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276 DOGS DISCOVERED IN HOARDING CASE SUPPORT NEEDED FOR DONATIONS, ADOPTIONS
By Catherine Galioto HOW ELL – With costs about $20 per day per dog, the Monmouth County SPCA is seeking donations after responding to a “historical hoarding event” to rescue 276 dogs. With officials calling it a grueling 15 hours, the next day the 276 dogs were resting quietly after SPCA, police and other agencies responded to a Bennett Road home on June 3 with “deplorable conditions.” The agency expects that after rehabilitation, the dogs – who are mostly smaller breeds – will be available for adoption in one to two weeks. The amount of aid has been extraordinary, said the SPCA, but more help is needed. That includes monetary donations in order to provide vaccinations, microchips, spay/ neuter surgeries, food, shelter and general compassionate care to the dogs. To donate, visit bit. ly/22Ffg4o, or checks can be mailed to MCSPCA, Howell Case, PO Box 93, Eatontown NJ 07724. Three agencies are housing the dogs, and for the more than 100 in the MCSPCA’s care, the
group is looking for foster homes, saying the dogs have a much easier time adjusting to their new surroundings in a home environment rather than in a shelter. If you are
able to foster a dog, email Fostering@monmouthcountyspca.org The influx of dogs also means a greater need for shelter items. The MCSPCA is in need of blankets,
towels, sheets, small/medium crates, dog toys, Science Dietdog food, and Purina One wet puppy food. Donations can be dropped (Hoarding - See Page 4)
the viability of agriculture in the region by securing agricultural easement agreements with interested landowners, Burry said. The process retires the development rights to farms and ensures that the lands remain devoted to (Farm - See Page 4)
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–Photos courtesy MCSPCA More than 270 dogs were rescued from a Bennett Road home in Howell, considered one of the largest number of dogs hoarded in one residence. The Monmouth County SPCA is seeking help in caring, fostering and adopting the dogs.
critical pieces of protecting our environment and retaining its natural character,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, who is liaison to the county Planning Board. “It is no coincidence that Thompson farm is adjacent to Meade farm, which was the
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first farm preserved in Monmouth County 29 years ago. Mr. Thompson’s heirs are to be commended for honoring their father by protecting the land on which he toiled for many years.” The county’s Farmland Preservation Program helps maintain
New Principal For Land O’Pines Elementary
By Charles Daye HOWELL – Land O’Pines w i l l h ave a new principal for the comi n g s c h o o l Sandra DeYonker year. With the Retiring Land retirement of O’Pines Principal Sandy DeYonker, the school board approved Dheranie Suarez to move into the spot effective August 1. Suarez will transfer from her role as Middle School South vice principal to become Land O’Pines Elementary School principal. Howell Township’s Board of Education voted unanimously on May 25 to approve the transfer. President Timothy O’Brien said they were “very lucky” to have Suarez. “Another very rewarding part of the job is being part of the process of recognizing exceptional leadership in our district as individuals’ progress in their careers. Through that demonstrated leadership and quality, ascend to new positions within our district,” said O’Brien. Superintendent Joseph Isola shared O’Brien’s enthusiasm saying “her experience speaks for itself.” He said this is “the opportunity for an outstanding candidate to lead an outstanding school and I’m very excited that Ms. Suarez is part of the leadership table in coming years,” said the superintendent. “I know you’ve (Suarez) worked hard for this school district
68-Acre Howell Farm Preserved
HOWELL – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders closed a $1.15 million transaction on an agricultural easement of the 68-acre Thompson farm. “P reser v i ng fa r m la nd a nd acquiring open space are two
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