana getting lots of attention in her display at this year's Paws Walk. Berry, one of our senior residents – older horses tend to be with us longer – is also headed off to a new home. We've also just placed Dreamer in a great program for older kids where he'll be helping them improve their riding. He needs someone a bit more knowledgeable than just someone sitting on his back. A really big part of the success in placing these horses has been the excellent care and consistent handling they get from each of the Barn Volunteers. Each horse is different and they come from such different situations – some just need groceries to get fit, others need vet care or meds, some have “attitude” from previous poor handling, and some just need us to CARE. Betty is a great example. She came in a couple of years ago after serious neglect having

by Bob Hillery, Volunteer Wrangler been tied to a stall wall all the time. She was looking for knowledgeable homes. Austin is a in a temporary home for a while, but when she super cute chestnut mini who came in with Tyler. came back she just seemed resigned or tired. His blond mane is almost a “bouffant”! We also This spring with some extra brushing and a few have a couple pigs and have had several roosters extra apples smuggled in to her, she has really up front. Not always the same roosters, but I think Dr. Peppa is wondering why he's got the “guest room” with the noisy guys! Of course, there are still more horses out there that need our help and we’re trying to get to them all. To finish with a “happy tail”, some of you may remember Cowboy Troy and Barney? It's been a bit more than a year since I adopted Troy and he's fully recovered and having a great time. His “roommate” Barney was adopted by another volunteer, Linda Allen, and he hangs his halter here with Troy. Neither one of these wonderful horses would have made it without the come back. Her coat is shiny and healthier, her care and support of attitude really improved – she just wanted people the NHSPCA and our to care. Now, Betty has a much better chance volunteers! of being adopted and going to a wonderful new home where she can get to go on trail rides and Troy says, “Thanks! just be happy with her new people. Let's Ride!” Still here also are Merida (mare) and Tyler (gelding) – two Thoroughbreds – who are

Continued From Cover... Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; Casella Waste Services; Chinburg Properties; McFarland Ford; Merial A Sanofi Company; Piscataqua Savings Bank; SIG Sauer, Inc.; Toyota of Portsmouth; Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care and Referral; and Foss Manufacturing. And to our In Kind Sponsors who donated goods and services to make the day special: Memories Studio, Overbudget Motorsports, 2-Way Communications Service, Inc.; BJ's Wholesale Club; Blaine Stevens; Campers Inn; Club Canine; Dunkin Donuts; Exeter Events & Tents; Granite State Disc Dogs; Healthy Heart Veterinary Clinic; iHeartRadio; Jeremy's Pizzeria & Deli; Revered Emily C. Heath; Sounds Spectrum DJs; Starbucks; State Line Pet Supply; Sweet Dreams Bakery; Target Greenland; Troiano Waste Services; Ultimate Treasure Hunts; Virbac Animal Health; Weldon Worldwide; WOOF Pet Supply; Xtra Mart, and Andrew Warren. As Steve Jobs so eloquently said, “The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” Thank YOU for being the BEST adopters, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. You have been the change the NHSPCA animals need!

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Endowing Your

Annual Gift

The NHSPCA greatly appreciates the concern shown by donors who give of their financial resources to assist the Society with its mission. Through their planned gifts, the following individuals made generous contributions toward the ongoing programs and services of the NHSPCA.

September, 2014 - June, 2015 Planned Gifts Received From the Estates of: Mary Helen Akerman Newmarket, NH

Jane L. Milette Greenland, NH

Janet J. D’Olive Exeter, NH

Lola M. Preston Londonderry, NH

William A. Fleming Newbury, MA

Richard J. Theberge Dover, NH

Jane Hutchinson Virginia A. Wilcox Rye, NH Cranston, RI Sheila M. Young Hampton, NH Planned Gifts build a foundation for the future of the NHSPCA and a better life for the animals that need us. Call about making a planned gift today.

Zina is available for adoption at the NHSPCA.

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WILL CRUELTY TO ANIMALS EVER END?

