The Sting

The Newsletter of the SPCA of Northern Virginia

Fall/Winter 2006

By Edith von Stuemer

Complaints about 2 groups called “ASTRO” and “MUTTS-R-US”, both headed by Clara Church of Taylorsville, N.C., caused our Humane Investigators to begin an inquiry. She travelled the East Coast all the way to Maine every 2 weeks selling dogs and puppies in parking lots for $300. Appointments were made through PETFINDER. Many of the animals were sick and cost the new owners thousands of dollars in vet-erinary bills. The shot records given to them by Clara Church listed “Doctors Foster & Smith” as her vet-erinarian. This is a mail order pet supply company!!

We had several of our volunteers select a dog from her website and put in an application. She did not check out information pro-vided on the applications (veterinary records, personal references) and was obvi-ously only interested in the money.

A date, time and place was given to the applicants, and we asked Animal Control to be there in case assistance was needed.

Then we waited at a McDonalds parking lot in Fairfax where she was to appear at 7:30 AM. By 8:30 we began to worry that she might not come,

but finally the old green conversion van with North Carolina license plates pulled in. It backed into a parking space behind the building and our volunteers approached, asking to see “their” dogs.

That’s when we went into action: we blocked the van with a car, showed our Humane Inves t iga tor ’s identification and began questioning Clara Church and her husband, who was the driver. Their 4 year old daughter was asleep on the floor in the back, amidst all the dog crates.

We found 12 dogs and puppies crammed into crates and cat carriers, lying in their excrements. The stench indicated that they had not been let out for a long time.

The Virginia law requires a state health certificate, dated no more than 10 days before shipment, for any animal

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In This Issue: • The Sting • Jinxed With Love • SPCA Spotlight

• Jenna Pleads “Help Me” • Gifts In Remembrance • Adoption Schedules

ASTRO Puppies

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SPCA of Northern Virginia P.O. Box 100220

Arlington, VA 22210-3220 (703) 799-9390

www.spcanova.org

Editor/Design

Sandy Soto

Board of Directors

President Edith von Stuemer

Vice President Barbara Cohen

Secretary Dana Meeker

Treasurer Anita Herrera

Debbie Berry, Lori Burkhart

Val Garcia, Missy Greene

Kathleen MacKinnon, Mary Portelly

Humane Investigators

Edith von Stuemer, Barbara Cohen

Coordinators

Cat Kathleen MacKinnon

Dog Missy Greene

Fund-Raising Vacant

Spay/Neuter Lori Burkhart

Web Site Mary Portelly,

Kyra DeBlaker

The SPCA of Northern

Virginia is an all-volunteer

non-profit rescue organization.

We rely on membership dues,

donations and fund-raising

activities for revenue. Our

Voluntary Board of Directors,

committee members and

volunteers are responsible for

all SPCA activities. We do not

have a shelter facility and

depend on foster parents to

care for domestic animals

until adoption. Paws to Consider is published

by the SPCA of Northern

Virginia. Permission must be

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P.O. Box 100220

Arlington, VA 22210-3220

Saving the World One Cat or Dog at a Time

At holiday time there are so many things to think

about: traveling, visiting relatives, shopping for

gifts and parties.

One thing we hope you will remember this holiday

season is our animal friends. Sure, many of us buy

those silly holiday collars for our pets, maybe even

make them have their picture taken with Santa.

But what about those who don’t have anyone to do those things for

them? That’s where the SPCA of Northern Virginia comes in. We pro-

vide care and shelter for many animals annually, and we couldn’t do it

without help from our supporters, like you.

That is why we would like to remind you to re-

member the animals this holiday season. At the

end of the year, many of you are looking for a great

tax deduction. As a 501(c)3 organization, any gift

to the SPCA of Northern Virginia is tax deductible.

Donations can be made easily using the

form on the back cover, or to make a dona-

tion by credit card please visit our website

www.spcanova.org

Please be as generous as possible.

