January 2013

a Reason, a Season

About...
Second Chance for Animals is a registered 501(c)3 charity in the State of New Jersey. We currently provide support to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter (FTAS) by assisting at the shelter, manning adoption days at the shelter and offsite locations, transporting animals to veterinary appointments and providing financial support. We are particularly proud that through our support not only do we regularly provide supplies such as food and litter to FTAS; we pay for every animal to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped prior to adoption. We also provide pet food to the Franklin Food Bank to help needy families keep their pets in a loving home and not surrendered to a shelter.

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
To Our NEW Volunteers! Marie Bendl Jennifer Christiano Lindsey Czarnecki Kara Hamerstone Melinda Keiser Suzanne Letinski Inga Rasmussen Jane Wolff Lea Cawley Erica Devlin Tanya Johnson Cheryl Kuntz Jennifer McCarthy Shannon McCarthy Leigh Raskin Alessandra Spyrou Frank Badics Erin Brennan Donna Brush Cassie Kingsbury Molly Lewis Lisa Serinese

Youre Invited! Our General Member Meeting! . . . 2 Silly Pet Picture Contest! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Shout-Out for Help! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adopt a Senior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Her New Name is Askja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2013 SCFA Franklin Township Calendar For Sale . . . 9 Super 50/50 Raffle! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Animal Crackers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cookbook Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7th Annual Tricky Tray! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A Night of Comedy at The Stress Factory . . . . . . . . . . 16

Come

One! Come All!

(505 DeMott Lane, behind the library & shelter).

SCFA General Member Meeting / 2013 Kick-off! Tuesday, February 5th at the 7:00 at the Senior Center
Come hear a recap of all the great things WE accomplished in 2012, and the exciting things planned for 2013.

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Hear from members just like you as to why

they are involved, and how they found their place to assist our wonderful animals. The Stress Factory Comedy Night, our Annual Dog Walk & Community Day, Tricky Tray, Open Mic Night, and others. so many great pets.

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Hear about our upcoming events including

See how YOUR hard work has helped Renew what is important FOR YOU
with your involvement.

Come have FUN with animal NUTS just like you.

For more information, or if you have questions or suggestions. email Tom Young at tom@palmieriassociates.com 2

Se e t h e n e x t p ag e f o r de t a i ls!

Winner t Genera o be revealed lM at Tuesda ember Meeti the n y Febru ary 5th g, !

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expression? Do you have that

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caught your pet in an awkward moment out loud picture of your pet?

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Then the Time Has Come to Get Even!

In conjunction with our upcoming Member Meeting / 2013 Kick-off on Tuesday, February 5th, we are holding a Silly Pet Picture Contest.
Please email your funny photos to tom@palmieriassociates.com. We will be showing the funny photos at the meeting, so be there for some good laughs. Plus prizes will be given for those photos that stand out (on all four legs) above the rest. If you need help in scanning photos or anything else, please let Tom know.

Winner revealed at Our Member Meeting Kick-Off!

Tuesday February 5th!

7:00pm at the Senior Center

Shout Out for Help!

Its Who You Know...
The SCFA Fundraising Committee has received some great ideas for future fundraising events, but many of them require a venue where they can be held. We would like to start to maintain a data base of places where we have contacts that could provide us a hall/venue at a possible discount. So please reach out to us if you have any of the following contacts:

Got Mews?
If youd like to share something exciting, fun or informative... ...please do!
Please share your experience along with any photos you may have of your little bundle(s) of joy! Send Articles to: Tracy at Tracy@candidcreatures.com

Are you a member of a social or civic club or have friends/relatives who are associated with clubs like the Moose, Elks, Kiwanis, EMS, Firemen where they have halls and meeting rooms? Do you have contacts with local restaurants?

If You Answered Yes To Either Question, We Would Like To Hear From You!
Please email your contact information to: fundraising@secondchanceforanimals.org Please provide information about the venue such things as phone number, contact person, capacity, cost to rent. We are always looking for locations that are local, cost effective and willing to help support the animals of Franklin Township!!

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Adopted!

