Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

The leading, no-kill animal shelter in Bergen County Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization

November 2013 E-Newsletter

From the Desk of ... Tricia McAleer, Executive Director Instead of writing a letter this month, I wanted to pass on a wonderful letter I received today. Enjoy! Thanks, Trish Dear Friends, I am writing to you from my new home where I've nestled in with a lovely couple from Lincoln Park. I just got adopted this past Saturday and someone had even paid my adoption fee in advance because they love me so much. I almost blushed but I maintained my usual calm demeanor. I'm going to miss chewing up all those toys that nice people donated for me (sorry guys but I really did enjoy them)! And the run... I loved hanging out in that run. Oh, oh! I can't forget about my play dates and my best girl Eden. I just wanted to say thank you to all my friends at RBARI. It feels like just yesterday you saved my life, gave me medicine, patched me up and made me part of the family. And more than anything, I'm going to miss all of you so so much! All my love, Wallace

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT LOGAN IS LOOKING FOR A HOME Logan and Slugger are adorable five year old Yorkie/Pomeranian brothers from the same litter. They had been living in the basement of their previous family's home for years until the family decided that they really could find a better life elsewhere. Thankfully they surrendered them to RBARI just in time! When they arrived, we noticed that Logan was in tremendous pain. He was extremely lethargic and and urinating blood. We had to rush him right to one of our partnering veterinary hospitals to have him checked out and sure enough, found that he had been suffering with several bladder stones! This poor, teeny little boy had to be in excruciating pain and for the amount of stones he had, it had to be going on for quite some time! Needless to say, he underwent surgery to have the stones removed and is in much happier shape now. He will remain on a special diet and we encourage his water intake, but we expect him to live a much happier and healthier long life now that he's gotten the proper care. And Slugger, happy as can be (you may have seen him at our Whiskers & Tails Ball), was recently adopted and is now in his forever home. Logan is an adorable, pint size dog that loves the attention he has been getting from our staff and volunteers. He is going to make a great companion dog for a lucky family who is wanting a friendly and interactive little sidekick. Logan seems to enjoy the human attention that he has been getting so much so he may enjoy a home where he will be the sole focus.

Photos courtesy of Lyn Ofrane Photography (taken at the Whiskers & Tails Charity Ball earlier this month).

Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. Hosts 2 nd Annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day Event On Saturday October 26, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. held their second annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day Event at the shelter. The goal of the event was to continue to bring positive awareness to the American Pit Bull Terrier and all bully breed dogs.

If you are interested in giving Logan a loving home, please start by filling out an Adoption Application. Go to www.rbari.org, Adoptions, then Adoption Application or click APPLICATION. For more information about this sweet dog, please click LOGAN. By Lisa Esak

HAVE OODLES OF FUN WITH NOODLE!

The word is out that Noodles is sweet, playful and silly. He is a young brown tiger tabby with white on his belly and paws and an “I’d like to play” look on his face. When he isn’t coming to greet you for a head scratch or to sit in your lap, he is playing chase with his favorite mouse or ball. As I was observing his antics and watching this adorable cat in action, I was amused as he entertained onlookers by jumping down from the This year we were proud to high spots in the kitty condos, stuffing a mouse in his mouth, dropping have had a very special guest attend our event, retired the mouse and then batting it around the floor. Surely he was saying professional basketball star and pit bull advocate Mr. Kerry ‘Hey look at me’! Although Noodle can entertain himself with stuffed Kittles. Mr. Kittles played for the Los Angles Clippers and New mice and his toy balls, he enjoys playing with the other cats in the Jersey Nets and has been a proud pit bull owner and lover of kennel and would love to have a playmate at home. He's an easygoing, the breed since his childhood. awesome cat who would fit in to a home with a cat already or with one of his friends from the kennel. He would make a wonderful addition to All too often, the “pit bull” gets a bad rap, as people’s only your family! exposure to them is the negatively sensationalized stories reported by the news media. Our goal was to dispel some of the If you are interested in giving Noodle a loving home, please start by filling out an Adoption Application. Go to www.rbari.org, Adoptions, myths about these wonderful dogs, share educational materials about the breed, and introduce people to our pit bulls currently then Adoption Application or click APPLICATION. For more up for adoption. information about this sweet cat, please click NOODLE.

reporting dog fighting.

