Homeless Animal Lifeline

Animal Abuse & Youth Violence - Make The Connection

2011-06-04T11:57:00.001-07:00

Animal Abuse & Youth Violence - This Bulletin describes psychiatric, psychological, and criminal research linking animal abuse to violence perpetrated by juveniles and adults.

*Thank you to Little Heart Animal Abuse Awareness For Kids.

Be A Hero For Animals! Take The Hero Pledge!

2011-06-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

Take The Hero Pledge!

Humane Education In Action

2011-06-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

This sweet little kitten, named Little Heart by an animal advocate from The Patrick Movement Of Florida, died from his injuries after being brutally beaten by a 12 year old boy in Suffolk, VA. It was reported that Jamarea Mills, a 9 year old boy, intervened and saved the kitten from being stabbed to death by disarming the older boy and took the kitten to safety. Suffolk Animal Control tried to save the kitten's life, but he experienced difficulty breathing a few days after the assault. His foster mom brought him to the emergency vet where he, unfortunately, died. (See interview with his foster mom.)

A Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) volunteer learned of this story after reading an article on Life With Cats. She was so moved by what the kitten endured and Jamarea's efforts to save him that she set up a Facebook page, In Memory Of Little Heart, honoring Jamarea and Little Heart. Because of WTKR News Channel 3, the page was brought to Jamarea's attention. (See video.) He was shown the words of encouragement and worldwide support.

WTKR news brought Jamarea and his brother to Harbour Veterinary Clinic to visit the animals and see how a veterinary office works because Jamarea expressed an interest in becoming a veterinarian. (See video.)

A person who learned of Jamarea's story started Little Heart Animal Abuse Awareness For Kids in honor of Little Heart and Jamarea. Another person created a memorial page for Little Heart.

Jamarea's mother, Cornesia, stated that Jamarea's father is an animal lover and taught him to love animals as well. All of these people brought together because of one little kitten -- and a brave little boy. This is humane education in action.

The volunteers of HAL are very proud of Jamarea for his efforts. Although Little Heart died because of the brutal assault, he died while in a loving foster home. This is because Jamarea cared enough to take Little Heart to safety.

Rest in peace, Little Heart. We will continue to fight animal abusers and bullies in your memory. That is a promise.

*Suffolk police charged the 12 year old boy with misdemeanor animal cruelty following the incident. The boy hasn’t been identified. Suffolk city spokeswoman Debbie George says the charge could be upgraded to a felony if a necropsy determines the kitten’s death was due to the abuse. HAL will be following this story and will keep you posted on details as they emerge.

**The story has attracted widespread interest, resulting in hundreds of people expressing a desire to adopt the kitten. The Suffolk Animal Shelter currently has many kittens who are in need of good homes. We encourage those with the willingness to help the injured kitten to consider giving good homes to the remaining kittens at the shelter in honor of the kitten who didn’t survive. 757-538-3030

***HAL would like to thank Jane Kostopoulos for creating the graphic for Little Heart featured on this page. Jane also created a special memorial page for Little Heart where you could read his story and light a virtual candle in his memory.

Easter Lily Toxicity

2011-04-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+1418&aid=837

Easter lilies and other lilies can be toxic to cats, causing kidney failure and death. All parts of the lily can be toxic, and eating just one leaf can result in severe poisoning. After eating a portion of an Easter lily, a cat will generally vomit and become depressed within 2 hours. The vomiting may subside, but the cat will not eat and continue to become more depressed.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if you know or suspect your cat has eaten any part of an Easter lily. Your veterinarian will start treatment that includes causing the cat to vomit by giving an emetic, administering activated charcoal and a cathartic (stimulates bowel movements), and giving subcutaenous or intravenous fluids. A cat must be treated within 18 hours of ingesting the plant, or the damage to the kidneys will be irreversible.

Other lilies which belong to this same plant species and are also toxic include tiger lilies, rubrum or Japanese showy lilies, and various day lilies. Many other bulb plants are also poisonous such as daffodils and hyacinths.

"Show Me The Friskies" Cat Food Fundraiser!

2011-04-01T15:57:00.001-07:00

HAL Needs YOUR Help!

2011-03-22T06:15:00.001-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is in desperate, urgent need for donations for our Feral Cat Program & our Caregiver Assistance Program. Monetary donations as well as food donations are urgently needed.

HAL's Feral Cat Program spays/neuters, vaccinates, provides necessary medical treatment, shelters, and food for feral cats in the NJ area. Our Caregiver Assistance Program provides pet owners with pet food, supplies, and veterinary assistance during times of financial need. Both of these programs are supported by donations from the public.

HAL is a 501c3 ALL VOLUNTEER non-profit organization. Your donations go directly toward helping individual animals. Without help from the public, we cannot continue our programs.

Please consider making an emergency donation so that we can continue our vital work. Monetary donations can be made via PayPal (RescueHAL@aol.com) or via postal service: HAL, POB 237, Manalapan, NJ 07726.

Food donations: Pick up for food donations in the CENTRAL JERSEY area can be arranged. We are in dire need of both canned and dry cat food.

With kitten season approaching, we need your help more than ever. Please consider making a donation. You can learn more about our organization by visiting our web site at www.halrescue.org.

Thank you!

Thank you to ...

2011-02-10T19:35:00.000-08:00

...Sara Riker of Perkasie Dog Owners Group for hosting a humane education table for HAL at the 2nd Annual Bark & Wine at the K9 Jym in Colmar, PA on February 11th. For more information about the event, visit http://www.perkasiedog.org/events.html.

Valentine's Day Weekend Adoptathon

2011-02-10T19:32:00.000-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline Adoptathon at Bridgewater PetSmart - 2/12-2/13, 11AM - 3PM. Come meet our beautiful cats who hope to find true love this Valentine's Day weekend! Reduced adoption fee if you adopt a couple! Contact
RescueHAL@aol.com for more information. We hope to see you there!

2011-02-06T08:24:00.001-08:00

A donation was made to Homeless Animal Lifeline in memory of Crosby, who passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2011. He is deeply loved and missed by his mom Lori and family.

"Like" Us On Facebook!! An easy, fun way to stay connected with HAL

2011-02-04T10:01:00.000-08:00

This Valentine's Day - give a gift that will truly make a difference!

2011-02-01T09:29:00.001-08:00

Instead of flowers or candy, consider making a donation to HAL and give a gift that will truly make a difference! Nothing says love like showing compassion toward those who need our help the most!

Donations can be sent via PayPal at
RescueHAL@aol.com or via postal service: HAL, POB 237, Manalapan, NJ 07726.

If you make a donation in honor of someone, they will be notified via email on Valentine's Day!

In Memory Of Rusty

2011-02-01T09:18:00.000-08:00

A donation was made to Homeless Animal Lifeline in memory of Rusty, who passed away on January 13, 2011. He enjoyed a wonderful life with his mom, Shari, and is greatly missed.

In Memory Of Peanut Butter

2011-02-01T09:15:00.001-08:00

A donation was made to Homeless Animal Lifeline in memory of beautiful Peanut Butter, who passed away on January 26, 2011. She enjoyed a wonderful life with her mom, Eileen, for sixteen years.

Adopt-A-Thon Weekend!

2011-01-31T08:01:00.001-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline will be showcasing their beautiful cats at the Bridgewater PetSmart Adopt-A-Thon, Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th between 11AM and 3PM (Times subject to change). We hope to see you there!

For more information, contact RescueHAL@aol.com.

Adoption Event - Bridgewater PetSmart

2011-01-21T14:30:00.001-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline will be hosting an adoption event at Bridgewater PetSmart on Saturday, January 22nd, from 11AM - 3PM. We have beautiful adult cats in need of forever homes. For more information, contact
RescueHAL@aol.com.

Adoption Day Event

2011-01-14T08:00:00.001-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline will be hosting an adoption day event at Bridgewater PetSmart on January 15th from 11AM-3PM. For more information, contact RescueHAL@aol.com. We hope to see you there!

VERY URGENT: Cat's owner in hospice, terminally ill, cat left alone in home

2011-01-11T17:53:00.000-08:00

Jenny-Boo is a healthy, friendly female cat who is in desperate need. She is approx. 2 years old. Her owner is terminally ill and had to move out of his home into hospice. Jenny has someone who comes to the house every few days to feed her and change her litter. Not only is she incredibly sad at losing her owner, but she's lonely and losing her home is imminent. Jenny desperately needs a rescue or caring individual to step up to the plate and help her out.

Jenny is spayed and negative for FIV/FeLV.

If you can help Jenny and give her dying owner peace of mind, please contact RescueHAL@aol.com. She is located in Central NJ, but transport can be arranged to good home or rescue.

UPDATE: A FAMILY MEMBER HAS DECIDED TO KEEP JENNY.

FIV+ young male cat needs home ASAP

2011-01-05T20:05:00.000-08:00

Urgent - Jacob is a 2 yo FIV+ m cat who was found outdoors. We believe someone moved and abandoned him. Jacob has thrived living indoors; he's put on weight and is a healthy boy. He's friendly and sweet. He he is now losing a second home too because the family is moving and can't take him with them. If you can give this poor boy the loving, permanent home he deserves, please contact
RescueHAL@aol.com. He's been fully-vetted and is negative for FeLV. He is located in Central NJ, but transport can be arranged to the right home.

For more information on FIV, visit: FIV- Catching A Bad Case Of Rumors.

On a personal note, I've had several FIV+ cats and they have all lived normal lifespan. They have lived with cats who are negative for FIV and it has never been transmitted. FIV is passed through deep, penetrating bite wounds - the type of wounds you usually see with unneutered tomcats.

HAL Tweets!

2010-12-29T17:28:00.000-08:00

HAL now has a Twitter account! We will post information about our organization, humane education program, as well as current news involving important animal issues. Please follow us! We are listed under HALRescue or email address RescueHAL@aol.com

Adoption Event - January 1, 2011

2010-12-29T16:40:00.000-08:00

HAL will be holding adoptions at Bridgewater PetSmart on January 1, 2011 from 11AM-3PM. Contact RescueHAL@aol.com if you would like further information.

We hope to see you there!

We're Back!

2010-12-22T10:20:00.001-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is proud to announce that our Humane Education site "The Animal Spirit" is back online and our Blog will, once again, be updated with HAL news and information. We have been so busy with our rescues this year that our cyberlife had to take a backseat! Hopefully, 2011 will allow us a little more extra time -- maybe 27 hours in a day?

Thanks for your patience and ongoing support while The Animal Spirit site was being rehomed. We look forward to hearing from you with feedback and suggestions. On a personal note, I have truly missed my Animal Spirit online family!

Wishing all creatures a Happy and Peaceful 2011!

~Shell

Homeless Animal Lifeline Night At Holmdel Chilis!

2010-01-21T10:47:00.000-08:00

When:
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Anytime between 4PM and 11PM

Where:
Chili's Holmdel
2105 State HWY 35
Suite 101
Holmdel, NJ 07733

Have a margarita and support your favorite rescue!