Adopt a Senior
A gray muzzle... one of my many weaknesses
As volunteers or visitors of FTAS, we may walk through the kennels and feel sad for the dogs that do not have a home. The dogs at FTAS are loved and well cared for but we would like to see them snoozing on a couch, cuddling with their human for a movie, or running in their back yard chasing squirrels. For me, it is especially hard to see the older dogs in the kennels. They seem a little sadder, a bit more depressed. Like they knew what love was and never dreamt of losing it. Rocky became my dog with the help of a little fireworks night magic. I took him home because no one else requested him for doggie date night back in 2007. The big boy was a bit intimidating. He barked incessantly at any visitors to the kennel, including volunteers. At 100 lbs, a mix of German Shepherd and Rottweiler, and 7 years old he was not getting many second glances. I was wary as I put his collar on for fireworks night. As soon as we got home though, immediately upon entering the apartment, Rocky play bowed to my cat Jeter. Instantly I felt that this dog had to be mine. I was ready for a dog and my one concern was that he or she was safe around my cats. It was as if Rocky read my mind and instantly set me at ease. I had a hard time bringing him back until I could get approval from the apartment complex and finalize the adoption with Katie.

But soon enough, the big boy was mine. I hadnt really thought too much about Rockys age but it became obvious he was having a hard time getting around very quickly. We went to the vet I was using at the time and neither Rocky or I liked how he conducted his examination. This vet talked about extensive testing and xrays, medications, etc and he made Rocky and I uneasy. I sought a second opinion from the family vet we had used for 25 years. Turns out, after xrays, Rocky had undergone femoral head surgery for hip dysplasia (removal of the ball part of the hip joint). He was prescribed Rimadyl for his arthritis and luckily has been just fine ever since. Last year Rocky had a few incidents with neck pain which was solved with a cortisone shot and now he gets monthly massage therapy from volunteer Wendy Kerekes which he LOVES. Rocky will be 12 in November. I treasure every day with my big boy.

Lucas, Stella and Sandy

I remember the first time I saw him in the back kennels with his brother Spencer. He was looking sad and impatient and maybe a bit tired of sharing his kennel with the younger, more spry black lab mix. I think I knew right away he would end up with me. Turns out a family with 5 children was adopting a baby and that baby was allergic to dogs. So Lucas and Spencer ended up at FTAS. Spencer was adopted fairly quickly. He was a lab mix and around 8 years old. Lucas, a beagle mix was already 12. I could not stop thinking about him. I knew his chances of being adopted were slim. And his heart spoke to mine. On December 13, 2009, my Moms birthday, I made it official. Lucas became a Jagger. We worry about veterinary expenses when we adopt an older dog, but Lucas has not had one medical concern in nearly 3 years. He has a heart murmur and his teeth are not so good but overall, his health is good. He can be a cranky old man at times when the younger girls are being pesky but he deserves to be. Lucas is 15 years old. I am lucky for each morning I wake up with my little buddy. I had the honor of spending 71 days with a sweet old girl I named Stella in 2010. Katie found her wandering the streets. I wandered in the back one day and was afraid she was gone, all the dogs were barking and she was lying still. Katie laughed no, she is just deaf. I walked the old

Lucas
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girl once she was evaluated and I could not let her go.

Rocky
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Katie got her vaccines up to date and let me take her home. She had some worms and a bit of a leaky bladder. Some wormer from Katie and a quick trip to the vet cured both problems with relative ease. Stella was such a joy. That girl followed me around the house and gave me so much love. One cold morning she woke up early and went to a far corner of the back yard and laid down. That was the day she left me. I look forward to heaven one day where I know my sweet Stella will be waiting for me. That dog was my heart. Sandy was a yellow lab surrendered at 13 years old on the same day my mom was adopting a dog from FTAS. My heart immediately went to her. She looked so sad and forlorn like she believed she had lost everything good in her world. Sandy was surrendered in April and I took her home in May, making sure my heart was ready for it first. Sandy had some spunk! She let the other dogs know she was not going to take any nonsense. We put Sandy on Rimadyl as it was obvious she had some arthritis in her hips. Her body didnt give her much warning when she had to go potty so that became something that we had to manage. And she had a hard time on floors which got worse with time. Overall, aside

from the arthritis medication and her regular check ups, Sandy had no medical issues during her time with me. In the end, I sadly had to make the decision to let her go when she could no longer get up and lost nearly all control of her bowels. It was still a hard decision to make and a hard day to get through. I miss my Sandy and my Stella every single day. Though the heartbreak of losing them seems too much to bear, I never once regretted my decision to bring Stella or Sandy into my home or my heart. The joy of giving them a second chance when there are few that have it in their hearts to do so is worth the terrible emptiness of their loss. And the memories and their souls stay with your heart forever. Amanda Jagger SCFA Team Leader

