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We are thrilled to report that the first an-nual Animal Care Sanctuary Springfest, held on May 22, 2010, attracted over 300 people! Animal lovers from all walks of life explored our facilities high in the beautiful hills of East Smithfield. Participants enjoyed walking dogs, get-ting free dog handling lessons, and tak-ing tours of the facilities. There were hot dogs, hamburgers, and other goodies, as well as vendor tables offering pet-friendly products and services.

We also unveiled our brand-new dog run at Springfest. The dog run is a nearly acre-sized, fenced in outdoor space at-tached to the dog kennels. Board mem-ber Rob Redman cut the red ribbon, opening the dog run as dozens of happy canines dashed out of their kennels and chased each other in the sun.

Animal Care Sanctuary cares for over 500 cats and 150 dogs (plus the occa-sional pigs, horses, and rabbits!), and is located on 130 acres of stunning woods and fields in the hills above East Smith-field. Springfest visitors were amazed

IN THIS ISSUE

Animal Care Springfest / 1ACS Partners with Cornell / 2Support Maggee’s Recovery / 3

New Dog Play Yard / 4Meet Penny / 6

Our New Logo / 6Message from the Chair / 7

Wish List / 7Meet Ed Roemmelt / 8

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by the size and scope of our care, and were taken aback by the landscape. Tours were given of the cattery, which offers the cats large communal cages, cubbies, towers, platforms, and even a special community play room with an indoor tree. Visitors also got to see the dog kennels, which pro-vide our dogs with roomy indoor and outdoor shel-ter and, now, access to a safe and spacious fenced dog run.

We are also happy to report that over $500 was raised during the event – donations that will go directly to improving the lives of our animals.

We’d like to ex-tend special thanks to Hudock Moyer Wealth Manage-ment, who donated all the hot dogs and hamburgers, Josh Cedarbaum and Ted Blagman, who offered free dog han-dling lessons, and the dozens of volunteers who made the event a success. ■

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ACS is proud to partner with the Shelter Veterinary Medicine program at Cornell University in nearby Ithaca, New York. In April, Cornell’s Dr. Jan Scarlett, Dr. Elizabeth Berliner and animal behaviorist Kelley Bollen visited ACS to provide a consultation. They found the conditions at ACS have vastly improved in the past year. As times change and new developments in animal sheltering are made, ACS works hard to keep up to best benefit the ani-mals that call ACS home Cornell made

many fine suggestions to better the envi-ronment and health of the animals here.

In the cat area, all were very pleased to see the communal cat room and cages housing groups of cats that get along. This is both comforting and stimulating to the cats, as by nature cats are social creatures. Currently, approximately 140 cats are living in communal groups. We are striving to increase this number as much as possible. For the cats that do not live in social groups, Cornell rec-ommended, and we are implementing,

a change in the type of cage they are housed in. Instead of a one level cage, the cats are being switched to double level cages with their choice of hiding spots, play areas, and open areas. This gives the cats more control of their en-vironment and ultimately makes them happier and healthier. We are also plac-ing scratching posts in each cage for ad-ditional comfort and stimulation. Some simple cat toys Cornell recommended are: pipe cleaners, golf balls, ping pong balls, plastic bottle caps, and straws.

Additionally, playing specially-com-posed music to comfort the cats was rec-ommended. ACS is in need of a good sound system to best provide this to the cats. Clicker and target training of cats were also recommended, and staff mem-bers will be undergoing training on how to best work with the cats in this way.

In the dog area, the construction of the play yard was well received by Cornell. Some recommended additions to it are benches and tables for volunteers and dogs to enjoy, agility courses, kiddie

pools, and a variety of interactive toys. Inside the kennel, many improvements were suggested. Each dog should be able to have “private time” in their run. This can easily be attained by placing vinyl dividers over the chain link fenc-ing inside the runs. We had some on hand, enough to do one section of the kennel, and we are obtaining prices to get more so that all dogs can benefit from the comfort it provides. In addi-tion, the noise level in a kennel full of barking dogs can reach or exceed that of

a jet engine. Noise suppression materi-als such as ceiling baffles would greatly increase the comfort of the dogs in the kennel. Ideally, each dog should also have a Kuranda bed (which you can do-nate on our web site). Stimulating toys such as Kongs are also recommended, as is music.

If you would like to help ACS provide these improvements to the animals, please put “cat improvements” or “dog improvements” in the memo of your do-nation check. ■

Maggee came to ACS when her owners were no longer able to care for her. She was only 4 months old but it quickly be-came apparent that she had a problem. Her cough led us to perform x-rays that showed megaesophagus (ME). ME is an enlargement of the esophagus just above where it passes through the diaphragm

on the way to the stomach. This causes regurgitation of the food and in some cases aspiration pneumonia. Maggee was one of those cases.

Various techniques were attempted to help Maggee keep her food down so that she could grow and develop properly, however none were effective. In May, Maggee developed pneumonia again. She was taken to Colonial Vet Hospital in Ithaca, NY for more specialized treat-ment. There, she was hospitalized for 3 days, her pneumonia was treated, she received ventilator treatments, and addi-tional feeding techniques were tried. Fi-nally, a way to feed Maggee where she kept the food down was found! Each day, Maggee is fed slurry of easily di-

gested dog food mixed with water to the consistency of runny oatmeal. She must eat in a completely vertical posi-tion and remain in that position for 20 minutes after eating. This provides a straight path for the food to pass through the esophagus into the stomach. Then, Maggee can have no excited activity for

an hour. Maggee received small por-tions seven times a day to start, then we were able to increase the amount of food and interval between feedings. Maggee was tested for three main causes of ME – Addison’s disease, myasthenia gravis, and a thyroid disorder. Each of these tests was negative. So, Maggee was likely born this way.