It is almost unbelievable that in this day and age, that animal cruelty is still taking place in New Hampshire. You may not read about it in the newspapers or see big rescues happening on television every day, but cruelty still exists here…. every day of the week. If this statement shocks you, I’m sorry. If it moves you to do something about it, that is great. Just this year (and this is only August!) we have received 389 animal cruelty complaints. That’s just complaints called into the NHSPCA. It doesn’t take into consideration the calls to other agencies, Police Departments etc. The NHSPCA assisted local Police Departments in seizing 18 animals this year so far and have had a total of 62 animals surrendered to us voluntarily due to a cruelty investigation. The hardest part of my job is seeing neglected and abused animals, suffering sometimes to the point that the veterinarians can’t do anything to save them and euthanasia is the only humane option. Others only need the food and water that they’ve been deprived of and you can see a change in them within just days. It’s a miracle what a little food and water can do for a dog or horse or other animal who has not had any. They begin gaining their weight back, along with their luster. For 13 years I have been writing articles for the NHSPCA newspaper about animal cruelty and what people can do to help end this suffering. Sadly, it just keeps happening over and over with no end in sight. There is always a call waiting on my voice mail telling me about some sort of cruelty happening, or worse, that happened several months ago. Please know how important it is to call

your local police agency or the NHSPCA as soon as you suspect cruelty or neglect is taking place, not several months later. Don’t be afraid to call and don’t be afraid to stand up for helpless animals. Today I have decided to write about the Staff we have here at the NHSPCA. They are a team of individuals that are dedicated to their profession and to the animals that are brought in to the shelter and not just for cruelty issues. I cannot express the feelings I have when I rescue an animal from abuse/neglect and bring it to the NHSPCA. I know once I get the animal through the front doors I can relax and take a breath. I know the animals are in the best of care and will be brought back to full health then go up for adoption and into a good home where it can be loved and cared for by responsible people. When I bring an animal to the shelter, the staff take over and our veterinarians get to work doing a complete work up on the health of the animal and complete a cruelty report that can, if needed, be used in a court of law to convict the owner of animal cruelty/ neglect. The veterinarian, whether on site or at their offices, conduct a head to tail exam and make sure each and every animal gets proper medication, surgery, and rest along with proper nourishment so they can be rehabilitated and eventually placed for adoption. Once the animal goes through the veterinarian’s exam, the staff of caregivers take over and follow the veterinarians recommendations. It is so nice to see the staff caring for the animals, taking them out for walks, changing bandages if necessary, cleaning out their kennels and giving them freshly washed blankets to lie on. From my office I can see the staff and many volunteers walking the animals and caring for them. I see them sitting on the benches we have scattered around the property and watch them give the animals the love they need to learn to trust people again. I have seen both staff and volunteers sitting on the benches or the grass just cuddling with the animals and watching the animals cuddling back, enjoying the hugs and cookies they are receiving. job.

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BY STEVEN SPROWL, MANAGER, NHSPCA FIELD SERVICES DIVISION I am often asked how I can do the job I have, well, I just explained it to you. To see animal’s go from abused and neglected back to good health and the love they still have in their hearts amazes me. It amazes me the staff and volunteers are so dedicated to the animals and then I know it’s all worth it. To see the faces of children going home with a happy rescued dog or horse or cat is all worth it. We need to keep going as we have since 1872 and take care of the animals that were put on this earth and to make sure every animal has a home, proper nutrition and love. We can always use more volunteers and since we are not supported by the State or any government organization, we can always use donations. Check out our website and see the list of items we need for the animals and consider making a donation in honor of our animals and what the NHSPCA stands for. Thank you.

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The homeless animals that come through our doors are truly supported by our community. The victims of cruelty and neglect are supported by our many friends and contributors who make the New Hampshire SPCA who and what we are. The thousands of children who learn about responsible pet ownership and will be caring for the next generation of family pets are sponsored through gifts as well. Our food share program along with our ability to provide emergency shelter happens because of the support we receive from you. Some of these gifts will care for many and sometimes it takes many gifts to care for one but each and every gift is making a difference. The question becomes, can you continue to make this gift to help the animals long after you are gone? One of our donors recently did exactly that… Barbara Ambrose had been making gifts for the animals as far back as 1990 and probably earlier. She was in her 70’s at the time and each gift either vaccinated a few cats or dogs or fed many. Her gifts were not large but they were consistent and continued for almost twenty years. When she passed last summer at age 93, she had had the foresight to fulfill her passion for caring for homeless pets and made a gift to the NHSPCA in her will. This gift is a lasting tribute to her passion for animals and will endow her annual gift – it will generate enough income each year to continue to feed the animals or vaccinate them for years and years to come. This final gift will make a difference forever. When you are considering how you want to create your legacy, consider including Natural Medicine for the Whole Familyin your estate the New Hampshire SPCA

plans and think about how endowing your annual gift would make a difference forever. We are so honored and grateful that Barbara Ambrose cared enough to plan for the future. Thank you Barbara~

