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10:00 am
Upon arriving home, and before bringing
this "house-trained" stray inside, we walk
him again. T. pooped! Doggie digestion
has now become an essential interest in our
daily lives. Still on the leash, we take him
in the house and introduce him to all the
rooms. The dog books say you have to
"own" the space and let him know that you
are "allowing" him into it. We try to act
like "owners."
1:30 pm
Dog books also say the proper way to bond
with your new dog is to have him sleep in
your bedroom, the central source of the
owners' scents. It is suggested you intro-
duce the dog to the idea by pretending to
take a nap the first afternoon. We pretend.
T. paced the bedroom for a while, going
from Tom's side and then back to Irene's,
hoping to find a chink in the new owners'
armor and get to jump on the bed. (It in
NOT recommended the dog sleep in your
bed, only in your bedroom, on his own bed)
We lay there pretending to nap, one eye and
one ear open the whole time. Finally T.
plops down on the floor (no doggie bed in
the room yet). Not sure if the dog is pre-
tending. We feel the way we
imagine new parents must
feel, alert to every possible
sight/sound/hint of a prob-
lem. There will be little rest
for us on our first day of
doggie ownership.
2:00 pm
Upon arising from faux-nap,
T. gets a good look through
the sliding door to the porch.
Squirrels! He bolted for the
door, jumps up on it, and
promptly breaks the wooden
grillwork. He seems embar-
rassed by what he has done.
(Darn, I had thought to remove that before
he came but then forgot.) With the window
now completely clear, he stands at attention
and stares at whatever squirrels and birds
arrive at the porch bird feeder. Cheap en-
tertainment. He does not move from watch-
ing for a full 20 minutes.
4:30 pm
T. seems very familiar with beds and
couches. When called, he bounds across
the room and jumps on the couch. Read all
the dog books and though the bed is
frowned upon, the furniture has no consen-
sus. We planned on firm "no's" to both, but
a warm, loving dog, sitting next to you on
the sofa with his head in your lap can
quickly make the toughest owners compro-
mise. For now, we're tough, and push him
to the floor, but in our heart of hearts we
know the future will be a challenge.
6:00 pm
It's evening and time for his dinner and
medication (T. has 2 weeks of meds for an
ear infection).
7:00 pm
How long do the new owners wait before
walking the dog? 1/2 hour? 1 hour? More?
Sure he's housebroken. But how will he let
us know if we miss-timed his walk and now
he has to go out? We take him out 1/2 hour
after dinner and again at 1 hour. No pooping.
Hmmmm.
9:30 pm
"Bedtime for Bonzo". We've put a doggie
bed-pillow at the foot of the bed for him to
sleep in and bond with us. Close the bed-
room door? Leave it open and risk him
wandering the house getting into unimag-
inable trouble? We decide to close it. We're
under the covers and the light goes out. T.
promptly jumps onto the bed between the
two of us. This will never do! Plus, he
smells like a dog (no surprise there). Tom
puts him down on the floor, to which he re-
luctantly agrees. He goes to each side of
the bed, as he did at nap-time, hoping for
someone to give in. We do not. We are
proud of ourselves. He circles the room two
or three times, then settles down on the dog
bed and makes funny lip smacking noises
before nodding off. We have lain there in
the dark the entire time, trying to know
what was going on in the pitch dark by
sounds only.
12:30 am
Talon is awake and moving about. Is this
the sign we'd been looking for that he has to
go out and poop. Kind of late, no? Tom is
taking no chances. He gets dressed and
takes T. out for a walk. No pooping. He
returns and everyone goes back to sleep
until morning. Anxious pet owner, Tom
sleeps in his clothes
Post Script:
Tom keeps the shelter updated on Talon's
life with plenty of photos, and chronicles.
We're happy to report that Talon eats and
poops on a wonderfully reliable schedule,
has met the Fed Ex man and car mechanic
with friendly tail wagging, enjoys car rides,
and is very happy to be allowed on the
couch. We think this is going to work out.
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know a beautiful dog named Talon who came to the shelter
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of Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Leea Foran. Tom and
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A
t the Sonsini Animal Shelter, there's
nothing that pulls at the heart
strings more than seeing a senior home-
less dog or cat there. Sometimes, it's an
older stray dog whose owner isn't look-
ing for them. Often, it's the aged pet of
an older person who didn't make a plan
for their animal when they passed away.
