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SPRING 2011
A Publication of the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania
Third Year in a Row open seven days a week for adop-
tions. Supporters who cannot offer
For the three straight years, the forever homes to the animals can
Animal Rescue League has met its provide temporary foster care, give
goal of finding fur-ever homes for in-kind or monetary donations, vol-
more than 5,000 adoptable animals. unteer at the shelter or help with off-
Overall, 5,249 pets found a loving site events. With our shelter’s sparse
home in 2010. resources, the success of the “Drive
Just as the year was coming to for Five” program would not be pos-
a close the Animal Rescue League sible without the tireless efforts of
met its goal of finding homes for the Animal Rescue League’s Board,
5,000 adoptable animals in 2010. ening the awareness and staff, volunteers and donors. In
On December 15, 2010, Ryan Brown support for the shelter. 2008, 5,150 animals became
gave a home to the Animal Rescue Reaching such a someone’s pet. The trend continued
League’s 5,000th homeless pet of the milestone three years in a in 2009 with 5,228 homeless animals
year when he decided to adopt Pit row is breathtaking. However, being placed. Thus far, 2010 proved
Bull Mix Maude. Maude had been pets in need of a home enter our to be our most successful year by
at the shelter since June 25, 2010. shelter each and every day. As an placing 5,249 homeless animals. In
Besides being the 5,000th adopted pet, open-door shelter, we turn no animal January, 2011, we began the fourth
Maude was reunited with her brother in need away. We are “Beyond No annual “Drive for Five;” we hope
Harold. Ryan adopted Harold on July Kill.” Community animals must go you can help us have another suc-
30, 2010, over a month after he and somewhere. Selective entry shelters cessful year. 5,000 adoptions in one
Maude were surrendered together. do not take in every animal. This year may seem very ambitious. You
When Ryan saw that Maude was sometimes makes us the last resort need to just look into the eyes of a
still at the shelter, he decided to bring for an animal that has the most need homeless pet and you’ll understand
Harold in and see if he and Maude to have a second chance. By open- why we want to find each and every
still got along. Acting like best friends ing our doors to all animals, we are one of them a loving home.
together, Maude finally found her still able to offer quality adoptable
forever home with Ryan and Harold. animals, resulting in more adoptions IN THIS ISSUE
Ryan is now planning to attend annually from our shelter as com- Third Year in a Row ............................................... 1
training to become a volunteer at the pared to “No Kill” selective shelters. 2011 Membership Benefits .................................. 2
Animal Rescue League. Message from
Sometimes an animal just needs to Executive Director Dan Rossi............................... 3
Many bow wows and meows be rehabilitated before they can be Announcing Our Partnership with Op4G .......... 4
of thanks to the community for its adopted. Others are given the best Wildlife Babies Are Coming!................................ 4
dedicated support in helping the care until a difficult decision has to Lanie ...................................................................... 5
Attention Scout Leaders and Other Groups! .... 6
Animal Rescue League meet its Drive be made.
Give a New Baby a New Chance in the Wild .... 7
for Five goal again! With 2010 as the Adoptable animals can be I Found a Baby Squirrel… What Do I Do? .......... 7
program’s third year, the Drive for viewed 24 hours a day at www.ani- Wildlife and Nature Photography Classes ......... 7
Five campaign has been tremendously malrescue.org. The Animal Rescue Just Ask Jill ............................................................. 8
Just Ask Janice ..................................................... 9
successful, providing not only many League, located at 6620 Hamilton
Wildlife Center Camp ................................... 15-18
animals with a home, but also height- Avenue in Pittsburgh’s East End, is
Where Love Beg ins . www.animalrescue.org 1
2011 Membership Benefits
2011 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 2011 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
For as little as a $35 donation or more, receive our Every Membership dollar you send is used to help as many pre-
quarterly newsletter and become a member of our cious animals as possible. Here are some examples of how your
team. In addition, all memberships include: support will be used:
• A personalized membership card • $35 Associate Membership will feed a baby bird for one week
• 10% discount on Veterinary services for you and • $75 Supporter Membership will neuter a dog or cat
your immediate family members
• $150 Patron Membership will cover food and medical care for
• $10 discount on adoptions a baby raccoon
• FREE one hour consultation with an animal behavior • $250 Benefactor Membership will guarantee emergency
specialist treatment and ongoing care for a severely injured animal
• One FREE grooming appointment at the Rosedale • $500 President’s Circle Membership will cover the care for an
Grooming Salon animal at our shelter or wildlife center for two weeks
• A discount on regularly priced items at the Penn Hills
• $1,000 Golden Circle Membership will support all of the
Lawn and Garden Center, Wild Birds Unlimited and
above, and more!