Remembering The Animals

It is the hardest job you will ever have but also the most rewarding. Becoming a foster family can be a very gratifying experience! Our ability to save animals ultimately depends on caring people who are willing to open their hearts and homes to cats and dogs that are seeking a second chance at life. As a foster parent you

will provide a needy cat or dog with love, nurturing, and food. The SPCA covers all medical expenses and will assign a “foster buddy” to assist you with the ins and outs of fostering. We currently are looking for people to foster one adult cat, a few kittens, or one medium or large dog.

If interested please call (703) 799-9390 or email spcanova@aol.com

and a volunteer will contact you.

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transported into the Commonwealth. When imported without such certificate, the animal must be examined immediately by a licensed vet-erinarian and the examination cost is charged to the owner.

Since none of the dogs had the required paper-work, Animal Control issued a citation and Clara had to follow us to a veterinary hospital. We took the van between 2 cars so there was no chance of an “escape.”

The dogs had coccidia, parvo, were emaciated and dehydrated. Mrs. Church elected to release them to the SPCA rather than face charges. We gave her

back her filthy carriers and told her to go home and never come back to Virginia. She said “Don’t worry, I’m never setting foot here again!” (To our knowledge she has not.)

The dogs were very hungry and fought each other to get to the water bowls. One puppy was so sick he could not be saved and a young Rottweiler was not expected to survive an extreme case of Parvo, but after much time and many $$$ he finally recovered. The others were treated and, when found to be healthy, placed in permanent homes.

We followed through with the North Carolina State Veterinarian and Department of Agriculture, giving them all the information we had, plus statements and records from people who had purchased sick animals in various states along the east coast.

They investigated Mrs. Church and subsequently closed her down. Additonally, PETFINDER.com removed ASTROPets from their website.

Astro Puppy

Astro Rottweiler Puppy—Caesar

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Jinxed With Love By Erin Sweeney

My daughter Tate loves animals. She has taken care of fish, guinea pigs, turtles, hermit crabs and a boa con-strictor. Once, we even babysat the school rab-bit over winter break. But what Tate wanted more than anything was

a pet that didn’t live in a cage.

Tate loves cats. But, unfortunately, not every cat loved Tate. Tate would come home from dinner parties at the houses of friends who owned cats covered in scratches. The problem was that Tate’s idea of expressing affection to cats was to pick up the cats and carry them around the house with her. However, as Tate learned the hard way, not every cat enjoys being picked up and carried.

When Tate’s nanny moved out of town and could not take her cat Maggie, we hoped that Maggie would satisfy Tate’s need for a “pet that did not live in a cage”. Unfortunately, 11-year old Maggie meowed in terror every time Tate tried to pick her up. Tate became sad and frustrated. For my part, I wondered how to encourage Tate’s budding love for animals. I noticed that Tate expressed love to her stuffed animals and dolls by picking them up, carrying them around, cuddling them, and dressing them. I became determined to find a cat that would allow Tate to love the cat the way Tate loved.

Right off the bat, I knew that I didn’t want to adopt a cat from an animal shelter. As much as I support adoption of all abandoned animals, I felt that it was important to adopt a cat who was living with a family. I didn’t like the idea of a cat living in a cage; I thought the cat might be depressed and/or lonely after living in a cage for awhile. I also worried that it would be a difficult transition for a cat to move from a cage to a house.

I also did not want to adopt a kitten. Because kittens are still developing their personalities, I didn’t want to select a kitten that seemed like a good fit for Tate only to have the kitten grow up into a cat with different ideas.

I searched and searched the web for the perfect cat. I began to think that the search was hopeless. And then, one lucky day, I found the spcanova.org website and saw a picture of a stray black cat named Jinx. His foster mom and rescuer, Sandy Soto, described him on the website as a cat that loved to be picked up and carried. I immediately called Sandy to discuss the possibility of adopting Jinx. He sounded like an excellent match for Tate. He even sounded like he once belonged to a child. Although Sandy had been feeding Jinx and trying to coax him into her house for months, it was Sandy’s young niece who Jinx walked right up to and allowed to pick him up and carry him into the house.