With each flyer presented on Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) night between the hours of 4PM and 11PM, Chilis will donate 10% of your bill to HAL! This is a fun, easy way to help us raise desperately needed funding for our programs.

You can download and print a flyer at:
www.halrescue.org/dinner.html
(Flyer MUST be presented to your server for HAL to receive a donation.)

For more information, contact HAL at
RescueHAL@aol.com

Thank you for your ongoing support! Hope to see you there!

Save The Date! September 26, 2009

2009-07-23T19:54:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) will be holding a fundraiser dinner at Veggie Heaven in Denville (NJ). More details to come. Please save the date!

Many thanks to volunteer Terra Meierdierck for organizing this benefit dinner for HAL!

4th of July Adoptions at Bridgewater PetSmart

2009-07-04T19:13:00.000-07:00

Our Newest Bottle Babies

2009-06-25T09:29:00.000-07:00

Here are photos of HAL's newest rescues: a litter of 4 orphaned kittens (two boys and two girls) who are being bottlefed by HAL volunteer Sue. We are currently taking applications and they will be ready for adoption in a few weeks. You can fill out our online adoption application at:
www.halrescue.org or visit us on Saturdays at Bridgewater PetSmart (check our website for dates and times).

Donations Desperately Needed For Veterinary Bills

2009-05-27T21:15:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is currently helping two cats in need of medical care.

Pepsi is a little girl, approx. 1 yo, who was found outdoors. She is in desperate need of medical care for diagnosis and treatment. So far, Pepsi has been tested for FIV/FeLV (negative), given routine veterinary care, and been on a 2 week course of antibiotics. She is still having stomach issues and requires more testing and treatment.

Caneel is a 2 month old little girl who is being treated for an eye condition that may require surgery. She's been under ongoing veterinary care. Despite her eye issue, she is a happy, playful kitten.

(Photos of both cats are below)

Due to the poor economy, many small non-profits have been hit extremely hard. HAL's donations have dropped considerably and we are in desperate need of funding so that we can give these cats the chance they deserve. Veterinary receipts and updates will be provided upon request.

HAL does not want to *ever* have to turn away an animal in need due to lack of funding. Please help us. Even the smallest donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via our web site (www.halrescue.org). We are registered with PayPal (RescueHAL@aol.com) and justgive.org. You can also make your donation via postal service: HAL, POB 237, Manalapan, NJ 07726

While HAL is a small group, it is an extremely active, all-volunteer 501c3 organization. We provide food, supplies, and veterinary care to pet guardians and feral cat caretakers who are struggling. We run a cat adoption program, as well as a humane education program geared toward children and teens. Please remember us when you are donating! Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law

Thank you!

Meet Samson!

2009-05-10T17:51:00.000-07:00

Samson was brought to Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) by a PetSmart customer. This 3 week old kitten, not yet old enough to eat on his own, was found in the woods by her home. A HAL volunteer is currently bottle-feeding Samson and he will eventually be up for adoption.

Please consider donating to HAL; your donations help us continue our vital work and save lives! You can donate via our web site, PayPal (RescueHAL@aol.com), or postal service (HAL, POB 237, Manalapan, NJ 07726). We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Remember: Please do not unnecessarily separate nursing kittens from their mothers! If you find a single kitten in need of help, please check the area for others. Litters usually consist of 2 or more kittens.

Contact HAL at RescueHAL@aol.com if you need information about caring for orphaned kittens.

Somerset Patriot Tickets To Benefit HAL

2009-05-05T19:26:00.000-07:00

In case anyone is planning on seeing the Somerset Patriots play at home this season (their stadium is in Bridgewater), Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is selling ticket vouchers for all home games. They are for the $9 seats, but we are selling them for $8 each and 50% of the proceeds will benefit HAL.

Here’s the home game schedule for your reference:
http://www.somersetpatriots.com/schedule/08calendar

So if you plan on attending a game, please consider purchasing your tickets through HAL! For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact HAL at:
RescueHAL@aol.com.

Thank you!

Happy Updates: Mischief

2009-05-04T23:34:00.000-07:00

Dear HAL:

Just wanted to drop you both a line and let you know that Mischief, now named Riddick, is settling in VERY well in his new home!

He's adorable. Just adorable. Even Jordan, my 13-year-old kitty, seems to think so. There was only about an hour of mild growling and hissing (mostly on Jordan's side), and then they just decided to get along. By the 3rd day, they were playing together, and by the end of the week, they were sharing the window seat. Jordan keeps trying to groom Riddick, and he seems to really enjoy having a buddy. They run around the apartment like little maniacs, and are obviously having fun.

I'm so glad that this little fuzzy guy found me.

Here are a few photos, so you can see how well he's adjusting... and how spoiled he already is. :) It's all good.

Be well, and thank you!
Samantha

Meet Oreo

2009-05-04T23:28:00.000-07:00

Oreo was found, beaten and bloody, wandering the streets searching for help. A Good Samaritan called HAL and a volunteer brought Oreo to safety. Oreo was treated for his wounds and will be up for adoption as soon as he's fully recovered. Despite his ordeal, Oreo is extremely friendly and loving. We are currently accepting adoption applications on behalf of this very brave boy!

If you would like to donate toward Oreo's veterinary care, please earmark your donation "Oreo" and send it:

- via PayPal at halrescue.org

or

- via postal service:
Homeless Animal Lifeline
PO Box 237
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Keep checking our Blog for more photos of Oreo!

Thanks, Nikki!

2009-04-26T15:26:00.000-07:00

Nikki, a NJ student, brought handmade toys to our cats for Adoption Day at Bridgewater PetSmart. The volunteers for HAL and the cats are very, very grateful!

(Pictured are Buster, Jack, and Mischief. Mischief was adopted!)

It's That Time Of The Year

2009-04-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, it's the start of kitten season. While kittens are undeniably cute, there are many more kittens born than available homes. Due to this sad fact, a large percentage of kittens are killed in shelters throughout New Jersey.

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) receives calls and emails on a daily basis for kittens in need of rescue, but the calls increase during the Spring/Summer months.

We are currently accepting applications for kittens so that we can get a headstart! Pre-approved applicants will be informed when kittens enter our foster system. Preference is always given to applicants who will adopt a pair.

Please visit www.halrescue.org and fill out our online adoption application to be pre-approved. On the application where you are asked for the cat's name, type "Pre-approval request for kitten(s)."

The kittens in the photo are currently in our foster system and will be available for adoption as soon as they are able to eat on their own.

As always, donations are always needed and appreciated to help us care for the kittens who enter our foster system. Donations can be made via PayPal or JustGive by visiting our website at www.halrescue.org or via postal service: Homeless Animal Lifeline, PO Box 237, Manalapan, NJ 07726.

For more information, please contact HAL at
RescueHAL@aol.com.

We're On Facebook

2009-02-27T12:55:00.000-08:00

If you are on Facebook, please join HAL's Facebook community at:

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/169308?m=6d54c0aa&recruiter_id=33941296

It's A Boy! Congratulations Edina & Matt!

2009-02-27T12:49:00.001-08:00

HAL volunteers Edina and Matt are the proud new parents of an adopted baby boy named Kane. Congratulations!

Urgent Appeal From Homeless Animal Lifeline

2009-02-11T06:14:00.001-08:00

Urgent appeal on behalf of Homeless Animal Lifeline

Donations desperately needed

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL), a 501c3 nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, is currently assisting with the following situations.

1. Spay/neuter, medical care, and rehoming of homeless cats in a Manalapan, NJ housing complex.

2. Spay surgery and medical care of a homeless cat who was scheduled to be killed at a "no-kill shelter."

3. Medical bills for a cat with an enlarged kidney.

More information on each case can be provided upon request.

Due to the current economic crisis, donations have dwindled for many small non-profits, including HAL. Please help us continue our life-saving work by making a tax-deductible donation today. Even the smallest donation could help offset our veterinary expenses.

Donations can be made via PayPal or justgive at: www.halrescue.org

OR

via postal service:

Homeless Animal Lifeline
PO Box 237
Manalapan, NJ 07726

We do not want to ever turn down medical care for an animal due to lack of funds. Please help us.

Thank you,
Homeless Animal Lifeline
halrescue.org

Congratulations, Sue! It's A Boy!

2009-01-18T17:57:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to HAL volunteer Sue and her husband Ray on their brand new adopted baby boy Murphy!

End Of Year Newsletter

2008-12-11T20:12:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

Because of your ongoing support, 2008 has been a productive year for Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL). We have made wonderful progress in each of our programs and have steadily grown by adding new, energetic volunteers. In addition, the beginning of the year saw a change in the HAL Board of Directors with former Vice-President Michelle assuming the office of President, and our long-standing volunteer Catherine taking over the Vice-President/Treasurer position. MaryAnn remains our Secretary.

HAL has not only spayed/neutered cats within its own Foster & Adoption program, but has worked extensively with the community and helped to spay/neuter animals belonging to lower-income families. HAL has become a dependable source of assistance -- both financial and emotional -- for pet parents who visit the Bridgewater PetSmart on Saturdays.

HAL has funded medical care for animals who otherwise would have gone untreated. Thanks to your generosity, Merlin, a cat who needed Perineal Urethrostomy Surgery was able to receive life-saving surgery and is now living happily ever after with his human mom Ingrid.

Our Feral Cat program has helped colonies and their caretakers throughout New Jersey by providing assistance with spay/neuter, medical care, food, and supplies for feral cats. HAL honored National Feral Cat Day in October by hosting an informational table at Bridgewater PetSmart.

HAL has welcomed new volunteers to our Foster Home program as well as our Adoption Day events. Sue Heineman and Edina Pelinkovic have provided temporary homes to cats who would otherwise have nowhere to go; Sue even bottle-fed orphaned kittens! Dawn and Kent Van Wagenen lend a helping hand at Bridgewater PetSmart and help our foster cats find the perfect homes. During her temporary stay in New Jersey, Nan Ryan fostered and volunteered at adoption days and eventually adopted her foster cat Megan! Melissa Mancuso, a former adopter of three HAL cats, assisted with fundraising and helped with our website.

Special thanks go to emergency foster volunteers who, at the beginning of the year, stepped in to help at a moment’s notice: Janine, Sue, Elaine, Norm, Ilene, Gerry, Edina and Matt, Lori and Scott.

Our much-needed Fundraising program has been expanded to include a Vehicle Donation Program. By calling 800-320-0476, you can donate your car, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, etc., for FREE -- no towing charges or Motor Vehicles paperwork! Plus, you qualify for your lawful IRS tax deduction. In May and October, Carol and Michael held their annual multi-household yard sale to benefit HAL; as always, it was a great success! Nikki Pasquino also held a yard sale that raised funds for HAL’s bottle babies.