Elmer’s Aquarium.
• Other – Every gift helps the animals
• A FREE tour of the Menagerie Area, home to our
educational animals (by appointment).
• A FREE tour of the nurseries and aviaries where you
will have the opportunity to view Wildlife Rehabilita-
tion in action!
• 10% off a Birthday Party at the Wildlife Center
Please send me information about: TO DONATE BY CREDIT CARD
How I Can Volunteer Please provide the information below.
How I Can Be a Foster Friend Gift amount $
Including the Animal Rescue League Shelter Please charge my gift to:
and Wildlife Center in My Will Card #
I have: Cat(s) Dog(s) Other
Name (as it appears on card):
The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit SigNature:
organization and receives no federal, state or local government operating
support or United Way funding. Your contribution is tax-deductible to Home PHoNe:
the extent provided by law. Please return this reply slip in the enclosed
envelope with your check payable to the Work PHoNe:
Animal Rescue League of W. PA.
email:
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE LIMIT OF THE LAW. OFFICIAL
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN
PENNSYLVANIA, 1-800-732-0999 REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
2 www.animalrescue.org
Message from Board of Directors
Executive Director Beverlynn Elliott
President
Dan Rossi Joseph Burgunder
It is hard to believe I will be with the 1st Vice President
Animal Rescue League for a full year Robin J. Bernstein
in April. The time has flown by and 2nd Vice President
many accomplishments have been Tom Litwiler
made. My goal has been to create a 3rd Vice President
new culture where animals and people Donald Green
are valued; where new lines of com- Secretary
munication have been established
Joseph Vater, ESQ.
among staff and volunteers; and where
we expect more in 2011. Over the Treasurer
new energies have taken place to com-
winter we have made many improve- Dr. James Beebe, DVM
municate our mission with the greater
ments to the facility to gear up for the Paul E. Block
community, as the ARL has been very Ruth Byrd-Smith
busy attending community events, spring onslaught. This has included
Julie Coletti
obtaining media coverage, and estab- the construction of a new roof to Susan Warner Gitomer
lishing an online presence. keep the wildlife, staff, and volunteers Heather Hurley
As spring approaches, we know dry and safe. Carey Miklos
we will have other challenges. The The reality is that none of our Kevin Murcko
achievements would be possible John Oliverio, SPHR
natural breeding cycles of animals kick
without you. Without the monetary Im Sook Reinhart
into high gear and shortly, our intake
James Louis Rosenberg
will drastically increase, particularly gifts of our donors or the gift of time
Louisa Rudolph
with kittens and puppies. In 2010, the from our volunteers, there would be Lisa Sturiale
Animal Rescue League clinic spayed/ no spay and neuter days, adoptions, Sally Wiggin
neutered over 6,000 animals. This wild-life releases, education classes, Matthew J. Wholey
year I am happy to report to you that or a place for reuniting lost animals Marla Zerrer
in order to help with this issue of pet with their families. If you aren’t a cur-
overpopulation the Animal Rescue rent Animal Rescue League member, Advisory Board
League, along with the other areas please consider joining and helping Jennie K. Scaife
shelters and animal advocacy groups, to support our efforts. You can also Honorary Chair
have entered into collaboration with be confident that the Animal Rescue Michael Bailey, DVM
the City of Pittsburgh. All three League will efficiently use your dona- Bev Beebe
shelters have worked out an agree- tions. We have a four star rating with Robi Bendorf
Linda Binstock Ph.D. J.D.