When we met Jinx, it was love at first purr. He was everything we were looking for and more. Jinx lets Tate carry him all over the house, kiss him and cuddle him. Jinx is incredibly good-natured and friendly. He allows Tate to dress him up in her doll clothes. He has even been spotted sporting a pink tutu around his waist as he calmly drinks water from his bowl.

Tate & Jinx

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Although Jinx has a particular fondness for children, he has never met a person or cat that he doesn’t like. He is our one-cat welcoming commit-tee every time we bring foster cats and kittens into the house. Jinx grooms all of our foster kittens and plays with them like a big brother. We felt so fortunate to adopt such a wonderful cat from SPCA NOVA that we began fostering cats and kittens for SPCA NOVA to give other families the opportunity to adopt cats and kittens raised in a family environment like Jinx.

As a foster family, it continues to surprise us when people tell us they want to adopt a cat or kitten with particular coloring, such as “tabby” or “calico”. What we have learned by adopting Jinx is that it is the personality of the cat that really matters. I also learned that the way to ensure that your child becomes an animal lover for life is to find an animal that allows your child to love the animal the way the child loves. Because Jinx loves to be picked up, carried, and hugged, he is the perfect cat for our family.

Choosing the Right Cat For Your Family There is no more important a decision than the decision to adopt and assume the responsibility for another life. That decision carries an obligation to nurture that life--to give it love--to care for it. A thoughtfully considered decision to adopt a cat or kitten can result in a long-term, mutually rewarding relationship, but an unwise, spur-of-the-moment decision spells h-e-a-r-t-b-r-e-a-k for family and feline. Families with small children would be better off selecting an adult, neutered male with a laid-back personality for their family pet. Males generally tolerate handling better than females and if the cat is over 18 months old, the personality and temperament are already well established--"what you see is what you get". Often pet owners adopt a friendly, cuddly, kitten only to discover that as the youngster matures, the personality may also change. If you already have a resident cat it is important to take this cat's personality and activity level into con-sideration before selecting a feline companion. If you are too casual about this important decision, your house may become a war zone. Keep the following guidelines in mind when selecting your next family member. Remember that they are only guidelines and that there are occasional exceptions to the rule.

• If you have an adult female who has been an "only" cat for some time, it is best to get a younger

female. Males, even friendly ones, can over-power and frighten females. Male kittens, while more easily dominated by the female, still grow up to be rambunctious teenagers that engage in a style of play that involves pounce and wrestle (not a female's idea of fun).

• If a young, active male is your family pet, he would really enjoy having a male buddy who shares

his enthusiasm for vigorous play.

• A laid-back, older (neutered) male cat may enjoy "mothering" a kitten--male or female. They usually

make better mother substitutes than spayed females. Females, in general, are less accepting of new-comers.

• Males tend to bond with each other unless both have dominant personalities. (A dominant cat

engages in a lot of rubbing--scent marking--behavior, likes to rest in high places (for surveillance purposes) and in doorways (to control the entrance to certain rooms), and shows little or no fear.

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The SPCA of Northern Virginia rescues many dogs and cats

throughout the year that without our help would never find

happiness. Some cats and dogs find homes immediately,

while others remain in foster homes waiting for their chance

at true happiness. Won’t you please find it in your heart to

offer one of these wonderful pets a home of their own

forever?

These girls are not sisters but immediately bonded in their foster home. They love to play together seldom let-ting the other out of their sight. They are believed to be co-conspirators in the kidnappings of numerous stuffed animals in their foster home. The abducted toys have turned up in random locations around the house and the girls aren't saying who is responsible! They get along well with the residents’ cats and children in their foster home.

Searching For Happiness:

Sedona & Sienna

Sedona is a very friendly female Tortoiseshell born in July 2005 who likes to jump up on your lap to say "hello." She loves to be picked up and cradled in your arms like a baby. Sedona loves nothing more than to be petted and groomed. She carries on conversations with you with a quiet "chirp" and expresses her appreciation for your at-tention with a loud purrrrrr.

Sienna is a very curious Tortoiseshell girl born in August 2005 who always has to check out what is going on! She can turn anything into a toy -- she's even fascinated by the air coming out of the air conditioning vents! If Sienna feels she's not get-ting the proper amount of attention she will be sure to let you know. She loves to be petted!