During the event, guests were invited to pick a pit bull out of a line up of 18 dogs, which proved to be challenging for even the most seasoned dog lover. Other educational materials included information on responsible pit bull ownership, understanding breed traits and ancestry, famous pit bulls in history, and recognizing signs &

Other activities included a bake sale featuring Bubba’s Nummies, custom made t-shirts by our friends at A Pathway to Hope, coloring contest for kids, and a meet & greet for pit bull owners and dog lovers alike. We would like to thank everyone who attended and made our event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone next year! By Dave Jump

MEET THE STAFF: STEW CUTLER

By Gail Dickard

LOOK WHO WAS RECENTLY ADOPTED DOGS: Buddy, Corky, Ella, Floyd, Fonzie, Ginger Lou, Hal, Mentos, Midas, Reba, Robbie, Slugger, Stella and Wallace. CATS*: Beanie, Berlioz, Blitz, Duchess, Fumble, Graham, Huey, Julep, Karma, Louie, Lynx, Marie, Maxwell, Melody, Napoleon, Pistachio, Toulouse, Truffles, Twilight and Viva. *Last month our list of recently adopted cats inadvertently included Motts. Motts is a wonderful cat who is still available for adoption. For more information about him, click Motts.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

MEET THE STAFF: STEW CUTLER Stew Cutler might have one of the most difficult positions at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge. It takes a special person to get others to work for free! At an early age, Stew's father Stella and Karma brought home a puppy from the Animal Rescue League in Boston, raising Stew's awareness of the need to adopt from shelters. Being TRICKY TRAY MAKES A BUNDLE! associated with RBARI has strengthened that ethic and given him the opportunity to provide hands-on help when he became a Our 15th Annual Tricky Tray was held on volunteer two and a half years ago. October 23rd at Macaluso's in Hawthorne. The food was great and the prizes were Stew has been the Volunteer Coordinator for the last year and a plentiful. It was a great evening for the almost half. His job is to schedule and coordinate dog and cat 400 people who attended this annual event. orientations as well as scheduling the training for all the volunteers. He is responsible for communicating information to Paula Grossi, the Tricky Tray Committee the volunteers and for soliciting and coordinating volunteer Chairperson stepped down this year after 15 participation for events. He must maintain volunteer records and years. She was presented with a plaque for her hours to ensure the shelter is awarded funding based on those many years of service. Thanks Paula for your hours. He is responsible for all the literature pertaining to hard work and a special shout out to the tricky volunteering. He also assists with the cat and dog kennel staff tray committee members who worked very hard to put this event and enjoys walking the dogs. together. It takes a ton of work, but we are lucky to have such a Stew's lasting impressions from RBARI: " I've encountered a few dogs that all made lasting impressions. Wallace, always up for a good time and, finally adopted; Walrus, a big lug of a Rottie mix from Georgia, and last but not least Harry, a Golden Retriever who I adopted before losing him to a kidney disorder. All of these wonderful boys were nurtured and cared for by a staff that is second to none. They are some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated people I've ever met and it’s a privilege to be part of their team." Lisa Esak, Adoption Manager at RBARI, has this to say about Stew: "Stew is quite the character! He has a great rapport with many of the volunteers and one of the biggest soft spots I've seen for any Labrador Retriever that walks through the door. And of course all of our Labs LOVE Stew! If there is a Lab in the kennel, it is undoubtedly Stew's new best friend."

wonderful committee of dedicated volunteers. They work tirelessly each year to make sure the event goes off without a hitch. The amount raised goes directly to the shelter to help care for all the animals we rescue each year. This year, the tricky tray raised approximately $27,815, which is awesome! If you are interested in joining the tricky tray committee, please e-mail [email protected]. By Regina Rodriguez Photos courtesy of Joe Frazz Photography

RAFFLE TICKETS STILL ON SALE!