ment to provide all City of Pittsburgh Charity Navigator, America’s premier
Rebecca Burdick
residents spay and neuter surgeries at independent charity evaluator. This Dave Crawley
no cost. This program can have a real means we exceed industry standards Robin Fernandez
impact and the benefits of spay/neuter and outperform most charities with Penny Foster
surgery are far-ranging. Altered pets using donations to meet our mission. Marv Jacobson
are healthier and have fewer behav- Anabell Kinney, ESQ
ioral problems. This program will also Nathalie Lemieux
work with free-roaming feral cats. Robert Murray, AIA
Sincerely,
Rhoda Shear Neft, ESQ
Spring also brings challenges to
Todd Reidbord
our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Randy Rhoades, ESQ
We will soon be bustling with newly Beth Ruff
injured and orphaned wildlife. Last Dan Rossi Joseph Stelmack, CPA
year 2,009 animals were admitted and Executive Director Jane Voros
Where Love Begins. 3
Announcing
Our Partnership
with Op4G!
We have an opportunity that we
just can’t pass up! Announcing our
Partnership with Op4G (Opinions
for Good), a market research com-
pany with a twist – Individuals who
sign up will be able to participate
in paid activities, while providing Animal Rescue League
additional funding to a Non-Profit
of their choice! It’s a win-win for Wildlife Center’s
us all.
Baby Shower Fundraiser
Saturday, March 26, 2011
12 - 4 pm
Benefits: Bring a donation from the wish list to help us fill our pantry!
(PAGE 4)
• Members will be paid by partici-
pating in market research
• Just by signing up, new Members Wildlife Babies Activities include:
give us the opportunity to earn • Children’s games and crafts
significant additional funding Are Coming! • Tours of our rehabilitation
• Sustainable funding for us every It’s time to raise funds and stockpile clinic, including nurseries
time a Member participates in supplies for the hundreds of animal • Education program on snakes
paid activities, allowing us to orphans coming this spring. You with an art lesson project
maintain the programs we offer. can also see the renovations we’ve
• Hamburgers, hotdogs and other
been working on! Observe wildlife
How to get started: rehabilitation in action through big
refreshments for sale
• Visit www.Op4G.com viewing windows, and enjoy an af- • Raffles
• Choose us as your supported ternoon filled with family activities.
Non-Profit For more information, call 412-793-6900, or visit our website,
• Complete the short demographic www.animalrescue.org/wildlifecenter.html
questionnaire (your information
will always be kept private and
secure by Op4G) Internships Available summer, including holidays, week-
ends, and evenings.
Everyone, everywhere is eligible to The Staff is still seeking applications If you are interested in caring for
sign up – so please share this great for Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant native wildlife, and want hands-on
opportunity with your friends, fam- Interns for the Summer of 2011. training, our internships are great
ily, and colleagues! We hope you Interns must be enrolled in a biologi- learning experiences! Contact
consider becoming a Member of cal sciences program, have their own Maria Pyrdek for more informa-
Op4G and selecting us as your sup- transportation, and be available to tion, mpyrdek@animalrescue.org.
ported Non-Profit! work 20 hours per week during the Application deadline is 3/19/2011.
4 www.animalrescue.org
Lanie Rescue Le
an adult female border
ague (ARL) rescued d on the ARL web site as
In 2004, the Animalnamed Lucy, and was describe opted
collie mix. She was le , smar t and sweet. Our daughter, Melissa, ad
well tempered , gent ed her Lanie.
this dog and re -nam ith my wife and
d from co llege , she moved backt w make of Lanie, but
After Melissa graduatee with her. I was not sure wha to home from
me, and brought Lani e came as a package deal . When I came ng a toy to
our daughter and Lani t me with great excitement, of ten bringiar t in return .
work, Lanie would gree ve me her hear t, and Lanie stole my he
play with . She freely ga was always upbeat and
describe d on the web site. Sheickly learned all the typical
Lanie proved to be as an understatement. Lanie qu ds such as
friendly. Smar t was more impressive was that she figured out wor out “W-A-L-K” because whenever
l
dog commands. Even tairs” without being taught. We had to spelash and get excited . My wife or I
“upstairs” and “downs alk” she would run to where we keep her le sh brought into the kitchen , and
she heard the word “w rson if they wanted the empty ice cream diclean up the remaining drops of ice
would ask the other peout that “kitchen” meant she would get to ound and keep an eye on us to be
Lanie quickly figured hile going to the kitchen , she would turn ar
cream in the bowl. Won our way!
certain that we were no exception . O ften
indu strious, and Lanie wasing at me, as if to say
Border collies are veryld look up and find her star
when reading, I wou rtant things to do – let’s get moving.”
