Sunday, April 7, 2013
Although Prissy has medical needs, she is now thriving and looking for a new home
Prissy, an eight-year-old pug, arrived at the Associated Humane Societies in January “completely comatose,” said Sandy Hickman of Popcorn Park, a Forked River based rescue facility. “We received a call in January from a distressed person that needed to have her deceased pet removed from her Keansburg home,” she said. “We dispatched our Animal Control Officer to the home and when we went to retrieve the pet, he realized something just wasn’t right.” The home was in disarray, the owner was disheveled and Prissy was breathing. The owner had explained that the dog must have eaten something and died several hours earlier. Upon noticing Prissy was still alive, the Animal Control Officer immediately brought her to the veterinarian at Popcorn Park…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Popcorn Park Zoo veterinary staff credited with saving dog's life
Popcorn Park Zoo was credited with saving the life of a dog that was stabbed by a Neptune man who recently admitted to the altercation. Altarik Cullun, 27, of Neptune, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of animal cruelty in front of Asbury Park Municipal Court Judge Daniel J. DiBenedetto. Cullun admitted he stabbed a dog in the chest during an altercation with its owner in December, said Victor “Buddy” Amato, Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer at the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Eatontown, in a press release issued Monday. Cullun was sentenced to pay over $2,000 in fines and restitution. The charges arose from an incident on Dec. 15, 2012, when Cullun was involved in an altercation with the …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
To adopt Victoria, stop by Popcorn Park at 1 Humane Way to fill out an application
Victoria, 3, a domestic short-haired cat, arrived at Popcorn Park's shelter as a stray in December 2012. She is described as laid back and affectionate. Victoria would be good with other animals and kids. To adopt Victoria, stop by Popcorn Park at 1 Humane Way to fill out an application. For more information call 609-693-1900.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The redhead cat was described as a lap cat, a lover, easygoing and laid back
Fay, a 3.5 year old domestic shorthair cat, was adopted from the Forked River Associated Humane Societies as a kitten and recently returned to the shelter. The redhead originally arrived at the animal shelter with her siblings as a kitten, according to her adoptapet.com description. It was believed that her mother had been killed. She and her sislter Alex were adopted together as kittens and both returned in September when their owner became ill and could no longer care for them. Fay was described at the shelter as a lap cat, a lover, easygoing and laid back. She enjoys being pet and cuddled. Fay would be good with kids and other pets as well. She has been spayed and is up to date on her shots. To adopt Fay, stop by Popcorn Park at 1 …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sasha has been at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River for two years
Sasha left the shelter at Popcorn Park on a leash. Her nose at full force, picking up scents from rocks, grass and bushes. The American Staffordshire-Terrier mix entered a pen outside and began exploring, running around and rolling onto her back to have her belly rubbed. Sasha, 2, arrived at Popcorn Park in March 2011 as a stray dog. She’s been up for adoption since. The “beautiful lady,” as described in her adoption description, has a hearing impairment, although keen in all her other sense. She is described as loving, affectionate, well behaved, housebroken and playful. “Sasha absolutely adores people, and is known to flop on her back instantly for a belly rub when we go to take her for a walk,” the description says. The female pit mix …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Bengali died at 24, after a surgery to remove a tumor from his pancreas
When Bengali the tiger arrived at Popcorn Park, he had no will to live, General Manager John Bergmann said. Ten years later, he became a staple of the animal sanctuary and is remembered as a “beautiful beast.” In January, Bengali, 24, was transported to a dog and cat specialty hospital where NorthStar Vets operated. Staff at Popcorn Park had noticed that Bengali had been lethargic and disoriented, Bergmann said. “From working with these guys all the time, we knew something was off,” he said. Blood was taken for testing, and suggested Bengali could have an insulinoma, a tumor of the pancreas, which secretes high levels of insulin, leading to severe hypoglycemia. After further testing, the diagnosis was confirmed. He was brought in for a …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Prognosticating camel improves Super Bowl record to 8-1
Princess the camel from Popcorn Park Zoo scored another ‘W’ when the Ravens clinched Super Bowl XLVII. Although it was a close call as the 49ers made a comeback in the fourth quarter, the odds were in favor of Princess’ prediction with the Ravens winning 34-31. Popcorn Park celebrated the victory with an update on its Facebook page: “Ravens win!!! Princess picking another Super Bowl winner… Priceless!” Each year, Princess predicts the winner of NFL games, including the Super Bowl. Princess makes her decisions based on graham crackers. Each week, General Manager John Bergmann writes the names of two teams competing and holds a graham cracker, Princess’ favorite snack, in each hand. Princess then chooses to eat the treat from the hand with …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Jersey, an two-year-old Malinois is looking for a home
Like so many Jersey Shore residents, Jersey, a two-year-old Malinois, was also displaced after Hurricane Sandy. Jersey's owner’s home became uninhabitable and when he relocated, he couldn’t bring the dog with him. “He wasn’t ready to take him back,” said Tiffany Price of the Associated Humane Societies. After more than two months at the Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park Zoo, Jersey is now up for adoption in Forked River. “He’s playful. He’s friendly. Housebroken. He’s been really good since he’s got here,” she said. The Malinois breed is a working dog, so Jersey enjoys “activities and keeping busy,” she said. Jersey is not accustomed to being around other animals, she said. “He’s a really good dog,” she said. Popcorn Park's web …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Will Princess the Camel's prediction put the Ravens over the hump?
Princess the Camel of Popcorn Park Zoo has a thing for underdog stories. As a football pick prognosticator, Princess has predicted the Baltimore Ravens will come out on top in Super Bowl XLVII. “She thought about it for a while,” said John Bergmann, general manager of Popcorn Park. Princess, who has been prognosticating for the past seven years, has the uncanny ability to predict the outcome of games. This season she is 11-6, having missed several weeks due to Popcorn Park’s involvement in rescuing animals after Hurricane Sandy. For Super Bowls, Princess’ record is 7-1. The last few Super Bowls, she has gone with underdogs, Bergmann said. Princess makes her decisions based on graham crackers, Bergman said. Each week, Bergmann writes the …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Forked River shelter receives 24 chihuahuas from North Carolina
Lacey Township has 24 new residents today after Popcorn Park picked up a group of chihuahuas from Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township. The dogs were transported from Gates, N.C., by Pilot-N-Paws, an organization that transfers rescue animals to shelters and foster homes. A North Carolina “animal lover” and her husband were caring for 32 chihuahuas when the wife unexpectedly passed away, leaving her husband to care for these dogs all alone, Renee Szorosy of Popcorn Park said. While some were already adopted, Popcorn Park will be seeking forever homes for the 24 remaining dogs. The dogs range in ages and each will be altered before leaving Popcorn Park, she said. The adoption fee includes a collar, tag, leash, all vaccinations, a …
VoiceofReason
8:28 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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