We look forward to another successful year in 2009. With your continued support, HAL will keep its commitment to saving the lives of animals in New Jersey. We are always in need of new foster homes, experienced Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) volunteers, supplies such as wet/dry food and litter, and monetary donations to help keep our programs going.

HAL wishes you and your family a very Happy, Healthy Holiday and Peaceful New Year.

Holiday Gifts That Give Back!

2008-11-20T17:47:00.000-08:00

This holiday season, send a gift that means an automatic donation to Homeless Animal Lifeline!

When you shop at any of over 700 participating online stores through iGive, a portion of each purchase comes back to us in the form of a donation check.

It's free for you, free for us, and you pay the same (or less!) than you would by going directly to the store. And to all you smart shoppers: don't miss iGive's treasure-trove of coupons, sales, and free shipping.

See for yourself at: www.iGive.com/halnj.

In Memory Of Scarlett

2008-10-24T13:24:00.000-07:00

Scarlett, hero cat in 1996, dies
BY DENISE FLAIM
October 24, 2008

Brooklyn, a borough that generates celebrities with the regularity of horn blares, lost another of its own last week.

Scarlett, the cat who became world famous for saving her 4-week-old kittens from a burning Brooklyn garage in 1996, died on Oct. 11.

A dozen years ago, touched by media reports of how the blister-faced mother cat anxiously touched each of her five rescued babies' noses before collapsing into unconsciousness, more than 7,000 would-be adopters contacted North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, where a firefighter had taken the young calico cat. Her determined effort to save her kittens from the flames - one died soon after from a virus - extracted a price: Scarlett's eyelids were deformed, her ear tips were burned off and the fur on her seared face never grew back.

As a result of the injuries that distorted her feline visage and revealed her skin, "she had a human face," remembers Karen Wellen of Brooklyn, who adopted Scarlett after writing an impassioned letter to the Animal League describing the recent death of her own cat, and her desire for her next one to have special needs, as she herself was recovering from severe injuries from an auto accident.

Now, in the wake of Scarlett's passing, "I can't stop crying," she says, adding that the cat was believed to be at least 13 years old. "It was such a shock."

Linda Treglia, a staff veterinarian at the Animal League who had been treating Scarlett for the past two years, said she had "multiple health problems," including a heart murmur, severe dental disease and lymphoma. "These are common diseases that geriatric cats get, but what killed her in the end was kidney failure."

Scarlett is remembered on the Animal League's Web site, nsal.org, on a page called The Scarlett Room. The organization also gives an animal-heroism award in her name.

http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/friday/news/ny-lscat245895484oct24,0,3158256.story

Please help HAL win America's Favorite Animal Shelter on care2.com!

2008-10-06T11:57:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) was registered for care2.com "America's Favorite Animal Shelter/Rescue" contest. Please take a few seconds to cast your vote for HAL and help us get more exposure and, maybe, win $10,000 for the animals!

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/75885

Please vote and pass on to EVERYONE you know :-)

Thank you!!

HAL's Candlelight Vigil - Honoring NJ Feral Cats & Their Caretakers

2008-09-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

National Feral Cat Day is October 16th, 2008. Please join Homeless Animal Lifeline's (HAL) Candlelight Vigil by lighting a virtual candle honoring New Jersey's feral cats and their caretakers. The donations collected through this vigil will go directly toward buying food and supplies for NJ feral cats.

To light a candle or view the vigil, please visit
www.halrescue.org/vigil.html.

Also, HAL will be hosting a feral cat/TNR public information table at Bridgewater PetSmart on October 18, 2008 between 11 AM and 3 PM. For more information, please contact RescueHAL@aol.com.

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From Feral Cat Network - HAL's Feral Cat Public Outreach Program

www.theanimalspirit.com/feralcatnetwork.html

Homeless cats who are afraid of humans and cannot be easily approached or handled are referred to as "feral." Feral cats have generally had little or no human contact, causing them to develop a natural fear of humans. Not all homeless cats are feral; some may be strays who are lost or have been recently abandoned by humans.

The only difference between a housecat and a feral is that the latter has a strong fear of humans. They exist due to the public's failure to spay/neuter and its reluctance to make a lifetime commitment to cats in their care. Killing the victims of such negligence should not be a consideration. For decades, the public has been apathetic regarding the plight of homeless animals. It is time to take responsibility for the tragedy we have created.

Traditional, agency-run attempts to trap and kill cats have historically resulted in greater numbers -- and greater suffering for that reason alone -- of feral cats, than have well-planned systems to trap, neuter, and return cats. TNR, in conjunction with public education and low-cost spay/neuter clinics, stabilizes numbers and facilitates the eventual elimination of colonies of homeless cats.

Our goal is to end the homeless cat crisis. Feral cat caregivers have been directly responsible for the prevention of hundreds of thousands of cats. We
are actively working to address the root of the problem.

Due to the overpopulation crisis, there simply aren't enough sanctuaries or available homes to house the tens of millions of feral cats estimated to be
living in the United States alone. The only humane and effective way to control the feral cat population and give the cats a chance at healthier lives is through TNR and managed colonies where food, water, shelter, and medical care are consistently provided.

The public can choose to rely on unethical, ineffective trap and kill attempts, or we can work toward our goal by implementing an organized, proven-effective, cost-efficient method of population control.

We have made our choice. We hope you will join us.

Watch Us Grow!

2008-09-20T20:55:00.000-07:00

These five kittens have had a rough start. Unfortunately, their Mom was killed by a car, leaving the babies hungry and alone. A Good Samaritan heard their cries, scooped them up, and brought them to HAL. Volunteers bottle-fed the kittens and they will eventually be up for adoption. Watch our site for updated pictures of the babies!
We are in need of donations to help with the care of this litter. Monetary donations or PetSmart gift cards would be greatly appreciated!
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Unfortunately, the all black male named Turtle passed away at 5 weeks of age. He was the smallest of the litter, but that didn't stop him from playing and enjoying life. He is very missed.

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HAL Happenings - September, 2008

2008-09-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

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Homeless Animal Lifeline
A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
Internet: www.halrescue.org
Email: RescueHAL@aol.com

September 9, 2008

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August was a very busy month for Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL)! We have new arrivals, exciting upcoming fundraisers, and new volunteers.

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WATCH US GROW!

HAL took in five bottle babies (kittens too young to eat on their own) who had a very rough start. Unfortunately, their Mom was killed by a car, leaving the babies hungry and alone. A Good Samaritan heard their cries, scooped them up, and brought them to HAL. Volunteers are bottle-feeding the kittens and they will eventually be put up for adoption. You can see a current photo on our web site at www.halrescue.org and keep us bookmarked so you can watch the babies grow!

We are in need of donations to help with the care of this litter. Monetary donations, PetSmart gift cards, and/or KMR liquid would be greatly appreciated! Please earmark your donations "Bottle Babies."

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Here is a listing of our scheduled upcoming events. Please confirm with HAL as dates and times are subject to change.

Flea Market Fundraiser - Elk's Lodge
September 13, 2008, 9AM - 3PM (rain date: September 14, 2008)
545 Bound Brook Road (Rt 28)
Middlesex, NJ

Fall Yard Sale Fundraiser
October 19, 2008, 9AM- 3PM
1326 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ

Santa Claws Holiday Photos - PetSmart of Bridgewater
December 13 - 14, 11AM - 4PM
145 Promenade Blvd.
Bridgewater, NJ

And, as always, our Adoption Days at Bridgewater of PetSmart are held every Saturday from 11AM - 4PM.

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FEATURED CAT

Update: Our last featured cat, Valentine, was finally adopted and is living happily, ever after in Connecticut!

This month, we are featuring a pair of cuties named Sonny and Houston. Though they do not have to be adopted together, preference will be given to applications requesting both boys!

Sonny is as friendly and sweet as he is handsome. He loves to be petted and scratched under his chin and is very playful. His favorite game is chasing the elusive laser pointer light. And woe to the unsuspecting fly that gets inside, as he is quick and agile. Sonny likes other cats and kittens and seems unafraid of dogs. He is the perfect cat looking for a perfect forever home! You can view his photos on his Petfinder page.

Houston is a very sweet gentle boy. He has a slight neurological condition that leaves him a bit uncoordinated and with an unusual gait. He cannot run as fast or jump as high as most cats but is still quite playful. This condition does not affect his health or life expectancy. He has been thoroughly checked by a veterinarian and, despite his thin and rather scruffy appearance, he is in perfect health. Houston is a super friendly and affectionate cat. Since his condition leaves him slightly handicapped, he does require a home with people would be aware and respectful of his limitations. You can view his photos on
his Petfinder page.

Both boys are about 1 year old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and have tested negative for FIV and FeLV. They did live in a home together, but were returned to HAL because their human mom was expecting a baby. Sonny and Houston hope to find a home with someone who is better at multi-tasking!

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WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEERS!

HAL is happy to welcome new volunteers.

Sue joins HAL as a foster mom. She is an experienced kitten/cat foster mom as well as the proud parent of dogs Amber and Bo, and cats Gilligan, Holly, and Button.

Dawn and Kent will be volunteering at our Bridgewater PetSmart adoption days. They are also volunteers with Greyhound Friends of New Jersey and Franklin Township Animal Shelter, as well as proud parents of two retired racing greyhounds, a senior collie, a senior toy poodle, 4 cats with varying special needs, and a rabbit.

HAL would also like to thank Stef who is acting as an emergency foster home for us and is the proud mom of rescued cats!

Welcome aboard!

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IN-HOME PET CARE

In-home pet sitting has become increasingly popular as more and more people are hesitant to stress out their fur kids with boarding. HAL is pleased to recommend two pet sitting services to help care for your pets while you are away.

Whiskers To Go, LLC, serving Monmouth County & Surrounding Areas.
www.whiskerstogo.com

No Worries Pet Services, LLC, serving Central New Jersey.
www.noworrypets.com

Both services are owned and operated by HAL volunteers, who are also certified pet sitters, as well as Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR certified.

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IN MEMORY

- Those who visited our adoption days at Bridgewater PetSmart will remember Lady Grey, the beautiful grey cat with the crinkled ear. She unfortunately passed away at her foster home in July. Although she never had the chance to be adopted, she didn't know -- she always felt safe and loved in her foster home with her foster parents Charlie and Delores. She will be greatly missed by everyone who met her.

- HAL was alerted of a sick, homeless cat in the Bridgewater Area. We named her Penelope and she was seen at Belle Mead Animal Hospital on August 19, 2008. The veterinarian believed that Penelope, who was estimated to be about 15 years old, was in advanced stage cancer. She weighed only 3 lbs. The vet recommended euthanasia and, after speaking with her and discussing what she had found during examination, HAL agreed with the very hard decision to have Penelope euthanized. She was an extremely sweet short-haired black cat and she made a lasting impression on the rescue volunteers who met her only once. She purred as soon as you would pet her and gave kisses to everyone.

