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Action for Animals
APRIL 2015
From Montgomery County Executive
Isiah Leggett
I AM BOTH PROUD AND APPRECIATIVE AS I REFLECT
From MCPAW Chairman
Allan Cohen
A YEAR AGO, I EXPRESSED HOW EXCITED
I was as we officially opened the new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC). I remain excited that MCPAW, as the 501(c)(3) non-profit County partner, played an integral role in making that happen. Now one year later, MCPAW is continuing to work to make a difference for animals. We can all share in the pride that, under the leadership of County Executive Ike Leggett and the County Council, we have demonstrated that the lives of animals are important to our community. Collectively, we have aspired to the quote by Mahatma Gandhi, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Over the past year, hundreds of children have visited and toured the Adoption Center and are clearly impressed by the care we now provide to our homeless and needy animals. What a great legacy for the children in Montgomery County. The new facility is now run by dedicated animal care professionals hired by the County to oversee care of the animals and programs. I want to personally thank this great team of dedicated staff and volunteers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of animals that enter the Center. MCPAW has launched and expanded several efforts to assist animals; Purple Care, the Pet Food Pantry, the MCPAW Explorers Post 7315 and our new centerpiece campaign, Spay It Forward, are all designed to make a difference for animals in our county. I thank the MCPAW board for their dedication and hours of work to benefit animals.
As Chairman of MCPAW, I have been fortunate to work with Chief Tom Manger and Assistant Chief Betsy Davis and their staff who have given MCPAW their full support. MCPAW has worked to develop relationships with animal rescue groups and the veterinary community in Montgomery County. We recognize that making a real difference for animals will require effective partnerships and close collaboration with the extended animal community. In addition to enhancing programs at the new shelter, MCPAW has made several lofty but critical commitments: to free spay neuter services, to a pet food pantry, to ending animal cruelty and abuse and to educational programs that will generate understanding and better pet care. Please know these goals will only be accomplished through effective partnerships and financial support from the community. MCPAW invites you to visit the Adoption Center, our website, www.mcpaw.org, the MCPAW store and most importantly, to become involved. APRIL 2015
upon the first-year accomplishments of Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC). County government, our police department, our County’s animal-lovers and animal-activist organizations dreamed big, planned fastidiously and worked together very hard to make this state-of-the-art facility a reality. From March 1, 2014 through February 1, 2015, the Animal Services Division (ASD) responded to 12,658 calls for service. The County’s Adoption Center coordinated 2,130 animal adoptions and transferred an additional 800 animals to rescue organizations. The ASD officers and Adoption Center staff worked together to reunite 1,024 lost pets with their owners. We have over 180 community members actively volunteering at the center. The community room on the first floor is being used every week with over 100 meetings or training sessions offered to the public during this first year of operation. I appreciate the dedicated work of the MCASAC staff. They have embraced the highest levels of commitment to animal care and customer service. I commend the work of our partner animal-care organizations, and especially thank the Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) for their unwavering support. Let’s continue the partnership that brought us this thriving center. I encourage all of our community members to visit the MCASAC, volunteer, adopt, or consider fostering an animal. Anyone who has owned and loved a pet will tell you, it can definitely enrich your life.
From County Councilmember & Public Safety Committee Chair
Marc Elrich
WHAT A WONDERFUL FIRST YEAR for Montgomery County’s Animal Services and
Adoption Center (MCASAC). County workers and volunteers have truly made the most of the beautiful new facility the county constructed. They have expanded services, responded to thousands of calls for service, matched up over 2000 animals with new owners, partnered with community groups and non-profits, and improved the lives of animals and those who love them all over the county.
The dedicated staff at the MCASAC, operated by the Montgomery County Police Department, have reunited hundreds of pets with their grateful owners. They have partnered with animal-advocacy groups and rescue organizations to save hundreds more. The hard work and loving care provided by our staff and volunteers for every animal who comes through their doors is a reflection of the best of Montgomery County. I look forward to seeing even more innovation and outreach in the coming year. We will continue to work together to decrease the number of unwanted and neglected animals in our community through education, outreach, prevention, progressive spay and neuter programs, and the best in humane law enforcement. We are very grateful to all of the volunteers at the center and in the community, whose hard work and commitment significantly enhance what we are able to do for domestic and wild animals in Montgomery County. I especially appreciate the progressive approach being undertaken now by Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW), whose Spay It Forward campaign will provide free spay and neuter and vaccination services for cats and other pets in our community. The best way to prevent suffering and harm is by preventing overpopulation, and we are delighted to have this innovative program in Montgomery County. I encourage everyone to visit the Animal Services and Adoption Center and consider bringing the joy and unconditional love of a rescued animal into your home. Please think about volunteering your time there. Let’s keep the momentum going at our vibrant new center, for the sake of all animals! THIS PUBLICATION WAS PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GAZETTE. ALL ADVERTISEMENTS HEREIN WERE SOLD AND PRODUCED BY THE GAZETTE, AND DID NOT INVOLVE MCPAW OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
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From Montgomery County Police Chief
J. Thomas Manger
THE NEW MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES AND ADOPTION CENTER, under the operation of the Montgomery County Police
Department, has now successfully completed its first year of operation. We are proud of all that we’ve accomplished and the expansion of services that the new facility has allowed us to provide.
