Fall 2016 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 • 518.374.3944 • www.animalprotective.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE OUR MISSION OUR VISION A community in which no animal is unwanted or unloved. The purpose of the APF is to address pet overpopulation and animal suffering through education and appropriate action, to enhance human/animal relationships, and to provide care to animals in need. Gala Save The Date Subaru Share The Love Paw-Parazzi Entertainment Books on Sale The Animal Protective Foundation is pleased to announce that the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has awarded us a $70,000 grant for our Community Spay/ Neuter Clinic. Thanks to the funding received from the New York State Animal Population Control Program, a grant program administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the APF is able to assist eligible low-income residents with partially subsidized spay and neuter services. “As the largest recipient of ASPCA grant funds in Upstate New York, the APF is able help thousands of pet parents in the Greater Capital Region who might not otherwise be able to afford spay and neuter services,” says APF Executive Director Deb Balliet. Since opening in 2013, The Community Spay & Neuter Clinic has completed more than 9,400 surgeries. A total of 3,495 surgeries were performed in 2015. The APF anticipates doing just over 4,000 spay and neuter surgeries in 2016. The Community Spay/Neuter Clinic is the APF’s answer to our community’s pet overpopulation crisis. The clinic enables the APF to further their commitment to high-quality, low-cost surgeries with the singular goal of reducing the number of homeless companion animals in our communities. For more information and pricing, visit www.animalprotective.org/low-cost-spayneuter. The APF Awarded ASPCA Grant for Community Spay/Neuter Clinic Giving Tuesday We have an upcoming day for giving thanks....and now we have a day for giving back. Giving Tuesday is on November 29th and The Animal Protective Foundation invites you to partner with us and donate to help the thousands of animals that come through our shelter doors. With YOUR support, we can give animals a second chance in life. Your tax deductible contribution celebrates your commitment to changing lives and provides hope to animals in need. Want to DOUBLE your donation? The company you work for may match your giving amount, making your donation even more impactful. If you are a GE employee or retiree, for example, your gift of $25 or more can be matched by the GE Matching Funds Program. Please check with your company’s human resource department to see if they have an employee donation matching program. Make your donation online at www.animalprotective.org/make-a-donation. Please share the word about this wonderful day and bring hope to animals in need. Your support makes a difference that endures. $30 Provides microchips for 2 adopted pets $50 Feeds 10 cats for one week $100 Gives a comprehensive medical exam to an injured or abused pet $250 Provides one day of care for 8 shelter dogs or cats $500 Helps provide spay and neuter surgeries for 5 animals to prevent overpopulation $1,000 Gives heartworm tests, vaccinations, and preventative treatment for pets $2,500 Provides emergency, lifesaving medical care to pets in need
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Fall 201653 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 • 518.374.3944 • www.animalprotective.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
OUR MISSION
OUR VISIONA community in which no animal is unwanted or unloved.
The purpose of the APF is to address pet overpopulation and animal suffering through education and appropriate action, to enhance human/animal relationships, and to provide care to animals in need.
Gala Save The Date
Subaru Share The Love
Paw-Parazzi
Entertainment Books on Sale
The Animal Protective Foundation is pleased to announce that the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has awarded us a $70,000 grant for our Community Spay/Neuter Clinic. Thanks to the funding received from the New York State Animal Population Control Program, a grant program administered by the ASPCA on behalf of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the APF is able to assist eligible low-income residents with partially subsidized spay and neuter services.
“As the largest recipient of ASPCA grant funds in Upstate New York, the APF is able help thousands of pet parents in the Greater Capital Region who might not otherwise be able to afford spay and neuter services,” says APF Executive Director Deb Balliet.
Since opening in 2013, The Community Spay & Neuter Clinic has completed more than 9,400 surgeries. A total of 3,495 surgeries were performed in 2015. The APF anticipates doing just over 4,000 spay and neuter surgeries in 2016.
The Community Spay/Neuter Clinic is the APF’s answer to our community’s pet overpopulation crisis. The clinic enables the APF to further their commitment to high-quality, low-cost surgeries with the singular goal of reducing the number of homeless companion animals in our communities. For more information and pricing, visit www.animalprotective.org/low-cost-spayneuter.
