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Toby was adopted just two monthsago by Liz Colker-Brown, a teacher

living in Los Angeles, California. Sheadopted the shy little dog from Forever-Home Pet Rescue in Cascade, Califor-nia, where he had been home fosteredfor five months by rescuer JenniferWales. Thanksgiving in the Berkshireswas to be Toby’s first visit to Liz’schildhood home and his new human‘grandparents.’ Liz and Toby flew in onMonday evening, November 19.Two days later, Liz’s parents Sue andJoel were walking Toby in Kirvin Parknear their home while Liz visitedfriends. During an energetic greetingwith a large dog that was off leash, thevelcro strips on Toby’s harness failed,and Toby dashed away. Attempts to re-trieve him proved fruitless—he justkept running in circles, but would notlet himself be captured. Joel and Suephoned Liz right away, but Toby waslong gone by the time she arrived. Asdusk fell, Toby was nowhere to befound. Hours upon hours of searchingproved futile. He was gone, and thetemperatures were dropping into thetwenties. Toby was a southern Califor-nia dog. He wasn’t used to the cold ofNew England. Thanksgiving was a somber event forthe Colker family—Toby’s absence casta pall on the day, with family andfriends searching for hours both beforeand after dinner. When Liz had to flyback to California on Friday, she leftwith a heavy heart. But she did a pru-dent thing: she contacted JenniferWales, the rescuer who had fosteredToby (originally named Jaycee) back inCalifornia. Jennifer, feeling helpless

3000 miles away, started an onlinesearch party for the dog. She went onFacebook and other social networkingsites and circulated a flyer with a picture of Toby. She searchedPetfinder.com to find the names of res-cue groups and shelters in Pittsfield,saying “That was how I found AnimalDREAMS, and figured that a groupspecializing in feral cat rescue wouldhave both the equipment and know-howto rescue a scared little lost dog.” Jen-nifer also contacted Granite State DogRescue in New Hampshire, which hasan excellent website and lost/foundpage. She credits Granite State Rescuefor being instrumental in getting theword out locally about Toby. Soon Sueand Joel started to receive calls aboutToby from neighborhoods all aroundKirvin Park. He was still in the area, butany time someone tried to apprehendhim, Toby would bolt. Joel even set hu-mane live-traps baited with food, to noavail. This continued for another fewdays; Joel and Sue searching, followingevery lead, putting out more flyers, theirhopes flagging. They would spend 4-6hours daily looking, and the other hoursworrying. Then, on Day 5, a Tuesday, amotorist saw the dog cross busy Route7 near the Holmes Road intersectionand head into the woods towards awildlife sanctuary. A tiny black twelvepound dog, crossing roadways andheaded into the wilderness, was runningout of luck. After that, the trail wentcold. For three days, there were no moresightings of Toby.

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In Frank Capra’s classic It’s a Won-derful Life, George Bailey is about toend it all when a guardian angel inter-venes and shows him the goodness ofthe world. Although five-year-old tiger-striped Ripley wasn’t in quite such direstraits when he arrived at Purradise, anangel nevertheless stepped in. Two, infact. And now, without yet passing fromthis life, he must think he has earned hiswings: for his new home is Great Bar-rington’s Wonderful Things—a yarnshop—a match surely made in heaven!When 24-year-old Boots, co-ownersDeborah and Harry Sano’s ultrafriendlyfeline greeter, crossed the “rainbowbridge” some weeks ago, the coupleturned to nearby Purradise for a soul inneed of human aid. Initially, Debbie’sheart was set on a different cat, Sas-safras, but to the Sanos’ dismay, even inthe relative calm of such a store, Sassy“was not a happy camper,” admittedHarry. Unable to cope with the stress ofmultiple rooms and the foot traffic ofstrangers, Sassy hid for three weeks.The couple regretfully returned her tothe shelter in favor of a better fit (theperfect example of how important it isto consider whether a potential pet isright for its new environment—ideally,prior to adoption. The shelter’s staff, fa-miliar with each animal’s personality,can guide you in this matter).