Most of these dogs and cats had people
who had cared for them at some time in their lives, and
they seem bewildered and extra vulnerable as they
gaze at you from behind their kennel doors.
Though a shelter isn't any place a senior pet would
want to be, they are not without friends at the Sonsini
Shelter. There are lots of volunteers who make it a
point to give a little extra love to the older animals.
Such is the case with Nancy O'Malley, a Sunday vol-
unteer. She and Martha Pope, volunteer photographer
extraordinaire for the shelter, have made it their mis-
sion to help these animals find homes where they can
live out their lives. Their partnership began when
Nancy adopted Danny Boy, an adorable senior pug,
who came to the shelter as a stray. She decided to use
her experience to inspire others to adopt senior pets.
She wrote the story of Danny Boy, Martha took pho-
tos of him and of other Sonsini senior animals, and
they created a book. The proceeds of this book will be
used to fund extra medical care that some senior shel-
ter animals need to get ready for a new home.
" Our goal is to bring attention to senior dogs and cats
in shelters," says Martha. "Sometimes they get over-
looked, but my experience with older pets has been
positive and heart-warming. They're so easy-going and
enjoyable to be around.
Throughout her pet-owning life, Nancy has made it a
point to adopt senior dogs. "It's not just an act of char-
ity," Nancy explains. "I learn so much from them.
Danny Boy is an old guy. He can't see well, he can't
hear well, and his joints ache. But every day, he is
happy, feisty, and he enjoys life. He loves exploring,
and he's an avid flower-sniffer. I know it sounds like a
clich, but watching him live every moment so joy-
fully, in spite of his problems, has helped me appreci-
ate what a gift my own life is."
If you're looking for a new best friend, consider
adopting an older pet from a shelter. They will be for-
ever grateful for your kindness, but you might also get
so much more than you can imagine from the experience
.
"The Chronicles of Danny Boy" is available at
the Sonsini Shelter, Berkshire Humane Society,
Allen Heights Veterinary Hospital, South Street
Veterinary Services, and Dunkin Doggies in
Pittsfield. Nancy and Martha can be reached at
dannyboyadoptionfund@gmail.com. Donations
and book requests can be mailed to the
Danny Boy Adoption Fund,
P.O. Box 4043, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
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their feathered foes.
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concerned that a pair of kitties was
observing them closely from the other
side of the glass.
A bit of stalking was going on inside
the room, too, apart from anything to
do with birds. Two-year-old female
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skullcap, tail, and solitary patch on one
flank, was testing her territorial limits
with 10-month-old Mister P, a very
large, laid-back black male sporting
just a whiff of white on his chest. Every
so often, Patches approached Mister P
and hissed at him, without his having
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slighted interest in arguing...he merely
lay down very slowly, in place. And
each time her chal-
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withdrew.
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one-sided confronta-
tions, each of them
sat separately on my
lap for a spell, as well
as watched the birds
at a particularly ac-
tive feeder. Staffers
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who were also keep-
ing tabs on the social
climate in the room,
discussed leaving the
pair together for at
least the rest of the
day, or perhaps even
overnight, as clearly
whatever social jock-
eying was going on in
there between them
was winding down,
Mister P closing the space gradually be-
tween himself and Patches, and she
bearing his presence for longer and
longer periods without threatening him.
By the time I left, the two were com-
panionably stretched along the same
bank of windows, he on a cat perch for-
merly occupied by Patches, and she on
the sill within a foot of him. The only
sound was that of the birds chirping
outside, unaware
of the dynamics
just on the other
side of the glass.
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while also occu-
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to these two cats
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friendship; in
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on their own,
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the level of a
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a household, Purradise staffers are sen-
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March 27, 2013
I arrived at Animal D.R.E.A.M.S.
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From there, I drove with two others to
a few streets that are part of our new
trapping project. The plan was to put
informative flyers about Trap-Neuter-
Return into the door of every house and
apartment on each street of this targeted
area in West Pittsfield. We parked at the
top of the street and I walked down the
right side, sticking a flyer into the crack
of every door I could find. It was cold.