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DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Mary Austin, Christina Bruno, Patricia Bushway, Al Casassa, James Horne, Anne Jamieson, John MacGregor, DVM, Jerry Robbins

NHSPCA STAFF

Executive Director: Lisa Dennison, M.S. ADOPTION CENTER Director of Animal Services: Jen Corbin Manager of Animal Care: Riann Goodacre Manager of Adoption Programs: Dianna Currier Veterinarians: Dr. Sue Denault, Dr. Benedetta Sarno Veterinary Technician: Lynsey Wentworth Veterinarian Assistant: Linda Donovan Adoption Counselors: Monica Beaman, Alyssa Beville, Jennifer Frey, Jessica Hansen, Heather Keuenhoff, Kelly Marinel, Joan McCormack, Ryan Osborne Animal Care Technicians: Michaela Gerome, Colleen O'Keefe, Jeff Provencher Every so often I have the pleasure of caring Farm Animal Care Coordinator: Michelle Cooper Client & Animal Care Associate: Stephanie Lichtman for some of the babies here and this month I have

Dear Friends and Supporters,

FIELD SERVICES Manager of Field Services: Steve Sprowl Humane Agent: Anne Taylor BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION Director of Administration & Programming: Desiree Roberts Administrative Assistant: Dot Pineiro Accounting Manager: Brooke Tetz Facilities Maintenance: Doug Kerns Phone Reception: Carol Gobar HUMANE EDUCATION Manager of Humane Education Programs: Paula Parisi Humane Educators: Elizabeth Segeberg, Kristi Lockhart, Diane O'Callahan Humane Education Assistant: Kristin Burnette TRAINING & BEHAVIOR Trainer: Naomi Smith CFC# 88077

Butterscotch, Aslan and Pickle would rise and explore their temporary world at our home. First it was just their crate but in a couple of hours, a bigger world was created. Over the next few days, a variety of toys and a climbing structure were added to create both entertainment and exercise options. Then there were our dogs who desperately wanted to play with them... We are one of many families who have opened their homes and their hearts to caring for our babies as they take the time to grow and be ready to find their forever homes. Some are fed every few hours in their first weeks of life, some have moms with their litters and some come alone and join another litter for warmth and company. They would all linger in a cage, without the chance to run and play if it weren’t for our foster families. Though most don’t know it, we have all kinds of animals in foster care. Some are horses who are enjoying their final years, some are dogs recuperating from surgeries and some are the babies I mentioned above. It takes all kinds of support to prepare the animals in our care for new homes. It’s medical care, surgeries, behavioral support, and lots of TLC - and that’s where you come in… If you ever thought that this was another way to get involved, give us a call. We would welcome widening our circle of compassion. On behalf of the animals,

Lisa S. Dennison Executive Director

Advertise in the New Hampshire SPCA Newsletter! Now you can reach a highly targeted audience of 22,000 animal lovers with our quarterly distribution throughout the Greater Seacoast area by placing your advertisement in the New Hampshire SPCA's quarterly newsletter. The New Hampshire SPCA reaches over 150 communities in Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire as well as Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts. Along with reaching our unique audience of animal lovers, your advertising helps make a difference in the lives of thousands of animals by supporting the NHSPCA. For advertising rates and information please contact Tahlia Goupil at 603-772-2921 ext. 119 or [email protected]. Advertising Policy: The NHSPCA includes advertising at its discretion, but does not specifically endorse or recommend those businesses advertised herein. To notify us of a change of address, duplicate mailings or other changes please call 603-772-2921 ext.102. Editor: Sheila Ryan • Graphic Designer: Tahlia Goupil

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calendar of events MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY WE WILL BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK M, W, F, S & S: 11- 4pm, Tues & Thurs: 11 - 7pm

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CLEAR THE SHELTER NECN ADOPTION EVENT: A New England wide effort to find forever homes. NECN will be broadcasting live from the NHSPCA.