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No one knows what happened toNoah. All that is known about him

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really did not knowwhat else to do withhim. He could not be re-leased.Eventually, Noah wasgiven to an experiencedturtle and tortoise reha-bilitator who contactedme to see if I wouldtake him. I did and helives in an outdoor natu-ral habitat that mimicshow he would havelived if he had been able to see and wasrehabbed and released. He hibernates in

the enclosure as well, just as the otherturtles he lives with.Noah is a native box turtle. They arecalled box turtles due to the fact thatthey have a flexible hinge on the lowershell, that connects the front and back

of the plastron. When in danger that al-lows the turtle to then retract insidetheir shell and completely close up, likea box, leaving no flesh exposed. Theirshell is connected to their body throughtheir fused rib cage which makes theshell permanently attached and not re-movable. Noah is thriving in his home. He getsaround just as if he had his eyes to seewith. His other senses make up for hislost eye sight and he interacts with theother turtles just like one of them. He ishealthy and happy and does everythinga box turtle does except see. He isamazing to watch.Box turtles are very personable. Un-

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of poor care. In captivity, inside some-one’s home, their vivid shell fades andthey suffer. They need to be outside.They have many specific requirementslike high humidity, cool air, warm tem-peratures with vertical and horizontal

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The Sonsini Animal Shelter is blessed to have a community ofstrong support. It's never more evident than during the holidayseason when the spirit of giving is over-the-top inspirational. Theanimals at the shelter are fortunate to have such kind friends.

If you want to find a way to give the gift of love tohomeless animals, here are a few ways you can do it.

Give someone on your gift list a donation to the shelter in their name

If you have a friend or family member who loves animals, this is a great way to help homeless animals and shorten yourgift-shopping list. The person will receive a card letting themknow the gift has been made on their behalf. The money will

be used for veterinary care.

Purchase a Memorial PlaqueFor a donation of $50, a plaque with the name of a pet who haspassed will be posted on the memorial wall at the shelter.

Donate Items on our Wish ListWhat we most often run out of is kitty litter and dry kitten

food. After that, it's dry dog food (Purina One lamb and rice orIams) and dry cat food (Purina One, Iams, or any other pre-mium brand from Petco). We currently need blankets too.

Adopt an AnimalBecause after all, there's nothing more that a homeless animalcould wish for than to be welcomed into a new loving family!

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An infantryman who was one ofonly two to make it off of “Hill

Vegas” alive, Harold Wadley remem-bers seeing Reckless coming up theridge. “Generally one Marine led Reck-less and she brought up ammo. Some ofthe gun crew were wounded, so theydidn’t have an extra Marine. She madethat trip all night long by herself. Theywould tie a wounded Marine on her andturn her around and she’d head downthat ridge with all this artillery and mor-tar coming in. The guys down therewould unload the wounded off her andthe ammo on her and she would turnaround right on her own and head rightback up. She knew exactly what her jobwas.”Reckless delivered critical ammuni-tion under constant fire, performing herwork in a human capacity, unguided byanything but her own enormous desireto serve. The number of lives she savedcan’t be counted, and the appearance ofthe little chestnut mare with the brightwhite stripe guaranteed a boost inmorale. Her selfless service in this battle notonly earned her the respect of all thosearound her, but also got her promotedto Staff Sergeant, a title never before orsince bestowed upon an animal. Afterall, her courage and dedication to dutydefined the word “Marine.”Wounded twice during the battle,

Reckless never stopped. She continuedto see more action during the war. Afterthe signing of the truce in July theMarines traveled home, but Reckless,mired in bureaucratic red tape, was leftbehind. It wasn’t until the SaturdayEvening Post ran an article about her inApril 1954,that people became aware ofher plight. In response, Reckless wasoffered free transportation on a ship-ping line by an executive of the linewho had read the article. She landed in

San Francisco on November 10, 1954In retirement Reckless served as mas-cot of the 1st Marine Division. She at-tended retirements, promotions,birthdays, and civilian parades. Theorder had been given that, in recogni-tion of all Sergeant Reckless had done,there was never to be more weight onher back again than a blanket. Thatorder stood. When Reckless went onher daily jog at Camp Pendleton, theMarine who accompanied her did so onfoot.Reckless had four foals, three of

whom continued to live with her atCamp Pendleton: Dauntless, Fearlessand Chesty. One filly died sadly at onlya month old.She died at the age of 20, and is buriedat Camp Pendleton where a monumentto her stands at Stepp Stables. But herstory is just beginning. A YouTubevideo(http://wallythekat.tripod.com/A_Pages/AA-Videos -YOU-Tube /Army-Horse.html) has garnered hundreds ofthousands of views, a new book isbeing written, and a movie and a mon-ument in or near the Korean War Me-morial are being planned. This gamelittle mare was an inspiration to allthose who knew her, and her story willcontinue to inspire all those who didn’t.