The APF Awarded ASPCA Grant for Community Spay/Neuter Clinic
Giving TuesdayWe have an upcoming day for giving thanks....and now we have a day for giving back. Giving Tuesday is on November 29th and The Animal Protective Foundation invites you to partner with us and donate to help the thousands of animals that come through our shelter doors. With YOUR support, we can give animals a second chance in life.
Your tax deductible contribution celebrates your commitment to changing lives and provides hope to animals in need.
Want to DOUBLE your donation? The company you work for may match your giving amount, making your donation even more impactful. If you are a GE employee or retiree, for example, your gift of $25 or more can be matched by the GE Matching Funds Program. Please check with your company’s human resource department to see if they have an employee donation matching program. Make your donation online at www.animalprotective.org/make-a-donation.
Please share the word about this wonderful day and bring hope to animals in need. Your support makes a difference that endures.
$30 Provides microchips for 2 adopted pets$50 Feeds 10 cats for one week$100 Gives a comprehensive medical exam to an injured or abused pet$250 Provides one day of care for 8 shelter dogs or cats$500 Helps provide spay and neuter surgeries for 5 animals to prevent overpopulation$1,000 Gives heartworm tests, vaccinations, and preventative treatment for pets$2,500 Provides emergency, lifesaving medical care to pets in need
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Dear Friends,
Thank you for your wonderful support of the homeless pets and community members we assist at the APF 365 days a year. Your contributions of time, talent, and treasure are what allows us to provide care and services to those in need.
2016 has been an exceptional year so far! We are pleased to report that our length of stay for dogs and cats is about two weeks – a statistic of which we are very proud. Nothing brings us more joy than matching a homeless pet with a new, loving family.
Our stray and surrender intake has increased, as has the number of spay and neuter surgeries we provide to shelter animals and to others in need of cost effective sterilization services.
With this increased animal care and activity, we are in need of your financial support. Every pet in our care receives the vaccines, medical and behavioral care and spay/neuter surgery before it goes to his or her new home. Please help us continue to keep our doors open to anyone or any companion animal in need by donating to the APF today!
There are several ways to give including:
• Mail a check to APF 53 Maple Avenue Scotia, NY 12032
• Make a gift of appreciated stock. Call 374-3944 x110 for transfer instructions.
• Give a gift on-line here: www.animalprotective.org/make-a-donation
• Every gift counts – no matter what size- as they all add up to a meaningful amount. $100 helps provide spay/neuter services for one pet and $250 provides vaccines and medical care to a homeless pet. Larger amount help us care for more animals. We care for thousands of animals each year so every dollar received will make a difference to a homeless pet in need.
Please help the homeless pets in our community by making a donation to the APF today.
Sincerely,
Deb Balliet, Executive Director
PetGazette is a publication of the APF, a not-for-profit corporation in Schenectady County, New York. It is published three times a year for supporters. We welcome your comments.
We place safe, healthy animals in responsible homes with the expectation that adopters will provide quality and lifelong care. Our process includes an adopter questionnaire and an agreement detailing the care of every animal should receive.
We accept unwanted animals, preferably by appointment. Please call 374-3944, ext. 101. A contribution of $25 per animal is requested to offset the cost of care that we provide, an average of $200 per animal.
Cat adoptions on the 3rd Sunday of each month 11:00am-3:00 pm
The APF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit humane society funded by donations. It is not a municipal agency and receives no city, county, or state funding. The APF is not part of any national humane organization and does not receive funding from them.
Subaru Share The Love ProgramThe APF has been selected by Capitaland Motors of Glenville again this year as their charity of choice in the Subaru Share the Love Sales Event. Subaru will donate $250 for each lease or purchase at Capitaland Motors between November 17, 2016 and January 3, 2017. Last year’s campaign resulted in a donation of $47,022 for the APF.
We thank owners Al Rullo and Regina Grego for selecting the APF and for their ongoing support of our work on behalf of animals!
Save the Datefor our Gala 2017!
We Love Our Corporate Volunteers!
