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 The BCSPCA is now offering presentations to all schools, police departments & adult clubs.  

 

 A 3 month old female pit-bull puppy shot at least 3 times and is still alive.
 

 

      

 On 9 December 2009 NJSPCA received a call from Officer Shimp about a puppy that was shot because she needed "disciplining” by the owner in Carneys Point. Carneys Point PD received an anonymous tip that a puppy was about to be shot. Just prior to the arrival of the Police Department, a 3 month old female pit-bull puppy had in fact been shot at least 3 times but was still alive. Officer Cooper spoke to Patrolman Shultz and verified the information and address. Officer Shimp arrived on scene and transported this puppy, now named Delaware-Faith to Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle Delaware. Erin Vicari, VMD and Alexandra Frank, DVM and their staff took wonderful care of Delaware-Faith. After their examination, tests and treatment it was determined that she was in shock and recumbent; conjunctive hemorrhage to her left eye; petechial hemorrhage to her ears; swelling and pain to her right femur; puncture wounds consistent with gun shots to her head just above her left eye, between her shoulders and her back additional holes were on her belly. Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware did make the generous offer to keep Delaware and treat her and find her a home.

On 10 December 2009, the NJ SPCA moved her back to the State of New Jersey where she will receive additional care that will be required. She will need surgery to her femur for the fracture as well as additional surgery to her left eye. Additional blood work and x rays are being done by Columbus Central Veterinary Hospital to see exactly what will be needed for Delaware-Faiths continued progress.
   

The Burlington County SPCA would like to thank everyone who came by our 2nd annual  booth, at the Burlington County Farm Fair. The support we got was overwhelming in spite of the weather. We had a great time, we enjoyed meeting all our old and new friends  and we were able to educate many people, and got the word out the Burlington County S.P.C.A. is about stopping animal abuse throughout Burlington County. As always your support is needed to keep us going.

 

Sy J Goldberg,

President and Chief Officer                                                                                                    

Burlington County SPCA

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The Burlington County S.P.C.A. needs your help. We are a Not-For-Profit organization, and receive no federal, state, or local funding. We need your support to help fight against animal cruelty in Burlington County, NJ.

 

 Chester Township woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges, must pay more than $35,000 in fines.
Wanda Oughton, whose approximately 150 cats were removed from her feces-covered, million-dollar home in Chester Township, pleaded guilty in municipal court last night to animal cruelty charges for failure to provide the felines appropriate shelter and agreed to pay more than $35,000 in expenses and fines.

Municipal Court Judge Philip Maenza ordered Oughton to pay more than $2,000 in fines for the one civil and one criminal charge of animal cruelty to which she admitted. Oughton also must pay $32,000 to the township for the animals' care as part of a plea agreement between her attorney, Lawrence J. Fox, and Chester Township Municipal Prosecutor Brian Mason.

 

Awareness - Cocoa Mulch and Dogs 

Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those that do. Story from someone else... 

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and  wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family.  Please tell every dog owner you know. 

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly. Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further  investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats. 

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.' 

This Snopes site gives the following information:  Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called  'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what  your gardeners are using in your gardens. 

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions  and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of  theobromine.

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