“c’mon , we have impo ickly determined
e a home office worker. Lanie qu at Noon to tell me
A few years ago, I becamwould come to my office promptly finished
the daily rhythm . Shewould run to her leash for a walk when I time to
it was lunchtime andwould return to my office to tell me it was I returned
eating. At 6 PM she r and star t paying attention to her. When ed . She
turn off the compute at the door and was ecstatic that I returnairs when I
was waiting for me en follow me upst
from a business trip , sheme when I reviewed the pile of mail, and th
would sit right next to a. O f course ,
em ptied by suitcase . nose d with multiple myelom lf. The vet-
of sorts, and she was diag ullient se
ar y, Lanie acted outre , and Lanie quickly returned to her usual eb appear normal until
Last Janu edical ca inued to
she had the fines t mequently adjusted her medicine and Lanie contlost Lanie on Januar y 2, 2011.
e
erinar y oncologist fr The cancer finally overwhelmed her, and w ve Lanie a farewell hug and
the end of December. ed up Lanie’s impact on all of us when she ga
Our daughter summ ing such a good friend .” ed
said “thank you for be ’s “good friend .” If help
ly want to be someone else
y other animals that on
I’m sure there are manfulfill this wish .
by the ARL they could
Yours truly,
Dennis S. Goren
Where Love Begins. 5
So many ways to find Attention Scout 2010 Wildlife Center Statistics
the Animal Rescue Leaders and • 2,009 animals admitted for
League of Western PA… Other Groups! treatment
6620 Hamilton Avenue • 1,277 animals released back to
Schedule a guided educational tour
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 the wild, a 63% release rate!
in the Wildlife Center’s Menagerie
412-661-6452 • Over 4,500 people attended
• Contains the majority of of education animals. More than
20 native and domestic animals live our Educational Programs
adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, small
rodents (x215) at the Wildlife Center. Learn about
• Open 7 days a week the natural history of owls, hawks,
• Veterinary Clinic (x223 or x211) Touch me Not, Creature Feature,
turtles, opossums, skunks and
• Intake/Surrender Services (x230) Staying Alive, We are Family, Ani-
more! Hear the stories of how these
• Lost & Found Services (x216) mal Watcher.
creatures came to live at the
Rosedale Boarding Kennels Wildlife Center. Tours during this Watching Wildlife Badge
6000 Verona Road
season are only $5.00 per person Brownies, earn the Watching Wild-
Verona, PA 15147
412-793-1135 and can be scheduled on the week- life Badge designed just for you.
• Grooming Salon end, after school, early evening or These sections from the badge book
• Boarding Kennels even during a day the children are are covered: Animal Architects,
(Open to Public) off from school. During baby sea- Earthworm Observations, Animal
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center son, add the nurseries to your tour Talk, Outdoor Shopping, Bird Song.
6000 Verona Road for only $2.00 more. Tour groups
Verona, PA 15147 limited to 20 people. Home School Classes
412-793-6900 Spring Time is Baby Time: Learn
Contact Tammy Frech to schedule:
• Brownie and Girl Scout Badge Programs why most animals born in the
tfrech@animalrescue.org or
• Internships spring and how their parents care
• Education Programs 412-352-3600.
for them. As the Wildlife Center’s
• One-Day Camps and Tours busiest season, see how we raise
Petco Stores Scout Badge baby bunnies, birds and squirrels.
(Robinson, Waterworks, South Hills,
McKnight Road, Waterfront) Program (April 11th) For elementary and
middle school aged children. The
• Hours Vary by Store
This wildlife workshop with a one hour class runs from 1:00 –
• ARL Cats and Kittens only
• Adoptions Special Rates guided educational tour of the 2:00 PM and includes an up-close
DO NOT Apply at Petco Wildlife Center education animals encounter with at least one of our
is $12 per scout. Adults may join education animals. Class fee is
Petland (East Liberty)
• ARL Cats and Kittens only
the tour for only $5.00 per person. $8.00 per student. One parent may
• Adoptions Special Rates Group size limited to 25 people. attend at no cost. Following the
DO NOT Apply at Petland Discount available for groups of class, is an optional, guided educa-
15-25 scouts. Badge not included. tional tour of the Wildlife Center
Animal Nature (Regent Square)
• ARL Cats and Kittens only Call to schedule your Menagerie animals. The cost of the
• Adoptions Special Rates troop. tour is $5.00 per person. Prereg-
DO NOT Apply at Animal Nature istration is required.