Check out her fan page (Official SgtReckless Fan Club) or website

www.sgtreckless.com).

Excerpted from For the Love of theHorse, Volume IV, by Ann Jamieson.Available at www.loveofthehorse-book.com or Amazon.com.

Sergeant Reckless (Part 2)

for the love of the horseAnn Jamieson

Reckless delivered critical ammunition under constantfire, performing her work in a human capacity, unguided by anything but her own enormous

desire to serve.“

”Reckless


JULIE IS ONE OF THOSE GIRLS WHOLOVES ALL TOO MUCH.........and gets jeal-ous of other dogs stealing her owner's af-fection. She would do best in an adultcaring experienced home with a fencedbackyard and no competion (dogs or otherpets) so she could give and get all the af-fection and attention. Julie loves to playwith toys and people. She likes some maledogs but is "too bossy"

Julie

If you are interested in adopting or fostering Julie, Please contactHarriet 917-670-3892 • email: [email protected]

PETEY is a beautiful 3-4 year old neutered male mixof dalmatian and staffordshire terrier. He is the mostlovable affectionate boy to people and especiallychildren. The only thing he loves more than people ishis favorite toy . . . A red ball. Petey would do best asthe only dog in a loving home with a backyard andsome humans who like to throw that red ball.

Petey

If you are interested in adopting or fostering Petey, Please contactHarriet 917-670-3892 email: [email protected]

I’m a beautiful yellow lab mix who came to Second Chancewhen my owner mved and was unable to take me with her.I would love a home to call my own with a family who is alittle more on the quiet side like myself. i love to go for nicelong walks and enjoy sniffing out new exciting smells! i’mhousebroken and do well in a crate however i can get a lit-tle queasy in the car.

Reese

Second ChanceAnimal Shelter

Route 7A, Shaftsbury, VT • 802-375-2898www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org • [email protected]

I am a handsome young pup that was brought to theshelter because my parents could not handle my highenergy and strength. Whether I’m playing, going forwalks or just being petted I’m a happy dog! I love tobe around people and enjoy getting attention. I’m veryenergetic and am good with older children. I wouldenjoy having a big doggie playmate to pal with.

AJ

Second ChanceAnimal Shelter

Route 7A, Shaftsbury, VT • 802-375-2898www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org • [email protected]

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Each week�� will be sponsoring a��If that dog's adopted during that week,

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214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA • 314-447-7878

Bubba is a male, 11 year old Chihuahua, Short Coat/Purebred. Heloves cuddling in blankets and going for walks. He is perfecting his

housetraining skills. Please come and meet this cute senior.

Bubba

Please call Berkshire Humane Society

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Poppi is a 4 year old, Retriever, labrador mix. He loves spending timewith people, plastic squeaky toys, and going for walks. He has

allergies and needs special food, but is used to being around others.

Poppi

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Lexi is a 3 year old, Retriever/Terrier Mix. She is Brown and whiteand loves getting daily exercise, attention and chewing hard toys.

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Steve Caporizzo, NEWS10's Chief Meteorologist, has announced a specialPet Connection adoption promotionthat the Berkshire Humane Society onBarker Road in Pittsfield, MA will beparticipating in starting the week of December 4th and continuing until thefunds are exhausted. Pet Connectionwill sponsor every homeless pet for $50off the adoption fee. The event also in-cludes Purradise; Berkshire HumaneSociety’s Feline Adoption Center locatedat 301 Stockbridge Rd. in Gt. Barring-ton, MA. The goal is to have 380 petsadopted and “Home for the Holidays”during the month of December at BHSand other animal shelters in the CapitalRegion. Caporizzo will be promotingthe pet adoption sponsorships eachnight during his weather forecast seg-ment. He will also keep track of howmany pets are being adopted for hisviewers. The event will kick-off with alive shoot at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society from 4 – 6:30 pm.The Berkshire Humane Society Adop-tion Counselors will be on hand duringregular hours of operation to assist po-

tential adopters with finding the best cator dog for their home. The Pittsfieldand Gt. Barrington Locations will beopen on Saturday Dec 22nd & Sunday23rd, closing for Christmas Eve andChristmas Day. To view current availablepets please visit the shelter’s website atwww.berkshirehumane.org.

Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection“Home for the Holidays” Promotion

at the Berkshire Humane Society

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Meet Bam, a super lovable lab mix, who is quick to learnnew things. In his last home, he was good with cats and

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Pippi

Marshal is an extremely sweet guy, who will snuggle upwith you all day if you let him. He had a rough history,

and needs a forever home that can give him tons of ten-der love and care.

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Meet Kuki! She will melt your heart with her one of a kindpersonality! Her favorite activity’s include stealing random

house hold items and galloping around the house withanyone who’s willing to play with her!

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Pippi’s light red fur and freckles give her a unique appear-ance. She is gentle and reserved. Even a little shy at times,

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214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Family Dog School • Spay/Neuter ClinicsEducation Programs • Camp Humane • Pet Food Pantry

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Little

Lost

Dogcontinued from page 3

Despair took holdof the Colkers.

Eight days had passedsince his disappearance,and Liz and her parents triedto resign themselves thatToby may be gone forever. Sue said“We were defeated” said Sue, “Wethought, he is gone, now we are goingto have to learn to accept it.” Yet just the very next evening, a

Lenox woman looking out her windowsaw a small dog curled up on her porch.The dog looked bedraggled, and whenshe tried to get closer, the dog snarledand attempted to bite her hand. Shecalled the police, who then calledMelissa, Animal DREAMS’ trappingcoordinator, who wears many hats in-cluding substitute animal control offi-cer. Melissa tried to slip a leash andthen a muzzle over the dog, but he triedto bite her as well. As is typical forMelissa, she showed patience and skill,as she sat on the step of the porch andgently talked to the terrified dog, toss-ing a few treats his way, for over 10minutes. When the dog finally relaxeda bit, she was able to slip a leash overhis head. From that moment on, Tobycooperated, walking alongside Melissato her car, where she then spent anotherten minutes holding him while theheater warmed them both. Throughoutthis event, Melissa wasn’t yet realizingthat this was the very dog we had beentalking about rescuing—until she wasable to read his I.D. tags and saw a Cal-

ifornia area code. “I was so excited!The poor little dog—he wastrembling with cold and fear,and was covered with bur-docks. He was totally ex-hausted and sofrightened.And now hewas safe” said Melissa.Toby’s owner was ec-static when she gotMelissa’s call—she

immediately phoned herparents, then texted Jen-nifer at ForeverHome.Each of them describedfeeling absoute elation at

hearing the news. After eight long days,Toby’s ordeal (as well as the emotionalordeal for everyone who cared abouthim) was over. Moments later, whenMelissa arrived at Sue and Joel’s home,Toby sprang out of her arms and intoJoel’s. There wasn’t a dry eye in thehouse. Toby was alive! Toby had traveled 8 miles from theColker home in the 8 days he was miss-

ing. Says Liz, as she prepares to flyback home for Toby and celebrateHanukkah, “the number 8 figures inthis story”—she had only had Toby for8 weeks, and there are 8 candles in amenorah. “It’s going to be a very happycelebration this year, with Toby homefor the holidays!”. In writing this story, I asked everyoneinvolved what they would take awayfrom this experience. Liz, speakingover the phone from L.A. said that whattouched her so was the genuine waypeople responded and how much com-munity concern was shown for Toby.“People were so kind and helpful,

wanting to help find Toby. It reallymade me appreciate how much peoplein the Berkshires care.” Joel said,“Melissa was so delightful whenshe returned Toby to us. Youcould tell she really cared aboutthe dog.”Sue said that in searching forToby, she had reconnected withpeople and friends in their neigh-borhood that they hadn’t seen inyears, and was so moved byeveryones willingness to help.Jennifer, the California rescuer,said that she was amazed at howwell everyone networkedthrough social media and wasespecially impressed with Gran-ite State Dog Rescue. As I left the Colker house afterfinishing the interview, I tookone more look at Toby, sitting inJoel’s lap and looking out the big pic-ture window at the expanse of field andforest of our Berkshire landscape. Heseemed to have a wistful stare for a mo-

ment, but then he looked up into Joel’sface, settled back into his lap, anddrifted off to sleep.

Yvonne Borsody is the founder and di-rector of Animal D.R.E.A.M.S., Berk-shire County’s feline Rescueorganization located at 441 NorthStreet in Pittsfield. They can be reachedat 413-997-CATS or www.berkshire-animaldreams.org. Animal DREAMS isa not-for-profit organization 100% de-pendent on donations.