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The APF is extremely thankful for the love and compassion our community corporations and businesses have for the animals at the shelter. Volunteer Days or Give-Back-Days are great ways for employees to spend quality time together and make a difference at the shelter.
If your business would like to schedule a volunteer day at the APF, please call Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator Brianne Doherty at (518) 374-3944 Ext 118 or email at [email protected].
Heritage Environmental Services
Union College
KeyBank, Glenville Branch
Glenville YMCA
Friday, April 21, 2017 Glen Sanders Mansion
Guest Emcees: Liz Bishop, CBS 6 Newsand
Steve Caporizzo, WTEN CH 10 Meteorologist and Host of Pet Connection
Featuring Fabulous CuisineSilent & Live Auctions
Special GuestsMusic and More!
Stay tuned for Sponsorship opportunities.Call Colleen Keating at (518) 374-3944 Ext. 122 for more
information
Listing reflects gifts made between June 14, 2016 and October 3, 2016. While gifts of any amount are genuinely appreciated, due to space constraints only gifts of $25 or more are published. To make a donation, you may use the enclosed envelope, donate online at animaprotective.org or call 374-3944, ext. 113.
IN MEMORY OF PEOPLEVince Agostara Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gaffney Ms. Julia O’Brien Ms Marilyn Peacock Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rudinski Mr. and Mrs. Norm ShartzerKevin Lynn Aldridge Cindy Aldridge Ms. Kathleen Blackmon Mr. Michael S Dier Mr. and Mrs. Neal Evans Mr. and Mrs. Richard Locker Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Rayburn Ms. Nancy B Trimbur Mr. and Mrs Alan WolfMim Andrews Ms. Lynn McFarlandDonna Lee Aronstein Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Deats Julie Pieper-Hemmings Ms. Patricia Salvatore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VersockiCarol Avanzato Berkshire Medical Center Labratory FriendsMary Balko Joyce Brua Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jankowski Ms. Eleanor RejackSharon Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Robert BiskiDorothy Barhite Ms. Mary BunchVirginia Barkley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiHuck Bogart Mr. Phillip D ChampagneWilliam Bond, Jr. Ms. Bonnie Barner First New York FCU Sunshine Fund Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hotaling Cynthia Lehning and Donald WilliamsWalter C. Brandt Ms. Barbara C MurrayGeorgette Brilling American Baptist Men of New York State Burnt Hills Baptist ChurchAndrea Broady Ms. Kathleen A. MonacoLisa Burns
Christopher and Claire KlemfussMelanie Burns Kelly A MadonnaFrank Campbell Ms. Edith Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fogg, Jr.Michael Capparella Mr. and Mrs. Jim SeamanErnest Capullo American Legion Mohawk Post No. 1450 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark Mr. and Mrs. Dominic D’Arcangelis Ms. Catherine Didio Ms. Palma C. Drzewiecki Mr. and Mrs. John Greenthal Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mangino Ms. Susan Orchard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rourke Mr. and Mrs. John ToteAngeline Choquette Ms. Jan Hitchcock Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bielawski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins Ms. Lydia Marlow Mr. and Mrs. Tom TearnoBeverly Chotkowski Mr. and Mrs. Charles WhiteDoris Ciarmello Ms. Antonetta BrunettiCharles Collamer Margaret ParksMary Elizabeth Commarto Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Giaquinto Mr. and Mrs. Lou Pardi Mr. Nicholas J PoneCarlie Coolidge Mr. and Mrs. Phillip LennoxTom DeIulio Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiRoger Deyo Ms. Rebecca T DeBiaseWilliam J. Donaghue Mr. and Mrs. Frank Basile Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Colucciello Mr. and Mrs. James Fretto Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gawron Ms. Courtney Marsello