Second Chance for Animals Board of Directors are currently working on a program for seniors, the Senior Pet Assistance Program. This program, when finalized, will offer financial assistance to help defray the cost of a senior pet with medical needs. This is a new program and we will be

looking for donations and fundraising efforts to maintain this important program.

Socialization Volunteers
For volunteers attending Thursday night socialization at the shelter, there are some changes you will need to remember:

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Wish List
Dry Dog Food Dry Cat Food Purina Kitten Chow Laundry Detergent Pine Sol Hand Sanitizer

Wear an SCFA volunteer t-shirt so that you will be easy to distinguish from the general public. A Team Leader will be present to oversee adoptions and help answer questions the public may have. You are not expected to have to work with the public. The Socialization Leader will still be present to help you. Be aware that members of the general public may be present; be respectful. Do not allow members of the general public to handle the animals (until they have completed the pre-adoption form). Members of the public should only be present in the entry area, the cat adoption room, and the front dog runs.

KMR Kitten Formula Paper Towels Canned Cat Food Cat Toys Catnip Dog Kong Toys Pigs Ears Bleach Sponges Q-Tips Blankets Towels Sheets Dog Beds

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If you have any questions about this, feel free to contact Gerry Harris at gerryha@mindspring.com

Constance
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Her New Name is Askja...

So, I Adopted a 9 Year Old Cat From Our Shelter...

Askja

Askja from what I understand has been an indoor cat for her whole life. From my experience with her, she has been very well taken care of and socialized (actually she is more like a dog than a cat for most). She loves people, goes to them to check them out etc. I love her to pieces and not to upset all my previous cats who were all wonderful though challenging at times, she is more adapted than any that I had before. I can run the vacuum cleaner next to her, drop something on the floor 1 foot away from her (being clumsy) and she is not disturbed by any of it. She just looks at it and I know her hearing is very good. All my previous cats would have taken off if that happened. She is mainly challenging about food intake (she could eat until she bursts) and her early morning hours (though we discussed that point and came to an understanding). The other challenge is to get her to exercise: she loves being flat on the ground most of the time. We go visit the fenced in backyard together and she loves it. She gets fresh air and really learned to enjoy it all. Amazingly enough, she has one talent: HUNTING! She gets very active and excited if there is something to hunt in the backyard when we are there! And oh yes, squirrels and chipmunks! Askja is the name of a volcano in Iceland, extinct. I named her for that volcano as she can be explosive and has a strong personality which I like. She is a lovely cat though and I have not had any problems with her. We handle the vet situations really well too as I get her to smell a treat when they poke at her and that does the trick as she loves treats so much. As I said, she is more like a dog than a cat and had a really good education from what I can assess. Asjka is a wonderful cat and I had many before her. Tania Volochine

2013 SCFA Franklin Township Calendars For Sale!

Its Not Too Late!

2014 Calendar Submissions

Photos submitted must be animals who have been adopted from The Franklin Township Animal Shelter. Color digital photographs are required and must be a minimum of 300 dpi, or 2400x3000 pixels, in JPEG (JPG) format so that they will produce high quality for the calendar. Be sure to include their names. We can only use photographs of your pets no people please.

The 2013 SCFA Franklin Township Calendar is available for purchase at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter during its regular hours (Tue-Sat 12:00-3:00pm and Thursday 5:30-7:30pm). Calendars are $20.00. You can also pick up yours at Cedar Lane Animal Clinic at the corner of Cedar Grove Lane and Easton Avenue. If you cant get to any of these locations, you can send a check for $22.70 ($20.00 plus $2.70 shipping) for each calendar you want to our post office address of: Second Chance for Animals P.O. Box 5172 Somerset, NJ 08875 Attn: Calendar Sales Make checks out to Second Chance for Animals. Be sure to include the name and address where to mail them.