I made the irresponsible decision not to
wear gloves. The sidewalks, as well as
the walkway and steps leading to each
front door were icy and often uninvit-
ing. After only an hour, I couldnt wait
to hop into the car and return to the
warmth of the office on North Street.
And thats when I saw him. He was
sitting nonchalantly in the driveway of
a house we had given a flyer to earlier.
I crept by the house ever so quietly in
order to achieve closer contact with this
black and white cat that was getting
ready to flee at the mere sound of my
soft footsteps. When I reached the bot-
tom of the driveway, he immediately
bolted behind the house, and I knew
that in a matter of minutes, he would be
far away from me. As I walked back to
the car, I hoped that he was a housecat,
running back to the safety of his family
and his home. I hoped he was headed
towards a warm house in which he
would settle down on the couch for a
nap, later to wake up to food and water
dishes awaiting him, and perhaps a nice
selection of toys to choose from. But
deep down, I knew that wasnt the case.
Maybe I was leaving the frigid winter
weather behind me, but that wasnt an
option for that cat, along with hundreds
of others. They couldnt leave.
Animal D.R.E.A.M.S. is currently
aiming to trap two hundred abandoned
or feral cats for spay or neuter and vac-
cinations, in a three month period. Two
hundred free-roaming cats! Before An-
imal D.R.E.A.M.S. was awarded the
grant in order to start our major trap-
ping project, I wasnt aware that there
are so many feral cats in Berkshire
County! I had never seen even one out-
side with my own eyes, and Ive lived
here for all eighteen years of my life. I
tried to picture that many cats outside,
abandoned by their owners and now
living cold, invisible lives to so many
humans all around them. I simply
couldnt wrap my head around it,
whether it was because I was, at the
time, completely unaware of the exis-
tence of many neighborhoods in my
hometown of Pittsfield, or the fact that
the animal lover within me didnt want
it to be true. I knew I had to see it to be-
lieve it, and just seeing that one cat sit-
ting in the driveway was enough for me
to believe there are so many more.
Since then, we have trapped several
dozen feral cats, and counting. I have
helped to transport some of these to the
vet to be spayed or neutered. Every cat
deserves a home, but I now know that
for thousands of cats in the Berkshires,
home is on the streets, in the wild. As
for my black and white friend, I hope
he is able to find shelter from the harsh
Berkshire elements, and find food to fill
his belly. As long as cats like him are
out there, I feel that we, as humans,
have the moral obligation to take care
of them. And that is exactly what Ani-
mal DREAMS and this massive trap-
ping project aims to do.
Devin Melle has been an intern at An-
imal DREAMS Feline Rescue as part
of the Horizons program at Miss Halls
school. She will graduate in June.
To report neighborhoods with
community cats, contact Animal
DREAMS at 413-997-CATS (2287).
Animal DREAMS Feline Rescue is in-
strumental to the health of the feline
community in the Berkshires. They are
always in need of donations. The PetS-
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partially covers the expenses involved.
Tax-deductible donations may be sent
to 441 North Street in Pittsfield, or
made online through their secure link
at BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org. Cor-
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also needed, as are items such as cat
food, cage pads and clean used towels.
The complete list of needed items can
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new longer. Just as the old adage
says, an ounce of prevention is worth
more than a pound of cure. Even if
we dont allow our furry friends on
the sofa, in our bed and on top of the
dining room table, respectfully, there
will be times that these rules dont
apply. I certainly dont allow my cat
to practice his long jump technique
from the kitchen counter to the dining
room table, but from the scratches on
my table top, Im fairly certain that it
happens when Im not home!
For your new upholstery (sofa,
loveseat, recliner, etc.): Inquire at the
time of purchase if there are additional
warranties or treatments to protect your
fabric or leather. Here at Simmons Fur-
niture, we offer a warranty for fabric
and leather at a modest additional
charge. These types of warranties
cover wide ranges of accidental spills,
tears, burns and bodily fluids. These
treatments will also make accidents
easier to clean. While many wont
cover pet damage, like a bite mark, it
does cover an array of stains caused by
pet bodily fluids and offers service for
cleaning those types of accidents.
For your new wood furniture (dining
table, server, coffee tables, etc.): Con-
sider purchasing a custom fit table pad.