Christine SullivanJames A. Eschenbecker Schenectady Ole Timers Baseball ClubRita Ganther Dr. and Ms. Gino Brino Department of Environmental HealthDavid Germain Mr. Edward Kaufmann Jr.Brian Gosier Dorothy Nye and Barbara PowlesJeanne Rose Graden Ms. Mary Rose HoffmanArt Gruelich Ms. Diana K EdelsonDaniel Heddesheimer Ms. Alison CuylerDonna Hutchinson Ms. Linda LipeDylan Irish Ms. Loretta Kay IrishKim Jacobs Ms. Candace Hendrickson Mr. Raymond JacobsLinda Kroth Barbara Van SlykeStephen J. Lambrinos, MD Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiWilliam Legere Ms. Kristin LegereKenney Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Brockmann Mr. and Mrs. Michael Comar Ms. Debra Ebert Ms. Ann M Fair Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jacobson Dolores Malloy Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maloney Carol MurphyBetty Jo Marra Mr. Ken SantiagoRalph Matarazzo Ms. Paula MatarazzoLouise Mazza The Mazza FamilyThomas McAuliffe Anderson Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John George Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gleason Mr. and Mrs. Harold Manning Mr. and Mrs. Sean Nevin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph TrzeciakJay McCarty
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey SotlandDoris McEckron Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Mike Krzyzak Mike’s RestaurantEugene McMorris Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dagostino Mr. and Mrs. Steven Heider Ms. Barbara L Judd Mr. and Mrs. John Varriale Eleanor VorisBernard Miller Ms. Betty M. WinterPearl Miner Duanesburg Senior CitizensMary Catherine Mullin Mr. and Mrs. Albert CapraraJoan Elizabeth O’Connor Mr. Patrick Richtmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Ernest RiggiKevin Papp Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MarkowitzBrendan Patterson Ms. Suzi GoldmanLaura Jean Pellerin (Leip) Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SnyderCathy Pentkowski Sandra Lannon Mr. and Mrs. David Manny Mr. and Mrs. Tom TearnoJoanne Pitanello Mr. William J Aram Mr. and Mrs. Edward Biel Ms. Lynn Coonrad Ms. Teresa Frazer Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gordon Ms. L. Beth Krueger Mr. Greg Moran Mr. and Mrs. Richard Riccio Daniel TysonLaura Pratt Ms. Suzanne FackovecJoyce and Stan Price Mr. and Mrs. Paul DicksonDominick Scicchitano Kim Hoggan Mr. and Mrs. William Nathan Office of Children and Family Services- Bureau of Contract Management
Select-Care Chiropractic, P.C Ms. Melissa ShriverMary Ann Shirikian Ms. Valerie HalburianLeonard J. ‘Lenny’ Sparks Mrs. Jane SparksJoan Stowers Mr. and Mrs. Allan Birkett Ms. Catherine W Black Mr. and Mrs. Edmond MassaWilliam Sulzer, Jr. Mr. Joe Grasso Mr. and Mrs. Alan KuglerDavid Surin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gebo Ms. Vera Nedvidek Mr. Thomas F Norris Ms. Lou Ann Obernesser Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schechter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stafford Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vanderwerken Mr. Jeffrey Warner Mr. and Mrs. Craig WoodrowTerry Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Allen GagewayKenneth Warner Mr. Jeffrey WarnerVera Weiss Donna WeissNahla Wertz Ms. Maria TruaxDonald I. Wexler All Seasons Equipment Joan Krater and Hugh TuttleJudith Anne Whalen Hazel EvansLisa M. Wheeler Mrs. and Mr. Allan Falcon Mr. and Mrs. John Godlewski Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Horton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Purcell Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6041Peter White Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Agresta Ms. Nicoletta Collier Margaret Colucciello and Christine Zingler Judith Creasy Christine Cuomo and Gloria Cuomo Ms. Lorelei Fugaro
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In Honor and In Memory of People and Animals Who Have Touched Our Lives...