We thought, he is gone, now we are going to have to learn to accept it.“ ”


Boarding

Gina’s K-9Bed & Breakfast

Quality care pet sitting in my safe, comfortable home.No cages or kennels. Dogs participate in family activi-ties. There is a one-half acre chainlink-fenced yard toplay in, a room of their own to mess around in, andfamily and friends to play with. It is like staying atGrandma’s house. Watch television at night with thefamily, help with the gardening outside, or relax andchew a bone!

349 Farm Road, Copake, NY 12516518-329-4675

Bow Meow RegencyA Boarding Facility for Dogs

A Grooming facility for dogs and cats. East & westwings, outdoor dog runs, playtime three times a day.

92 Cook Road, Sheffield, MA 01257Honor S. Blume 413-229-0035

www.bowmeowregency.com

GroomingBarking Beauties

Salon for Dogs & Cats10 years experience, 5 years at Blue Moon Kennel

Staci A. Barrett, Owner163 Water Street, Lee, MA 01238

413-243-2626

Allen Heights Veterinary HospitalDog and Cat Grooming

Amanda Bevens289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA

413-443-4949

Ultimate Dog Spa & BoutiqueFull service dog grooming-All breeds

Self Serve bathing Section!Boutique filled with unique items for dogs and

the people who love them!Chris & Jennifer Tompkins, Owners/Groomers9 Academy Street, Salisbury, CT 06068

CLOSED SUNDAYS 860-435-8353

Pretty PawsHolistic and Organic Pet Foods and treats, Unique toysand accessories. All breed dog grooming. 14 years ex-perience. Salon quality shampoos and conditioners forall skin types. Environmentally and pet friendly prod-ucts. Walk in nail clipping.

765 Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA413-443-0191

GroomingDunking Doggies

Berkshire County’s first fully loaded, self-service dogwash. All supplies provided. Unique boutique for youand your canine friend. Canidae, Wysong, Oma’s PrideRaw Dog Food.

636 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MAHours: Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:00

www.dunkingdoggies.com 413-448-8240

Shamrock ProfessionalDog Grooming

All breeds full service, 28 years experience, treatment for allskin types, environmentally & pet friendly products Limited pick-up & drop off service •Senior citizen discount Anal gland excreted • Less stress for you and your dog.

Paula & Tom Phillips, Proprietors1050 South Street, Pittsfield, MA

Call for an appointment 413-443-9700

Dog Training

Taize Shepherd KennelPositive Reinforcement Dog Training

All Breeds, All Ages.Since 1972 Specializing in the behavior & transition prob-lems of shelter & rescue dogs. Training and certification for Therapy Dogs International®. CertificationEvaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and AKC S.T.A.R.Star puppy programs for purebred & mixed breeds. Homeof: Select AKC champions and K-9 Service Dogs.

Charlene Marchand, North Chatham, NY518-766-3804

Foranimals, LLCPositive Reinforcement Training,

Private Behavior Consultations/Training.Classes: Kindergarten, Beginners, Advanced, CGC,

Tricks, Agility, Rally-O, TTouch.Leea Foran, CDBC, CPDT

Certified Professional Dog Behavior, Consultant/Trainerwww.trainingforanimals.com

413-445-8843

A Pawsitive StepDOG TRAINING FOR REAL LIFE

Private Training, New puppy, basic obedience, problem solving & basic manners. Group lessons.

Dog walking, Doggy day care & Dog sitting.Rachel Clarke, CPDT

Certified Professional Dog [email protected]

413-446-5423

Pet SittingCamp Wagalot

Boarding, Daycare & Grooming for DogsDogs can play, run and hike, 20,000 sq. ft. of out-

door space to play. 24 hour supervision.Serving Berkshire County • Bonded and Insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified21 East Street, Stockbridge MA 01262Email: [email protected]

www.lovecampwagalot.com413-298-5300

Berkshire Pet Pals, LLCCertified Professional Pet Sitters

Providing Tender Loving Care When You Can’t Be There!Bonded & Insured. Certified Pet Tech Instructor #1497

email: [email protected]

413-243-3040

Walk in the ParkDog walking/Pet Sitting

Insured & Bonded, ReferencesLynn Pfeiler, [email protected]

413-655-8721 • 413-446-0684

Reliable Pet SittingServing Berkshire County Since 1997

PET SITTING IN YOUR HOMEMaryann Hyatt-Owner, Bonded

[email protected]

413-443-0443 • 413-329-5127413-229-8486

Dogs

Knob Hill KennelsDedicated to the classic German Shepherd standard:• Puppies & young adults available • Imported Ger-man bloodlines• Titled parents • Home raised andwell socialized • Health & hip guaranteed • Strongnerve, even temperment, high drive.