Wildlife Badge
ARL Internet Information Junior scouts can As always, our education
http://www.animalrescue.org earn their Wildlife ambassadors can travel
http://twitter.com/AnimalRescueLg
Badge. The to your location. See our
http://twitter.com/arlwildlife
following sections website for a list of
http://opendoorshelters.org
from the badge programs or contact
Facebook: Animal Rescue League of
Western PA book are covered: Tammy Frech: tfrech@
Facebook: ARL Wildlife Center It’s all in the details, animalrescue.org
6 www.animalrescue.org
Give a New Baby I am asking that you give a Step 2:
If the answers to the above ques-
new baby animal a chance at a new
a New Chance life. Please make a donation to the tions are NO: see below.
at Life in the Wild ARL Wildlife Center today and A. Search for a nest. Squirrel nests
ensure a bright future for a baby are located on the high branches of
A deluge of babies in need of
animal. trees. They look like a large “knot”
specialized medical care will soon
be on the way to the Wildlife of branches and leaves. If you think
Center. Squirrels usually begin to that you have found the nest, place
arrive as early as late February! Our I Found a the baby in a box at the base of
the tree. Monitor the area from a
energies and efforts will be focused
on making sure these babies grow,
Baby Squirrel…. distance. The mother should return
flourish, and go back to the wild. What Do I Do? and carry the baby back up to the
Often times, the cost of the needed nest. If the mother does not return
Some of the first babies to be born
medicines and treatments is over- in 4-6 hours, call the Center for
this spring will be squirrels. Below
looked. Our bills create a hurdle instructions.
are the correct steps to follow if you
that we must clear each month, happen to find a baby squirrel. B. If the tree has been cut down, call
especially during the baby season. the Center for instructions.
The average cost of raising just one Step 1:
baby to maturity is $63; we expect Is the squirrel bleeding, very cold, Step 3:
to raise over 1,500 babies from limping, a victim of an animal at- If you find a single baby squirrel
February to September. We must tack, or unconscious? alone and it is running up to
rely on our friends to help us clear If so, call the center immedi- people, please call the Center at
the hurdles. ately for instructions. 412-793-6900 for instructions.
Wildlife and Nature Sessions will be facilitated To register call Jill or Maria at
by Barry Lavery, Mr. Lavery is the 412-793-6900.
Photography Classes founder of the photography depart-
The ARL Wildlife Center will offer ment at the Art Institute of PGH
a four-session wildlife and nature where he taught for 37 years. He
photography class in an effort to has worked with Hawk Watch
continue to educate regional resi- International and been
dents on nature-themed topics, as published by Little
well as our mission of rehabilitation Brown and the New
and release. York Times.
The series will be every
Saturday in May 2011 from 1:00
– 3:00pm. The series is $200 per
person. You must bring your own
camera equipment. Payment is due
in full 1 week prior to the first class.
Students will get the chance to
take pictures of wildlife and plants.
Topics will include but are not
limited to: Camera basics, the impor-
tance of light, designs, lenses and
optics, critiques and working from
blinds.
Where Love Begins. 7
just ask
jill
Wildlife Center Wish List
Food Household items
Canned Cream Corn Baby Food Squash Paper Towels Receiving Blankets
Canned Green Beans Baby Food Peas Toilet Paper Crocheted or
Q
Canned Carrots Baby Food Chicken Rubber or Latex Gloves Knitted Blankets
Canned Peaches and Gravy Garbage Bags (30 & 55 gallon) Hand Soap
Canned Pears Knox Blox Liquid Laundry Detergent Hand Sanitizer
I found a Canned Peas Tums, any flavor Bleach Heating Pads
wild animal, can I Canned Mixed Fruit Exact Original Dawn Liquid Dish Soap White Copy Paper
Applesauce Pedialyte
keep it?