This first year was a year of growth and development of staff, procedures and programs. We’ve built a solid foundation, and with continued support, are preparing innovatively to meet our County’s animal-related needs and services for years to come. Our dedicated staff does all they can for every animal that comes through our doors. I am also grateful to all of the County’s animal-advocacy organizations for their partnership. We have developed a wonderful team of resources for domestic as well as wild animals in this County. I appreciate all the volunteers and donations from the community, and in particular that of Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW). They partnered with the County during the planning stages of the new facility and continue their commitment to support future needs. MCPAW’s Spay It Forward campaign holds great hope for delivering needed spay and neuter services for community cats and pets in the County. The Animal Services Division staff has created a user-friendly Website and active Twitter feed and Facebook page. I encourage you to take advantage of all the information about the center and animal resources that are available at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ animalservices.
MCPAW BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allan Cohen Chairman
Sue Adamkiewicz
Kenneth Kelley Vice Chairman
Lili Afkhami
Steve Landsman Treasurer
Raymond Coyle
Andrea Kelly Lynn Meier Novelli Secretary
Elizabeth Schiffmann Dave Griffin Chairman, Spay It Forward
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Explore our Awesome Array of
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hat a fabulous first year…. hundreds of adoptions, exemplary care of the animals in residence and superb service to animals in need.
You are cordially invited to come visit this remarkable new facility and help us find loving homes for the multitude of pets in our care. Have room in your home for a new family member? From the cutest kittens to interesting iguanas, from tacit turtles to gentle gerbils, from cackling chickens to perfect puppies, from beautiful birds to gilded goldfish, from darling dogs to happy hamsters, from big-eared bunnies to coy cats, MCASAC has a pet that will fit perfectly and bring joy to your home and family. Everyone is welcome to walk throughout the adoption area and see the animals that are eagerly looking for homes. You can enjoy the dog, cat, exotics and small animal rooms without staff supervision during adoption hours. For more info about the MCASAC, our animals for adoption and details about adoption, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices. APRIL 2015
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The New Designer Breed IIt’s finally happening. Millions of Americans are beginning to realize what wonderful pets are available at shelters an and rescue groups. Yes, purebreds are available at these facilities, but it’s wonderful to see how many people are beginning to understand, appreciate and value the mixed breed. Rescue animals are special…very special. In fact there are several animal behavioral experts who assert that rescue animals have a heightened sense of appreciation for being adopted, loved and becoming a valued part of a family. Whether this is true or simply theory, there is no denying that a rescued pet can bring untold happiness, joy and love to one’s life. We invite you to test the theory; Adopt the new designer breed: Rescue.
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Zeus Finds a Home - by Kelly Folkers veryone called him "Big Zeus." A staff favorite weighing 115 pounds, Zeus was a long-term resident at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center until he was adopted in November 2014 by the Center's adoption manager, Shari Kalina. He shares his new home with Perry, a 225-pound English mastiff, and Keiko, a 135-pound Italian mastiff mix. Like most family dogs, Zeus loves to play with a ball in the yard and curl up on his bed with Kalina’s 14-year-old son. But, like many dogs who come into the Center, life didn't start out easily for Zeus. Zeus's previous owners turned him into the Center in June 2014, saying that they were moving to a place that didn't allow dogs. On his intake sheet, the owners circled "hit" when asked to identify forms of training used. They also circled "submissive wetting" when prompted to choose among a variety of negative behaviors the dog may exhibit.
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covered from a surgery, and Zeus took to being in a home well. “He was still scared of my husband at first and of other men that would come to the house, but you could tell he wanted to interact and really he loves, loves, loves to play and loves toys. That’s the key to his heart,” Kalina said.
ZEUS HAD SUFFERED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT.
