Summer 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.

Kirby and Quigley’s Law

You Ought To Be In Pictures

Tips From The Trainer

Capitaland Subaru-Share the Love

Mona Golub and Marie DeBrocky

The APF’s Tails by Twilight Spring Fling was the most “barked about event of the year!” More than 300 guests filled the gala room and celebrated their love for animals. Emceed by Liz Bishop, the event raised $103,000 for our shelter, spay/neuter clinic, and Burton and Violet Feline Care Center. We were extremely proud and honored to recognize Steve Caporizzo of WTEN-Ch10 with our 2016 Animal Advocacy Award. Steve is a pillar in our animal rights community and tirelessly works to help the plight of homeless animals. Celebrity auctioneer LeGrande Serras brought the crowd to their feet with his exciting live auction and Grand Central Station had everyone dancing and twirling to the amazing music. We are truly thankful to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests who all made this gala a night to remember!

Tails by Twilight Gala Success!

Faith Perry, Pat Petty, DanielleGaudio, and Karen Smith

LeGrande Serras, Deb Balliet, Steve Caporizzo, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, and Liz Bishop

Dena Catucci from Price Chopper/Market 32 and Vincent Leone

Friends of the APF Caroline Berta, Erica Waters, and Nathan Writer

Animal Advocacy Award Winner SteveCaporizzo and APF Executive Director Deb Balliet

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Letter from the Executive DirectorDear Friends,

Thank you for all you do to enable our work with pets in need. It is with your support and that of thousands of others, that we are able to accomplish this. For that, we are eternally grateful to you.

At the APF, we feel it is important to serve the greater Capital Region in a way that addresses community needs and is uniquely suited to our strengths. We are and have been since 1931, a regional humane organization that shelters and adopts homeless pets.

Over the past several years, we have evolved as a collaborative partner and resource sharing organization with partnerships in a seven county area. These collaborative relationships are with other animal shelters, rescues, TNvR organizations, and municipalities. Our collaborations include providing high quality and affordable spay and neuter services, sharing of staff expertise on animal behavior, training and modification practices, microchipping, and transferring in of animals to the APF to increase adoption opportunities for hard to place pets. We also have the opportunity to transfer an APF pet to one of our partner groups if that would be in the best interest of that dog or cat’s opportunity to be adopted. Additionally, as a humane organization with a physical presence in a highly populated area, we also share tangible resources with our partners in need. Together, we better serve the animals and the people of our greater Capital Region.

I would love to hear from you about how we are doing or if you see a need in the community with which you think we can help. Please contact me at (518) 374-3944 Ext. 110 or Balliet@animalprotective.org.

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.

Please contact:info@animalprotective.org(518) 374-3944, ext. 122

Board of DirectorsRebecca Pauley, PresidentHoward Halstead, Vice PresidentSteve Malinowski, TreasurerJames Girvin, Esq., SecretaryDavid Brownell, CPARobert FazioJohn MartinoRobin Sevinsky

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.

53 Maple Avenue, Scotia

Tuesday 12:00 - 4:30 pmWednesday 12:00 - 4:30 pmThursday 12:00 - 4:30 pmFriday 12:00 - 4:30 pmSaturday 12:00 - 4:30 pmClosed Sunday and Monday

10 Glenridge Road, ScotiaM-F 5:00-7:00 pmSaturday 2:00-4:00 pm

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.

Cat Adoption CenterMohawk Commons, NiskayunaSunday 11:00 - 3:00 pm

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Share The Love

The Animal Protective Foundation was honored once again to be selected as the recipient of Subaru’s annual Share the Love Campaign. APF Executive Director Deb Balliet was presented with the proceeds at the 3rd Annual Share the Love Adoption Event held at Capitaland Subaru in Glenville. Capitaland raised an amazing $47,022 to help our shelter continue its efforts to help homeless pets in our area. THANK YOU to Al Rullo and Regina Grego, owners of Capitaland Subaru, for supporting the APF and making such an impact on the lives of animals!