A
Baby Food Sweet Potatoes Frozen Meat Pet Supplies
This is a very common Baby Food Carrots Unsalted nuts with or Freeze Dried Meal Worms Cat Food (dry or canned)
Baby Food Mixed Veggies without shells (no peanuts): Freeze Dried Blood Worms Kitty Litter
question that the staff
Baby Food Garden Veggies • Walnuts • Chestnuts Esbilac Powder (puppy formula) Reptile Bedding
of the Center is asked. Baby Food Broccoli • Hazelnuts • Pecans KMR Powder (kitten formula) 18” Reptile Lights
While we understand Baby Food Green Beans • Almonds • Acorns Dog Food (dry or canned) Whole Dried Corn
the thought process of people that We are in DESPERATE need of HEATING Gift Cards
PADS! If you can possibly help by
find a helpless young animal, it is donating one or more heating pads
Giant Eagle PetSupplies Plus
Home Depot Petco
ALWAYS best to get the animal to a (make sure it is NOT the automatic shutoff
PetSmart
type) you will be helping us to keep
professional who can provide the ap- Mother Nature’s babies warm this season.
propriate care for that particular spe-
cies. It is also against the law in the mals seek companionship, care and Putting a wild animal’s needs
United States for anyone who does food from the wrong species, in most before your want of an “exotic”
not hold a license to possess native cases, humans. pet is a wonderful act of kindness.
wildlife, under any circumstances. In Buckeye, one of our resident The discovery of baby wild animals
addition to the legalities, wild ani- education animals, was a victim of a should always be reported to a
mals require specialized care. Being person who wished to keep him. Be- rehabilitator. The rehabber will be
a pet owner, even a great pet owner, ing an Eastern Screech Owl, Buckeye able to help make the best deci-
cannot prepare you for tending to a is small and seemingly harmless. sions for the future of the animal.
wild animal’s needs. The internet is However, as a bird of prey, Buckeye By playing a part in the rescue of a
full of information on caring for wild possesses a sharp beak and talons. distressed animal, you are playing
animals, but the information is often Buckeye is a healthy, beautiful a role in the health of PA’s native
wrong or incomplete. Web surfers owl, who should have been allowed wildlife!
should beware of sites containing to live the life of a free animal but
tips for raising wild animals. cannot because he was not reha-
Keeping a wild animal captive bilitated and released back into the
poses a number of problems for the wild. His situation is rare, because
animal. Incorrect husbandry, food, he was lucky enough to find a home Wildlife
stimulation, and even temperatures with us that can properly provide Dilemma?
can, and usually do, lead to untime- for his needs. Imprinted animals can
ly death. If the animal reaches matu- sometimes live quite a happy life Just Ask Jill!
rity, it will often become aggressive as an education animal. In order to
during mating season. Wild animals become a legal education animal, Email your questions to:
never completely lose their “wild” the subject must meet a number of jargall@animalrescue.org or
instincts. Destruction to property requirements set by the US Fish and call 412-793-6900. Your
is a commonly reported problem. Wildlife Services. A few of these question will be answered by
Wild animals raised by humans will include: good appetite, calm inter- email or phone and it may be
often “imprint” upon their human action with humans, and a general featured in a future edition of
caregivers. Imprinted animals no low stress level. Buckeye was able to Animal Tracks.
longer have the ability to care for adapt to live at the Center and leads
themselves in the wild. These ani- a good quality of life.
8 www.animalrescue.org
just ask
janice
“April hath put a spirit of
youth in everything.”
~ William Shakespeare
Q I found an orphan
kitten/litter of kittens/
my cat had kittens
and I can’t keep them, what
should I do?
A
Instead of a gift exchange grab bag during their Christmas party. Ms. Saks and Ms. Kolarosky’s
fourth grade classes at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School generously donated money,
Springtime brings wel-
blankets and food to the Animal Rescue League.
come relief from snow
and ice, but for animal to help provide medical care for ill the foster family decides to adopt
shelters the first sign of cats and in many cases can assist their foster) are one of the pitfalls of
spring flowers is also an indicator of with food and litter. (Food and litter opening your home and your heart
the busiest and most stressful time of for the foster program are provided to a needy animal.