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Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McEvoy Ms. Ellen C Mountain Frank Stafford Ms. Mildred WhiteBetty Williams Jimmy Green’s Trailer & Truck RepairLindsay Ann Zamek Ms. Kathleen Killeen
IN MEMORY OF PETSAudry Rose, Nuton & Jamie Susan DandarawBert Mr. and Mrs. Gary NowickiSydney Ms. Margaret DworkinWoof Ms. Loretta O’SullivanAllie Mr. and Mrs. John SartorisAnna Ms. Kristina StriegntizAthena Karen DaffnerBarney Ms. Susan BryantHaley and Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Todd RomanskyBentley Mr. and Mrs. Ronald FragomeniBianka Mr. and Mrs. Mike SokarisBuddy James TurkBuddy Mr. and Mrs. Albert MerblerCargo Howard Halstead and Melissa EnglerClara Kathleen RussoDiesel Mr. and Mrs. Ronald OsterlitzDublin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grasso00Chewy Emerick Ms. Sandra BrunsFoxy Mr. and Mrs. Jack GoldFur Ball Ms. Rebecca SokolowskiGizzie Cindy ZlogarGracie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VersockiWinston the cat Ms. Mary Rose HoffmanHarpo Ms. Susan K. Rossler
Jetter Mr. and Mrs. Herman SabourinBelle Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joe PollinoJolie Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiArchie & Kallie Ms. Laurie L. LaceyGidget Mr. and Mrs. Frank TherrienLily Mr. and Mrs. Gary BlodgettLittlebear Ms. Colleen PalleschiLucy Frances PayetteMr. Moe Moe and Malika Mr. and Mrs. Charles HokeMama Mr. and Mrs. Dave EdyveanManny Linda FranceseMartin Michael SpatuzziSatchel Martino Ms. Erin ViniskyDelightful Opal Joan BerginPaisley Mr. and Mrs. James CarrollMac and Sasha Pentak Mr. and Mrs. William PentakPunkie Mr. and Mrs. Richard BattagliaRascal Mr. and Mrs. Paul FarmerRocky Ms. Becky PauleyRusty Mr. Steven DaigleSam Mark PhoenixDaniel Jake & Sarah Jacqueline Rosemarie MeliusScarlett Karen Daffner Mr. Hilary Llewellyn- SouthernSheba Mr. and Mrs. Ken FichtelTeddy Mr. and Mrs. David CarusoTravis Mr. Keith DonatoWinnie Mr. and Mrs. Peter KudanCharlie Zack Ms. Yelena ZackZippy Virginia Amoroso
Ethel, Willy and Ginger Mr. and Mrs. Mark DohertyMike and Shrek Mr. and Mrs. Donald GrantMaxie Mr. and Mrs. Joe LindsayIn Honor of People...John Articolo Dolly Lee SimmonsRoger Blankfein Mr. Kris DiemerJames Davis Mr. and Mrs. John DaviO’Rourke Middle School Ms. Brenda KenneyDenise Perry Ms. Judith MeyerDr. Stewart Silvers Ms. Diane P. Meliosky Robin PiliereWinnie Valachovic Second Grade Class at Lincoln ElementaryRonald Wickerham Ms. Hazel M. WilsonAlex and Chloe Mark HookerEmery D’Arcy Ms. Cortney E MorrisRose Fatato’s Birthday Jacqueline SchromRay Guiles Mr. and Mrs. Justin SmithPeg Broady and Therese Dufour Ms. Dorothy J. Carpenter Ms. Margaret Clothilde DuFour Mr. and Mrs. Angelo D’Aloia Ms. Carolyn C Gray Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horning Mr. and Mrs. Andre LaPerriere Mr. and Mrs. Dennis LaPerriere Mr. Vince Lefko Ms. Michele Nichols Mr. and Mrs. William Rucinski
IN HONOR OF PETSFritsie Newmann Delaney Karole DelaneyMartin Michael SpatuzziTieling, Blossom, Six, and Benji Mazza Family
Tribute Garden Bricks
Bricks engraved with loving tributes line the path to our beautiful Forget-Me-Not-Garden. It’s a thoughtful way to honor special people and pets, past or present. For more information visit our website at www.animalprotective.org/garden-tribute-bricks.
Join these CharterMembers of
the APF Legacy CircleWe are delighted to welcome the following
charter members of The APF Legacy Circle,
which was launched in late 2013. The APF
Legacy Circle members have included the Animal
Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc. in their wills or other
estate plans. In doing so, they have made a
commitment to continue the legacy of providing
care and comfort to animals in need. APF
Legacy Society members are invited to an annual
recognition event.