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VEGAN RECIPE

{Thanks to Peggy for sharing this one from "Vegetarian Times!"}

Orange Lacquered Tofu

Serves 4 - 30 minutes or fewer

Serve with baked sweet potatoes and steamed collard greens or cut the tofu into cubes and toss them with Asian noodles.

1/4 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 Tbs. orange juice
2 tsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained well and cut crosswise into 8 1/2-inch-thick slices

Combine tamari, orange juice, syrup and sesame oil in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Season to taste with pinch of freshly ground black pepper (or cayenne, for a little more bite).
Spray large cast-iron or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and cook, without disturbing, about 7 minutes, until crisp and golden. Turn over, and cook about 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden.

Pour in tamari mixture, and shake pan back and forth to coat tofu. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce is syrupy and tofu is glazed (sauce will get sticky if cooked longer). Serve hot or at room temperature.

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PLEASE DONATE

As you know, HAL is a 501c3 non-profit all-volunteer organization. As you may not know, our donations have dropped considerably over the past few months. This is not a situation unique to HAL; unfortunately, many small non-profits are being hit very hard by the current economy -- people are donating less, and they are also adopting less because of their own financial hardships. Some rescues have been forced to close down their adoption programs completely until they can catch up with veterinary bills.

HAL is a very pro-active, hands-on organization -- we are sometimes the only rescue to respond to a concerned person's call for help on behalf of a homeless animal. While HAL also has an active Humane Education program, we want to be able to continue helping individual animals with medical care or spay/neuter.

Please consider making a donation to HAL so that we can continue our important hands-on work that makes life-changing, and sometimes life-saving, differences to the lives of individual animals.

You can donate securely online with PayPal or JustGive by visiting our website at
http://www.halrescue.org.

If you prefer to mail a donation, our mailing address is:
Homeless Animal Lifeline
PO Box 237
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Thank you in advance!

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"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

"I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end." ~Albert Schweitzer

In Memory of Lady Grey

2008-07-11T07:40:00.000-07:00

Those who visited our adoption days at Bridgewater PetSmart will remember Lady Grey, the beautiful grey cat with the crinkled ear. She unfortunately passed away at her foster home earlier this week. Although she never had the chance to be adopted, she didn't know -- she always felt safe and loved in her foster home with her foster parents Charlie and Delores. She will be greatly missed by everyone who met her.

4th Of July Animal Safety Tips

2008-07-02T04:53:00.001-07:00

Tips from In Defense Of Animals.

The Fourth of July can be one of the most dangerous and frightening holidays for animals. Loud explosions are terrifying to animals who don't understand them.

With proper planning and some common sense, your companion animals can remain safe and secure on Independence Day. Here are some tips:

* First and foremost, leave your companion animals at home when you go to see fireworks! Resist the urge to take them to fireworks displays.

* Before you leave home for the fireworks, make sure your animals are indoors in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you've removed any items that your companion animal could destroy or that would be harmful if chewed or swallowed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him/her company.

* Make sure your animals are wearing identification tags (and it's even better if they're also microchipped!) so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly.

* Do not leave an animal in your car. With only hot air to breathe, your animal friend can suffer serious health effects, even death, in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air or cooling, but they do provide an opportunity for your animal to be kidnapped.

* If you know that your animal becomes seriously distressed by loud noises, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.

* Never leave your animals outside unattended, even in a fenced yard, and especially not on a chain. With explosions occuring, animals who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death. (There are lots of other reasons to never leave your dog chained! Contact us if you want more information about the negative effects of chaining dogs.)

* If you find somebody else's companion animals running at-large, either take them to the address on the tag, if you feel comfortable doing so, or bring them to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their human families.

And our friends at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offer the following additional tips, which are appropriate year-round but especially so on Independence Day:

* Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where animals can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison animals. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.

* Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your animal that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.

* Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of animals' reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing - or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.

* Keep animals on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can cause severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes & raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals.

* Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. Ingestions can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in animals.

* Never use fireworks around animals! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious animals, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals.

Manalapan Under The Stars

2008-06-15T12:21:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) hosted a Public Outreach table at the "Manalapan Under The Stars" event on June 14th. Luckily, the storms held off until the last 20 minutes of the day!

We met a lot of great people and distributed information about spay/neuter, adoption, and going vegetarian. The vegetarian information was very popular and we were happy to see the interest!

Special thanks to volunteers Michelle, Catherine, Janine, MaryAnn and Chet for helping with the day, as well as our event neighbors Maria and Tom who kept us dry when the storm hit!

Some animal-friendly vendors we met at the event included:

picforever.com - Lockets and charms jewelry. Preserve your favorite animal memories with a necklace, bracelet, or keychain!

ecoquestintl.com - Yvette of Healthy Living Technologies offers high-quality air purifiers, ideal for multi-animal households.

TMJewelryShows@aol.com - T & M Jewelry. Pretty necklaces, bracelets, and pins with proceeds helping cat rescue efforts. They also host in-home parties.

4th Grade Student Teaches Adults A Lesson In Compassion

2008-06-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

The following was sent in by Miguel's proud Mom!

"This is a true story regarding an animal rescue by my son, Miguel. He is 10 years old, Filipino, and in the 4th Grade. We went to Calaguas Island for our vacation. While there, we witnessed a fisherman capture an almost 3 kls tortoise in his fishing pen. He wanted to sell the tortoise and someone offered to buy him for P100.00. I just looked around and said that it is prohibited to kill turtles, but did not do much to persuade them to stop. My son asked me to give him P120.00. I asked him what will you do with the money. He said, "I will buy it from that man and I will return it to the sea." I was so amazed with my son that without hesitation I gave him the money. He said that the turtle must be sad because maybe it had a family. I was so touched by his gesture and I told myself that I have to do something for my son. I want to let the whole world know how proud me and his daddy are!"

Merlin Update

2008-06-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

Below is the newest photo of Merlin, who is home, happy, and healthy!

If you remember, Merlin is the cat who needed PU surgery for a blockage. The blockage was so severe that he would have died without the surgery. His human mom, Ingrid, had just adopted him from a rescue a week before he became ill and was unable to pay the very large veterinary bill to save Merlin's life. Homeless Animal Lifeline made arrangements with one of our vets to have the surgery performed and, with help from your donations, Merlin had his surgery and had a good post-operative check-up. He's back to normal and enjoying life!

Thanks to everyone who helped with Merlin's vet bills. His mom, Ingrid, is very grateful, and I'm sure Merlin would say thanks if he could!

HAL Happenings - June Newsletter

2008-06-07T21:04:00.000-07:00

~*~*~*~*~Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) Happenings~*~*~*~*~

Homeless Animal Lifeline
A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
Internet: www.halrescue.org
Email: RescueHAL@aol.com

June 3, 2008

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HAL'S 3RD ANNUAL MULTI-HOUSEHOLD YARD SALE

Despite the rain, HAL supporters braved the weather and donated $345.00 of their earnings. This generous donation will be used to help HAL offset the costs of running our programs. Thank you to the volunteers and special thanks to Carol for organizing and hosting the event!

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JOIN HAL AT OUR JUNE PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS!

Our Public Outreach events help to educate the public about a variety of important animal issues, such as spay/neuter, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats, protecting wildlife, and more.

Please visit HAL's Public Outreach website The Animal Spirit at www.theanimalspirit.com.

If you would like to host a Public Outreach table for HAL or learn more about our Humane Education program, please contact RescueHAL@aol.com for more information.

Yard Sale and Public Outreach Table
June 21st - 9AM - 2PM
Rain Date: June 22, 2008
341 Amwell Rd. (Next to Racquetball Club)
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Manalapan Under The Stars - Public Outreach Table
June 14, 2008, 4PM - 10PM
Rain Date: June 21, 2008
Manalapan Recreation Center
Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road

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FEATURED CAT

We are featuring Valentine once again! For some reason, this absolutely wonderful cat keeps getting passed over at adoption day.

Valentine, a male Persian mix, was found wandering the streets of Somerset County. A Good Samaritan took him in, but could not keep him. HAL came to the rescue and took Valentine in. He was groomed and is ready to move into YOUR home! Valentine is one of the mellowest cats you will ever meet. He lounges in his bed at adoption days at PetSmart. He's so relaxed that most customers are shocked when they realize that he's a real cat! However, if you give him a little catnip he turns into a party animal! Valentine is estimated to be about 4 years old.

You can view Valentine's photo on his Petfinder page.

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VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU!

**Responsible foster parents in the Somerset County and Monmouth County areas are desperately needed! Contact RescueHAL@aol.com for more information on becoming a foster parent and joining the HAL family.

**Safe Placement Program: In December, 2007, we read about a horrifying case in Aberdeen, NJ concerning Anthony Appolonia who was charged with animal cruelty. He convinced at least 22 cat owners that he would provide a safe environment for their pets after responding to their "free to good home" advertisements. Once he adopted the cats, he tortured and/or killed them.

HAL is recruiting volunteers to contact people who place "Free To Good Home" ads and warn them of the dangers, as well as help people find safe homes for animals.

Our goals are:

1 - to have a volunteer for every Internet list in NJ that allows "Free to Good Home" ads. These volunteers would contact people who place ads and not only warn them of the dangers of "Free To Good Home" ads, but offer to work with them to ensure that the animal is placed into a safe, loving home.

2 - sending a Letter To The Editor and/or place classified ads in NJ newspapers that warns about the dangers of "Free To Good Home" ads.

This volunteer effort costs you nothing and could be done from the comfort of your own home!

We also have a free information pack that is ready to use. The info pack includes a "Finding A Safe Home" tip sheet, a "Free To Good Home Ad" warning sheet, news article, and sample letter, as well as a sample adoption contract.

Interested in helping or want more details? Let us know at RescueHAL@aol.com.

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JUSTGIVE.ORG

HAL is now registered with JustGive. You can visit our donation page.

JustGive makes it very easy and safe to donate to HAL. You can designate your donation for a specific purpose or dedicate your donation in someone's name or as a memorial.

HAL is an all-volunteer, 100% donation-supported organization; we depend on donations to keep our work going. We understand that everyone is struggling to make ends meet. While donations to HAL have declined, our costs to run our programs have skyrocketed, especially our adoption program, which has been hit the hardest. Your continued support is always appreciated, but we are even more grateful during these very difficult financial times. A donation of as little as $5.00 can help us buy food for an animal in need.

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WELCOME, NICOLE!

HAL would like to welcome our newest volunteer, Nicole.

Nicole learned about HAL when she adopted Miss AmeriCat (formally Madeline) during our adoption day event at Bridgewater PetSmart. She has now become a foster mom for two kittens, Chicago and Wrigley, and we are very happy to have her as part of the group!

You can view Chicago and Wrigley's
Petfinder page.

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VEGAN RECIPE

Avocado Tomato Salad - Great for Summer!