year. Cat and kitten intake numbers through donations and are subject to For more information regard-
start to skyrocket after the snow availability). ing fostering, you can go to the
melts. Healthy, weaned kittens can be Animal Rescue League’s website and
If you find a kitten consider spayed or neutered and put up for click on the “Foster” tab. The direct
these things in order to give it the adoption as young as two months link to the fostercare application can
best chance for an adoptive home. of age, as long as they weigh at least be found at: http:/www.surveymon-
If the cat or kitten is able to eat two pounds. Fostering a cat or kit- key.com/s/FosterPetsfortheARL
on its own and appears free from ten, even for a few days gives you a
disease, you can bring it to the shel- level of experience and expertise that
ter for intake and adoption. In the can help provide valuable informa-
event that the shelter is very full with tion for a pet profile that can help Doggie
cats and kittens, you may be asked if that cat or kitten get adopted into
you can hold on to the animal for a a forever home much faster. Pets Dilemma?
few days. This helps keep cats and that have a photo and well written Kitty Crisis?
kittens free from exposure to conta- description are adopted much faster
gious diseases and keeps their stress than those without this valuable Just Ask Janice!
level lower, which ultimately results information.
in healthier cats. Fostering is perfect for people Email your questions to:
If the cat or kitten appears ill, who don’t want or aren’t able to behavior@animalrescue.org or
or if the kitten is unable make the long term com- call the ARL Behavior Hotline
to eat food on its own, mitment of a full time pet. at 412-661-6452 x 272. Your
consider fostering. You also gain the satisfac- question will be answered by
Fostering animals can be tion of really being able email or phone and it may be
an incredibly rewarding to help save the lives of featured in a future edition of
experience. In most needy animals. Of course, Animal Tracks.
cases, the ARL is able “foster failures” (when
Where Love Begins. 9
Wildlife Center Schedule
Camp 8:00 to 9:00 Extended Day
The Steel City Rowing Club (SCRC) 9:00 to 12:00 days 1-3 at the Wildlife Center, Verona
days 4 & 5 at the SCRC Boathouse, Verona
and the Animal Rescue League Wild-
life Rehabilitation Center have joined 12:00 Pick up for morning Campers
together to offer your child a unique 12:00 to 12:30 Lunch for campers staying for the afternoon
five day camp experience. 12:30 Learn to Row campers are transported to the
boathouse for Learn to Row
Morning 9:00 to 12:00 1:00 to 3:00 Learn to Row at the SCRC Boathouse, Verona
WildLife River Camp 3:00 Pick up
Campers will start the week on morn-
3:00 to 5:00 Extended Day
ings one, two and three at the Wildlife
Center in Verona. There they will
learn about Pennsylvania’s native Fees
raptors, reptiles and mammals utiliz- Session I: June 27 - July 1, 2011 Ages 8 - 11
ing the Center’s resident population 9:00 am to 12:00 Wildlife Camp $150.00
to enhance their understanding of the 1:00 to 3:00 pm Learn to Row $100.00
challenges that face our native species.
Session II: July 18 - July 22, 2011 Ages 8 - 11
Armed with the skills they acquired
9:00 am to 12:00 Wildlife Camp $150.00
at the Wildlife Center, for the last two 1:00 to 3:00 pm Learn to Row $100.00
mornings campers will move to the
Session III: Aug. 8 - August 12, 2011 Ages 11 - 14
SCRC Boathouse in Verona where they
will take to the water in canoes and 9:00 am to 12:00 Wildlife Camp $150.00
1:00 to 3:00 pm Learn to Row $100.00
kayaks to spend their mornings explor-
ing Allegheny River’s various habitats Extended Day
while scouting for native species. 8:00 am to 9:00 am Extended Day $50.00
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Extended Day $50.00
Afternoon 1:00 to 3:00
Learn to Row Afternoon To hold your place, deposits are due June 1, 2011.
Learn to Row will find campers in the
rowing shells on the water with one What to Bring Extended day campers should
of SCRC’s Certified USRowing bring their summer reading or a game
For the Wildlife Center
Coaches. Here campers will learn how that everyone can play.
