Animal Rescue News
Pictured from left to right are Lynn Schoepfer, Executive Director of Save-a-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center; C.L.I.F.F.S. clinic employees Sue Manolakis and Kristin Lucadamo; and Dori Scofield, Founder/President of Save-A-Pet in front of Save-A-Pet's C.L.I.F.F.S. clinic in Port Jefferson Station.
Save-a-Pet Receives $10,000 Grant
from PetSmart® Charities
to Spay/Neuter 270 Cats
August 5, 2008
Port Jefferson, New York – Save-A-Pet recently
received a $10,000 grant to spay/neuter 270 cats of lower income residents
from PetSmart® Charities. The effort is part of Save-A-Pet's 3-year-old
pet sterilization program, which has altered more than 1,000 animals per year
on average, helping to proactively fight the area's dire pet overpopulation
problem.
Save-a-Pet provides spay/neuter services for area pets and strays at the organization's
C.L.I.F.F.S. clinic. The PetSmart® Charities funding makes these services
available for free for to those lower income persons who qualify.
"We are very pleased that with this grant we will be able to further reduce
the overpopulation problem in our area, and are happy to be able to provide
this service to our area's lower income residents, many of whom have
pets and may be unable to afford spay/neuter services," said Dori Scofield,
Founder/President of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue.
For more information about Save-A-Pet's spay/neuter program, C.L.I.F.F.S.
clinic, and the PetSmart® Charities program for lower income residents,
please call (631) 473-6333.
Save-A-Pet Raises Funds
with Ruff Riders Rally
July 20, 2008
Pictured are Dori Scofield, founder/president of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center and Mike Tattoo of Rescue Ink, along with members of Rescue Ink, bikers and supporters from Save-A-Pet's recently held Third Annual Ruff Riders Rally. The rally, held on July 20th, began at the Brookhaven Amphitheater at Bald Hill, toured through Suffolk on the south shore, and ended at Mulcahy's Pub in Centereach. There was music provided by Big Daddy and the Bulldogs and The Fuse. All proceeds went to support Save-A-Pet's rescue and adoption programs.
Dogs and their Owners
Join Save-A-Pet at the 9th Annual Hounds on the Sound
3K Dog Walk
June 15, 2008
Pictured is one of the canine participants in Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue's 9th Annual Hounds on the Sound 3K Dog Walk and Adoption event. The event took place Sunday, June 8 at the Harbor of Port Jefferson and included live music, food, vendors, contests, raffles and pet adoptions. Funds raised will support Save-A-Pet's rescue and adoption programs as well as its feral cat spay and neuter clinic.
Save-A-Pet teams up with
the guys from Rescue Ink
April 1, 2008
Pictured
with Lynne Schoepfer and Dori Scofield of Save-A-Pet are: Johnny O, Mike Tattoo,
Angel, Big Ant, John D.,
Sal, George and Batso from RESCUE INK.
Rescue Ink and Save-A-Pet came to the rescue for Sammy, the Pit Bull, who was left tied up for days without food or water, Chelsea, another abandoned Pit Bull, and Little Chico, a fun loving Yorkie that was going to be put to sleep at a high kill shelter. Together we can make a difference for the animals of New York and beyond!
Download Newsday, April 27, 2008 Article on Rescue Ink and Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue (PDF)
Save-A-Pet Gives 2007 Volunteer of the Year Award at 8th Annual Fur Ball
November 23, 2007
Pictured (left right) are Lillian Dragone of Holtsville and Dori Scofield, Director, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue at Save A Pet's 8th Annual Fur Ball. Ms. Dragone was honored as the Volunteer of the Year in appreciation of the time and effort she has dedicated to helping the animals at Save-A-Pet.
Maximus Succumbs to Burn Injuries
July 17, 2007
Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, regret to announce the passing of Maximus, the two-year-old pit bull mix who was chained to a fence and burned in a horrific act of animal cruelty, last Thursday evening (July 12) in Brentwood.