4-6 servings

Ingredients:

1 c soy mozzarella cheese (can be found in any health food store or in the "natural" or "green" section of most grocery stores)
½ cucumber, seeded (optional) and diced
1 large ripe tomato, diced
¼ c red onion, diced
1 avocado, diced
several T excellent olive oil
dash of salt

Toss the cheese with the vegetables, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

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ADOPTION DAYS

Visit us at the Bridgewater PetSmart every Saturday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM to meet our beautiful kittens and cats who are up for adoption!

Special Adoption Event: June 21 at Freehold Petco, 4345 US Route 9. 12PM - 4PM. Thanks to Maria for volunteering. Maria is foster mom to many kittens and cats who are in need of permanent, loving homes. Please visit them at their very first Petco appearance!

During "kitten season," adult cats are often overlooked. HAL has many adult cats (1 year old and up) who would love to become a member of your family. Please give them a chance! Remember, kittens grow into cats very quickly!

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"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity."

Photo Contest Results

2008-05-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline held a photo contest and the winner's were announced today. The theme was cats. If you need a smile, check out the pictures!

http://www.halrescue.org/photo.html

Merlin Needs Your Help!

2008-05-05T16:14:00.000-07:00

Updated: May 28, 2008

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) was contacted regarding a young cat named Merlin who had a severe, life-threatening blockage of his bladder. Merlin was treated at Animerge from May 3rd - May 5th; he needed a catheter and medication to clear the blockage. On May 6th, Merlin was transported to Hopewell Veterinary Hospital where he underwent a costly surgery known as Perineal Urethrostomy (PU). As of May 28th, Merlin is recuperating at home and doing well!

The total bill for Merlin's stay at Animerge was $1,033.91. The PU surgery and hospital stay at Hopewell was $499.00. Merlin will also require follow-up visits with his veterinarian.

HAL has assisted Merlin’s mom, Ingrid, with this veterinary bill. If you would like to help HAL with this large expense, donations can be made payable to Homeless Animal Lifeline and earmarked "Merlin." HAL is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A copy of veterinary receipts can be provided upon request.

How To Make A Donation:

PayPal: Visit www.halrescue.org and click on the "Donate" button.

Postal Service - Send your donation to:

Homeless Animal Lifeline
PO Box 237
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Please remember to earmark your donation "Merlin."

Thank you in advance for any help that you can give toward this bill! Merlin is worth it!

Photos of Merlin at Animerge:

Merlin at Hopewell day after PU surgery:

Spay A Cat For Mother's Day!

2008-04-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) has a waiting list of NJ residents who need financial assistance with having their cats spayed or spaying feral/stray cats in their neighborhood. Because of lack of funds, we unfortunately cannot help everyone who contacts us.

This Mother's Day, please consider sponsoring a spay. For $50.00, HAL can spay and vaccinate one female cat.

If you sponsor a spay in honor of someone, we will send them a personalized letter letting them know that a donation has been made in their name. This is a great gift for Mother's Day -- it's a gift that will truly make a difference!

Donations can be made via PayPal at our website or
check/money order via postal service to:

Homeless Animal Lifeline
PO Box 237
Manalapan, NJ 07726

HAL is an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

If you are sponsoring a spay in honor of someone, please be sure to include their name and address with your donation.

For more information, contact RescueHAL@aol.com.

Thank you!

"Adopt" T-Shirt To Benefit Homeless Animal Lifeline!

2008-04-20T20:05:00.001-07:00

Royalties from the sale of this shirt will benefit Homeless Animal Lifeline's (HAL) foster cats.

ADOPT by Catherine
Get this custom shirt at Zazzle

UPDATE: Lost Cat, Hillside, NJ

2008-04-20T19:51:00.001-07:00

Mr. Browns is home and safe!

Cat Photo Contest To Benefit Homeless Animal Lifeline

2008-04-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

Caution: A Real Easter Danger for Cats

2008-03-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

The biggest Easter danger to cats is toxicity from Easter Lily ingestion. They are toxic and dangerous. They cause kidney failure in cats and can be deadly. So PLEASE! Either don't bring Easter lilies (which is the best thing to do) or keep them out of the reach of your cat.

Remember, cats can be both curious and sneaky. It only takes them a minute to jump up on the counter and take a nibble. And that nibble could be fatal.

So be safe, keep the lilies away from your cat.

Also please be careful of other Easter dangers such as the grass that goes in the Easter baskets. Some cats will eat it leading to a gastrointestinal obstruction that could require surgery.

Have a safe and happy Easter!

Lost Cat - Hillside, NJ

2008-03-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

A male cat, Mr. Browns, was brought to the PFA clinic at 401 Hillside Ave. After being neutered and while being returned to the car, Mr. Browns escaped out of the carrying case and was last seen in the lot behind PFA running under the parked trucks.

Mr. Browns is an adult orange male cat, with a white patch under his chin and white "boots" on his feet. He's a friendly cat, but very scared and disoriented. He's also hard of hearing, which makes being outdoors very dangerous for him. His human mom and feline sister are absolutely heartbroken, very nervous, and want him back home.

If you spot Mr. Browns, please contact Annmarie at 201-704-8502 or the PFA clinic at 973-282-0890.

Getting A Rabbit For Easter?

2008-03-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

Advocate Alert Update: Cape May Moving Stray Cats Off The Beach

2008-03-07T14:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200803050410/NEWS03/803050311

March 5, 2008

Cape May moving stray cats off the beach

1,000-foot buffer to keep birds safe

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Having learned a lesson about the birds and the beach, Cape May acted Tuesday to protect both by keeping cats away from them.

After nearly a year of conflict that pitted cat lovers in this Victorian seaside resort against bird lovers in one of North America's prime bird-watching spots, the City Council approved a plan to move feral cat colonies 1,000 feet away from the beach.

The move was necessary to protect endangered shore birds like the piping plover and the least tern, both of which nest in the sandy ruts on Cape May's popular beach.

Because the birds are considered to be endangered, federal environmental officials threatened to withhold Cape May's federal beach replenishment money if the city refused to protect the birds.

"It's important to protect our beaches," said Councilwoman Linda Steenrod. "At the same time, it's important to protect life. That means all life. I think we have a good compromise."

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had wanted feral cat colonies banned within one mile of the beach — something that would have eliminated all wild cats in Cape May. The compromise calls for a 1,000-foot buffer zone from known bird nesting grounds, while letting the city continue its trap, neuter and release program.

That program has cut Cape May's wild cat population from 450 to about 100 over the past decade.

Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies, a national cat advocacy group based in Maryland, said Cape May's cat control program is a worldwide model.

"To hold beach replenishment money over the heads of a city that has done everything right is simply misguided," she said.

About 40 cat-lovers picketed outside city hall before Tuesday's vote, chanting, "Feral cats won't go away. Revise the plan and let them stay."

Melissa Holroyd, who has trapped 53 wild cats since November and paid to have them neutered, said the compromise is a good one.

Deputy Mayor Neils Favre said the compromise leaves the door open for either the city or federal or state wildlife officials to revisit the plan if it needs to be changed.

$4.00 Off Purina Coupon

2008-03-02T17:46:00.000-08:00

If you go to www.giveabowl.com and click on "Download A Great Savings Coupon From Purina," you can get a $4.00 off coupon for the Purina food that best suits your cat or dog. There is a very short survey to fill out. After you fill out the survey, click "Download Coupon" and it will bring you to a page that reads "Find Organizations In Your Area."

If you would like, you can help support Homeless Animal Lifeline's (HAL) Animal Care Assistance Program by typing "07726" into the Zip Code box and then clicking "Search." You can then choose "Select" for Homeless Animal Lifeline and we will receive $1 in food points for every coupon redeemed. Each quarter, the total points accumulated by our organization will be calculated and we will be sent Purina brand pet food coupons valued at the amount of food points we've earned.

We will use these coupons to purchase food for our Animal Care Assistance Program in which HAL assists the community by providing food, supplies, and/or medical care for companion animals during times of need in an effort to decrease the amount of animals abandoned or relinquished to shelters.

Note: When you print your coupon, you will be asked to download a very small file so that the bar code prints properly. This file is from Windows and is safe. The file is called "Coupon Printer for Windows."

Thanks!

Volunteers Needed For "Safe Placement" Program

2008-02-24T19:37:00.000-08:00

In December, 2007, we read about a horrifying case in Aberdeen, NJ concerning Anthony Appolonia who was charged with animal cruelty. He convinced at least 22 cat owners that he would provide a safe environment for their pets after responding to their "free to good home" advertisements. Once he adopted the cats, he allegedly tortured and/or killed them.

Homeless Animal Lifeline is recruiting volunteers to contact people who place "Free To Good Home" ads and warn them of the dangers, as well as work within our "Safe Placement" program, which helps people find safe homes for animals.

Some of our goals are:

1 - to have a volunteer for every Internet list in NJ that allows "Free to Good Home" ads. These volunteers would contact people who place ads and not only warn them of the dangers of "Free To Good Home" ads, but offer to work with them to ensure that the animal is placed into a safe, loving home.

2 - sending a Letter To The Editor and/or place classified ads in NJ newspapers that warns about the dangers of "Free To Good Home" ads.

This volunteer effort costs you nothing and could be done from the comfort of your own home!

We also have a free information pack that is ready to use. The info pack includes a "Finding A Safe Home" tip sheet, a "Free To Good Home Ad" warning sheet, news article, and sample letter, as well as a sample adoption contract.

Interested in helping or want more details? Let us know!

Advocate Alert: The Cats of Cape May are Still In Danger!

2008-02-20T22:15:00.000-08:00

The following is a letter from the President of Alley Cat Allies, Becky Robinson.

COPIED MESSAGE

Last night’s city council meeting proved that the citizens of Cape May and this country care deeply about the lives of stray and feral cats. More than 100 dismayed residents packed the auditorium to discuss a plan that would virtually eliminate the city’s groundbreaking and highly successful twelve-year old Trap-Neuter-Return initiative.

The city is in a terrible predicament. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are essentially holding an unrelated program hostage until the city council approves a flawed, ineffective beach-management plan that would lead to the trapping and ultimate killing of the local stray and feral cats.

The fact is, for most cats, impoundment is a death sentence! 72% of cats entering shelters nationwide are killed. And statistics are even worse for feral cats – like those in Cape May. Virtually 100% of feral cats that enter shelters are killed.

I’m proud to say that I opened the public comment period by questioning what would happen after the city eliminated the proven and effective Trap-Neuter-Return program.

Fortunately, the city council chose to delay a vote on the beach-management plan and try to find a solution that would genuinely protect the endangered shorebirds while respecting the community’s twelve-year old efforts to manage feral cats with Trap-Neuter-Return.

It is clear that the city council and residents of Cape May want to do the right thing to maintain the city’s place at the forefront of progressive and innovative communities.

Alley Cat Allies is committed to continuing to protect the cats of Cape May – and cats across the country. With your support, we will continue to fight for the cats of Cape May and make sure the world knows that feral and stray cats deserve humane care.