[email protected], MA 413-464-4570

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Pet CrematoriumBreezy Nook Pet Crematorium

Established in 1997 “Where your feelings are under-stood & your presence is always welcome.

Georgi Beebe452 Presbyterian Hill Rd., Stephentown, NY

518-733-9896

For SalePeacocks $150 413-528-2527

Waste RemovalShamrock Dog Waste Removal#1 Dog Waste Removal Service in the Berkshires

We pick up your dog’s waste and take it with us.•Year round service •Residential & Commercial

Weekly or one time clean-upPaula & Tom Phillips, Proprietors

1050 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201Call for an appointment

413-443-9700www.Shamrockdogwasteremoval.com

Pet StoresPretty Paws

Canidae, Nature’s Variety, Chicken Soup for the Soul,Evo, Innova, California Natural, Primal, Stella &

Chewys. Healthy all natural treats. We take special orders.

765 Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA413-443-0191

BensDotter’s PetQuality Foods & Supplies, Raw Diet Specialists.

Open Mon.-Fri.10-6pm, Sat. 10-4pm, Sun. 10-2pmClosed Memorial, Independence, Labor and

Thanksgiving Days & December 25th-January 1st.940 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA

www.BENSDOTTERS.com413-528-4940

Canaan Valley Pet Shop, LLCFull line pet shop, live animals, natural food, healthytreats, toys, cages, aquariums & more! Tropical fish,goldfish, pond fish. Country Naturals, Taste of the

Wild, Abady, Chicken Soup, Merrick, Innova, California Natural, Evo, Canidae.

11 Railroad St., Canaan, CT • Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5860-824-7778

Chez PetPremium foods and treats. A neighborhood pet

supply store with everything you need for a healthypet. Special orders welcome.

Open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5:30pm & Sat. 10am - 5 pm Lenox Commons, 55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox, MA413-637-0800 • www.chezpet.com

FencingBoundaries for Pets

Invisible FenceSteve Gomez, dealer. Veterinarian approved,

professional installation & training, outstanding customer service, over 17 years exp. written containment guarantee, free on-site estimate.

860-435-0064 • 800-732-3181

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Pet StoresBark N’Cat

Food, Supplies, GiftsCanidae, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Dog & CatLover’s Soul, Taste of the Wild, Innova, California Nat-ural, Evo, Merrick (canned). We take special orders forother high quality premium foods from our distribu-tors, including freeze dried formulas. Eco-friendly toys & accessories, Natural chews & treats, Specialty Products & gifts.

Open daily Mon.-Sat. 10-6pm28 Holden Street, North Adams, MA

www.barkncat.com413-664-7777

PetpourriCatering to the needs of the well loved pet.Super Premium Foods • Quality Toys Now featuring Bravo & Abadi Raw Diets

Bedding & Clothing333 Main Street, Lakeville, CT

Hours--M-F, 9:00 - 5:30, Sat.,9:00-5:00860-435-8833

Dunking DoggiesBerkshire Counties first fully loaded, self-serve dogwash. All supplies provided. Unique boutique for youand your canine friend. Chicken Soup for the Cat & Doglover’s soul. Canidae, Wysong, Oma’s Pride, Bravo &Natures Variety Raw Dog Foods.Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:00 • www.dunkingdoggies.com

636 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA413-448-8240

Veterinarians in MAAllen Heights Veterinary HospitalGeneral Practice: medicine, surgery & dentistry

Preventive medicine for all stages of your pets life.Small animal acupuncture.

Elizabeth Tullett, DVM, Claire Blanchard, DVM,Yoanna Mairtre, DVM, Dip. ABVP

289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm

www.allenheights.com413-443-4949

Animal ER of The Berkshires“The primary goal of the ER is to treat and

stabilize sick and injured pets until they can be seenby their regular veterinarian for definitive

follow-up care.” Fri. 5pm-8am Mon., Holidays-24 hours

[email protected] West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

413-997-3425

Valley Veterinary ServicesJulie Shanahan, DVM, Laura Aylesworth, DVM

920 Pleasant St., Lee, MA413-243-2414 or 413-243-0757

North County Veterinary HospitalDr. John C. Reynolds, Dr. Laura A. Eiszler

& Dr. Erika S. Teutsch, DVM’s838 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA

413-664-4570

Bilmar Small Animal HospitalClaire Blanchard, V.M.D., Donald Gulick, V.M.D.,

Hanan Caine, D.V.M.Full service hospital, drop off service, housecalls, early evening hours.