“Punishment, including hitting, yelling, the use of choke chains, pinch collars, and electric collars, can inhibit learning, increase fear-related and aggressive behaviors, and may cause injury to dogs and people interacting with them,” said Beth Mullen, the Center’s behavioral evaluation specialist. “Punishment ...often teaches the animal that people aren’t to be trusted.” It’s a common misconception that dogs enter shelters because they are “bad” dogs or misbehave. When Zeus came to the Center, “He was just frozen with fear,” Kalina said. He refused to move from his kennel, wetting himself if staff attempted to take him outside. Zeus stayed at the Center for about three months before Kalina and her family fostered him in their home. Though there is no typical length of stay for dogs at the Center, Zeus became a long-term resident. Zeus's story is not unique, and the Center is able to house adoptable animals for as long as necessary. "Bigger or older dogs, or dogs that have
ZEUS'S STORY IS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW
special needs, can stay at the Center for a long time," Kalina said. Because of Zeus's extreme anxiety, the Center's staff housed him in a private section, where staff can work with animals using positive reinforcement training until the animal becomes adoptable. SOON
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reinforcement training, it became apparent that he liked other dogs. He began to come out of his shell, and staff realised what a great family dog he could be. “Most shelters don’t have the resources or the time or the motivation to put that much effort into working with a dog who had been there that long and not really progressed. We didn't give up on him, and it was completely worth it," Kalina said. Kalina decided to foster him after he re-
the Center works with dogs to give them every chance possible for success. Longterm canine residents at the Center can participate in the Ambassador Program, where experienced volunteers bring dogs to a local park or coffee shop, with the goal of removing them from the kennel and introducing them to people. The Center also holds a free workshop the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. called How to Live with Your Adopted Dog, where owners of newly adopted dogs learn positive reinforcement tips. The workshop teaches new owners to learn canine stress signals and how to set predictable routines. Adopting from the Center is not a requirement to attend. For more information on free workshops open to the public, visit www.montgomery countymd.gov/animalservices.
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Adoption Success Stories
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uring the last year, the MCASAC adopted 2130 animals to loving homes. We certainly can’t highlight all of the heartwarming stories of joy and success for our adopted animals, but here is a small sampling of our newly adopted animals.
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and bring joy to their residents. They chose Bullwinkle for his wonderful temperament, and today they report, "Bullwinkle is king of the castle, the residents love him and he gets constant attention!”
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Bullwinkle is a 12year-old sweet orange tabby cat who was surrendered by his former owner. MCASAC's veterinary staff determined that he was in dire need of an expensive dental procedure. With financial help from MCPAW, Bullwinkle had the necessary surgery and after recovery, was placed up for adoption. Staff from a local elder-care home came to the shelter looking to adopt a cat to live in their facility
Egypt is a 2-yearold female pitbull mix who was one of our longest-term residents. She actually came to us from the old shelter when we first opened last March. She was an energetic, happy, loving girl who loved to run and play. Lost in a sea of other adoptable dogs, Egypt always seemed to get overlooked by potential adopters. It took several months to find her forever home, but MCASAC refused to give
up. One day, the right family walked through the door, and Egypt hit the jackpot. She is absolutely adored now. We get photos and updates regularly from her adoptive family… a mutual admiration club.
SASHA & KOPO
This unlikely pair of sweethearts, a twoyear-old miniature poodle and an elevenyear-old yellow lab, were surrendered to MCASAC by their former owner who was no longer able to care for them. Despite their age and size difference, they were
so bonded to each other that the MCASAC staff couldn’t bear to split them up. We housed them together in one of our wonderful, spacious “showcase rooms,” where they wagged at everyone walking by and slept all snuggled up together on their bed at night. It took several weeks to find an adoptive home for both of them together, but it was worth the wait! They happily went home—together—with a Montgomery County couple who considered themselves lucky to have found two wonderful new family members at once. Double joy!
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Leave A Legacy Whether in honor of a beloved pet or your family, add a brick with your custom message to the entrance or the courtyard at the new Montgomery County Animal Service and Adoption Center.
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MEET MCASAC’S CHIEF VETERINARIAN
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FOSTERING:
The Best Job of a Lifetime Save a Life: Foster
Simply put; being a foster to a needy animal saves lives. Fostering directly increases capacity at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) and allows more animals to be adopted. But fostering is by no means a one way street ….. although fosters are clearly helping an animal in need, the joy and satisfaction that caring for an animal affords a foster is immensely rewarding and will be returned tenfold.
and Adoption Center, like most other shelters, can quickly become overwhelmed with helpless, hungry, crying kittens. The fact is we simply do not have the space or staff to care for all these adorable babies. There is an enormous deficit of time and resources available to care for unweaned kittens during their most vulnerable stage of life. This is where foster families can make a huge impact and save lives.
Foster Families
Although fostering is a great undertaking for an individual, it can also serve as a family bonding experience. With each family member playing a role in helping the animal, all family members can take satisfaction in the accomplishment and recognize the difference they made for an animal in need. Caring by example is a great teaching methodology.
Types of Foster
There are many types of foster homes, foster programs and foster levels largely dependent on the type and needs of the animal being fostered. The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center has foster options depending on the availabil-
ity of time and the expertise of the person willing to foster. Some foster homes provide crucial care for animals with special medical or behavioral needs on the way to their forever home. Some foster families help to get an animal adjusted to life in a familyenvironment so the pet becomes more appealing to potential adopters. Whatever your level of interest or experience, the MCASAC can match you with an animal in need.
Kitten Season….Help!