We at ACS continue Maggee’s spe-cialized feedings and she is putting on weight and growing stronger every day. We are hoping for a very special home for Maggee; one that can contin-ue her feeding and care so that she can continue to grow and develop into the wonderful dog that we know she is. In the meantime, Maggee needs your help.

Her veterinary bills cost thousands, and she is in need of a Bailey chair. This is a custom made chair specifically made for dogs with ME. It is similar to a child’s high chair, but it keeps the dog comfort-ably in that upright position through their feeding and for the post feeding time.

If you would like to donate to Maggee’s treatment and Bailey chair, please send your check or donate online through our website with “Maggee” in the note. Maggee thanks you! ■

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The dogs at ACS have something to celebrate! A new fenced play yard has been constructed for their enjoyment. Dogs can play fetch, interact with staff, volun-teers, and other dogs in a large safe area. In just the first couple of days previously shy dogs have opened up and begun to play with people and other dogs. We feel this play yard will greatly help the dogs become more adoptable and better suited to enter a home and family of their own. Please enjoy these pictures of happy dogs in our play yard. ■

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PennyMeetAt an adoption event, we were approached by a local beef farmer who found that a calf born on his farm appeared blind. After consulting with a veterinarian, ACS took the calf in and tried to help it. Six day old Penny, a red angus/Hereford calf, arrived at ACS and was instantly loved by all who met her. Upon veterinary examination, Penny was found to have an umbilical infection that was widespread in her body and pus had settled in her eyes, causing vision loss. After 3 weeks of antibiotics, Penny’s blindness was resolved! As ACS is committed to saving the lives of animals, Penny is being well cared for and will never be on someone’s dinner plate. She’s very social, loves meeting new people, and even follows us around off-leash. Penny is growing quickly and will soon move from her calf pen to our pasture area. ■

Summer has arrived at the Animal Care Sanctuary! Everything is so green and beautiful, which is what our new logo portrays. Coming up

our driveway, you immediately notice the beauty of the green fields, the rolling hills of carpeted lawns, and the shades of green on our

many trees.Logos symbolize the image an organization wants to dis-play. Our logo is a reflection of the beauty of the sanctu-ary – green for the land, blue for the clear sky, and most importantly the animals. While they are here this is their home. While our tag line states sharing our home until they share yours the reality is for many of our animal friends, this is their “forever home” and it is our re-sponsibility to provide them with the comfort, love and beauty they so deserve. We hope you agree that our logo reflects that image. ■

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Carrie CarrollChairperson

Rob RedmanVice Chairperson

Eric Chase Treasurer

Ron SheehanTrustee

Executive Staff

Joan Smith-ReeseExecutive Director

Michelle StymacksDirector of Operations

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Dear Friends,

On behalf of the ACS Board of Directors it is my honor to thank you and

recognize the important role you play in making a difference in the lives of the

animals we care for.

The campus of Animal Care Sanctuary has seen tremendous growth and diversity

over the past year. Almost without exception, everything we have accomplished

thus far has been thanks to the generosity of our friends and donors. For example,

our highly successful Adoption Program is now centered on the Ethel Perkins

Adoption Center. The generosity of Ms. Perkins enabled ACS to design and build

an intimate, safe and warm environment within which adopters can get to know

their new family member before taking him or her home.

We at ACS cannot emphasize enough that you, our friends and donors, are the

life blood of this organization. You are critical to us and to our mission. You are

vitally important in the lives of the animals that call ACS home, for however long

that may be.

Animal Care Sanctuary welcomes you to visit us and see for yourself the amazing

facility that has sprung from the equally amazing vision of our founder, Leslie

Sinclair. We appreciate you and all that you have done and continue to do for

ACS and our residents. It is our most sincere hope that we continue to work

together as we provide a safe haven for displaced, abused and abandoned animals

until they transition into warm and loving homes.

Thank you for making a difference,

Carrie L. Carroll, EsquireChair, Board of Directors

A Message from the Chair

Baby Food Meat Varieties (Turkey,

Chicken, Beef) Please be sure it does not contain

onion powderLow Sodium Chicken Broth

Kitten Milk Replacer

Dry Kitten Food

Dog Treats (All Kinds)

Cat Treats (All Kinds)

Canned Dog Food (Any Variety)

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FOOD BetadineIsopropoyl AlcoholAnimal Nursing BottlesQ-Tips

Nail TrimmersPet BrushesDog Kuranda BedsCat BedsDog and Cat Toys

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Ed began his employment at Animal Care Sanctuary with Leslie Sinclair in 1996, and is now the official keeper of the grounds. If you haven’t visited the sanctuary lately, you should come and see the beautiful landscape. Ed works tirelessly to make sure the lawns look like carpet, the flowers are beautifully blooming, and the trees and hedges are trimmed perfectly. Summer is the time of year that demands work is done for the outside; however Ed also tackles all of the special projects that are requested to make our animals

comfortable. Right now the cats are either in communals or Ed-constructed two story condos! In the dog kennel washable barriers are being installed to give the dogs more privacy and Ed is assisting with that as well. On a personal note, Ed was the first person to adopt a dog when we started our adoption program in August of 2009. Ed and his dog Luke are pictured here and are best buddies. Luke often accompanies Ed to work and if you come up for a visit you can observe Luke supervising Ed’s work. ■

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