2015 CALENDARIn Support of Sean Casey Animal Rescue

Celebrate your pet. Tell us your tail. Everyone has a story. Animals do, too. At Sean Casey Animal Rescue we’re inspired by thousands of tails/tales. Here are the top 12 tails for 2015...

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4 April 5 May 6 June

7 July 8 August 9 September

10 October 11 November 12 December

Thank You!A big thank you from SCAR to everyoneinvolved who made this first calendar such a success! A special thanks to our partners Heart of Chelsea and Lower East Side Animal Hospital.

About Sean Casey:Sean Casey, a.k.a. “the Pit Bull Whisperer”, is a self-taught, award-winning animal rescuer. Born in Brooklyn, his formative years were spent aiding his mother with trap-neuter-release projects. Especially interested in reptiles,Sean became the adoptions coordinator for the New York Herpetological Society at age 14, and within a year was the go-to expert on exotic animals for organizations including the ASPCA and Animal Care & Control. In 2004, withhundreds of rescues under his belt, he opened the doors to Sean Casey Animal Rescue, a no-kill, non-profit shelter that not only dogs and cats—but also reptiles, birds, bunnies, and more—call home. A decade later, SCAR now boasts two locations in Brooklyn—Windsor Terrace and Sunset Park—from which an average of 2,000 confiscated, neglected, or otherwise unwanted animals are rehabilitated and re-homed per year. A grassroots organization that runs on a shoestring budget, SCAR has become a local hub for pet owners seeking guidance, and Sean himself has become a household name in the community. But the way Sean sees things, adoption is a Band-Aid to a greater problem. His ultimate goal is to educate the public on overpopulation and euthanasia—issues that, with the support of the community, don’t need to be issues for much longer.

Our Sponsors:Heart Of Chelsea Animal Hospital & Lower East Side Animal Hospital. http://heartofchelsea.com & http://lowereastsideanimalhospital.com

Fundraisers:Leon, Schatzi, Marvin, Josie, Xander, Julep (Meatball), Kaya, Babyface, Bruno, Coney, Nelson, Dylan, Sugy, Ruffles, Otis, Rupert, Rosie (Droolz), Rugby, Bronson, Beansey, Sadie, and all their moms & dads.

Creators:Ben Fogarty & Zeke Howard, The Brigade Agency - Campaign & Digital DesignKimberly M. Wang, Eardog Productions - PhotographyAdam Dalton, ADZN Studio - Calendar DesignFire Media - Calendar Printing

Special thanks to:Katja Lang, Lou Moreno, Justin Bolognino, Julia Pastore, Samantha Gurrie, Cristina Dennison, Candice Greenberg, Kerry Steib, Caroline Leonard, Christine Nebiar, Lorena Carjaval, Katherine Perino, and all of our SCAR volunteers for their love and support.

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1JOSIE By Jennifer Capobianco

My name is Josie. I was rescued by SCAR in 2012, when I was about three years old, and adopted that fall when my mom spotted me at a street fair on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. We spent the afternoon together, and she took me home with her that evening. After some initial training, I now make a sincere effort to greet other dogs politely and walk like a lady on my leash. I do, I admit, have a very strong squirrel-hunting drive, which began back in Kentucky, where I am from. It’s been incredible to feel so loved and contented in my new home. My tail is almost always wagging. I’m forever grateful to Sean Casey for saving me.

January: Adopt a Rescued Bird Month

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26 27 28 29 30 Key SCAR impact dates5: National Bird Day

21: Squirrel Appreciation Day24: Change a Pet’s Life Day

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2BRUNO By Enzo Guidi

Bruno was named Crixus by Animal Care & Control, then Cricket by SCAR, but he was known to us as Bruno by the time he got in the car to go to his new home. Sean Casey saw that this sick, emaciated dog was in fact a good, happy boy in a bad spot. At approximately two years old, this 50% Neapolitan mastiff (hence the fat neck) was so underweight at 77 lbs that you could see every bone in his body—including those in his neck! He was so scared of people and dogs, he shook with fear every time he saw one. Bruno has been with us for two years now. His rehab and training was tough at times, but a complete success. He is now 140 lbs of happy love! He lives peacefully with two cats, eats without anxiety, and is a favorite with his many canine and human friends at the local dog park.