APF Executive Director Deb Balliet, APF Board Member Howard Halstead, and Capitaland Subaru Co-owner Regina Grego

APF Volunteer Glenn Tucker and Bella

“Kirby & Quigley’s Law” to Protect Pets and People

Patrick Krohn, Denise Krohn and Assemblyman Jim Tedisco

The killing of two dogs named Kirby and Quigley during a burglary in Montgomery County earlier this year is sparking renewed calls for tougher punishments.

Kirby and Quigley were shot when someone broke into the Krohn home in the Town of Florida in Montgomery County. Police are still looking for who committed the crime, but local lawmakers want to make sure they face harsher

punishments when they are caught. The bi-partisan bill would make it a Buster’s Law felony punishable with 2 years in jail and a $5,000 fine for harming a companion animal during the commission of another felony. This enhanced penalty ensures that perpetrators receive felony animal cruelty charges when they face other felonies, such as burglary, and would serve as a deterrent to make criminals think twice before executing an animal or face additional jail time.

The state Senate has passed Kirby and Quigley’s Law, but the bill has stalled in the state Assembly. Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R-Glenville), Senator George Amedore (R-Schenectady) and other lawmakers are urging the Assembly to take up the bill.

There is a reward for information leading to the arrest of any suspect(s). If you have any information that can solve this case, please call the Montgomery County Sheriff at (518) 853-5500.

Listing reflects gifts made between January 16, 2016 and June 13, 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 PEOPLEJoann Acevedo Barbara Clark and Thomas Demkowski Ms. Carrie Genaway Mrs. and Mr. Alfred Haenel Kathy Lilac and James Murray Frank Albano Mr. and Mrs. Ralph CookVirginia Albrechtsen Darlene WellsAngelina Anastasio Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glenn Chris Arena Ms. Becky Pauley Sandra Badalucco Capitol Strategies Group, LLC Aunt Betty Judy Delorenzo and George EstelSharon Booth Ms. Mary J. Burch-MacheroneJoseph Bordeau Mr. and Mrs. Michael SmallRobert Boudreau Clifton Park Post OfficeRudy Boudreau Ms. Nicole Simon Gloria Brand OGS Real Estate Planning and DevelopmentMargit Brandt Lori McKennaJean Brown Ms. Elizabeth M. EhrckeLee Buck Squadron 1450 Sons of the American LegionJoyce P. Butler Ms. Marilyn M. ButlerWayne Caban Mr. and Mrs. Frederic BloomsteinJohn Caldwell Ms. Teresa Burns Parkhurst Ms. Diane Caldwell Community Care Physicians, P.C. John Riccitellos RestaurantFrank Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Bruce ToothakerJosephine Carach Mr. and Mrs. James Crowley Ms. Penny Everson Ms. Cynthia SgarlataCherie Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Michael GlennAngie Cioffi Ms. Joan F. OropalloTeagan Clark Ms. Dora PhilipLouise M. Cobb Mabel CobbCarlie Coolidge Mr. Michael J Behrman Mr. and Mrs. David Buckbee Esperance LP Gas, Inc. Heritage Memorials LLC Mr. and Mrs. David Loeffler Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marks Mr. and Mrs. Daniel SchultzLiberty Corradi Mr. and Mrs. Anthony CorradiJohn Cummings

Marc Gutchell and Evelyn Phillips-Gutchell Dexter Dahlgren, Sr. BH-BL Unit Schenectady County Chapter CSEA Robert DeFreest Gail PyattNicklas V. DeLella Rae-Marie Delella and Michael CydyloMichael E. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Fuda Mr. and Mrs. Vincent RiggiMichelle Edwards Ms. Karen J Auricchio Ms. Ann P Diamond Guilderland High School Faculty Association Mr. Gregory Kearns Ms. Carol J Keough Mr. and Mrs. George Kessler Mr. Brian Mans Ms. Barbara O’Brien Ms. Becky Pauley Stephanie Perry Ms. Jacqueline M SticklesRose Fagle Ms. Iris Holzapfel Aimee Falcon Mrs. and Mr. Allan FalconEileen Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cure Ms. Darlene ¬-DeNooyer Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Furman Ms. Carol Hanrahan Mr. and Mrs. Paul PoirierCharles Folk Mr. and Mrs. Dave Addington College of Saint JosephAngelo Fuschino Ms. Deborah KopecJudy Gallo Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiRita Ganther Ms. Sharon D Awramik Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mossey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prest Watervliet ArsenalRichard Garbellano Ms. Linda GarbellanoKathleen Goss Kathryn SewardJeanne Rose Graden & Winston the cat Ms. Mary Rose HoffmanAndrew Hagan American Legion Post No 1817 Ms. Tess Baker Ms. Margaret Beaton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brundige Ms. Wendy Carey Cath Lab at Ellis Hospita Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dobson Mr. and Mrs. George Doepel Ms. Karin Fowler Ms. Katherine Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Keith Henchey Mr. and Ms. Barry Lindenberg Mr. and Mrs. Denis Manor Penny McElheny Lois Price Ms. Regina Reals Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rubenstein