Learn More About Fostering; Apply
When the robins arrive, the cherry blossoms bloom….. kitten season explodes at MCASAC. Kitten season is the time of year, generally May through October, when the MCASAC sees an enormous influx of unweaned kittens being brought to our facility. Although “kitten season” may sound cute, the reality of the situation is very serious. The Montgomery County Animal Services
Please consider becoming a foster home or family. To learn more about foster programs or to apply to be a foster, visit www. montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/ volunteer/Foster.html. Or contact the MCASAC foster coordinator at fostermcasac@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Foster: Make a difference and reap the rewards.
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Pony Calls Shelter Home Before Adoption With approximately 10,000 horses, Montgomery County has one of the highest concentrations of horses per square mile of any county in the US. This extensive population of horses is one of the reasons the MCASAC has a barn with 4 stalls at the facility on Muncaster Mill Road. This year, the staff at the shelter has dealt with several horse related cases including a large animal cruelty case. The shelter also had a APRIL 2015
‘stray’ pony in residence while undergoing veterinary care and awaiting adoption. The tiny equine, Spanky, was adopted and is now ruling the roost at a local horse farm. Horses are a key component of the County’s agricultural economy and are an integral part of Montgomery County’s extended animal community. With over 102 licensed stables, Montgomery
County offers unrivaled opportunity to learn about and enjoy horses including trail riding, therapeutic riding, riding lessons in a myriad of disciplines, foxchasing, and a full array of equestrian competition at all levels. The Maryland Horse Industry Board invites you to discover all the horse related activities that are available in Montgomery County.
For more information on where to ride or enjoy horses in Montgomery County, visit www.mda.maryland. gov/horseboard or call 410-841-5798 for a free copy of the Official Guide to Maryland’s Licensed Stables. Action for Animals
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About the
ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Montgomery County Police Department’s Animal Services Division’s (ASD) mission is to respond to animals in need of protection or assistance and to respond to and investigate complaints concerning animals endangering the public or causing a public nuisance. The ASD has 17 officers whose duties include: responding to and investigating calls concerning stray animals, cruelty and neglect, nuisance/noise complaints, injured wildlife and aggressive/dangerous animals. The ASD provides six annual rabies clinics that provide rabies vaccinations to pet dogs, cats and ferrets. The vaccinations are free when purchasing or renewing a dog or cat pet license. ADS staff also manage the County’s licensing of dogs and cats and oversee the licensing and inspection of animalrelated businesses such as pet shops and commercial kennels. In 2014, ASD responded to: n 1,050
cruelty or neglect related calls n 1,502 animals needing rescue n 1,135 injured animals n 780 animal bites n 889 stray animals To reach the police Animal Services Division, call 240-773-5925
n ALWAYS REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE OR CRUELTY.
Please remember it is illegal in Montgomery County to tie, tether or chain a dog for more than 2 hours during any 24 hour period and dogs cannot be tied/chained between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
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Giving
WILDLIFE a Second Chance
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he oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation facility in the State of Maryland and the Washington metropolitan area, Second Chance Wildlife Center in Gaithersburg cares for about 3,000 ill, injured, and orphaned wild animals each year. Over the past 20 years, more than 70,000 animals have come through the center’s door. Among the animals the center helps are hawks, owls, opossums, bats, and box turtles, as well as the more common songbirds, squirrels, and rabbits.
Second Chance Wildlife Center cares for about 3,000 ill, injured, and orphaned wild animals each year. At Second Chance, animal patients are initially given comprehensive intake examinations, during which the nature and extent of their illnesses and injuries are assessed. Under the direction of a pro bono wildlife veterinarian, individual treatment plans are drawn up and administered, and the progress of the patients is monitored. In each case, the goal is to release the animal back to the wild once it is able to survive on its own. Each animal is tested prior to release to assure that it has this ability. For every animal helped directly by admission to the center, many more are aided through telephone calls and emails to the center, through special outreach events and programs, and in direct conversations with visitors to the center. Each day — and nearly constantly during the busy spring and summer months — center staff and volunteers respond to people’s re-
quests for information on helping wild animals, counsel them on avoiding conflicts with wild animals in a humane manner, and help them understand the wildlife that shares our communities. Second Chance accepts distressed wildlife (with the exception of a few species) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the year at its facility at 7101 Barcellona Drive in Gaithersburg. The wildlife rehabilitators can be also be reached during those hours by calling 301-926-9453. General information on the center and its work can be found at www.scwc.org. The center charges no admission or other fees, though donations in support of its work are gratefully accepted.
THE BARGAIN BOX … HELPING ANIMALS MCPAW recognizes The Bargain Box, a thrift and consignment shop, located at 398 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD, for its contributions to helping animals and donations to MCPAW. For more information on this shop that gives back to animals, call 301762-2242 or email BargainBox@ cerockville.org.