Table pads work for any type of table,
with or without leaves. Besides being
very protective, they are available in
many faux wood and leather finishes
making them quite fashionable too.
Most importantly, they will protect
your table from an Olympic Cat Table
Jumping event, extreme heat from
serving dishes and rings from sweaty
glasses.
For your new mattress: Get a brand
new, waterproof mattress pad. Water-
proof does not mean the rubber sheet
that made a crinkly sound when you
move from the old days. Mattress pads
now have very technologically ad-
vanced fabrics and fibers that will help
you sleep cooler, drier and will protect
the mattress in the event that your pets
get sick or has an accident on your bed.
It can also create a barrier from pet dan-
der and fur, too! Pair a mattress pad
with new pillows that resist mildew and
mold and complete the thought with a
pillow protector. This will help you
sleep better and keep pet fur from
imbedding into your new sleep set.
In addition to these products, regular
brushing, bathing and clipping your
furry friends nails can reduce over all
wear and tear. Regular bathing can re-
duce oils, dirt, fur, dander and odors
from clinging to your new furniture.
Regularly vacuuming your upholstery
can also maintain your new furniture
too. Now that you are equipped with
the right tools and knowledge, purchase
without fear! Snuggle, dont struggle!
Lynn Wallace has been advising pet par-
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for Simmons Furniture Inc. since 1999. An
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hile visitors to Berkshire Hu-
mane Society (BHS) have come
to expect a large selection of cats and
dogs available for adoption, many are
still surprised to find other types of an-
imals also waiting for their new forever
homes exotic pets.
Exotic pets, which include small mam-
mals such as rabbits, gerbils, and ham-
sters as well as birds, reptiles, and
amphibians, have clearly found a place
in the hearts and homes of American
families. According to a 2012 survey
by the American Veterinary Medical
Association, 3.2 million rabbits and 3
million hamsters, gerbils, and guinea
pigs live in American households.
Birds also have a strong presence 4.4
million as well as snakes, lizards, and
turtles 4.6 million. Given these num-
bers, its a sad reality that some exotic
pets just like dogs and cats also end
up in shelters and rescues across the
country.
While the Exotics Room at Berkshire
Humane Society currently houses three
rabbits, four hamsters, and two mice,
other residents in the past year have in-
cluded a pair of ferrets, lots of guinea
pigs, a few gerbils, rats, and birds - a
Blue and Gold McCaw, a Green-
chested Amazon Parrot, and a 10
month old cockatiel named Ralphie.
Although BHS sometime does get calls
about turtles, snakes, and lizards, the fa-
cility is not equipped to meet their spe-
cial needs, so staff work with their
owners until they can find a new home
or places them in reptile or amphibian
rescues.
Erin Starsja, Feline and Small Mam-
mal Services Supervisor at BHS, ex-
plains, After dogs and cats, rabbits are
the third most common pet to be sur-
rendered to shelters with guinea pigs
probably being the fourth. As to why,
she cites a number of reasons. Often
these are impulse purchases, but then
people realize how much work the ani-
mals require. Most pet stores wont
take them back, so they end up here.
Furthermore, parents frequently buy a
rabbit, hamster, or gerbil for their chil-
dren, who often lose interest when the
new pet isnt as social or playful as they
expected. A lot of these small animals
dont like to be handled, Erin says,
and some of them arent that easy to
care for.
Rabbits, for example, are mistakenly
thought to be one of these easy keep-
ers. Yet, nothing can be further from
the truth. Rabbits can live to be 10
years old. Besides having special di-
etary needs, they require plenty of ex-
ercise and socialization. Because they
have hollow bones, theyre prone to
back and other injuries and become eas-
ily frightened when picked up or re-
strained. Theyre also meticulous
animals who like clean litter boxes and
need yearly visits to the veterinarian, at
the very least.
On the other hand, although beautiful
and appealing, some birds, such as par-
rots and even cockatiels, arent for
everyone. Ralphie was purchased from
a pet store as a Christmas present for an
elderly woman. But the high level of
care that he required as well as his bois-
terous nature proved too much for her.
By February, he was brought to BHS to
be rehomed. For those who love birds
and want to share their homes with
these feathered companions, Erin sug-
gests something less demanding, such
as parakeets, finches, or domestic
doves.