Send Photos to:

calendar@secondchanceforanimals.org
(Photo Tip! Dont use flash, and have sunlight behind you).

Super

50/50 Raffle!
Please do not drop them off at the shelter!

2 Weeks Left!
Our Super 50/50 Raffle prize is up to $1,000! We have 2 weeks left to sell to all of our friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers! Remember, last years prize was over $3,000... we have to sell a lot more tickets to get to that prize. Please return the stubs, and money (checks should be made payable to Second Chance for Animals) in the self-addressed envelope enclosed with the books. All tickets must be returned no later than February 2, 2013.

Win BIG!
Please Note: that in order to comply with the rules of the NJ Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission,
all tickets, sold or unsold, must be returned to SCFA. So, if you are unable or unwilling to sell any or all of the tickets, PLEASE return the unsold tickets to SCFA (do not drop them off at the shelter!).

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Animal

special observations around the shelter

Crackers
True Love Waiting
I wont ever leave you, I wont ever stray, Ill be here waiting, At the end of your day. Whatever your troubles, Bring them home to our place, And I will put a smile, Back onto your face. Dont need much in return, But a warm cozy bed, A smatter of kisses, And a lap for my head. So come get me now, Im waiting for you, At your local pet shelter, With a heart that is true. Jester Tom Young

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Cinnamon and Her New Daddy!

Dont Give Up Hope!
Cinnamon went home recently, after over two years of waiting for her forever home.

Like Us on Facebook, and keep up to date with all the wonderful adoptions!

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pted! Ado

Cinnamon
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Cooks in the ...Not a Second Chance!!

Do You Have a Favorite Recipe Thats Light and Healthy?

Too Many

Cookbook Fundraiser
Calling all cooks....Second Chance for Animals is putting together its first cookbook to help with fundraising for the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. So gather up your familys favorite recipes, and send them in to be included! Our cookbook will include recipes for you and your best friend, so if you have a pet friendly recipe, send it on in! We encourage you to submit them online (instructions below) or send them into the email below and well get them in for you. We are also looking for volunteers for this and editing! This is a great fundraising opportunity and we will have them for sale December 2013, just in time for the Holidays! If you have any questions or are interested in proofreading, please email Linda at SCFACookbook@secondchancefor animals.org.

Kitchen?

Shake Off those Holiday Pounds!

The categories available are:

Appetizers Beverages Main Dishes Bread & Rolls Desserts Cookies & Candy This & That Pets

Soups Salads Vegetables Side Dishes

To submit a recipe, please email Linda at SCFACookbook@second chanceforanimals.org

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We will be collecting recipes until December 1st, 2013

Thursday Evening Socialization

Thursday Night Cat Socialization is a very unique time for both volunteers and residents. It is a time devoted to just interaction & fun with our guests. EACH CAT deserves to be touched and handled. Dont let any of our cats sit on the sideline, and not be involved. They need to be stimulated, interacted with, and loved. This makes them more adoptable! Your one-on-one interaction will probably be the HIGHLIGHT of their week. Check with our Team Leader on where you can make an impact, and always remember to work your way from front to back only ... Please note: Volunteers should never go into the Quarantine unless specifically instructed to do so by a Shelter Staff person.

Bridgette
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1. Adoption 2. Incoming

Calling All Dog Walkers

Trained Dog Walkers are always needed and appreciated as well on Thursdays. If youre new, and want to attend a Dog Walking Orientation, email Amanda Jagger amandajagger13@gmail.com for more information on the next Dog Walking Orientation!

3. Happy Critters!

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Tricky Tray is Back!

October 25th

2013

Tricky Tray 2013 is Coming to the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Franklin!

Calling All Volunteers!
Are you good with sales and marketing? Do you have contacts with local stores, restaurants, or companies? Do you like working with people? Can you make phone calls? Do you have none of these skills but still want to help? We Need You! The most critical component of Tricky Tray is solicitation of donations from stores, restaurants, sports venues, companies, etc. to ensure a successful event. We Need You!