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics
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ADD A MICROCHIP FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PET Are Your Cats and Dogs Up-to-Date with their Rabies Vaccinations? Pet License? Microchipped? The Montgomery County Police Department’s Animal Services Division is offering six free rabies vaccination clinics to be held at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Each clinic runs from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: n n n n n n
Sunday, April 19 Sunday, May 17 Sunday, June 21 Sunday, July 19 Sunday, August 16 Sunday, September 20
Maryland law requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months have a current vaccination against rabies. By law, dogs and cats must also have a Montgomery County Pet License. Because the health of humans, as well as animals, is affected by the rabies virus, failure to vaccinate an animal as required may subject its owner to a $500 fine. Without written verification of previous rabies vaccinations, a rabies shot administered at a clinic can only qualify as compliance to the law for one year. With previous vaccination proof, the new vaccination will qualify for a three-year period. When you bring your pets to the clinic, make sure dogs are leashed and cats and ferrets are in a carrier or otherwise contained. The
rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will be administered by a veterinarian at no charge for residents of Montgomery County. However, County residents will be required to purchase a pet license if their pet does not currently have one. There is a $4.00 fee for rabies vaccinations of ferrets. Microchip implantation for dogs and cats that have a current Montgomery County pet license will also be offered at the clinic for a nominal fee. Please make certain that you are doing all you can to keep your pets and the community safe from the rabies virus and ensure your pets are licensed as required in the county. For more , visit www.montgomerycounty md.gov/animalservices or call 240-773-5660.
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WE’RE WORKING FOR ANIMALS Our Mission
In addition to supplying needed equipment, supplies and toys to the Adoption Center, MCPAW has identified and launched several programs that are integral to its core mission. 14
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Spay /Neuter
MCPAW recognizes that the major cause of pet overpopulation is based in lack of access to spay neuter services. MCPAW has made a bold commitment to its Spay It Forward Initiative to provide free spay/neuter in Montgomery County. This lofty goal and vision is critical to decreasing the numbers of unwanted, homeless animals and to addressing pet overpopulation in Montgomery County. MCPAW is working diligently to raise the necessary funds to support and implement Spay It Forward. Please review our Spay It Forward program and become a supporter so we can bring change to Montgomery County.
No Pet to Go Hungry in Montgomery County
MCPAW is committed to ensuring no pet goes hungry in
Montgomery County. The MCPAW Pet Food Pantry has delivered over 5,000 pounds of pet food in the last six months and is actively organizing several more drop off points and dissemination centers.
Purple Care
MCPAW’s Purple Care is designed to assist senior cats get loving homes. Now in its second year, Purple Care has expanded its eligibility guidelines to include more cats that are in need of a home. Please take a stroll though the MCASAC cattery and look for a purple tag indicating Purple Care eligibility.
Education
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MCPAW is the nonprofit, 501(c)(3), partner with the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center and is committed to ensuring that abandoned, lost and abused pets in Montgomery County have the opportunity for a loving, forever home. MCPAW works to augment programs and services and provide needed equipment and supplies for the benefit of animals in residence at the shelter. Equally important, MCPAW is committed to addressing the primary reasons that animals end up in shelters. MCPAW is committed to education as a primary means of effecting change and to being a catalyst for community action for the benefit of animals in Montgomery County.
care. MCPAW’s hosting of the Veterinary/Pet Care Explorer Post and Club 7315 is MCPAW’s initial educational program. ….with others in the planning process.
Help Us!
We need your help to ensure this vision and these commitments become reality. Working together, we can provide hope and a better place for animals in Montgomery County. Please consider donating, volunteering or assisting however possible. You can make a difference.
Leave a Legacy
There are many ways you can donate to MCPAW and also leave your mark on the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.
Please visit www.mcpaw.org to discover how you can make a difference for animals.
Buy a Brick
Buy a brick with an engraved message that will be forever displayed in the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center entrance walkway or in the outdoor classroom area. 4x8 brick $250. 8x8 brick $400.
Buy a Bench
Have a bench with engraved bronze plaque placed on the MCASAC grounds. Bench with engraved plaque $3000.
Become a Donor
Donor and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for those individuals or companies who wish to demonstrate a leadership position for helping animals in Montgomery County. Whether you donate to general funds or to our Spay It Forward initiative, the MCPAW Donor Board in the lobby of the Adoption Center will recognize your donation and commitment to animals for years to come. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable
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Volunteer
Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there are ways you can get involved. Help MCPAW with planning and staffing events, organizing, fundraising, and more. You can make a difference.
Share
Help us spread the word….Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.…and share our pages with others. Sign up to receive updates and the MCPAW newsletter. Help us spread the word and make a difference for animals.
Details for the above available at www.MCPAW.org.