Although some pet stores still sell rab-
bits and other types of exotics, adoption
is a better alternative for many reasons.
First, of course, is the satisfaction of
providing a surrendered animal a new
home. Second, staff at BHS are quite
knowledgeable about the care of exotic
animals and more than willing to share
their expertise with adopters. Third,
staff are also familiar with each ani-
mals temperament and can advice on
whether he/she will be a good fit for the
family. And then theres the cost
adoption is a great deal! At BHS, for
example, the fee for a rabbit is $75.00,
which includes spaying or neutering
and micro-chipping, or $50 for a ferret,
which includes all vaccinations.
When deciding which exotic pet best
fits into your family and lifestyle, Erin
strongly advises doing some research
on the care requirements, life span, and
the interaction level of the animal.
Also, she says, remember that all ani-
mals have their own personalities, no
matter how small or large they are. For
example, all breeds of hamsters are ac-
tive, but some are more social than oth-
ers; Teddy Bears are easy to handle and
better suited for children while
Roborovskis are not because they are
small and quite agile.
Mary A. Koncel is the
Humane Educator
at Berkshire Humane Society.
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
& Parrots, Oh My!
After dogs and cats, rabbits are the third
most common pet to be surrendered to
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What I'm Learning at BHS: to walk on a loose lead with the help
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Pets I've lived with: None
214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA 314-447-7878
Gypsy is a 6yr. old female, black n white kitty who
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at our doorstep, not too much is known about her.
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21 East Street, Stockbridge MA 01262
Email: lovecampwagalot@gmail.com
www.lovecampwagalot.com
413-298-5300
Berkshire Pet Pals, LLC
Certified Professional Pet Sitters
Providing Tender Loving Care When You Cant Be There!
Bonded & Insured. Certified Pet Tech Instructor #1497
email: BerkshirePetPals@aol.com
www.BerkshirePetPals.com
413-243-3040
Walk in the Park
Dog walking/Pet Sitting
Insured & Bonded, References
Lynn Pfeiler, LY25@verizon.net
413-655-8721 413-446-0684
Reliable Pet Sitting
Serving Berkshire County Since 1997
PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME
Maryann Hyatt-Owner, Insured & Bonded
Mhyatt206@yahoo.com
413-443-0443 413-329-5127
413-229-8486
Dog Walks of Canaan
Year-Round dog walking service in Columbia County
dogwalksofcanaan.com
dogwalksofcanaan@gmail.com
518-424-0149
Claudines Pet Sitting Service
Exercise Walks in the park C.I.A.T.
Special Needs Pets Welcome Therapeutic Touch
C.S.T. Reiki
Claudine Bogomolow claudinebogomolow@yahoo.com
413-446-8007
Shaker Paws, LLC
PAW-FESSIONAL PET CARE
Dog Walking Daily & Overnight Pet Sits
Pet Taxi Services & other services as requested.
Bonded and Insured
Certified Professional Pet Sitter
Serving Central Berkshire County
shakerpaws@gmail.com www.shakerpaws.com
413-446-3336
Waste Removal
Shamrock Dog Waste Removal
#1 Dog Waste Removal Service in the Berkshires
We pick up your dogs waste and take it with us.
Year round service Residential & Commercial
Weekly or one time clean-up
Paula & Tom Phillips, Proprietors
1050 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Call for an appointment
413-443-9700
www.Shamrockdogwasteremoval.com
Pet Stores
Pretty Paws
Canidae, Natures Variety, Chicken Soup for the Soul,
Evo, Innova, California Natural, Primal, Stella &
Chewys. Healthy all natural treats.
We take special orders.
765 Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA
413-443-0191
BensDotters Pet
Quality Foods & Supplies, Raw Diet Specialists.
Open Mon.-Fri.10-6pm, Sat. 10-4pm, Sun. 10-2pm
Closed Memorial, Independence, Labor and
Thanksgiving Days & December 25th-January 1st.
940 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
www.BENSDOTTERS.com
413-528-4940
Meow Growl
All organic-Natural Dog & Cat Food
Self Serve Dog Wash Stations!
Toys, Cards, Unique Gifts, Leashes & more!
Nail clipping available.
Ask about our Delivery service.