Richard Starace and Kathryn Henry-Starace State University Construction Fund Mr. and Mrs. George Vassolas Jamie WeisbergDoris Heckler Ms. Lois Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Keith RolfeDaniel Heddesheimer Ms. Marian J Dybas Ms. Catherine Krylowicz Mr. and Mrs. Frank PalmerPhilip Heise Mr. and Mrs. Ray BradtBette Helms Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nason Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pryne Mr. Jesse Robinson Mr. and Ms. Bert WilsonJames “Rebel” Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bollock Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clevenger Mr. and Mrs. Larry Clow Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dupont Janet Graham and Nancy Graham Town of Glenville Highway Department Mr. and Mrs. Edmund YoungEleanor Hennessy Mr. and Mrs. James McMahonCarolyn Herkenham Lodge Tegner 109 VOA Mr. and Mrs. John WallaceElaine Hickok Mr. and Mrs. William BakerKaylee Hoffman Jean TremontEdward Iovinelli Mr. and Mrs. John SeacordClancey King Ms. Jessica Pickney Milton Klarsfeld Sandra Suits and Lyla MeaderKenneth Kochek Ms. MaryAnn Datri John Kotraba Ms. Beth KissingerAngela Krauss Ms. Lisa BrownLois Krobetzky Ms. Katherine Swanson Linda Kroth Barbara Van SlykeJohn Lasky Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Ahl Capital District Hand, Physical and Occupational Therapy Service Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Carell Ms. Dawn Flagler Glenn Gerber Mr. Richard G Greene Mr. and Mrs. George Gutchell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Heeder Ms. Roberta C. Hickok Mr. Richard F Hyserman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lawler Ms. Janice Logan Ms. Veronica A Mitchell Ms. Josephine A. Pedone

Ms. Jennene E Perillo Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reich Ms. Carmel Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Roger Schoenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Francis Toma Ms. Karen T Urbanski Patti Van ValkenburghCynthia P. Law Crescent Boat Club Inc. Mr. Terrance NolanJames Leader Barbara LeaderWilliam Leguire Mr. and Mrs. Kriss Jankowski Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jankowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Naumoff Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pascarella Ms. Kathy Snowden Mr. and Mrs. John VanderwerkenEdna Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. James FredenburgEric Lorensen Ms. Jennifer HanrahanJames Martin Belanger School of Nursing Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McCutcheon Ms. Maureen J McNamara Mario “Po” Massaroni Irene Pecora and Amy PecoraElizabeth Mattus Ms. Melanie MattusLouise Mazza The Mazza Family Jay McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baker Mr. Jim McCarty Mr. Robert McCarty E.J. Pieper Powers Of Arkansas Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rogowicz Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel WaianDonald McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Charles WilpersEarline Miller Ms. Nancy MacDaniel Ms. Linda SmithMary and Paul Monaco Rosemarie Melius Rosaria “Sadie” Morello Mr. and Mrs. Robert D’Ippoloti Diane Dondalski Ms. Licia Morello Ms. Ann Noyes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pierson Barbara Saglimbeni and Christine Saglimbeni Mr. and Mrs. Robert WattsRonald Morris Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Budka Ms. Nancy A. MorrisSue and Sally Nieckarz Ms. Jerry NieckarzAntoinette “Toni” Norton Ms. Martha J. Bond Mary Nowak Ms. Regina Caputo Ms. Susan Duchnycz Rich Oudt Marc Gutchell and Evelyn Phillips-Gutchell