February: Pet Dental Month, Spay/Neuter Awarness Month, Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

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Key SCAR impact dates24: World Spay Day

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3BABYFACE By Laura Seiverling

When I adopted Babyface from SCAR two years ago, he was incredibly fearful and wanted to stay inside his cage; however, he still appreciated a good belly rub. It was a slow process, but Babyface came out of his shell and overcame many of his fears. These days, he loves playing with other dogs and chasing his ball. In addition to his adorable personality, Babyface has quite a unique look, hence the name: he’s the kind of dog that gets a lot of double takes, followed by comments like, “He looks prehistoric!” and questions like, “What is he?” Some have said his face looks human-like. Human or not, he’s got a heart of gold. Thank you to SCAR for rescuing and providing a safe haven for Babyface until he found his forever home.

March: National Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

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15-21: Poison Prevention Week

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4SCHATZI By Rachel Moreno

Schatzi is a special girl. A failed hunting dog, as a pup she was discarded because she was (is) scared of loud noises. She was rescued and fostered for a time. While at the rescue she was discovered to have the canine version of breast cancer, and our dear friend Susan adopted and adored her. Last year, after loving and caring for Schatzi—and Schatzi her—Susan passed away from breast cancer. Schatzi now lives in Brooklyn with us, Rachel & Lou, and fills our lives with never-ending love and joy. Thanks to all of Schatzi’s friends and family for their donations and for nominating her as Miss April. This is dedicated to our dear friend Susan.

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April: Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, National Heartworm Awareness Month

Key SCAR impact dates12-18: National Volunteer Week

26: National Kids & Pets Day30: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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5RUFFLES By Genevieve Hein

After one trip around the block with Ruffles, we knew we had to take him home. He immediately cuddled us and licked our faces. We couldn’t believe how affectionate and trusting he could be after what he’d been through. Ruffles was discovered by a neighbor, chained to a post on a rooftop with a rubber band around his mouth. We are grateful every day for the man who saved Ruffles and brought him to SCAR.

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May: Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Lyme Disease Prevention Month

Key SCAR impact dates2: National Ferret Day

3: National Specially-abled Pets Day23: World Turtle Day

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6JON-BONGO By Susan Caccavale

My name is Bongo. SCAR rescued me when I was living on the streets and was hit by a car. It was a rough time, but now I have a family who loves me very much. Even though I only have three legs now, I still run and jump, cuddle and snuggle, and go everywhere with my family. I’m even the mascot for my human brother Michael’s sports teams. I’m so happy to be on the calendar and raise money so that Sean Casey can help other animals.

June: Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, National Microchipping Month

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Key SCAR impact dates26: Take Your Dog to Work Day

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7JULEP By Kerry Steib

Julep “Meatball” Steib was adopted in November 2011 at an event in Brooklyn. Her mother and litter were found in an abandoned shed in Kentucky. We didn’t think we wanted a seven-week-old puppy, but she won us over with her face-licking. Over the past three years, Julep has surprised us by being able to get out of her locked crate, melted our hearts by sleeping in a box of our sweatshirts, and brought us so much joy every time we come home to her.

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27 28 29 30 31 Key SCAR impact dates11: All American Pet Photo Day

15: National Pet Fire Safety Day21: No Pet Store Puppies Day

31: National Mutt Day

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8BRILLA By Samantha Kluk

Soon after I began working in animal medicine, I knew I had to adopt a dog of my own. Enter Brilla—named so because she is wire-haired and feels like a brillo pad. She came to me five years ago from a New England-based rescue after being pulled from a kill shelter in Arkansas. Brilla was a lucky girl, but unfortunately was also very sick: an X-ray diagnosed her with pneumonia. I spent the my few weeks with Brilla hand-feeding her and nursing her back to health...and we have been inseparable ever since. These days, she can be found entertaining the kids in our neighborhood or working the front desk as the unofficial mascot of Lower East Side Animal Hospital.