Reusable water bottle, sunscreen,
to work together as a team while ris- All campers should bring snacks.
rain gear, old shoes.
ing to the challenges unique to crew. Campers staying the day should bring
Younger children in Sessions I & II For the Boathouse a lunch.
depending on size and strength will Sunscreen, hat, reusable water bot-
To sign up or for additional information
spend more time in the kayaks and tle, bathing suit & towel, raingear, contact Tammy French at 412-352-3600
canoes and recreational rowing boats. old shoes, dry clothes. or tfrench@animalrescue.org
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In your On Demand menu, select
Get Local - Pet Adoptions - Pet Adoptions -
Animal Rescue League
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Meet our big, And we couldn’t be luckier to
have him!
affectionate, At nearly 20 pounds, this long-
roly-poly resident haired black and white tuxedo cat
is quite the sight to see when walk-
cat Max! ing into our Cat Adoption Center,
You may be wondering how we and quite the presence as well.
were fortunate enough to end up He is one of the most relaxed cats
with this big, stately fellow as our many of us have ever met. At
office cat. Well, Max was originally 8 years old he isn’t the highest
surrendered to us because he had energy cat out there, but don’t let
started having accidents outside of his nonchalant attitude fool you.
his litter box. Initially we thought Dangle a string toy in front of him
we had the problem under con- and he won’t disappoint. Aside
trol by treating him for a bladder from being just about the friendliest
infection. However, upon further guy around, he has the perfect when he has had enough of the
inspection, we sadly realized his laidback attitude we need from a crowds, he simply goes and curls
problem was more serious. So in cat that gets free reign of the build- up in his bed behind our main desk
order to insure Max receives the ing. Max gets along great with and takes a nap.
care he needs, which includes other cats, and seems to never get So next time you come to visit
regular antibiotics and staying scared or upset by anything going the Animal Rescue League be sure
on a special diet, he will be living on in the building. He is great to stop by the Cat Adoption Center
with us in our Cat Adoption with everyone who comes to visit, to meet the newest member of our
Center for the foreseeable future! from a toddler to a senior. And wonderful staff, Max!
National Pet Ceramic pieces
to paint will
The Pet Parents Day event will
include a CD signing of the award-
Parent’s Day be offered in a winning Heal Your Heart: Coping
Painting Party wide range of with the Loss of a Pet
prices to accom- by Karen Litzinger.
Sponsored by Heal from Pet Loss modate every- A portion of the pro-
and Color Me Mine one’s budget. ceeds will be donated
Sunday, April 17, 2011 Choose from food bowls, treat to the Animal
jars, picture frames, memorial Rescue League.
Color Me Mine
plaques and more. A family-friendly For more information contact
5887 Forbes Avenue
event. Karen Litzinger at 412-242-7045
Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill), 15217
The painting party is from or Allison Rhodes at
$15 fee covers painting and firing noon to 6 p.m. Call Color Me Mine 412-421-2909, or check out
time, refreshments and a dona- to reserve your two-hour block of www.HealFromPetLoss.com or
tion to the Animal Rescue League. painting time: (412) 421-2909. www.colormemine-pittsburgh.com.
To donate go to
http://kuranda.com/
donate/4388/
Where Love Begins. 11
Animal Rescue League NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
6620 Hamilton Avenue U.S. POSTAGE
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 PAID
PITTSBURGH, PA
PERMIT NO. 1510
If you plan to participate in the marathon
• To sign up for the marathon please go to the following website and click on
“Registration” and follow the very easy step by step instructions.
http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/Home.htm
• As you walk through the process at some point you will be asked if you
would like to run a charity and will be provided a link to take you to a
listing of charities to choose from.
• You will see the ARL logo - please click here and follow the instructions to
set up a fundraising page.
As you may have heard the
ARL is a participating charity
If you plan to sponsor a runner
in the Pittsburgh Marathon. • To sponsor a runner please click on the link below and click on the
The marathon takes place on “Search” button.
May 15, 2011. We need to have http://www.active.com/donate/arlofwpa
a minimum of 30 runners and/
• This will bring up a list of participants, click on the name of your choice
or walkers and raise at least
$7,000 to be able to continue and make a donation.
to participate. So if you are
looking for some motivation to
Volunteer
get into shape well here it is! • We will need many volunteers to help at the expo on May 13 – 14, 2011
If you do not want to walk or and during the race on May 15, 2011. If you are interested in volunteering,
run you can also participate please contact Ann Yeager at 412-345-0346 or ayeager@animalrescue.org
by sponsoring one of our
runners/walkers. PLEASE PASS ON THIS TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED!!
www.animalrescue.org