Sedona Sienna

Tortoiseshell (“Torti”) - Torties are coated in the lovely colors of Fall, each one reminiscent of a pile of maple leaves glowing in the crisp fall air. Torties share a common personality trait, so unique to tri-colored cats that it's called "tortitude" which can best be described as an 'over the top' personality: impish, playful, loving, humorous, naughty at times, too clever, and totally delightful.

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Jenna Pleads “Help Me” By Joan Hughes

The term “Mayday” is familiar to just about everyone. The spelling represents the pronunciation of the French term for “help me.” Perhaps Mayday should be

Jenna’s name, because if any dog needs help, Jenna surely qualifies. In February of this year Jenna, then a seven-month-old Afghan hound mix, was one of 12 puppies taken into custody by SPCA/NOVA humane investigators Edith von Stuemer and Barbara Cohen. (See ASTROPets article in this issue.) During a brief stay at an animal hospital where they received nourishment and medical care, the puppies were behaving like puppies–running, pouncing, grabbing visitors’ shoelaces–all except Jenna, who cowered at the back of her dog run. Not until a couple of the other pups were put in with her did she brighten up a bit. When they were transported to Lisa Reid’s kennels, all the puppies except Jenna continued to do well and were subsequently adopted. Although never aggressive, Jenna remained aloof and withdrawn.

She was shown at numerous adoption days but didn’t draw much attention and there were no applications to adopt her. However, a couple who had adopted a dog from us came to an open house looking for a friend for him. Jenna enjoys canine companionship and since the two dogs got along well, they took Jenna home, aware of her shyness but prepared to give her the necessary time and attention.

Despite their best efforts, Jenna’s timidity persisted. She enjoyed being petted but was skittish about many noises and being leash-walked, preferring to retreat to her crate. This meant that she was no companion to her “big brother,” who chose to simply ignore her. With heavy hearts her new family returned Jenna to us. We’re hoping that an adult family with a relatively quiet lifestyle, a fenced yard, and a compatible dog will look into Jenna’s soulful eyes and see the potential there. In the meantime Jenna waits and hopes to find that loving home. “Mayday.”

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GIFTS IN REMEMBRANCE

In Memory Of AIMEE MCDERMOTT

Rebecca Evans

Nancy Herndon

Amy McEwen

SPCA Volunteers

Robin Nelson

Jim & Judy Norton

Tamara Oliver

Barbara Raffel

Steven Ruth

Arleen Selmeczi

James & Beverly Wagoner

Carol A Wilkinson

BAILEY GOLDSHINE

Anonymous

BETTE MOORE

Northwest Federal Credit Union

Susan Nicklos

Marianne Thomas

DANIEL GUMENUK

Dorothy Sites

HAL CHASE

Joanne Harris

Diane Macintosh

Mark & Mary Faith Pankin

JOHN TANSEY

The Dunn Loring Book Club

KERRY ABERNETHY

Nancy Herndon

LEE OWENS

Karyn & Lucky Severson

LEROY OWENS

Olivia Dodge

LEROY OWENS & MANDY

Robert Linse

MARY ELIZABETH GRAY

Paul Allen

Michael & Karin Dolan

Stephen Duckworth

George O'Neil Urquhart

MATHEW STEELE FOSTER

Rachel Bishop

Price Funeral Home

Herbert Odell

Highland School

John Shama

MICHAEL PAUL ANTONOVICH

Sherilyne Dougherty

NICK WILLIAMS

Nell Williams

PEPPE CHANEY

Shannon Pazur

RETIRED LT LAWRIE RICH

U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division

Retirement Assn.