Walter Overstreet Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pfaffenbach Theresa Pauley Ms. Lydia J Kosinski Jas Yolles Ms. Nancy H PapishLaura Jean Pellerin (Leip) Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SnyderRobert Pennie Mr. and Mrs. William HillmannLinda Rej Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coler Ms. Colleen NixonMaryann Ruege Ms. Debbie BarkerJim Ryan Mr. and Mrs. David BrunsEleanor Savoy Jill MatticeThomas Peter Shield Mr. and Mrs. James Fraser Mohawk Valley Carpets Ms. Patricia A. Shutts Mr. and Mrs. John Tabner Mr. Daniel TierneyJoe Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Al BucconearLeonard J. ‘Lenny’ Sparks Mr. and Mrs. David SparksDoreen Stack Ms. Lisa Alvarez Laurie Briskie Cheryl Catman CSEA Loca, 695Joan Stowers Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bosma Jacqueline Fischer and Charlotte Rider Ms. Arlene M Fish Ms. Marjoria Fish Nathanel Adams Blanchard Unit No. 1040 - The American Auxiliary Paul Rowe and Barbara Mary Langston Ms. Doris WalkerRichard Travis Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PedinottiZachary Unser Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel ShulmanVirginia Rose Van Vranken Jennifer Alvord Mr. Maurice Alvord Mr. Gregory Armstrong Mr. Brian Breslin Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dominick Mr. Robert W. Krieger Lori Liebert and Robert Van Vranken Ms. Shirley Palmer Stephen Ramseyer Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Slocum Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Teumin Ms. Joan Van Vranken Mr. Lyle Van VrankenLois Vessels Kathleen ClarkElaine Voss Mr. and Mrs. James Wolfe

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In Honor and In Memory of People and Animals Who Have Touched Our Lives...

Lucy Frances PayetteMartin Michael SpatuzziMolly Dr. and Mrs. Stewart SilversTieling, Blossom, Six, and Benji The Mazza FamilyBryce, Claire and Nico Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Margolies

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Lester Weiderman Mr. and Mrs. James Buell Fiber Conversion, Inc. Linda Gifford Warshona and Michael Warshona Ethel Gifford and Linda Warshona Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kenyon Mr. Wayne D KenyonBetty Williams Mr. and Mrs. James Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Gary NowickiLindsay Ann Zamek Ms. Kathleen Killeen

IN MEMORY OF PETSAudry Rose, Newton James & Jamie Susan DandarawBUDDY James TurkBianka Mitsuyo ShimuraBianka Ms. Laurie Sasson Bien Mr. and Mrs. Carl GarkowskiBonkers Gail KrissBuddy James TurkBuddy Mr. and Mrs. Jack GoldCasey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GrassoMiss Bitty Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cowley Copper Mr. Michael HowardDiva Ricki ShapiroEbony Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ReichAlfie, Cubby and Ellie Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ReichSammy Emerick Mr. and Mrs. David BrunsEmilio Mr. and Mrs. Jack GoldRalph, Fozzie, and Emma Mr. and Mrs. James LambChavez Gail KrissFluff Mr. and Mrs. Richard DonahSmudge Garkowski The DeNovio FamilyKermit Gilson Ms. Sandra Gilson Ginger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GrassoPepper and Ginger Margaret DonnellyGoober Mrs. and Mr. Jonathan PasternackJackson Ms. Jennifer Hart Mr. Hilary Llewellyn-SouthernJackson Karen Daffner Jake Mr. and Mrs. William MeinholdKristen Riley’s beloved cat Mont Pleasant Middle School Sunshine ClubLucky Mr. and Mrs. Richard Latorre