Vittorio & Judith AmadeiMarsha G. Brown
Deb BallietHoward Halstead & Melissa
EnglerClaudette & Richard Herzog
Carol LaTorreAlan and Barbara Maddaus
Melanie MattusJudy and Charlie McCullough
Patti PackerThomas & Barbara Rider
Lorayne M. SeibertVera & Marv Weiss
Kathryn Weston-FernandezAnna M. Whalen
Anonymous (22 Members)
The following sample bequest language is
provided for you to share with your attorney.
I give the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady,
Inc., Federal ID No. 14-0472728, 53 Maple Avenue,
Scotia, NY 12302 (the sum of $______ or ______% of the residue of my estate), to be used for its general
Every year at our Tails by Twilight Gala, we auction off the opportunity to put your pet’s photos on the APF van for an entire year. This year, the APF was lucky enough to grace the van with photos of the
Glennon Family’s furry children. Here is Dr. Joseph Glennon, Robin Glennon, and their son Sean showing off their adorable pet portraits.
We thank the Glennon family for their continuous support of the Animal Protective Foundation!
The Glennon Family
APF Friends at PetAPalooza
“Paw-Parazzi”
Chelsea with her new family
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Spotlight on our APF Board Member - David BrownellWhat is your title and profession?I am a director at DALLE Account and Cash Management. I’ve always been good with numbers and my brother is an accountant. I graduated from Siena College and work took me all over, living in places like Washington D.C. and L.A. I eventually came back home to the Capital District.
Do you have pets of your own?Yes – I have two dogs, an Australian Shepherd Golden mix, Blondie, and a Toy Poodle named Fierce. Blondie was a rescue – we picked her up at Benson’s Pet Center about 10 years ago – she’s about 12 now. Our Toy Poodle actually came from our previous neighbors. They bred puppies who were not treated well – they were left alone in the garage for hours not receiving the attention or love they needed. Eventually, the family decided we needed to help and we took Fierce home and out of that situation. He is two now, and despite breaking his femur when he was younger he’s a happy, active guy.
What are some of your favorite things to do on the weekends to relax?We have a travel trailer and enjoy packing the family up and going camping. We go to the Cape each year and stay at the Scussett Beach Campground. It’s a great location, only a 10-minute bike ride to the beach, and it’s in the bay so there aren’t many waves – it’s great for the kids!
What inspired you to want to be a part of the APF?Being the owner of a rescue dog, I feel strongly that the mission and efforts of the APF are very important to our community. I wanted to join the board so that I could use my personal strengths and experience in financial management to help the organization.
What do you like best about your work with the APF?I really enjoy being among fellow animal lovers and have met so many great people here.
Finish this sentence, “If I could have one wish, I’d wish for…”In this current day and political environment, I wish we could all be a little more tolerant and understanding of one another.
The APF is proud to support the Toys for Tots Campaign again this year, in partnership with our good friends at Sondra’s Fine Jewelry.
Please help less fortunate children in our community experience the joy of Christmas. Drop off new, unwrapped toys in the collection box at the
APF lobby now through December 16.
Entertainment Books for sale!2017 Edition of the Capital Region Area
ONLY $30Great for Holiday Gifts!
Available NOW at the APF Shelter53 Maple Avenue, Scotia
(518) 374-3944
Gidget Pretty Babe Koda Ginseng
Lily Mitchell Marty Panda
Bubba Taurus
Please share photos and news on how your APF pet is doing. Send them to
Visit our website to see photos of available animals for adoption.
We’ve Found Our Forever Home!
Bark ‘N Brew Success!The APF’s first Bark ‘N Brew event was a hit! The sold out crowd had an amazing time meeting new friends, drinking fabulous craft brew from Wolf Hollow Brewing Co., eating delicious food from Buzzards Bay BBQ, and listening to great music by Steve Smith!
Special thanks to our event sponsors: Furlocity • The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. • Country Acres • Daly Funeral Home • Steve Malinowski
Thank you to all who made our Bark ‘N Brew event such a huge success! We can’t wait to get together again with all of our fur-loving friends. Keep your eye out for details on future fun events!
Friends of the APF Executive Director Deb Balliet, sponsor Larry Daly, and Event ChairCaroline Berta
Sponsors Reid Hislop from Furlocity and Steve Malinowski