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Key SCAR impact dates1: Dogust 1st...Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs

8: World Cat Day15: International Homeless Animals Day17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day

22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

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9LEON By Sarma Melngailis

Leon was a four-month-old puppy covered head-to-paw in severe demodectic mange. He was a giant scab that someone had dumped on the streets of Brooklyn. Sean Casey Animal Rescue picked him up, put him on medication, and took care of him. Then one day, his soon-to-be mom Sarma saw his photo and fell in love immediately. They’ve been together for four years, and today, Leon (@oneluckypuppy on Twitter and Facebook) is a tireless advocate for animal rights, selling his greeting cards at oneluckyduck.com to benefit SCAR. Leon is excited to make his calendar debut with SCAR’s 12Tails, a campaign he hopes will help SCAR rescue more dogs (and cats) like him who just need another chance.

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Key SCAR impact datesSept 20-26 Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable Week

24: Remember Me Thursday28: World Rabies Day

Last Full Week: Deaf Pet Awareness Week

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10MARVIN By Amanda Reno

My name is Marvin. My biological mom was brought to Sean Casey Animal Rescue pregnant with me and my three siblings—each one a different breed. I was the last of the litter to be adopted, but on January 27, 2013, at four months old, my new mom and dad brought me to my forever home along with my brother Bernerd. He is a cat but I love him anyway. We chase each other every morning and we snuggle each other every night. I am so grateful to SCAR for the work they do and so honored to be in their calendar.

October: National Pitbull Awareness Month, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, National Pet Wellness Month

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Key SCAR impact dates1: National Black Dog Day

14: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day16: National Feral Cat Day

25: Sean Casey Animal Rescue Howl-o-ween Block Bark Party27: National Pitbull Awareness Day

11XANDER By Kat Perino

Meet SCAR grad Xander, who was found in a box in a backyard in Staten Island with his puppy siblings when he was only a few months old. He made his way to SCAR, where I was a volunteer looking for my first pooch, and so I was kept in mind. I picked up Xander on November 3, 2012—the weekend after Superstorm Sandy hit. Since he was my first dog, I was nervous and unsure, but Xander has been adorable and lovable since the moment he came into my life. He is a funny, playful, cuddle-monster of a puppy. And he does his part to fundraise and support SCAR, too: he’s the puppy in the Howl-O-Ween Bark Block Party kissing booth and he helps me sell SCAR gear at events. I love my SCAR grad Xander! And you will, too!

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November: Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, National Pet Diabetes Month

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1-7: National Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week

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12KAYA By Sara Zavala

Last July, Sean Casey Animal Rescue posted a picture of a big-eared buddy named Harriet, who had most likely been kept in a small cage for most of her seven months on Earth. She was afraid of every-thing. When she met me, on shaky legs, I became the lucky recipient of the most gentle, genuine face lick in the history of face licks. This was a soul that needed love and patience. I related and adopted my daughter on the spot. The first few weeks, anytime she was spooked by a loud noise, she would freeze in fear, and I would have to carry her. Slowly, she realized I would never let anything happen to her, and she has carried me ever since. We renamed her Kaya, and she now enjoys the dog park, where she runs as if training for a marathon. I was at a low place when I found Kaya, but she has become my constant high. She saved me, and for that I am eternally grateful.