Lucky Nadine VineMaggie Mae Ms. Tami M PullmanMaxie Mr. and Mrs. Joe LindsayMax Ms. Maria TruaxHank & Molly Elizabeth GreeneMulligan Ms. Jeanne W. FerranteMya, Scooter & Murtagh Mr. and Mrs. Gary FeulnerMax Ostrander Ms. Linda HeimPaden Audrey ChouffiPortia Mr. and Mrs. David TaylorKirby & Quigley Anonymous Debra Balliet Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benacquista Susan Daly Ms. Angela DeCandia Mr. and Mrs. Scott Featherstone Girls Varsity, JV & Modified Teams Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gold Ms. Linda J. Haile Howard Halstead and Melissa Engler Lynnae Howe and Bonnie Collins Mr. Brian Jaracz Jim’s Roll-Off Services, LLC Jones Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Jayme King Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Krohn Mr. and Mrs. Carl Laven Ms. Gloria M Lockhart Ms. Rosanne E. Lybolt Mr. and Mrs. Steve Malinowski MCT Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mittler Ms. Becky Pauley Pet Connection Ms. Laura Rigatti Ms. Valerie Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Somers Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sprague Assemblyman James Tedisco Urban Electronic Services LLC Wilbur H. Lynch Middle School PTO Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams Barbara WoodRitzy Dr. and Mrs. John ParilloRosie Mr. and Mrs. Nelson DrimalasRuby Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gold Sammie Pam HallerSimba Michael Spatuzzi Siren Mr. and Mrs. John ArticoloSkeeter Mr. and Mrs. Ronald HaskinRusty, Mittens, Smokey, and Simon Mrs. Cynthia PlacekSnickers Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farmer

Snowy, Reenie & Angie Mr. and Mrs. Charles MeyerSparkle Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gold Stanley Sandra SmithSuzzie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Versocki Timber Mr. and Mrs. Peter PfaffenbachTravis Allan Coons Mr. and Mrs. Joseph FloraTuxedo The Tarantelli FamilyZeta Mr. Phil BrownZeus Ms. Joanne O Fontinelli

IN HONOR OF PEOPLERayLynn Bradigan Mr. Matthew E. ColtrainThomas Canestrari Mr. Greg Johnson Steve Caporizzo Hetty Jo Brumbach and Robert Jarvenpa Pamela Crane Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stachowiak Amy Culhane Mr. and Mrs. Gary Withey Marguerite Gisondi Ms. Nancy Cervera Patty Knauf and Rita Knauf Arthur Greulich Mr. and Mrs. Frank DayGerry Hausler Ms. Valerie BrooksHolly Lightbody Jeri Scheer and Cliff ScheerAmos Ms. Jenny WilliamsConnie Ostrowski Frank Ferraro and Erin ShermanChrissy Smith Mr. Aubrey BolesThe Burnt Hills Orourke Middle School Tech Class 2016 Ms. Cindy GotobedVernon Aldershoff Pat BrownBryan Graziani Rosaline Horowitz and Neil YetwinElinor Herman Karen HermanAllie Mienaltowski Anonymous Ms. Melanie Capron Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Walter Silva Mr. and Mrs. Michael SellnowKim Panaro Dena Sanders and Megan McGinnis

IN HONOR OF PETSCharlie Mr. and Mrs. Albert Singer Charlotte Ms. Kathleen LetendreGabby Gail KrissLily Nancy Jane BattenLittleguy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cumo

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.

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

Howard Halstead & Melissa Engler

Claudette & Richard HerzogCarol LaTorre

Alan and Barbara MaddausMelanie Mattus

Patti PackerThomas & Barbara Rider

Lorayne M. SeibertVera & Marv Weiss

Kathryn Weston-FernandezAnna M. Whalen

Anonymous (21 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

purposes.

For more information, please contact

Colleen Keating,Director of Development

(518) 374-3944, Ext. 122 or keating@animalprotective.org

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“You Ought To Be In Pictures”

Stripe

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and Muffie

Baby Girl

Queenie

Carlton

Trey

Leila

Batman

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Q. My husband and I are currently in the process of writing our wills and would like to make a donation to the APF. What does my lawyer need to know?A. Our legal name is the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc. located at 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, N.Y. 12302. Our tax identification number is: 14-0472728

Q. How best can we remember the APF in our will?A. The best way is to consider supporting us without restrictions, so that funds can be used to address the most immediate needs of the animals. Also, please consider an endowment to the APF, so that in the future, the animals will receive a steady source of income to supplement our fundraisers.