ROBERT BERRY

Joe & Leslie Grabowski

Carol Levie

SAM WILSON

Patricia Schneider

SARA OVERBAGH

Bernard Gartlan

VERA BARBER

James Croghan

Jacquelyn Rixse

Georga Shaw

"RUSTY"

Raymond Abruzzese

& Rebekah Goodheart

"APPLE"

Rebecca Amatangelo

"CLARABELL"

Anonymous

"MISSY"

Anonymous

"PRINCESS"

Azar Attura

"PEE WEE"

Azar Attura

"HARLEY" loyal friend to Shelby &

Angel, sweetheart to all

Stephen & Natalie Berliner

"DENO"

Amy Carp

"MANGO"

Ann Carr

"PUMPKIN"

Judy Carson

"JAKE"

Michael & Linda Carter

"JEANNIE" sweetest girl in the world

John & Judith Chapman

"MOLLY"

Leonard & Elizabeth Clark

"STRETCH"

Dorothy Click

"NELLIE" O'SHEA

Peter Cocolis

"TIGGER" JOHNSON

Linda Custer

"GRIFF"

Linda Custer

"SCAMPI" & "SMOKEY"

Domenick & Pearl Dipasquale

"GINNY"

Lorena Duran

"ALLY CAT" from the Medlocks

Margaret Edwards

"KASHMIR" MOORE

Rene Fairlie

"COOPER" WYSON

Jennifer Ferrell

"MAGGIE" MCCABE

Joe & Leslie Grabowski

"CHARLIE" Spca alumnus, a special

gift

Stephen B Gross

"ROCKET" BALDWIN

Deb Hanrahan

"LADY" JEDLICA a much-loved

family member

Barbara & Jerry Hanweck

"BERLIN" & "ROSIE" cherished

guinea pigs

Julia Hanweck & Robert Fields

"SHADOW", "GUNNER" & "JAKE"

Nancy Herndon

"DAISY"

Nancy Herndon

"BANDIT" GORSKY

Nancy Herndon

"LUKA"

Wayne Horton

"MOLLY" beloved pet of Carl, Rylan

Anna Rose & Jacob

David & Harriet Hutzler

"MELISSA" VON STUEMER

Claire Jacobsen

"KASHMIR" MOORE

Mary Kendall

"FREDDIE"

Jenny Labbe

"ZACK" BENCHLEY

Lauren Larson

"MOXIE" LEVIE

Carol Levie

"MANDY"

Robert Linse

"CHAD"

Dana Meeker

"SIN" MATTHEWS

Dana Meeker

"CRICKET" VON STUEMER

Dana Meeker

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"PATCH" DIES

Dana Meeker

"TAB" ARASON

Dana Meeker

"BOO BOO"

Dana Meeker

"TIDBIT"

Marcia Miceli

"MAX" FETT

John Moleski

"BRODIE" HOELSCHER

Mrs. Edward Murty

"DANDY" MARTIN

Mrs. Edward Murty

"ROCKY" DOWLING

Mrs. Edward Murty

"VAGABOND & MIMI" NELLIUS &

"TROUBLE" HARDING

Andrea Nellius

KATRINA VICTIMS

Laura Ost

"MALLEY"

Deborah Outlaw

A beautiful golden retriever named

"SUNNY” a loyal & loving pet

Jack & Phebe Payne

A lovely calico kitty named "MURPHY

BROWN" who gave her 9 lives to her human

Jack & Phebe Payne

"GEORGIE" my special cat

Bonnie Ramsey

"PHOENIX"

Louise & Harry Ravert

"FEISTY"

Richard & Chris Reed

"FRIEDA" beloved friend of Abby Grotke

David Reser & Don Swope

"HANK"

David Richmond

"ULI THE CAT" VILLARREAL

Melanie Roberts

In loving memory of

"TOFU" & "JENNY"

John Roby

"MISTY", beloved dog

Rickey & Eileen Rothig

"HISSIE"

Frances Schiller

"SOPHIE","ROSIE" & "BUDDY”

Bill, Cheryl & Courtney Shiflet

"BUSTER BROWN"

Bill, Cheryl & Courtney Shiflet

"SAGE" BUNCE

Bill, Cheryl & Courtney Shiflet

"BAILEY" BARNES

Bill, Cheryl & Courtney Shiflet

"GRACIE" NOCIFORA

Bill, Cheryl & Courtney Shiflet

"KOBE" SNIDER

Frank & Susan Sidlow

"SUNSHINE" VON STUEMER

Mary Ellen Steinberg

"GARFIELD" & "TINKER"