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PURPLE CARE
New Guidelines and Assistance for the Adoption of Senior Cats
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urple Care, named in honor of a special cat that provided comfort and companionship to a couple during their golden years, is designed to assist senior cats find loving homes. People adopting senior or special needs cats through Purple Care receive a variety of benefits including adoption fees paid by MCPAW and made possible by the Leonard and Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation. A new guideline for Purple Care allows adoption of senior cats, age 9 and over, or special needs cats from the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) by any adult with no age requirements. Over the last year, 26 senior cats were selected by adopters and now reside in loving homes. Participation in the program is simple and easy. Stroll through the MCASAC’s cattery. Purple Care eligible cats are designated with purple signs on their play room or cage. Meet with an adoption counselor and finalize the adoption. Adoption fees and first year of the pet license will be paid by the Purple Care fund. Additional benefits of adopting a Purple
Care cat include a gift set which includes cat food samples, a cat toy and starter litter box. There is an added bonus for Senior Citizens adopting a cat through Purple Care. Adopters aged 65 and above are eligible to apply for a one-time veterinary care grant of up to $500. To learn more about Purple Care, visit www. mcpaw.org.
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Invitation to Explore Careers in Animal Care and Vet Med The Explorer Post, organized by the Boy Scouts of America, focuses on career expl ploration. Explorer Post #7315, founded in 2013, helps to provide insight into careers involving animal management and care and veterinary medicine. There were several animal-related activities for Post #7315 in 2014, which included trips to local animal hospitals to experience 16
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the range of services performed at clinics and an excursion to the Baltimore Aquarium to gain insight into marine life management. The Post also visited the Humane Society of the United States for an introduction to the range of career opportunities involving working with animals. Members of Explorer Post #7315 also work on projects benefiting animal related organizations in the community. This past year, the Post worked with MCPAW to build shelters for feral cats. Members also worked
during the grand opening of the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center serving as guides and providing narratives on the special features of the shelter. Youth, male and female, ages 12-20, with an interest in a career in veterinary medicine or working with animals, are invited to join Explorer Post #7315. Post #7315 is also seeking adults who are willing to volunteer with the program. Please contact Boy Scout Representative Kent Sneed at Kent.Sneed@Scouting.org. APRIL 2015
Join MCPAW at Special Events MCPAW PAW WILL BE AT SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR. Make sure you follow us on Facebook to stay in touch with all our activities. Join us at Strut Your Mutt event in Bethesda, Saturday, May 16, 2015. Consider volunteering and making a difference for animals.
Email: MCPAWevents@gmail.com.
A SPECIAL MCPAW THANK-YOU MCPAW would like to thank the County Executive, the County Council, the staff at the MCASAC and the following individuals for their support and assistance over the past year: l l
SHOP MCPAW! The MCPAW Store is a little gem located within the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center just to the left of the reception desk in the front lobby. The MCPAW Store serves not only as a convenient place for visitors to purchase basic supplies, treats, and toys for their pets but also as an information center for MCPAW, our programs and how to get involved to help animals in Montgomery County. The MCPAW Store is staffed by volunteers and is open during the weekend and some weekdays based on our volunteers’ availability. A sampling of items sold at the store includes: Kongs, grain free treats, Freedom Harnesses, auto magnets,
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games, leads, collars, cat toys and treats, grooming supplies... and of course, a selection of MCPAW’s signature animal charms and bead bracelets. The selection changes often, so please visit us! Profits from the store support MCPAW’s programs to help animals in need in Montgomery County. The MCPAW Store also serves as a dropoff point for donations of pet food and also as pick up point as part of MCPAW’s Pet Food Pantry. For information about the MCPAW Store, please email MCPAWLaurel@gmail.com or call the store at 301-987-2203.
MCPAW IS PLEASED TO HAVE DENTONS AND TOM HYATT as our pro-bono legal firm and counsel. Their ad-
vice and assistance over the past few years has been invaluable. Dentons is an international law firm with approximately 2,600 lawyers and professionals in more than 75 locations spanning 50-plus countries. Its pro bono work contributes to our lawyers’ desire to make a lasting and positive impact on the communities in which we live and work, and reinforces our entrepreneurial approach to solving problems in today’s complex world. Tom Hyatt, partner in Dentons’ Health Care practice, is co-chair of the US Nonprofit Entities practice. He is widely known for his work on behalf of nonprofit public and private universities and colleges and institutionally related foundations.
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The Spay It Forward campaign was ofďŹ cially launched at the Montgomery County County Council ofďŹ ces. Police Chief Tom Manger, County Executive Ike Leggett, County Council members Tom Hucker, Sidney Katz and County Council President, George Leventhal participated in the announcement, endorsed the program and encouraged residents to support Spay It Forward to help pets in Montgomery County.