Q. What other types of assets may be given to the APF under our will?A. In addition to gifts of cash or appreciated securities, contributions of life insurance or pension plan assets are beneficial.

For more information, please contact Deb Balliet at (518) 374-3944 Ext. 110.

Planned Giving Q & A

Tips From APF Canine Academy Trainer

Every year, over 850,000 people will be bitten by a dog. Many of these bites are preventable with a little bit of knowledge and patience, and our APF trainers are here to help! Here are a few easy dog bite prevention tips from APF Canine Academy trainer Kathy Snowden to help you stay safe.

• Do not approach an unfamiliar dog. Allow the dog to approach you.

• Maintain calmness with unfamiliar dogs, especially if they appear fearful or hesitant.

• Do not stare at or lean over an unfamiliar dog, many dogs feel threatened by this.

• Do not corner a growling or scared dog. If cornered, they are more likely to bite.

• Pay attention to the dog’s body language. If you noticed raised fur or tail, excessive yawning or lip licking, or a rigid stance do not approach the dog or make eye contact.

With patience, knowledge and care, many, if not most, dog bites can be prevented. To learn more about canine behavior or to sign up for our Canine Academy, please visit us online at www.animalprotective.org/canine-academy.

Canine Academy Trainer Kathy Snowden

APF alum Penny wants you to support the APF Doghouse Program! Drop your spare change in the little purple doghouse collection boxes at any of our 65 area merchants and help provide homeless cats and dogs with needed medical care so that they can find their forever home. Every Penny Helps!

Every PennyHELPS!

Kallie Jelly Prince Pari

Batman Laila Faith Sammy

Mack Mighty Mouse Mojo Peanutbutter

Please share photos and news on how your APF pet is doing. Send them to info@animalprotective.org. We LOVE updates! Visit our website to see photos of available animals for adoption.

We’ve Found Our Forever Home!

Spotlight on our APF Board Member - John MartinoAPF Board Term: January 2011-December 2016

What is your title and profession?I am a mechanical engineer. I’ve been working at Knolls Atomic Lab for 19 years designing and testing submarine and aircraft carrier propulsion systems.

What inspired you to want to be part of the APF and its Board of Directors?My wife and I had a dog named Corky who we loved dearly. Corky developed nasal cancer and we decided to proceed with radiation treatments at Cornell in the hopes of beating the cancer and saving Corky’s life. Unfortunately, the treatment and travel were very stressful for him and he passed away 9 months later. Corky’s life inspired me to find ways to do good. I started volunteering for the APF writing grants and for five years got a great overview of the operations and programs in place. Eventually, I was asked to join the board, which seemed like a natural fit. I wanted to help the organization on a holistic level, and a seat on the board allowed me to do that.

Do you have any pets of your own?Right now we only have one male grey tiger cat. His name is Satchel, we’ve had him for six years and love him dearly. He was adopted from a local rescue, Whiskers.

What are some of your favorite things to do on the weekends to relax?I enjoy reading and playing jazz guitar. I mostly read historical fiction and mysteries. I have played in bands in the past, but right now I mostly play at home.

Why is the work the APF does so important to the community?The Capital Region is fortunate to have a strong animal welfare community. I like to think that the spirit of collaboration is alive and well in our area, and that the APF is central to that. The APF acts as a hub to link all services and programs available across the animal welfare community. The extent of the services and programs we offer allows us to partner with other shelters and rescue groups to create a network of likeminded people and organizations who are working hard to help the companion animals in the Capital District. When we work together we can get more done, and help more animals and people.

Finish this sentence, “If I could have one wish, I’d wish for...”I would wish that all the people who do this good work understood that they are all a part of something bigger. Your contribution is a small piece of something so much bigger; bigger than the issue of the hour, day, or year. People do not go into this field for credit. The individuals that we serve express their gratitude in a unique and non-verbal way. I would wish that all people would always remember that the payoff for this work is the animal that is in their arms at this exact moment.