For the Cats,
Becky Robinson
President

Coming Up! 3rd Annual Multi-Household Yard Sale May 18th / 9AM-3PM

2008-02-19T19:18:00.000-08:00

Mark Your Calendars!

3rd Annual Multi-Household Yard Sale
to benefit Homeless Animal Lifeline!

Sunday, May 18th
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

1326 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060

Find great deals on…
Clothing, household items, antiques and collectibles, books, furniture, and more!

Many thanks to Carol and Michael for organizing and hosting this event!

Advocate Alert: Take a Stand To Protect The Cats of Cape May!

2008-02-19T14:23:00.000-08:00

From Alley Cat Allies

Tell Cape May, NJ to resist the US Fish and Wildlife Service pressure to
kill cats:

Click here for sample letter

HAL Happenings!

2008-02-12T21:39:00.000-08:00

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Homeless Animal Lifeline
A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
Internet: www.halrescue.org
Email: RescueHAL@aol.com

February 12, 2008

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HAVE A HEART FOR RESCUED ANIMALS!

In honor of Valentine's Day, add your name to a RED HEART for a $1 donation. Buy a heart to honor someone you love whether they have two legs or four!

www.halrescue.org/valentine.html

Happy Valentine's Day from Homeless Animal Lifeline!

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DONATIONS: Monetary donations are always needed to help fund our programs and help the cats within our foster system. Donations can be made safely through PayPal by visiting our website: www.halrescue.org or contact us at RescueHAL@aol.com for a postal address. HAL has no paid employees; we are a 100% volunteer organization.

Where have your donations gone recently?

- HAL has been helping with an urgent situation regarding a crowded home where cats were suffering from various ailments and one required emergency surgery. Since mid-January, twenty cats have been helped. This effort has cost HAL over a couple of thousand dollars, with other charges paid for out of pocket by HAL volunteers.

- HAL recently completed a rescue effort in Manalapan, NJ for homeless feral and stray cats who were under attack by residents. Fourteen cats total were rescued; they were spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Feral cats were relocated to private, confined property where they can live in peace and be cared for by a permanent caretaker. Seven cats were tame and placed up for adoption. Three cats are still waiting for homes; contact us at RescueHAL@aol.com for more information on Cara (tortie), Ellie (orange), and Carmen (Tortie Siamese)!

- Valentine, a long-haired 4 year old female cat, was brought to our adoption day by PetSmart customers who could no longer keep her because of "allergies." Valentine was so badly matted that she needed an emergency grooming! Lyn from People For Animals was kind enough to remove the severe mats causing skin irritation, and Valentine's foster mom Ilene brought her for a professional grooming. Valentine was vaccinated, tested for FIV/FeLV (she's negative), and is now up for adoption! Her photos will soon be available on Petfinder.

- HAL purchased Friends of Animals spay/neuter certificates to help with cat overpopulation.

- Your donations helped us supply food to dedicated volunteers who care for feral cat colonies in New Jersey.

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VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU!

The following volunteer positions are available:

-Foster Parent
-Public Outreach
-Fundraising

Contact RescueHAL@aol.com if you can assist with one (or more!) of the above volunteer positions!

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FEATURED CAT

Cara and Ellie are 11 month old sisters who are extremely bonded. They are searching for a permanent home where they can remain together. Trapped by Animal Control because people complained about these homeless girls, they were brought to a shelter and then brought to a HAL foster home. They have been moved around a lot in the past few months and are quite shy, but very sweet. Ellie (orange short-haired) is a bit braver than her sister Cara (tortie short-haired); Ellie can often be found grooming and cuddling her sister. They are very calm and gentle and would do best in a calm household with a patient person who will give them the love and care they deserve. Both girls are spayed, up to date on vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, and microchipped. You can visit their Petfinder page and see their photos here:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9961199

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UPDATE ON HAL'S RESCUE PROGRAM:

HAL's foster homes are currently filled and we are unable to accept animals from the public at this time. If you are interested in fostering, please fill out our Foster Application, which can be found at:
http://hal.digital-mind.net/hal_foster_application.php.

However, while we have stopped intake, the calls to place animals have not. In light of that, we have expanded our Humane Education and Public Outreach program. Our website includes a Companion Animal Education section, which addresses issues such as finding a safe home for your companion animal, the dangers of "free to good home" ads, living with allergies, and more.

We also offer free information packets on a variety of issues, as well as host public outreach tables and write letters on behalf of abused and homeless animals.

Although we are a limited rescue operation, we are an active advocacy group. We still answer email and phone inquiries and are happy to offer advice based on our own experiences.

We have set up an emergency fund program, Animal Care Assistance, that assists the community by providing food, supplies, and/or medical care for companion animals during times of need in an effort to decrease the amount of animals abandoned or relinquished to shelters.

Donations made to HAL, in addition to going to the care of our current fosters and permanent animals (those whom for various reasons will never be adopted), are going to the aforementioned programs, as well as educational materials.

We hope that our programs will have a positive impact on the animal community!

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VEGAN RECIPE

General Tao's Tofu

Ingredients:

1 box of firm tofu
egg substitute for 1 egg
3/4 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil for frying
3 chopped green onions
1 Tablespoon minced ginger
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
4 Tablespoons sugar
red pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon sherry (optional)
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
steamed broccoli

Directions:

Drain, dry and cut tofu into 1 inch chunks. You can freeze tofu the night before to get a more chicken-like consistency, but it isn't necessary. Mix the egg replacer as specified on the box and add an additional 3 tablespoons water. Dip tofu in egg replacer/water mixture and coat completely. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cornstarch over tofu and coat completely. Watch out that the cornstarch doesn't clump up at the bottom of the bowl.

Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden. Drain oil.

Heat 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil in pan on medium heat. Add green onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper and vinegar. Mix 2 Tablespoons water with 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and pour into mixture stirring well. Add fried tofu and coat evenly.

Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30-40 Minutes

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ADOPTION DAYS: Don't forget to visit us at the Bridgewater PetSmart every Saturday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM!

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NETWORKING WORKS!

Do you live in the New Jersey area and want to help animals? Join the NJCare Email Network for information on animals needing homes, volunteer opportunities, and animal news!

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NEWSLETTER: Want to join our newsletter mailing list? Visit:

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/homeless_animal_lifeline/.

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"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

Today!! February 9 - Valentine's Day Adoption Event

2008-02-08T23:45:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Adoption Event!

When: February 9, 2008 between 11 AM and 4:00 PM
Where: Bridgewater PetSmart, 145 Promenade Blvd.

Find the love of your life at our Valentine's Day Adoption Event. Enjoy some sweet treats as you visit with our many cats available for adoption. Be sure to ask about our extra special promotion for adopting a Pair of Sweethearts!

Have A Heart For A Rescued Animal!

2008-02-05T05:59:00.000-08:00

In honor of Valentine's Day, add your name to a RED HEART for a $1 donation. Buy a heart to honor someone you love whether they have two legs or four!

www.halrescue.org/valentine.html

Happy Valentine's Day from Homeless Animal Lifeline!

ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2008-02-03T04:43:00.000-08:00

Please be advised that Annette Van Tassel has, at the request of the Board, been asked to resign from her position as President/Treasurer of Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL). Please note that Annette can no longer intake animals for HAL, is no longer a foster home for HAL and can no longer act in any capacity as a member of HAL.

Michelle, the former Vice-President, has been elected to fill Annette's former role as President. We welcome Catherine Padovani as our new Vice-President/Treasurer. Catherine has over 15 years experience working with stray, feral, and special needs cats.

Positions currently available with HAL are: foster homes, fundraising volunteers.

We thank you for your continued support during this change.

HAL Happenings!

2008-01-17T17:06:00.000-08:00

FOSTERS NEEDED: Foster Parents provide temporary care for kittens and cats in their Somerset County area homes. Some cats only need a home for a few weeks, others may need much longer. By offering your time, energy, and home to an cat in need, you prepare the animal for adoption into a permanent, loving home. HAL is always looking for foster homes. The more Foster Parents we have, the more lives we will be able to save. For more information, please contact us at
RescueHAL@aol.com.

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DONATIONS: Monetary donations are always needed to help fund our programs
and help the cats within our foster system.

Where have your donations gone recently?

- Trinket suffered from a spay procedure gone terribly wrong and needed emergency surgery to close an open wound on her stomach. HAL has paid for the initial treatment/surgery and will continue to pay for her follow-up veterinary care. (Trinket will be available for adoption once she has healed! She's a beautiful black and white 7 month old girl. Her brother, Rizzo, would love to be adopted with her!)

- A NJ resident called HAL in a panic because her cat swallowed a piece of a child's toy and needed emergency surgery to clear the blockage. Her veterinarian refused to perform the surgery because the client could not afford it and recommended euthanasia as the cheaper alternative. HAL intervened, brought the cat to one of the veterinarians in our network and paid for the surgery. The cat has made a complete recovery.

- HAL is conducting a rescue effort for homeless feral and stray cats in
Manalapan, NJ who are under attack by residents who do not want the cats around.
Contributions are used for spay/neuter, vaccines, food, and other medical
necessities.

- Feral Cat Program: Your donations help us supply food to dedicated volunteers who care for feral cat colonies in New Jersey.

Please make a tax-deductible donation to HAL and help us continue to serve the NJ animal community. Donations can be made safely through PayPal by visiting our website: www.halrescue.org or contact us at RescueHAL@aol.com for a postal address. HAL has no paid employees; we are a 100% volunteer organization.

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EMAIL CHANGE: Please note that HAL has a new, easier to remember email address! It is RescueHAL@aol.com. Your newsletters will now arrive from that address.

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GOT RABBITS? Are you an experienced rabbit rescuer who would like a busy outlet to showcase your fosters for adoption? If so, let's talk! Contact
RescueHAL@aol.com for more information.

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FEATURED CAT OF THE MONTH: Captain Spud is an FIV+ male cat who really wants a permanent home of his very own. He's super gentle, LOVES other cats, and is a regular couch potato. Approximately 3 years old, Spud has been patiently waiting for months and months for that special person to come along. You can see his very handsome photos on his
Petfinder page. Please contact us for more information on Captain Spud and/or information about FIV. We highly recommend the Best Friends Animal Society article, "FIV: Catching A Bad Case Of Rumors," which can be found
here:

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VEGETARIAN RECIPE: Vegan Chocolate Mousse

In honor of upcoming Valentine's Day, here is a romantic vegan dessert sure to please even the most finicky eater! "Vegan" recipes contain no animal ingredients or by-products.

Ingredients:
1 package of silken tofu (~12 oz)
10 oz dark chocolate chips, about one small package.
3 tablespoons maple syrup (choose a brand that uses vegetable oil rather
than animal fat.)
1 tsp. vanilla extract; optional.