59 Main St., Lee, MA www.Meowandgrowl.com
413-243-1220
Chez Pet
Premium foods and treats. A neighborhood pet
supply store with everything you need for a healthy
pet. Special orders welcome.
Open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5:30pm & Sat. 10am - 5 pm
Lenox Commons, 55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox, MA
413-637-0800 www.chezpet.com
Horses
H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut
Humane Organization Representing
suffering equines
43 Wilbur Rd., Washington, CT 06777
860-868-1960
animal life-o-pedia
a compendium directory
Animal Lifer May 2013 21
22 Animal Life rMay 2013
Pet Stores
Bark NCat
Food, Supplies, Gifts
Canidae, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Dog & Cat
Lovers Soul, Taste of the Wild, Innova, California
Natural, Evo, Merrick (canned). Eco-friendly
toys & accessories, Natural chews & treats,
Specialty Products & gifts.
Open daily Mon.-Sat. 10-6pm
28 Holden Street, North Adams, MA
www.barkncat.com 413-664-7777
Petpourri
Catering to the needs of the well loved pet.
Super Premium Foods Quality Toys
Now featuring Bravo & Abadi Raw Diets
Bedding & Clothing
333 Main Street, Lakeville, CT
Hours--M-F, 9:00 - 5:30, Sat.,9:00-5:00
860-435-8833
Dunking Doggies
Berkshire Counties first fully loaded, self-serve dog
wash. All supplies provided. Unique boutique. Chicken
Soup for the Cat & Dog lovers soul. Canidae, Wysong,
Omas Pride, Bravo & Natures Variety Raw Dog Foods.
Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:00 www.dunkingdoggies.com
636 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA
413-448-8240
Meow Growl
Toys, Gifts, Organic & Natural Dog & Cat Food. Self
Serve Dog Wash Stations. Nail clipping available.
59 Main Street., Lee, MA
413-243-1220
Veterinarians in MA
Allen Heights Veterinary Hospital
General Practice: medicine, surgery & dentistry
Preventive medicine for all stages of your pets life.
Small animal acupuncture.
Elizabeth Tullett, DVM, Claire Blanchard, DVM,
Yoanna Mairtre, DVM, Dip. ABVP
289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
www.allenheights.com
413-443-4949
Animal ER of The Berkshires
The primary goal of the ER is to treat and
stabilize sick and injured pets until they can be seen
by their regular veterinarian for definitive
follow-up care.
Fri. 5pm-8am Mon., Holidays-24 hours
AnimalER@nycap.rr.com
1634 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA
413-997-3425
Valley Veterinary Services
Julie Shanahan, DVM, Laura Aylesworth, DVM
920 Pleasant St., Lee, MA
413-243-2414 or 413-243-0757
Bilmar Small Animal Hospital
Claire Blanchard, V.M.D., Donald Gulick, V.M.D.,
Hanan Caine, D.V.M.
Full service hospital, drop off service,
housecalls, early evening hours.
776 South Main St., Great Barrington, MA
Fax 413-528-1763
Call for appointment 413-528-1180
Hilltowns Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Sharon Lynch, Veterinarian
Fred Davis III, CVT
Comprehensive Veterinary Services
Individual Attention Caring & Compassionate
Washingon State Road, Washington, MA 01223
www.hilltownsvetclinic.com
413-623-3211
VCA All Caring Animal Hospital
Barbara C. Phillips, D.V.M.
Vicki June, D.V.M.
Full service veterinary hopsital offering traditional
medicine integrated with alternative veterinary care.
Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy.
Open 7 Days a week!
440 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA
www.vcaallcaring.com
413-528-8020
Family Veterinary Center
Bud Allen, M.S., DVM & Robin Karlin, DVM
Large & small animal care, house calls, farm calls,
chiropractic care, acupuncture & homepathy,
boarding & grooming.
99 Main St., Haydenville, MA
413-268-VETS
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital
24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic and dental care.
John C. Reynolds, DVM, Laura A. Eiszler, DVM,
Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM,
Carmen A. Swinson, DVM,
Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM, Erika S. OMara, DVM.