Maximus suffered burns to more than 60 percent of his body, leaving his skin raw and his outlook grim. Maximus succumbed to his injuries early this morning at the Veterinary Medical Center in West Islip.
"Our entire staff and Maximus' physician Linda Loudon made every effort to save him." Dr. Reed Zaroff, owner of the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, said. "Everyone at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island was shocked by this crime and heartbroken at the loss of Maximus."
Maximus passed away shortly after 12 a.m. today, Dr. Loudon said.
"The trauma was too much for Maximus to handle," Dr. Loudon said.
Maximus was brought to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island last Thursday by the Town of Islip Animal Shelter, which was contacted by a concerned citizen. Loudon contacted Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption, located in Port Jefferson Station, which agreed to assist the medical center in funding Maximus' treatment. From that time until his passing, the Maximus had been under the constant care of the staff at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island.
Donations are still being collected to defray the costs of Maximus' treatment. For information, contact the Veterinary Medical Center at 631-587-0800 or online at www.vmcli.com. Contact Save-A-Pet at 631-473-6333 or www.saveapetli.net.
Save-A-Pet Seeks Help for Badly Burned Dog Left to Die
July 16, 2007
Donations are needed to help "Maximus," a mix breed who was chained to a tree, doused with gasoline and set on fire this past week. The badly burned animal was taken to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island for emergency care by a concerned resident.
Maximus has 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body and so far he has already incurred over $3,000 in medical expenses. However, his vet and Dori Scofield, Founder/Director of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue believe his chances for survival are good.
Despite his terrible ordeal and the brutality he has endured, Maximus appears to hold no grudges and is alert and friendly to everyone at the VMCLI, wagging his tail and licking the staff caring for him.
"We can't allow such horrific crimes to be committed against our companion animals. Although Maximus has made progress, he needs a great deal of treatment and has a long road of recovery ahead," according to Ms. Scofield. With love and proper medical care, Scofield is hopeful that Save-A-Pet will be able to find a forever home for Maximus.
Maximus was found in Brentwood, but neither his owners or the perpetrators have been found.
C.L.I.F.F.S. Clinic held Grand Opening
January 23, 2007
We are very excited at Save-A-Pet! We have expanded our Trap/Neuter/Release Program for feral cats by opening a low cost spay/neuter clinic. Aptly named after our beloved friend Dr. Cliff Conark. C.L.I.F.F.S., which stands for Creating Long Islands Feral Feline Solution, is Long Island's first veterinary clinic specifically for feral cats. The clinic is dedicated to decreasing the number of "wild" cats by providing spaying, neutering, and vaccination services at a nominal fee. We must curb the over population of feral cats on Long Island. Please donate funds for our clinic. It is a true community effort. Your donation of $30.00 will help support our clinic. Download the C.L.I.F.F.S. Clinic brochure for more information.
Pictured from left to right are: Kristen Lucadamo, C.L.I.F.F.S. volunteer; Lynda Loudon, DVM; Suffolk County Legis. Vivian Viloria-Fisher; Dori Scofield, director, Save-A-Pet; Suffolk County Legis. Daniel P. Losquadro; Lynne Schoepfer, C.L.I.F.F.S. volunteer.
Microchip Your Pet
Save-A-Pet is now available to do microchipping at our shelter on Cost is $50 per animal. We will microchip your dog or cat and register your pet in the national database. Microchipping is a simple procedure that takes only a few seconds and it will help ensure your pets safe return home. If you are interested, please call for an appointment at 631-473-6333.
A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under the skin via a syringe. When a pet is lost and winds up at a local shelter or veterinarian, a wand like scanner is waved over the dog to check for a micro chip. The scanner beeps telling you a microchip has been found and the animals chip number appears on the screen. One simple call to the national database, and your pet is safely returned. Remember, collars and tags can be lost but a microchip lasts a life time.
For more information on microchipping, go to www.homeagainID.com.
