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NOTICES
New Jersey Animal Rabies Statistics and
Handling Domestic Animal Exposures Report
The 2007 animal rabies statistics by county and species, January - June 2007 are available on the IZDP page of the NJDHSS website here. Compared to last year, there has been a decrease in bat rabies cases and an increase in the terrestrial animal rabies cases, from 106 in 2006 to 124 in 2007 for the January to July period. An increase in the number of rabid raccoons is the cause of this increase.
ELEC Extends Non-Profit Pay-to-Play Filing Deadline to Nov. 30, 2007
On September 25, the Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) voted to
extend the deadline for non-profit organizations to file electronic
disclosures of the individual political campaign contributions made by their
officers, directors, trustees and respective spouses pursuant to its "Pay to
Play" regulations adopted last March. The new deadline is October 30, 2007,
and applies only to non-profit filers. The deadline for other entities
remains at September 28. For more information go to the Center for
New Jersey Feral Cat and Wildlife Coalition Launches Pilot Program
After almost two years of discussion, the member organizations of the New Jersey Feral Cat and Wildlife Coalition have completed a pilot ordinance and protocols for the management of feral cats in wildlife-sensitive areas. The protocols are now being field-tested in Burlington County by the Burlington County Feral Cat Initiative , a program founded by Dr. Gordon Stull, DVM, who also serves as veterinarian for the county shelter. Signing off on the pilot documents are Burlington County Feral Cat Initiative, Burlington County Health Department, In Defense of Animals, Neighborhood Cats, New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance, New Jersey Audubon Society and The Humane Society of the United States. The ordinance and protocols were drafted in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Endangered & Non-game Species Program. For copies of these ground-breaking materials, send an email.
The Humane Society of the
United States
Launches Dogfighting Reward Program
As part of an aggressive campaign to stamp out dogfighting in
America
, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering $5,000 to those who provide information leading to the arrest and prosecution of any person involved in illegal animal fighting. Public service announcements in varying lengths of 15, 30 and 60 seconds are available here . Narrated by Wayne Pacelle, president & CEO of The HSUS, the public service announcements provide listeners with general information about the dogfighting problem.
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Shelter Makeover Program in America Funding 20 Animal Shelters - One Shelter to Receive Up to One Million Dollars
Richard Thompson, former CEO of Meow Mix and current CEO of Zootoo House, announces that 20 animal shelters will be the recipients of the following funding to improve the condition of animal shelters and to make going to a shelter a more positive aspect of adopting animals. One shelter will receive a makeover valued up to one million dollars One shelter will receive a cash prize of $10,000 for renovations 18 shelters will receive a cash prize of $5,000 for enhancements The Program began on October 1, 2007 and is scheduled to end March 31, 2008. Approximate date of the final winner determination is May 1, 2008. To view additional details, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, makeover details and other information, please go here. To contact ZooToo House by phone, dial 877-580-7387.
RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Excel File available to Estimate Pet Population
Dr. Zawistowski of the ASPCA has created an excel file to estimate pet numbers. Shelters and communities can use this file to estimate license compliance and all kinds of other stuff. Just plug in the human census numbers for a community and it will generate an estimate for dogs and cats. To get a copy of the Excel file, send an email with your name and your organization name.
Microchip Research Study Participants Sought
Dr. Linda Lord, of The Ohio State University school of Veterinary Medicine, is conducting a study to look at the prevalence of animals entering shelters that are found to have microchips and are then successfully reunited with their owners. The goal is to recruit 35 to 70 larger shelters across the United States that would be willing to collect data only on incoming animals with microchips. From speaking with many shelters on this issue, it is her belief that a moderate percentage of animals can't be reunited due to problems with registration information for the microchip.
The great part about the study is it will require little work on the part of each shelter. The only requirements are that the shelter scans all incoming animals and that someone can record monthly data in an Excel spreadsheet she will provide.
If you are interested, please let contact Dr. Lord directly by email or by phone Linda Lord, Assistant Professor at
(614) 247-6635.
ASPCA Forensic Vet Debuts Reference Text on Veterinary Forensics
The ASPCA announced the release of a new textbook designed to help veterinarians and animal-welfare professionals in the understanding and practice of veterinary forensics. Written by Melinda Merck, DVM, who is a forensic veterinarian with the ASPCA, "Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations" is a reference manual designed to give veterinarians, pathologists, and investigators the knowledge they need to understand the process of animal cruelty investigations, and to correctly perform the necessary forensic examinations of animals. The book will be offered at a list price of $89.99, and can be purchased here, by calling 1-800-862-6657 or on the ASPCA website. Blackwell Publishing is offering a 15% discount to shelters and shelter veterinarians.
Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community
(Paperback) by Charles R. Figley (Author)
Compassion fatigue is the exhaustion caused by the demands of being empathic and helpful to those who are suffering is found at every level among the underserved, underappreciated, and uncomplaining caregivers in animal-related fields. In this ground-breaking book, two prominent leaders in the field examination the
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