Tickets for our annual raffle are still available. This is a great opportunity to help us care for the Consider volunteering your time, making the time the animals hundreds of animals we spend at the shelter as pleasant and loving as it can be, which fills save each year while your heart. And there is nothing more rewarding than watching enjoying the fun and a dog or cat leaving the shelter for life with a new family. protential rewards of a RBARI is always looking for more volunteers. raffle. The money raised through ticket sales goes Whether you want to work directly with the animals or answer directly to the medical needs, shelter, and overall care of our beloved phones or foster animals or help in fund raising, there is dogs and cats. something that you can do! Go to www.rbari.org/volunteer and apply today. Come visit Stew at the shelter and discuss the many Raffle books are $20.00 each for ten chances to win. Individual benefits of volunteering with him. tickets are $2.00 each. By Nanci Lieneck Photo Courtesy of Lyn Ofrane Photography

WANT TO BE PART OF OUR

WANT TO BE PART OF OUR NEWSLETTERS? If you have a great happy ending story about your pet, please let us know. We'd love to include the story about their rescue and how they're doing today in our newsletter. Happy ending stories about pets rescued from any facility can be featured, however, preference will be given to RBARI alumni. Send your stories and pictures (in jpeg format) to [email protected] and don't forget to include your contact information in case we have questions.

RAFFLE PRIZES $1,000 Gift Certificate* - One (1) Winner $500 Gift Certificate* - One (1) Winner $250 Gift Certificate* - Two (2) Winners *Merchandise Gift Certificate of your choice Drawing to be held on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 2 PM at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Gift Shop No substitution of the prize may be made and no cash will be given in lieu of the prize. Winner need not be present. To purchase tickets, please stop the shelter, call (201) 337-5180 ext. 7 or email Shannon at [email protected].

SHOP TO HELP OUR SHELTER

Help Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. every time you shop. Join and get the iGive Button before Cyber-Monday (12/2/13) and Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will earn a $5 bonus! For more information, click SHOP.

CAT SUPPLIES: KMR Kitten Milk Replacement Friskies/Fancy Feast Canned Wet Food Canned Tuna Fish in oil Baby Food (meat flavor only) Feline Revolution Cat Litter Boxes, all sizes (no covers) Cat Toys (mice, jingle balls, interactive Toys on sticks) Cat brushes (NEW) Cat Nip Toys “Have a Heart Traps” Cat Trees / Condos/Scratching Posts Baby Blankets/Cat Beds (no foam) Cat Kuranda Beds and Towers (kuranda.com) Ceramic or Plastic bowls: small/med Stainless 1 quart bowls Cat Carriers: New/gently used

SAVE THE DATE

December December 9 - Board of Trustees Meeting December 13 & 14 - Copper Tree Mail Gift Shop For information on all upcoming events, click EVENTS.

BUY A GIFT, GET AN ORNAMENT Our friend Carol at the Spotted Dog, an allinclusive dog care facility in Oakland, is hosting our very first Giving Tree. You can take an ornament and buy a gift to put back under the tree for our shelter pets! It's a great way to support our shelter during this holiday season.

Many of the items on our cat wishlist can be purchased through Amazon and shipped directly to us. Click CAT WISHLIST for more information. For a complete list, go to www.rbari.org and click Donate or click WISHLIST. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter during regular business hours. Thank you!

Thanks for your support

To pick up an ornament, visit The Spotted Dog (www.spotteddognj.com) located at 347 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ.

FOSTERS NEEDED! We always need volunteers to foster kittens (being bottle fed around the clock), as well as pregnant and adult cats. For more information, please

contact Gail at [email protected]. THERE'S STILL TIME TO GET A BRICK TO THE PATH OF LOVE If you are interested in buying a brick in the name of your faithful companion or loved one, there's still time. The bricks were recently laid in front of the dog run outside our shelter. As new orders come in, the plain bricks will be replaced with personalized ones. Bricks can be purchased in two sizes, 4x8 ($150) or 8x8 ($250). A paw print is only $8 more. To place an order, click BRICKS. Shelter Hours: Tuesday 1pm - 8pm Wednesday 12pm - 4pm Thursday 1pm - 8pm Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 4pm 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436 Telephone: (201) 337-5180 Email us at [email protected]

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