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AND SEPTEMBER 20TH RABIES & MICROCHIP CLINIC 10:00am-1:00pm at the NHSPCA - no appointment needed. Visit nhspca.org for more info and other dates. Rabies: $25.00 per 3 year vaccine (with proof of a previous vaccine) MicroChip: $25.00 per chip.

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39TH ANNUAL SAUNDERS AT RYE HARBOR 10K TO BENEFIT NHSPCA Join us on Thursday, August 20th in Rye, NH for the second oldest race in New Hampshire. 100% of funds raised through sponsorship goes to the animals of the NHSPCA!

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AND SEPTEMBER 3 & 17 / OCTOBER 1 & 15 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Pre-register with our Volunteer Coordinator by calling 603-772-2921 ext. 104

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PEDAL FOR PAWS CHARITY BICYCLE RIDE AND ADOPTION DAY

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Great Bay Community College on Pease Tradeport 10:00am-2:00pm Stop by our information table and meet available animals!

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Petco Portsmouth *New Store Location* Southgate Plaza, Portsmouth, NH 10:00am-2:00pm

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Petlife Stratham 20 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 11:00-3:00pm

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PET SMART 3 DAY NATIONAL ADOPTION EVENT!

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Cats and dogs available and possibly kittens! Epping and Seabrook locations - Pet Smart Charities will donate $35 for every aniaml adopted during this event.

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FOX RUN MALL ADOPTION EVENT Newingtion: 10:00am-2:00pm Meet adoptable animals, plus raffles and adoption prizes!

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PET SMART 3 DAY NATIONAL ADOPTION EVENT!

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21ST ANNUAL AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS Wentworh by the Sea, New Castle NH See back page for great details!

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION! at the NHSPCA! Come Kick off the holiday season with the animals, shopping, crafts, activities for all, tree lighting and Santa!

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MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT Director of Development & Marketing: Sheila Ryan Special Events & Sponsorship Manager: Megan McCallister Annual Fund & Digital Marketing Manager: Courtney Vavra Marketing & Graphics Associate: Tahlia Goupil Development Associates: Lindsay Sherman, Sue Frick Endowment Associate: Mary Kelly Volunteer Coordinator: Richard Maxfield

the honor of caring for five such munchkins. My family and I are taking care of a litter of kittens that were found under a porch and brought to the Adoption Center. They were approximately four weeks old with tiny paws and sweet innocent eyes. Their cry could melt anyone’s heart and they melted mine. It was with great enthusiasm at home that we agreed to help raise these babies until they were old enough to be adopted and so they were piled into a crate for the journey and we left together at the end of the day. It had been a few years since we had fostered as we had added a new puppy to our mix and I had forgotten how much fun it could be. Every morning the kittens now named Tux, Tippy,

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Paws Walk is a Success!

The 21st year is going to be the best year yet, and to make it shine we need your help. • Can you donate a great item? You can help the animals with a donation of a new item for our silent or live auction. • Can you be a sponsor or know someone who could? Give us a call. • Buy your tickets early and bring your friends. Make it a party with a purpose. We are looking forward to seeing you there! For information on sponsorship, to donate an item, or to request a formal invitation, please contact Megan McCallister, 603-772-2921 or [email protected]. You can also purchase tickets by visiting our website at www.nhspca.org after August 3rd

Exotic Trips Family Vacations Holiday Gifts Boston Stay-Cations Jewelry Pet Items Sports Tickets, Galore So much to choose from, Come see what's in store!

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This “not to be missed event” will be held Saturday, November 21st at The Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa in New Castle, N.H. It is a splendid event, with a serious purpose, saving animals lives. You love animals. You care that they are treated with respect and kindness. You care about their future, and you care enough to make a difference. You can make that difference by joining us at the Annual Auction for the Animals and help the New Hampshire SPCA find thousands of loving animals a new home with a healthy start. Imagine…You step out on the town in your favorite finery and join us as we share great times with great friends. The auction is the perfect opportunity to dress-up and indulge your palette and your wish list, as you enjoy critically-acclaimed offerings from the chefs of the Wentworth by the Sea’s. We'll welcome you with a glass of champagne to start your night off right then enjoy the silent auction and delicious hors d'oeuvres. You and your friends are bound to find loads of amazing silent and live auction items to bid on, donated by animal lovers just like you; items will feature the brand names you know and the services and experiences you’ve dreamed of. Fabulous trips, sport and concert tickets, and so much more! Splurge guiltlessly with the knowledge that with every auction item, every raffle ticket, and

