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The Suffolk County SPCA is a local, independent not-for-profit
organization that
has been servicing the humane needs, requirements, and enforcement
of cruelty laws for Suffolk County, New York animals for over 20
years - NY State Law provides that there is to be but one SPCA per
county in the State - the Suffolk County SPCA is in no way
affiliated with, a subdivision of or funded by any other local,
state or national organization. Please support the Suffolk County
SPCA
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SUFFOLK COUNTY
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PRESS RELEASE
December 31,
2007
Suffolk County SPCA CONTACT: CHIEF
ROY GROSS
Your Local SPCA Serving Suffolk
County 631-382-SPCA (7722)
363 Route
111
Smithtown, NY 11787
SUFFOLK SPCA RESCUES
ANIMALS FROM RIDGE HOME
Yesterday, members of the
SuffolkCountySPCA's Emergency Animal
Response Team (EART) were activated to
rescue animals from a home in Ridge after
the owner was hospitalized and was unable to
care for the animals. The SPCA Officers
responded and found three (3) dogs (a Great
Dane and 2 Chihuahuas), four (4) ferrets,
three (3) snakes, two (2) cats, and approx
twenty (20) rats inside the home. A pet
tarantula was found dead inside the home.
All of the animals were turned over to the
Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter with the
exception of the snakes (Red Tail Boa
Constrictors) which were treated for
hypothermia by SPCA Veterinarian Dr. Charles
Greco. The reptiles will be released to a
reptile rescue organization.
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Maximus Update
Derick Phanord was arrested
on July 24, 2007 and charged with aggravated animal abuse which
carriers a penalty of
up to two year imprisonment and/or at $2500
fine.
The Suffolk County SPCA was instrumental in
the arrest as a result of information resulting from a reward
posted by the Suffolk County SPCA.
Our Peace Officers worked tirelessly to find the perpetrator of
this heinous crime and we commend them for their relentless
efforts.
We would like to thank everyone who supported our efforts.
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In
memory of
Cody
Suffolk county spca mascot
The
Suffolk County Spca is saddened by the death of cody, their 12 1/2
year old golden retriever mascot. Cody was a remarkable dog; he
served as a therapy dog to the search & rescue teams who labored at
the world trade center. His joy and happiness was felt everywhere he
went: school presentations, nursing homes, parades, street fairs,
television studios, police stations, motorcycle rides, dog walks,
Spay and neuter clinics and the spca office.
The
cody foundation has been established in his name to provide
spay/neuter services, and to help animals in need. His owners, chief
roy gross and lois gross are dedicated to preserving his memory by
helping all animals who are in distress and need help.
Suffolk County SPCA
Lieutenant
Robert M. Galoppi
We
are saddened to announce
that on June 13, 2007 the
Suffolk County SPCA lost one
of its finest officers. Bob
Galoppi was a great friend
to the Suffolk County SPCA
and dedicated his life to
help the abused and
neglected animals of Suffolk
County. Lieutenant Galoppi
was not only a dedicated
officer but a friend and
brother to us all at the
SPCA. He was taken from us
too early in life and has
left us with a difficult
void to fill, not only in
our agency but in our
hearts.
To honor his extraordinary
dedication we announce the
Lieutenant Robert M.
Galoppi Memorial
Service Award. This award will
remind us all of what dedication
to a cause really means. On a
yearly basis this service award
will be presented to one of our
SPCA officers who exemplifies
the dedication that Lieutenant
Galoppi had for the Suffolk
County SPCA. His undying
devotion to our agency was
unprecedented and will never be
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SUMMER
2007
HELPING
PAWS NEWSLETTER
The Suffolk
County SPCA provides an unique number of services and programs
unlike any SPCA in the country! Our MASH unit, conducts spay/neuter
clinics, provides educational programs, and supports
senior citizens with the
maintenance of their pets.
In addition , the agency provides spay/neuter services to tens of
thousands of feral animals, while assisting the residents of Suffolk
County by providing for the health and safety of their pets. Our
civilian workers are volunteers, from all walk of life, who work on
humane support services (free rabies clinics, spay/neuter programs,
animal rescue) that the Suffolk County SPCA provides for
Suffolk County residents and their pets and homeless animals.
Our peace officers are both active and retired law enforcement
personnel who enforce the New York State Agriculture and Market Law
with regard to the prevention of mistreatment and cruelty to
animals. Recent events propelled the Suffolk County SPCA into
an additional role, that it is very proud of, the Suffolk County
SPCA directly supports the efforts of the various Federal, State and
Municipal K-9 rescue services in the five state area.
The Suffolk County SPCA is
willing and ready to continue providing these essential services to
the county, state and nation.
TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN
The number of feral cats in the
United States alone is estimated to be in the tens of millions.
Sadly, many communities still opt to control populations via
outdated methods, including lethal elimination or relocation. Not
only are some of these methods horribly cruel, they are ineffective.
It’s time to focus on feral cats in the fight to end animal cruelty.
***Click above for remainder of the article***
The Suffolk County SPCA
363 Route 111
Smithtown, New York 11787
631-382-SPCA (voice)
631-382-4042 (fax)
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