Directions:
Blend tofu (preferably at room temperature) in food processor, blender, or
with hand mixer until just smooth.
In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with a tablespoon or two of water
over low heat. Stir constantly.
Add maple syrup to melted chocolate and combine.
Put chocolate & syrup blend into processor and mix with tofu until creamy.
Pour into small serving dishes. Serve warm or chill until set.

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ADOPTION DAYS: Don't forget to visit us at the Bridgewater PetSmart every Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM!

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NEWSLETTER: Want to join our newsletter mailing list? Visit:

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/homeless_animal_lifeline/.

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"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

End of Year Adoptathon -- Success!

2007-12-26T06:56:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who helped make our End of Year Adoptathon a total success! The following cats found their forever homes right in time for the new year:

*Molly
*Kim & Kate
*Harry
*Christine
*Bonnie & Clyde

We'll be at Bridgewater PetSmart this coming Saturday, December 29, between 11AM and 4PM -- We would love to repeat last weekend's success!

We would also like to extend a big thank you to those who gave us end of year donations; 100% of donations go directly to the cats in our care!

Shop 1800petmeds.com and help Homeless Animal Lifeline!

2007-12-13T20:17:00.000-08:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline has partnered with 1800petmeds.com in order to help raise funds for the cats in our foster program.

How exactly does this work? It's simple!

- Call 1-800-PetMeds (1-800-738-6337) and use the code HAL

OR

- Visit http://www.1800PetMeds.com/partner/HAL and place your order!

OR

- Fax in an order form (Be sure to have the code HAL written on the
order form) Additional forms are available here:
http://www.1800petmeds.com/images/partner/partnerorderform.gif

The most important thing to remember is, no matter how you place your
order, always use the code HAL!

Thank you in advance for helping to support Homeless Animal Lifeline
and our work!

End Of Year Newsletter

2007-12-10T21:25:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

Because of your ongoing support, 2007 has been a busy year for Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL). We have made wonderful progress in each of our programs and have steadily grown by adding new, energetic volunteers.

HAL has not only spayed/neutered cats within its own Foster & Adoption program, but has worked extensively with the Bridgewater community and helped to spay/neuter cats belonging to lower-income families. HAL has become a dependable source of assistance -- both financial and emotional -- for cat parents who visit the Bridgewater PetSmart on Saturdays.

Our Feral Cat program has helped colonies and their caretakers throughout New Jersey by providing assistance with spay/neuter, medical care, food, and supplies for feral cats. HAL celebrated National Feral Cat Day in October by hosting an informational table at Bridgewater PetSmart. Most recently, HAL has provided spay/neuter and medical care for a colony of homeless cats in Newark; adoptable cats and kittens from that colony were removed and are now living in safe, loving homes. We are currently working with a Manalapan resident, trapping & spay/neutering neighborhood strays and ferals being abused by neighbors and slated for removal and euthanasia by Animal Control. To date, ten cats have been trapped and removed from this dangerous area and are now in the safe hands of HAL volunteers.

We have revamped HAL's website to not only reflect our latest accomplishments, but to introduce our merge with The Animal Spirit. The Animal Spirit began in 1999 as a privately-funded organization and has served as a popular, award-winning online home base for animal advocates. By merging with The Animal Spirit, HAL has been able to expand its Humane Education program; through the dissemination of ideas and the development of educational materials, HAL has helped animal advocates, including educators, students, community members, grassroots organizations, shelters, rescues, and others, incorporate humane education and outreach into thousands of communities and schools.

HAL has welcomed new volunteers to its Foster Home program; Joanne and Ilene have provided temporary homes to cats who would otherwise have nowhere to go. Our fosters are an important part of the HAL family and we are very grateful for them!

Our much-needed Fundraising program has been expanded to include a Vehicle Donation Program. By calling 800-320-0476, you can donate your car, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, etc., for FREE -- no towing charges or Motor Vehicles paperwork! Plus, you qualify for your lawful IRS tax deduction. In May, Carol and Michael held their annual multi-household yard sale to benefit HAL; it was a great success!

Most important, our Adoption Day Events at Bridgewater PetSmart and Petfinder.com have helped find safe, loving homes for 145 cats. Many of these cats were rescued from "death row" in shelters. We held an "Adopt An Adult Cat Adoptathon" in March, we found new homes for seven adult cats -- Captain Morgan, Sunshine, Gia, Maisey, Jake, Oreo and Morris. A special thank you to Hillsborough Girl Scout Troop 1048 for donating handsewn cat pillows and handmade "goody bags" for adopters.

We look forward to another successful year in 2008. With your continued support, HAL will keep its commitment to saving the lives of homeless cats in New Jersey. We are always in need of new foster homes, experienced Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) volunteers, supplies such as wet/dry food and litter, and monetary donations to help keep our programs going.

HAL wishes you and your family a very Happy, Healthy Holiday and Peaceful New Year.

End Of Year Adoptathon!

2007-12-02T23:39:00.000-08:00

Join HAL for our End Of Year Adoptathon at Bridgewater PetSmart on December 22 and 23 between 11AM and 4PM.

HAL has friendly, happy, playful kittens and cats who would love to start 2008 with a bang -- A New Home! If you or someone you know has been thinking about adoption or has room for one (or two...) more, send them our way!

We'll give out holiday goodies and serve yummy snacks while you have the pleasure of spending time with our gorgeous, fabulous, too cute for words adoptable furkids. What better way to spend a weekend?

And .. just for visitors who want the royal treatment, we have a nice selection of bratty, skittish cats and kittens who want homes too, even though they won't admit it. If you have experience with skittish cats who need a quiet, extra patient home, we most certainly have the cat for you!

Also .. our FIV+ Captain Spud is *still* looking for a home. We told him 2008 looked good -- please don't prove us wrong! Picture Garfield as a black and white cat and that is our Spud. He's the gentlest teddy bear you could ever meet. He LOVES other cats and is always up for a snuggle. You could see his photo here (it doesn't do him justice!):
Spud's Petfinder Page.

Not to be forgotten, we also have another FIV+ boy named Fuzzball. He's a distinguished gentlemen, though not as crazy about other cats as Captain Spud is! Fuzz is a talker and a definite "lap cat." You could see his photo here:
Fuzzball's Petfinder Page.

{We don't like to stress out our FIV+ kids by bringing them to adoption days, so please let us know if you are interested in meeting them!}

If you have questions or need further information, please contact us at:

homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com.

We hope to see you (and a few hundred of your closest friends and relatives) during our adoptathon weekend! Happy Holidays from HAL!

LOCATION OF EVENT:
PetSmart of Bridgewater
145 Promenade Blvd.
We will be located at the front of the store as soon as you walk in!

{We are also at Bridgewater PetSmart every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM. If you can't make it for the above weekend, come see us any Saturday! As long as you adopt or foster, we're not picky ... }

Update Re: Manalapan Rescue Effort

2007-11-29T19:20:00.000-08:00

We posted a help request for monetary donations and cat food/litter on November 19th regarding a colony that we're working with in Manalapan (NJ) that was in jeopardy of being trapped and killed. They were also being abused by neighbors; one feeder reported that some of the cats she was feeding had been poisoned.

Here is the latest update:

Ten cats have been trapped -- six adults and 4 kittens. The 6 adults have been spayed/neutered and were relocated to a safe property where they have a permanent caretaker. A HAL volunteer is working with the four kittens to get them socialized for, hopefully, adoption.

One of the adults had a severe abscess on his side and our vet treated him for that.

There are at least two more cats to be trapped at the current location where we are working. We were informed yesterday (11/28), that there are cats on the opposite side of the complex who are also in jeopardy of being trapped by Animal Control. We will try to get those cats to safety as well.

Thank you to those who have already helped us by contributing toward this rescue effort. We are still in need of monetary donations to help offset the veterinary bills we are incurring. Veterinary receipts will be provided upon request. Paypal is set up at www.halrescue.org or email us for our PO Box. Please earmark donations: "Manalapan Cats." Homeless Animal Lifeline is a registered 501c3 organization and your donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you again for your help and support! Please pass this message along to friends, relatives, co-workers who might be inclined to help feral cats.

Donations Needed For Rescue Effort In Monmouth County, NJ

2007-11-19T17:58:00.000-08:00

A HAL volunteer has trapped cats in Monmouth County who were in jeopardy of being killed by Animal Control and who were also being abused by neighbors. Eight have been trapped and there are at least two more to go.

HAL needs financial assistance with this colony to help with costs for spay/neuter and vaccinations.

A tax-deductible donation for spaying and neutering of this colony can be mailed to HAL, designated for "Manalapan Cats" or through the donate button on our website at www.halrescue.org. Please
contact us for a postal address.

Additionally, kitten food (wet and dry), would be very useful. Contact us for details or delivery to Bridgewater PetSmart adoption days, or purchase a Petsmart gift card and submit to HAL, again designated for "Manalapan cats."

Please pass this message along to friends, relatives, co-workers who might be inclined to help feral cats.

Thanks in advance for any help you offer!

Homeless Animal Lifeline honors Feral Cat Day

2007-10-12T05:26:00.001-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) of Bridgewater, New Jersey will be hosting a National Feral Cat Day event on Saturday, October 13th at Bridgewater PetSmart. (National Feral Cat Day actually falls on October 16th.)

We will have an educational table set up with feral cat and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) information, along with a TNR volunteer to answer your questions so that YOU can start your own TNR program!

If you can't attend but would like a FREE informational packet, contact us at homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com.

We also ask that you make a donation to HAL's Feral Cat Fund to commemorate Feral Cat Day. This fund has spayed/neutered and provided medical care and food for feral cats throughout New Jersey, while providing support and advice to their caregivers. 100% of donations to the fund go toward medical care, food, and supplies for feral cats. Our work has been acknowledged by Professor Gary Francione of Rutgers University, as well as the Westfield-Leader.

Visit us at Bridgewater PetSmart on Saturday, October 13th, between 11AM and 4PM. Our display, along with many cats and kittens up for adoption, will be set up alongside Banfield Vet.

PetSmart of Bridgewater
145 Promenade Blvd.

To learn more about HAL's Feral Cat Fund or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit http://www.halrescue.org/feral.html.

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Excerpts from: “Abolition and Incremental Reform,” by Professor Gary L. Francione; originally published in Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach-Blog, January 17, 2007.

I want to share with you the stories of ... people who are, in my view, making a difference ...

Shell is an animal advocate in New Jersey. She is one of the nation's leading experts on TNR …. her primary focus is on providing comprehensive information, support, and resources about TNR both for the general public and for caregivers of feral cat colonies. She receives hundreds of inquiries every week from people all over the country who are interested in learning about TNR and who want to be networked with other caregivers in their area, as well as from caregivers who need information on how to deal with particular issues.

Shell works directly with cat colonies in need of sterilization. She traps unaltered cats and brings them to the vet for sterilization and a rabies vaccine. The cats recover at her house or at the vet's office and, after recovery, she returns them to their colony.