Hours: Daily Mon-Sat. Evenings: Mon.-Thur
www.pittsfieldvet.com
413-499-1580
North County Veterinary Hospital
Dr. John C. Reynolds, Dr. Laura A. Eiszler
& Dr. Erika S. Teutsch, DVMs
838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA
413-664-4570
Veterinarians in NY
Hillsdale Animal Clinic
A Complete Veterinary Hospital,
24-Hour Emergency Services.
Dr. Gary Cane, Route 23, Hillsdale, NY
518-325-7200
Large Animal Veterinarian
Berkshire Ambulatory
Veterinary Services
Yoanna Y. Maitre, DVM
Mobile practice providing quality medical and surger-
ical care for horses and farm animals. Vaccination,
deworming, health certificates. Coggins, custom
dentistry (hand & powerfloat). castrations,
dehorning & more. Serving MA & NY, by appoint-
ment & emergencies.
www.berkshirelargeanimal.com
413-637-2223
Fencing
Boundaries for Pets
Invisible Fence
Steve Gomez, dealer. Veterinarian approved,
professional installation & training, outstanding
customer service, over 17 years exp. written
containment guarantee, free on-site estimate.
860-435-0064 800-732-3181
shelters rescue leagues
&
All Pets
Eleanor Sonsini
Municipal Animal Shelter
Dogs and Cats
Hours: Open Daily- Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm
Open Thurs. Nights 6pm-8pm, Closed Mon.
Located in the Downing Industrial Park
Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield, MA
413-448-9800
Berkshire Humane Society
Dogs, Cats & Small Animals
Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Thurs. Eve 5pm-8pm,
Sun. 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays
214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA
www.berkshirehumane.org
413-447-7878
Columbia-Greene Humane Society
A zero-euthanasia shelter for adoptable animals
125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-6044
All Pets
Thomas J. OConnor
Animal Control & Adoption Center
627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104
413-781-1484
NE Basset Hound Rescue
Fostering and finding forever homes for Bassets all
through out the New England States
PO Box 84, Newfields, NH 03865
www.nebhr.org / 508-243-3622
NE Basset Hound Rescue
Fostering and finding forever homes for Bassets all
through out the New England States
PO Box 84, Newfields, NH 03865
www.nebhr.org / 508-243-3622
Dogs
Dalmatian Adoption, Inc.
Rescuing Dalmatians - Plus
website: daladopt.petfinder.com
email: hckoss@aol.com / 917-670-3892
NorthEast Pyr Rescue ( NEPR)
A Regional Resource for
Purebred Great Pyrenees Dogs
Adoptions for local pyrs, in local homes,
with local support.
PO Box 704, Lee, MA 01238
www.nepyresq.org
Toll Free: 877-528-0637
Russell Refuge
Jack Russell Rescue
PO Box 725, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
www.russellrefuge.org
email @ jacksgalore@gmail.com
Pet Partners
Providing food for needy dogs & cats
Reduced rate spay/neuter
Assistance with basic vet care costs
www.petpartnersberkshires.org
518-781-0362
Cats
Purradise
BHS Feline Adoption Center
Open Wed.-Fri. 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm
& Sun. 12pm-4pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday
310 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington, MA
413-717-4244
Animal D.R.E.A.M.S.
Adoptions of friendly, rescued Berkshire County
cats & kittens. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
& humane rescue of feral cats.
www.BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org
441 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
413-997-2287
Rabbits
The House Rabbit Connection, Inc.
Adoptions Education Vet Referrals
P.O. Box 83, Springfield, MA 01101
413-525-9222
www.hopline.org info@hopline.org
Thank you for helping the animals.
was created to heIp
individuaIs and famiIies who are
experiencing hnancial hardships and
are not able to afford to feed their pets.
If you are experiencing hnancial hardship and
are in need of food for your pet, pIease stop in.
We are Iocated in the West Stockbridge Town HaII.
Our hours are as foIIows:
Monday 6:00 - 4:00
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 7:00 - 6:00
Thursday 7:00 - 6:00
Friday 6:00 - 6:00
If you wouId Iike to donate food,
ALL FOOD DONATIONS ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED!
Just bring your pet food donation to the Pet Partners Pet Food Pantry
and heIp us in our goaI to make sure no pet goes hungry!
For help or information call the
Pet Partners Ofhce: Faith - 518-781-0362
We are an entireIy voIunteer non-prot 501(c)3 organization.
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