Pat Thompson

"FESTUS" much loved companion of 17

years

Penny Vaughn

"CRICKET" & "MELISSA"

Edith Von Stuemer

"ZAK" WILLIAMS

Earl & Virginia Williams

"MISTY & ZABIYAH" CAVANAGH

Deanna Wilson

"COOPER"

Karisue Wyson

In Honor Of

THE AZER FAMILY

Jonathan Alfert

BELLA KURZENHAUSER

Anonymous

JAMES

Anonymous

ANN CROWLEY

Anonymous

ALEXANDRA JAECKH

Anonymous

PATTY IACONE

Anonymous

CHOCOLAT FORMAN'S Birthday

Florence Brennan

FENNIGAN CORNELIUS PETERSEN

Yolanda Butler

ELLA

Tom & Beth Debeau-Anderson

DAISY JENSEN

Paula Denney

JEANINE SEIVER

Christy Gouker

Thank You to SANDY & SHERRY

Eunice Kirkbride

KATHLEEN MACKINNON

S W Klein

CRISTINA VALLIANATOS' retirement

from Fairfax County Public Library System

Janine Kuch

DICK JAMES

James Lansburgh

STEPHANIE JAROSINSKI

Alejandro Martinez

"BONNIE"

Mollie McCurdy

DEBBIE ONESTY

Katherine Mcknight

SOPHIE & KENT

Francesca Nice

“JASPER”

Gloria Nicolari

LENORE MITCHELL

Richard & Janette Perry

MARY CUSSATT

Jon Pettyjohn

JANE FITZGIBBONS

Doug & Mary Pleasanton

EDITH VON STUEMER

Mary Ellen Steinberg

"HOLLY" & "POLLY"

Pat Thompson

LACEY TITTEMORE

Gordon Tillmore

“DUKE”

Kelly Wulf

The SPCA welcomes donations made in honor or in memory of someone special in your life. Please include with your gift the name and address of the person you would like notified of your donation, along with the name of the person or pet being honored or remembered.

GIFTS IN REMEMBRANCE

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CATS DOGS

Our Dog adoption fairs are held at:

Weber's Pet Supermarket 11021 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 385-3766

12:30 - 3:00 pm

DATES (Saturday):

Please Note: When you come to meet our dogs, please bring all family members (including dogs!) so we can see how everyone interacts with the potential new member of the family.

2006/2007 ADOPTION SCHEDULES

Visit our site to

see some of the

many cats and

dogs available.

A new best

friend could be

waiting.

Our cats are available to meet you in their foster homes by appointment weeknights or weekends. Simply email us at:

spcanova@aol.com and let us know which cat(s) you would be interested in meeting and we’ll take care of the rest. If you do not have email, please call us at:

703-799-9390

WWW.SPCANOVA.ORG

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SPCA of Northern Virginia Post Office Box 100220 Arlington, VA 22210-3220 Phone: 703-799-9390 Email: SPCANOVA@aol.com

Receiving more than one copy of our newsletter? Moving?

Mail forwarding greatly increases the cost of our mailings. You can help us keep our administrative costs down by notifying us directly of changes in address. Please call or write us so that we can update our records. You may also use the newsletter subscription form on our web site www.spcanova.org to notify us of changes.

Prevent Pet Parenthood!

Neuter and Spay, It's the kindest way. For low cost spay/neuter information contact:

• Everyone qualifies for our program.

• Services available in your local area.

• Provided by participating veterinarians.

(703) 522-7920

www.spay.org

It’s easy, and your unwanted car can help us save animals’ lives. For more information, please visit our website at www.spcanova.org or send an e-mail to Car_donation@spcanova.org. You may also call the SPCA at (703) 799-9390 and leave a message.

If your company participates with the United Way or the CFC you can donate to the SPCA of Northern Virginia.

DESIGNATE SPCA/NOVA,

#8155 COMBINED

FEDERAL CAMPAIGN /UNITED WAY

PLEASE NOTE: The SPCA of Northern Virginia is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) charity, EIN 54-1627788, listed under the name Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Northern VA.

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