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ET OVERPOPULATION IS ENDEMIC. It is prevalent in most communities across the United States and causes tragic, gut wrenching consequences. Yet as heartbreaking as this situation is, there is good news too. We know the root cause of pet overpopulation. We know the factors that create shelter overcrowding. We know why we have significant growth of feral cat colonies. We know the underpinnings that force adorable, adoptable animals to be euthanized. The good news is that we also know the antidote for these agonizing ailments. There is no research needed; no exorbitantly expensive drug to be developed; no new technique that has to be taught to professionals in the field. The cure is simple, currently available and most likely is a very cost-effective remedy for pet overpopulation. The reality is, as a community, we can deliver this cure to Montgomery County. Pure and simple, access to spay/neuter has the ability to deliver a striking blow to pet overpopulation. And while our ChangetheWorld Team scientifically documents the real costs of not providing spay neuter and creates the matrix for delivering cost savings solutions, as a community who loves and respects animals, we need to step up and take action. With community financial support, MCPAW is implementing Phase One of Spay It Forward which targets community and feral cat colonies in Montgomery County. We know that community and outdoor cats produce the largest percentage of kittens entering the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, and the numbers are staggering. MCPAW’s MOU with the County affords us the opportunity to do TNR (trap, neuter, return) to control growth, but we need significant financial support to accomplish this enormous feat. By performing TNR, we can create zero growth and ‘no kitten zones’ across Montgomery County. Spay It Forward‘s Charter Colony program is designed to work with colony managers to deliver spay/neuter to the entire colony and ensure managers have the resources to feed and provide shelter for the cats. But Spay It Forward cannot happen without community support. There is one dominant message we need to express…. We can fix this…we can solve the problem of pet overpopulation …… we can prevent overcrowding in our shelter. …..we can control growth in our community cat colonies ….. BUT…this will only happen if we step up as a community and make it financially possible. Please do your part to bring solutions to animals. If you care about animals, please donate to Spay It Forward at www.mcpaw.org.
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Each resident of Montgomery County contributes $1.
Each organization donates $2 for each member.
Each business contributes $3 for each employee.
What is Spay It Forward?
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CPAW’s Spay It Forward is an innovative, community-centered campaign that, when fully funded, will deliver spay/neuter services and microchipping to feral cats and cats and dogs owned by residents of Montgomery County. The initiative will be implemented in two primary phases: Phase One will address the urgent need of feral cat colonies. Phase Two will focus on pets owned by Montgomery County residents.
HOW TO DONATE If you care about animals, please donate to Spay It Forward through www.mcpaw.org. MCPAW is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible as allowable by law.
The Spay it Forward (SIF) initiative has the potential to greatly reduce the number of animals entering the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, reduce the euthanasia rates at the shelter, and increase the number of pets being returned to owners when lost. Additionally, the campaign will promote innovative approach to zero growth of feral cat colonies and responsible management of existing colonies. This campaign is expected to have a direct and measureable benefit to pets and community cats.
MCPAW is working to create a coalition of veterinarians to participate in Spay It Forward. We are pleased that several veterinary clinics have signed on to assist in Phase One and have agreed to our rate schedule for spay neuter for feral cats. Their cooperation and support demonstrates their commitment to animals. To see an updated list of vet clinics helping homeless cats, visit www.mcpaw.org.
SIF Pet Food Pantry
Need for Community Support
As part of the SIF effort, we have launched the MCPAW Pet Food Pantry. We are supplying pet food to feral colony managers and various food banks in Montgomery County. If you would like to donate, we have a drop off at the MCPAW store at the MCASAC. For more information: www.mcpaw.org.
SIF Spokesperson: Charles Mann
We are honored to have Charles Mann, three-time Super Bowl Champion and former Washington Redskin, as our first celebrity spokesperson delivering a message about the importance of spay/neuter and encouraging the community to donate. Look for Charles Mann public service announcements during Spay It Forward Month. To view the PSA in advance, visit www.mcpaw.org. 20
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Partnership with MC Veterinarians
MCPAW cannot accomplish this effort without significant support from the Montgomery County community. To make this effort successful, support from corporations, local business, foundations, organizations and individual donors is needed.
Fundraising…Easy 1, 2, 3.
Fundraising is never easy, but MCPAW’s plan to engage the Montgomery County community in supporting this initiative is as follows: $1. from each Montgomery County resident, $2. from organizations/associations for each of their members, $3. from business for each employee. This formula allows the community to support SIF in a highly affordable fashion and make an enormous difference for animals.
MCPAW’s Charter Colonies MCPAW has finalized an agreement with Montgomery County to do TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) of feral colonies to prevent growth and ensure the welfare of our community cats. MCPAW’s Charter Colony program works with colony managers to trap, spay/neuter, provide rabies and other vaccinations and ensure the cats are cared for and fed. We hope the Montgomery County community will partner with us to achieve zero growth and healthy community cats. APRIL 2015
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Partner in Easy Fund 1,2,3.
Ask your family, friends, house of worship, business, clubs, and group to participate in Spay It Forward‘s Easy Fund 1,2,3. Each resident of Montgomery County contributes $1, each organization donates $2 for each member and each business contributes $3 for each employee. This is an affordable way for everyone to contribute and know they helped make a difference. We will be adding each donor to our Facebook page and website.
Be Creative: Design and Host a SIF Fundraiser
Be creative, have fun, help animals. Host a dog wash, a car wash, a bake sale, a road race, a dance marathon…you choose the event. We will supply SIF banners and post on Facebook.