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1-7: National Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week

JANUARY New Year’s DayThursday , January 1

Martin Luther King DayMonday, January 19

FEBRUARYGroundhog DayMonday, February 2

Lincoln’s BirthdayThursday, February 12

Valentine’s DaySaturday, February 14

Presidents Day & Washington’s BirthdayMonday, February 16

Love Your Pet DayFriday, February 20

MARCHPurimThursday, March 5

Daylight Savings (Start)Sunday, March 8

St. Patrick’s DayTuesday, March 17

APRIL April Fool’s DayWednesday, April 1

Good FridayFriday, April 3

PassoverSaturday, April 4 - 11

EasterSunday, April 5

Easter MondayMonday, April 6

Good FridayFriday, April 10

Earth DayWednesday, April 22

National Kids & Pets DaySunday, April 26th

MAYCinco de MayoTuesday, May 5

Mother’s DaySunday, May 10

Armed Forces DaySaturday, May 16

Memorial DayMonday, May 25

JUNERamadan (Beginning)Thursday, June 18

Father’s DaySunday, June 21

JULYIndependence DaySaturday, July 4

Take Your Dog to Work DayFriday, July 24th

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SEPTEMBERLabor DayMonday, September 7

Patriot Day or September 11thFriday, September 11

National Pet RemembranceSunday, September 13

Yom KippurWednesday, September 23

OCTOBERWorld Pet’s DayOctober 4th

Columbus DayMonday, October 12

Muharram (Al Hijrah - New Year) Thursday, October 15

HalloweenSaturday, October 31

2015 HOLIDAYSNOVEMBERDaylight Savings (End)Sunday, November 1

Veterans’ DayWednesday, November 11

ThanksgivingThursday, November 26

DECEMBERHanukkahMonday, December 7 - 14

Christmas DayFriday, December 25

New Year’s EveThursday, December 31

A note from the curator:This project grew out of a shared love of animals and the desire to support Sean Casey Animal Rescue, a leading animal rights organization in Brooklyn, New York. I have been humbled by and grateful for the creative professionals and animal-loving friends who volunteered their time and resources to support this program.

I hope this 12tails calendar is a reminder throughout the year of the amazing work SCAR does for animals in need, and in turn I hope it will inspire further giving and support. For more information on how you can support SCAR, please visit nyanimalrescue.org

About 12tails curator: Rachel Moreno is a native New Yorker—Brooklyn to be exact—and a volunteer at Sean Casey Animal Rescue. A former dancer and current animal activist, she is a lover of all things creative. Rachel has worked as a strategist, producer, and brand marketer in the music and entertainment industry for the past 10 years; and currently serves as an experiential marketing director for a global music tech company. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog.

About our digital team - The Brigade: Rachel Moreno is a native New Yorker—Brooklyn to be exact—and a volunteer at Sean Casey Animal Rescue. A former dancer and current animal activist, she is a lover of all things creative. Rachel has worked as a strategist, producer, and brand marketer in the music and entertainment industry for the past 10 years; and currently serves as an experiential marketing director for a global music tech company. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog. . http://thebriga.de

About our photographer - Kimberly M. Wang:A fervent advocate of animal adoption, Kimberly is as passionate about her love of dogs as she is about her profession. A veteran TV Producer/Director turned Photographer, Kimberly specializes in editorial, documentary and portrait photography and her work can be found in publications as diverse as Le Monde, The Bark , Four and Sons and New England Home. While her two mutts Theodore and Lila are undoubtedly her favorite muses, she found photographing all of our delightful calendar dogs and their devoted humans to be a most inspiring experience. You can learn more about Kimberly’s work and her furry companions here: www.eardog.com

About our calendar designer - Adam DaltonLeading creative efforts at ADZN Studio, Adam Dalton places a primary focus on developing andimplementing fresh and exciting new brand identities for a unique roster of startups and independent clients. His ability to amplify the creative voices of the organizations he works with has been recognized in Branding Served, Forbes, Complex and The Next Web. Adam’s experience includes work with non-traditional design studios and major advertising agencies where he built up his multidisciplinary design expertise on high profile accounts such as Lacoste, Equinox, Deleón Tequila and Samsung. Adam currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with his fiancée, Julia and their rescued Brussels Griffon, Bronson. http://adznstudio.com