776 South Main St., Great Barrington, MAFax 413-528-1763

Call for appointment 413-528-1180

Hilltowns Veterinary ClinicDr. Sharon Lynch, Veterinarian

Fred Davis III, CVTComprehensive Veterinary Services

Individual Attention • Caring & CompassionateWashingon State Road, Washington, MA 01223

www.hilltownsvetclinic.com

413-623-3211

VCA All Caring Animal HospitalBarbara C. Phillips, D.V.M.

Vicki June, D.V.M.Full service veterinary hopsital offering traditionalmedicine integrated with alternative veterinary care.Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy.

Open 7 Days a week!440 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

www.vcaallcaring.com413-528-8020

Family Veterinary CenterBud Allen, M.S., DVM & Robin Karlin, DVM

Large & small animal care, house calls, farm calls, chiropractic care, acupuncture & homepathy,

boarding & grooming.99 Main St., Haydenville, MA

413-268-VETS

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic

and dental care.John C. Reynolds, DVM, Laura A. Eiszler, DVM,

Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM,Carmen A. Swinson, DVM,

Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM, Erika S. O’Mara, DVM.Hours: Daily Mon-Sat. Evenings: Mon.-Thur

www.pittsfieldvet.com413-499-1580

Veterinarians in NYHillsdale Animal ClinicA Complete Veterinary Hospital, 24-Hour Emergency Services.

Dr. Gary Cane, Route 23, Hillsdale, NY518-325-7200

Large Animal VeterinarianBerkshire Ambulatory Veterinary Services

Yoanna Y. Maitre, DVMMobile practice providing quality medical and surger-ical care for horses and farm animals. Vaccination, deworming, health certificates. Coggins, custom

dentistry (hand & powerfloat). castrations,dehorning & more. Serving MA & NY, by appoint-

ment & emergencies.www.berkshirelargeanimal.com

413-637-2223

shelters rescue leagues&All Pets

Eleanor Sonsini Municipal Animal Shelter

Dogs and CatsHours: Open Daily- Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pmOpen Thurs. Nights 6pm-8pm, Closed Mon. Located in the Downing Industrial Park

Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield, MA413-448-9800

Berkshire Humane SocietyDogs, Cats & Small Animals

Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Thurs. Eve 5pm-8pm,Sun. 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MAwww.berkshirehumane.org

413-447-7878

Columbia-Greene Humane SocietyA zero-euthanasia shelter for adoptable animals125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-6044

Thomas J. O’ConnorAnimal Control & Adoption Center

627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104413-781-1484

NE Basset Hound RescueFostering and finding forever homes for Bassets all

through out the New England StatesPO Box 84, Newfields, NH 03865www.nebhr.org / 508-243-3622

RabbitsThe House Rabbit Connection, Inc.

A non-profit organizationAdoptions • Education • Vet ReferralsP.O. Box 83, Springfield, MA 01101

413-525-9222www.hopline.org • [email protected]

DogsNorthEast Pyr Rescue ( NEPR)

A Regional Resource forPurebred Great Pyrenees DogsAdoptions for local pyrs, in local homes,

with local support. PO Box 704, Lee, MA 01238

www.nepyresq.org

Toll Free: 877-528-0637

Russell RefugeJack Russell Rescue

PO Box 725, Rhinebeck, NY 12572www.russellrefuge.org

email @ [email protected]

Dalmatian Adoption, Inc.Rescuing Dalmatians - Pluswebsite: daladopt.petfinder.com

email: [email protected] / 917-670-3892

CatsPurradise

BHS Feline Adoption CenterOpen Wed.-Fri. 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm

& Sun. 12pm-4pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday310 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington, MA

413-717-4244

Animal D.R.E.A.M.S.Adoptions of friendly, rescued Berkshire County

cats & kittens. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & humane rescue of feral cats.

www.BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org441 North Street, Pittsfield, MA

413-997-2287

HorsesH.O.R.S.E. of ConnecticutHumane Organization Representing

suffering equines43 Wilbur Rd., Washington, CT 06777

860-868-1960

Animal rescue actively supported by Berkshire Money Management

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