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MCPAW’S PET FOOD PANTRY MCPAW’s Spay It Forward effort includes the MCPAW Pet Food Pantry to ensure no pet goes hungry in Montgomery County. We provide pet food to some of the area food banks including WUMCO in upper MC. We have a drop off or pick up station at the MCPAW store at the MCASAC. MCPAW is working in partnership with Friends of Montgomery County Animals on this effort and we are collecting food to distribute to managers of feral colonies to Help Feed the Ferals. For more info, visit www.mcpaw.org.
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Be creative…Suggest means to make a difference but most importantly…help us help animals. Check our website www.mcpaw.org and our Facebook page at Facebook.com/MCPAW as we announce our partners and the creative ways people are reaching out to help animals. Sign up for our Spay It Forward Newsletter at www.mcpaw.org. Questions? Contact EllieTrueman at emtrueman@aol.com.
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Revolutionizing the Approach to Spay Neuter MCPAW Partners with University of Maryland and ChangetheWorld.org for landmark Economic Impact Study
MCPAW’s Spay It Forward initiative is designed to make a significant difference for pets in Montgomery County. Simultaneously, the campaign will serve as a national demonstration project to measure the economic impact and feasibility of offering free spay/neuter services and microchipping. In order to conduct a valid analysis of the cost effect, a study is being undertaken through a partnership with the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business and a national program, ChangetheWorld.org (CTW). MCPAW will oversee the study. A CTW team of business school graduate
students will collect and analyze data, identify relevant cost drivers and issue the final economic impact analysis. The CTW Team consisting of Tiffany Chang, Anusha Polavarapu, Suma Rao, DVM, and Robert Squibb, began the research and data collection in early February. The team is mentored by Ellie Trueman, Director of Spay It Forward. The consulting firm, Accenture, is assisting the Team with identifying deliverables and ideation. The CTW team will present their findings at a ChangetheWorld symposium at the University of Maryland later this year.
The economic impact study is based on the premise that the root cause and associated costs of pet overpopulation is quantifiable. The costs to a community to deal with stray and unwanted animals, sheltering, medical care and adoption are extraordinary. Juxtaposing these costs with the expense of free spay neuter and microchipping is a dynamic proposition that may lead to revolutionary changes in the approach to spay neuter, microchipping and pet licensing, not only in Montgomery County but in communities across the US. ChangeTheWorld.org (CTW) is a nonprofit consulting program which partners with universities across the country to match teams of undergraduate and graduate students to strategic, business consulting projects. CTW is operated out of the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.
PARTNERS August Lang, Husak
Spay It Forward is pleased to have the pro-bono assistance of the premier advertising agency, August, Lang and Husak of Bethesda who is helping to develop creative messaging and communication components to ensure an effective effort for animals in Montgomery County. August, Lang & Husak is a creative marketing & advertising firm in Bethesda. The agency has consistently connected with clients who have a mission to improve the human condition, create positive social change, preserve our planet, or simply to be a business that does things the right way. Over the past 20 years, AL&H has won the advertising industry’s highest awards for excellence in the creation of public service announcements. The agency’s clients have included the American Red Cross, National Geographic Society, Ameri can Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and NPR, among many others.
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Merck, Home Again
Merck and Home Again are the suppliers of microchips for the Spay It Forward initative. Home Again, a division of Merck & Co., is a prime manufacturer of microchips for use in cats and dogs. Home Again has been keeping pets safe for 17 years and is responsible for over one million lost pets being reunited with owners.
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business and ChangetheWorld.Org
We are grateful for the economic Impact study being conducted by the ChangetheWorld.org Team from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. This will be invaluable tool as we move forward with programs to make a difference for animals.
The Humane Society of the United States MCPAW is pleased to have the support of The Humane Society of the United States for our Spay it Forward initiative.
Nature’s Variety Spay if Forward is pleased to have the support of Nature’s Variety.
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WHOM TO CALL?
Animal Emergencies and Complaints
Calls to report animal complaints and emergencies in Montgomery County are answered by Montgomery County Police Emergency Communications Center or MC311 call takers.
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Animal attacks in progress An animal locked in a hot car An animal in immediate danger Animal cruelty in progress
To report animal-related concerns: 301-279-8000, the police non-emergency number lA
sick or injured animal or one that appears abandoned l An animal neglect situation l An animal at large l An animal in distress due to severe weather conditions (animals without shelter or water) l An animal threatening the well-being of a community member (not in-progress) l An animal bite/attack (not in-progress) l An animal nuisance such as a barking dog or not cleaning up after a pet
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Wellness care Laser surgery & dentistry Canine Rehabilitation Ultrasound/Radiography Acupuncture Companion therapy laser
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To speak with an Animal Services Officer Follow up on a previously reported animal-related complaint Inquire about the Animal Matters Hearing Board Ask about rabies vaccination clinics
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