On the weekend, Shell does cat adoptions at the PetSmart in Bridgewater, New Jersey. She does this in conjunction with a rescue group, Homeless Animal Lifeline (www.halrescue.org). Many of the kittens and cats who are up for adoption were found in feral cat colonies. They were either tame to begin with or have been socialized for adoption. Shell also runs HAL's Feral Cat Fund, which helps to educate the public about TNR and ferals, as well as care for feral colonies.

Shell does not take a salary. She is a volunteer.

© 2007 Gary L. Francione

Full article: http://garyfrancione.blogspot.com/2007/01/abolition-and-incremental-reform.html

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Westfield Leader: Trap-Neuter-Return Is Solution For Feral Cats

June 4, 2006

We've all seen them running across the street, gathering around the dumpster in a parking lot, and generally fleeing from humans. Feral cats are victims – they are the direct result of abandonment by humans and our failure to spay and neuter.

By CAROL F. DAVIS
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader
WESTFIELD

And, their population will continue to grow unless we do something to control it now. There is a solution that is humane and that works, called the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program.

The success of TNR must begin with dispelling the myth that feral cats are wild. A bobcat is wild. A tiger is wild. Once we begin to think of feral cats as homeless, domestic cats, and realize that the only difference between a housecat and a feral is the latter's intense fear of humans, we will be more successful in tackling the huge problem of controlling the growing population.

Shell Sullivan, Vice President of Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL), began her work with feral cats nearly two decades ago, and has been at the forefront of the TNR program in New Jersey. She is committed
to the idea that killing homeless animals is unacceptable in this society.

According to Ms. Sullivan, "TNR is the only proven method that addresses the overpopulation problem at the root. HAL's feral cat program," she adds, "helps the public decrease the amount of homeless domestic cats, while providing care for the existing homeless population."

The concept is that a sterilized colony of feral cats will eventually die off. It doesn't hurt that the solution is compassionate, either. Often, these colonies are managed, which means that the spay/neutered/
vaccinated group is provided with food, water, and shelter by a designated caregiver.

Proof of TNR's efficacy is evident in those locales, like Hamilton Township and Cape May, where it is commonly practiced. Not only hasthe TNR program decreased the population, but it has also decreased the number of cats killed each year at shelters – a solution which costs twice as much as TNR.

The TNR program does have its critics. Concerns that arise from those who have not been educated about TNR include the question of the health hazard posed by feral cats. Actually, these cats are often more resilient than indoor cats, and, the cats in managed colonies are all immunized. A second common criticism is that these cats are killing off the bird population. Sorry, folks – as in all declining wildlife species, human behavior is the number one cause of habitat destruction.

The solution is simple, but your help is needed. The best way for anyone to help in his or her community is to spay/neuter, and to keep their housecats indoors. For more information on TNR, please visit HAL's website at: hal.petfinder.org, where you can request a free information packet.

Whether you are a cat-lover or not, you must surely agree that there is a common goal with TNR – ending the homeless cat crisis.

Kitten Adoption Weekend / August 18-19

2007-08-16T18:13:00.000-07:00

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is l-o-a-d-e-d with kittens, every color of the rainbow, waiting for new, loving homes. We are having a double adoption weekend coming up, both Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, at Bridgewater PetSmart between 11AM and 4PM. If you know of anyone who is interested in adopting a kitten, please let them know about our adoption weekend!

HAL also has beautiful adult cats who are waiting for new homes as well!

Our adoption event will be right in the front of the store as soon as you walk in. We hope to see you there!

Bridgewater PetSmart
145 Promenade Blvd.

For directions, call PetSmart at 732-748-7266. Questions? Contact HAL at: homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com

Thank you!
HAL
www.halrescue.org

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Donate Your Old Vehicle To HAL

2007-07-05T18:24:00.000-07:00

Car donations are easy now with Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL). We'll take those unwanted vehicles and the proceeds will support Homeless Animal Lifeline.Your car donation is important to our funding. Help us today by visiting:

www.donatecarusa.com/?charity=407

Thank you for your continued support!

HAL Happenings!

2007-06-11T14:26:00.000-07:00

There has been lots of HAL news .. here is the latest!

**THE LIBRARY IS OPEN! HAL is happy to announce that it has merged with The Animal Spirit, and our site now features "The Animal Spirit Library," a resource for animal advocates. Due to link popularity, The Animal Spirit has kept it's own domain, located at www.theanimalspirit.com. Please bookmark and visit often!

**HAL has taken into foster a very special girl named Ariel. She's a senior cat who is blind and deaf. Ariel has been a perfect angel while in foster, but she really needs a home where she can get more attention and lots of love. If you think you are the special person for Ariel, please contact us at homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com for more info and an adoption application!

**IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR - KITTEN SEASON! HAL has many gorgeous kittens all waiting for a forever home. Visit our site at www.halrescue.org for photos of just some of the babes up for adoption or, even better, visit them in person at Bridgewater PetSmart this weekend! If you are not ready to make a permanent commitment, how about fostering? Contact us for details!

**HAL is pleased to announce another successful TNR story made possible through our Feral Cat Fund. Thanks to an anonymous donor who gave a very generous donation to the Fund and volunteer Warren who is busily providing the "legwork," a colony in Manalapan that was steadily reproducing is under control. Cats have been spayed/neutered and kittens are being put up for adoption. Many thanks to our anonymous friend and, especially, to Warren who has been helping this colony during his "spare" time. For more information about our Feral Cat Program, please visit: http://www.halrescue.org/feral.html.

**Thanks to Carol and Michael for another successful Yard Sale. A portion of the proceeds from the Yard Sale will directly benefit HAL's rescues.

**Thanks to Ilene and Joanne for lending a hand and helping HAL out by fostering some of our rescues! Do you have what it takes to foster? Let us know! New fosters are always needed and appreciated.

**We'd like to send a big thank you to Hillsborough Girl Scout Troop 1048 for donating handsewn cat beds/pillows and handmade "goody bags" for adopters. The Troop completed this project in order to obtain their Bronze award. The donations were presented to HAL at our PetSmart Adoption Day in Bridgewater. A photo of the girls can be seen on our site at www.halrescue.org.

Please pass this newsletter on to those who you think may be interested in learning about HAL or would like to join the HAL team and help save lives.

Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 organization located in New Jersey and comprised of dedicated people who are committed to helping homeless cats. Animals in our program reside at private homes of foster caregivers and remain within our organization until a permanent home is found. We depend on volunteers and donations from the public to keep our work going. For more information, please visit our site at www.halrescue.org.

Thank You To Hillsborough Troop 1048

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.. for donating handsewn cat pillows and handmade "goody bags" for adopters. Congratulations on your Bronze Award!

Pet projects donated by Leanna, Danielle, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Colleen, and Rachel and Leaders Karen & Alicia.

Yard Sale to Benefit HAL / May 26-27

2007-05-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

18 Bayard Street
Nutley, NJ 07110

May 26-27
8AM - 4PM

Furniture, clothing, accessories, collectibles, antiques, books, household items and much more!!!

May 20 - Multi-household Yard Sale

2007-04-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

Sunday, May 20

9AM-3PM

1326 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

Multi-household yard sale

Furniture, clothing, accessories, collectibles, antiques, books, household items and much more!!!For more info, contact HAL at
homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com

Thank you to Carol and Michael for organizing this benefit for HAL!

Fosters Desperately Needed

2007-04-16T09:35:00.000-07:00

With kitten season upon us, HAL is in desperate need of fosters. Our foster homes are crowded and we cannot take in any new cats or kittens at this time. If you are not ready to make a committment of lifetime care for a cat, but still want to help, fostering is perfect for you! As a foster, you would allow a cat(s) in HAL's foster program to reside in your home until s/he is adopted. Food, litter, and medical expenses are covered! If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent and helping to save lives, contact homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com.

Please note: We prefer our foster parents to live around the Bridgewater area so that fosters can come to as many adoption events as possible.

Celebrate Mother's Day with Homeless Animal Lifeline - Sponsor A Spay!

2007-04-13T14:43:00.000-07:00

The best gift we can give to homeless female cats this Mother's Day is a spay! Homeless moms live with the constant stress -- both mental and physical -- that comes from repeated pregnancies and litters.

This Mother's Day, sponsor a spay for Homeless Animal Lifeline and we will spay a homeless cat in your honor. Give the gift that keeps on giving! How does the Sponsor A Spay program work?Your sponsorship will pay for a homeless cat to be spayed through Homeless Animal Lifeline's Feral Cat program. Each spay sponsorship is $45.00. Sponsorship donation is tax-deductible.

You can make your donation safely through PayPal by visiting our website at www.halrescue.org. Please write to
homeless_animal_lifeline@yahoo.com if you prefer to mail a check or money order via postal service.

Please note: This is NOT a spay/neuter certificate program. This is similar to programs where you can sponsor a shelter animal. Your sponsorship will pay for a homeless cat to be spayed through Homeless Animal Lifeline's feral cat program.

To date, Homeless Animal Lifeline has spayed and neutered homeless cats in Englishtown, Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, Eatontown, Belford, Old Bridge, Plainfield, Bridgewater, and Boundbrook (NJ). We are committed to spaying and neutering as many homeless cats as possible. By sponsoring a spay, you can help us achieve our goal and stop the breeding cycle.

Thank you for your continued support of our Feral Cat Fund and spay/neuter program!

Adopt An Adult Cat Adoptathon Update

2007-03-26T16:17:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who helped make our adoptathon a success. A few very lucky adult cats found their forever homes and we collected $200.oo in donations, as well as cat food and litter.

The cats who were adopted are: Captain Morgan, Sunshine, Gia, Maisey, Jake, Oreo and Morris.

March 24-25 "Adopt An Adult Cat" Adoptathon!

2007-03-16T16:56:00.000-07:00

Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Date: March 24-25

ADOPT-an-ADULT CAT – Homeless Animal Lifeline (HAL) will sponsor a special ADOPT-an-ADULT CAT event on March 24 – 25 at the Petsmart of Bridgewater, 11 am – 4 pm. Come meet our volunteers and find your special new cat companion! Not sure if you are ready for the adoption commitment? Try fostering! Could you help us advertise this event? Contact us for a printable flyer to distribute.

For more info about HAL, visit our site at
www.halrescue.org.

Petsmart of Bridgewater is located at 145 Promenade Blvd. Hope to see you there!

Welcome!

2007-03-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Homeless Animal Lifeline's (HAL) blog. This blog will be used to post news and events concerning our organization.

HAL is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) cat rescue and humane education organization located in New Jersey. We are dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats, as well as spaying/neutering and providing medical services for those animals. Cats in our adoption program reside at private homes of foster caregivers and remain within our organization until a permanent home is found.

HAL is in the process of merging with The Animal Spirit in an effort to expand our humane education program.

Please visit us on the web at www.halrescue.org. We are under construction, so excuse our appearance!

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