Baskets, Filling, Ribbons And Bows

We need baskets and decorative boxes in all shapes, sizes and colors to package gifts. We also need basket filling, ribbons and bows to make them attractive to potential bidders. If you have baskets that you would like to donate, please reply to this email and we will arrange pickup. Dont forget to save any baskets or decorative boxes from your holiday gatherings. They do not have to be new but they must be in good shape with no broken handles, holes or fraying. Questions? Would you like more information? Please send an email to ttinfo@secondchanceforanimals.org and we would be happy to respond to any questions. Thanks for all that you do and we look forward to working with you to help the Shelter and the animals of Franklin Township! Rose Rivera, Susan Book & Karen Ferone 2013 Tricky Tray Chairs Please come to our Tricky Tray planning meeting on February 26th 7:00 PM in the Franklin Township Library Historical Room to see how you can help.

Donation Drop-offs
We will be coordinating dates and locations in the early spring for volunteers, family and friends to drop off new items for our baskets. We are planning many themed baskets so if you have NEW items please consider donating them. We will be advertising drop off dates via email and on our website.

Theme baskets:
Pets (Dogs, Cats,) Gardening, Bakers, Italian, Kitchen, Home Dcor, Holidays, Seasonal, Exercise, Romantic Evening, Scrapbooking, Arts & Crafts and more.

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Sunday, March 3, at 5:00pm

The Stress Factory

90 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Tickets - $40 per ticket (Includes show and buffet) proceeds benefit Second Chance for Animals

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Contact aliciad@secondchanceforanimals.org or 732.748.7232

Second Chance for Animals, a registered 501(c)-3 non-profit organization, dedicated to enhancing the lives, adoption rates, and experiences of the animals living in shelters. We support the Franklin Township Animal shelter as well as provide dog & cat food to the Franklin Township Food Bank to help support pets for families who need assistance.

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Second Chance for Animals Board of Directors 2012-2013

Welcome our newest BOD member, Heather Steel. Heather joined SCFA in January of this year, and has decided to become more involved. Thank you Heather, we all look forward to working with you. Please also join us in congratulating Bob Pezzano as our new Vice President. Bob has been active both on the Board and as a team leader and with SCFA for many years. We all look forward to working with Bob in his new role. The Treasurers position is once again filled by Gerry Harris. Gerry has been instrumental in keeping SCFA fiscally sane and balanced over the years and we are all glad to have him take on this task for another 2 years.

President Nora Breen Vice President Bob Pezzano Treasurer Gerry Harris Secretary Lisa Revel

Directors
Marianne Mason Stacy Megna Pat Revel Heather Steel

Board meetings are open to all members. They are held the first Thursday of each month at the Library.

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meetings
All Volunteers Meeting
Tuesday, February 5th at 7:00pm at the Senior Center (505 DeMott Lane, behind the library & shelter).

Current Adoption Events

Shelter Petsmart in Bridgewater Every Saturday 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month* 1st and 2nd Saturdays the month* 2nd Sunday of the month Thursday Evenings Three to Four times a Year

Board Of Directors Meetings

The BOD Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. The first part of the meeting is open to anyone interested in attending and is normally held at the Franklin Township Library.

Petco in Milltown PetValue Socialization/Adoption Comcast Tapings

*Note: Changes to Current Adoption Events Time required per week estimated: 2-4 hrs. Remember to Log Your Volunteer Hours!
The sign-up schedule for the shelter, Petsmart, Petvalu and Petco are also now online.

Contacts
Kitty Solomita (Scheduling) (732) 297-8210 volunteer_scheduler@secondchanceforanimals.org Nora Breen (President) (732) 227-1033 president@secondchanceforanimals.org Bob Pezzano (Vice President) bobpezz@msn.com Marianne Mason (Technology) (732) 249-2559 ferrante@verizon.net Lynn Lawson (Foster Care) (732) 271-1291 llawson2711@yahoo.com Gerry Harris (Animal Enrichment) gerryha@mindspring.com Rose Rivera (Fundraising) RRiver32@ITS.JNJ.com Heather Steel (Marketing/Community Outreach) hwsteel@comcast.net Linda Tatem (Fundraising) tatemld@yahoo.com Photography and Graphic Design by Tracy Lee Sullivan Tracy@CandidCreatures.com www.CandidCreatures.com www.designwithfivestar.com

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Volunteer Opportunities
Adopting one pet wont change the world, but the world will change for that one pet!
...and have fun doing it!
Rodney
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www.secondchanceforanimals.org Supporting The Franklin Township Animal Shelter and more!