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You Are Cordially Invited… To Attend the New Hampshire SPCA’s 21st Annual Auction for the Animals!

every special fund donation a life will be saved, a bond created and a home found. All because of you! Our generous sponsors, item donors and attendees have made the Annual Auction for the Animals the “must attend” event of the Greater Seacoast area. We are so grateful for each and every one that has made this event a success every year, for over 20 years! The New Hampshire SPCA would not be able to save countless animals’ lives, both here at our shelter and in the community, teach thousands of children, or advocate for those who have no voice, without the considerable time and effort of each and every dedicated sponsor, donor, volunteer and attendee.

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their hearts and home to two amazing NHSPCA dogs, James Sepanski raised nearly $1,500 for Paws eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing Walk and earned the title of Top Alumni Fundraiser. the highest standards of animal welfare. This year’s prize for Top Alumni Paws Walk Special Thanks to our Sponsors for the Fundraiser was a photo shoot at the winners location event: CP Management, Inc.; Portsmouth Regional of choice, graciously donated by another wonderful Hospital; Dr. Richard and Mrs. Tina Duffy; Hampton NHSPCA volunteer, Andrew Warren, a professional Veterinary Hospital; Harbor Consulting IP Services, photographer. Inc.; Kennebunk Savings Bank; Murphy, Powers Andrew began donating his specialized skill and Wilson CPAs; State Line Pet Supply, Inc.; Virbac set to the NHSPCA in March. Since then he’s donated Corporation; ConvenientMD; Greenland Veterinary his time in numerous ways and made photography Hospital; Northeast Credit Union; People's United for NHSPCA events a priority whenever asked. He Bank; Portsmouth Dog Walks; Continued on Page 13... has an astounding ability to capture the true essence of his subjects and took some lovely photos of in this issue Lucy when she arrived at the Shelter (check them out at www.awarrenphotos.com)! After all of the Sepanski’s hard work fundraising, they were thrilled to learn they would be receiving a family photo shoot with the dogs November 21, 2015 and scheduled a trip to their favorite place, the 21st Annual Auction beach, to meet Andrew. This time Andrew had for the Animals the pleasure of photographing Lucy as a member 21ST ANNUAL Page 8 > of a family and the pictures reflect wonderfully HAPPY TAILS! the fondness Taffy and Lucy feel for one another. Please join us in thanking James, Judy, and Andrew for all of their time, kindness, and generosity. The dedication of these individuals, Auction and so many like them, is what made Paws Walk such a success! The funds raised at Paws Wentworth by the Sea Walk help us continue our mission of saving Hotel & Spa Tickets on sale begining the lives of companion animals through rescue, September 1st ∙ nhspca.org Page 15 > rehabilitation, and adoption; to promote learning,

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Finding forever homes for the dogs at the NHSPCA is one of the most rewarding parts of Paws Walk. Even better is when a dedicated volunteer and our Top Alumni Fundraiser is hit with the “this one” moment we all know so well and adopts a dog themselves! That is the story of the Sepanski family and Lucy. James and Judy Sepanski began volunteering at the NHSPCA in December of last year. In true volunteer fashion, it only took them a matter of weeks to find their first dog to adopt. Taffy, a lab terrier mix who loves a treat and is a true sweetheart, won their family over. While walking the dogs at the shelter, Judy was continually keeping her eye out for a companion for Taffy. Along came Lucy, a Catahoula hound mix who would be making her debut at Paws Walk. Lucy arrived at the NHSPCA from a shelter in Alabama just a few days before the event and won over hearts with her lively personality and her striking looks. During the Dogs on the Catwalk segment of Paws Walk, Lucy stunningly strut down the runway. That instant feeling of connection prompted the Sepanski’s to make their second adoption a mere 6 months, almost to the day, of their first adoption. Lucy instantly filled up the loving space available in the Sepanski Family. She is now Judy’s trusted running companion and can go for miles! Taffy and Lucy get along great and they love to go on adventures together. One of their favorite activities is meeting up with a great group of NHSPCA alumni adopters at the beach and playing the day away. In addition to opening