Welcome!
Print this coupon and take it to Applebee's on Route 440 in Jersey City from 5PM-10PM on May 29. 10% of your bill wil be donated to Liberty Humane.
Bon appetit!
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Lucky The Kitten Succumbs
Jersey City, NJ May 7, 2008
Lucky, the orphaned kitten who captured the hearts of Jersey City, died yesterday, just days after his dramatic rescue. Tuesday afternoon, Liberty Humane Society staff members noticed that Lucky was ill and rushed him to the veterinarian, where he died soon afterwards. The cause was most likely an illness contracted while he was abandoned.
On May 1, Jersey City Incinerator and Fire Department employees rescued Lucky from a 40-foot-deep pit after hearing his cries. Taken to Liberty Humane Society, six-week-old, one-and-half-pound Lucky instantly became a star. There were dozens of adoption requests to give Lucky the home he never had. However, regulations required that he grow to two pounds before spaying/neutering and then adoption.
Liberty Humane Society provides a safe shelter for abandoned and unwanted pets like Lucky. We strongly urge all responsible pet owners in Jersey City to spay and neuter their pets.
Please call of visit Liberty Humane Society to learn more about our humane services to the Jersey City community, or to adopt the many kittens and cats at our shelter who desperately need a home.
Just think of Lucky.
Lucky After His Rescue on May 1
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All Animals Removed From
Johnston Avenue HCSPCA
On Friday evening, April 11, Jersey City Health Officers, Jersey City Police, members of the Hudson Animal Advocates and staff of the Liberty Humane Society, removed 15 dogs , 24 cats and 1 ferret from the Hudson County SPCA located on Johnston Avenue, Jersey City.
This action was taken pursuant to a court order by The Honorable Thomas P. Olivieri of the Superior Court of New Jersey. The order mandated the immediate removal of all animals from the HCSPCA facility, and restrained the HCSPCA from any further animal shelter operations.
All of the HCSPCA animals are now being cared for at the Liberty Humane Society. “The animals that arrived here last night under emergency conditions are now comfortable, safe and adjusting to their new environment”, said Vivian Kiggins, Executive Director of The Liberty Humane Society. “As with all of our animals, they will have quality care, proper nutrition, exercise, and medical attention if needed. Our terrific volunteers and staff are responding to this emergency”.
With the arrival of these animals, Liberty Humane Society, across the street from the Liberty Science Center, is in need of the community’s assistance more than ever. “We need bleach, linens, paper towels and canned cat food (non fish). We also really need your donations”, stated Janet Russell, Director of Development.
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact the Liberty Humane Society at lhs@libertyhumane.org or at (201) 547-4147. All donations can be mailed to Liberty Humane Society, P.O. Box 3766, 235 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07303 or can be made online at www.libertyhumane.org.
The court order was in response to New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center’s joint show cause petition, which was filed late Friday afternoon with the Jersey City’s Corporation Counsel, seeking an injunction suspending operations at the HCSPCA and for the immediate removal of all animals from the Johnson Avenue facility.
Purchase Your 2008 Calendar Now!
Click here to purchase your calendar (When you click link, scroll to the bottom of page)
The Liberty Humane Society would like to announce the addition of the 2008 Liberty Tails calendar. This calendar features LHS alumni including Dollywood, our former B.A.D. Dog as well as cats and dogs of all breeds that have been adopted from LHS and have found their forever home. Each month contains a portrait of one of the 12 animals (six cats and six dogs) photographed by New York based pet photographer Shaina Fishman. Every portrait is accompanied by tips for a healthy pet and a touching, uplifting biography of each pet. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this calendar will be used to help the animals currently in the care of Liberty Humane Society.Click here for more information
Upcoming Events
Off-Site Adoptions at PetSmart
Date: 17 May 2008 12:00 to 04:00
Summary: Meet the newest member of your family at PetSmart in Secaucus!
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Fundraising Event on behalf of LHS
Date: 18 May 2008 12:00 to 02:00
Summary: Raise some money for LHS and learn about holistic pet care and nutrition.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Date: 19 July 2008
Summary: LHS to have a fundraiser with the Newark Bears!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Date: 21 September 2008 11:00 to 03:00
Summary: LHS has set the date for our largest fundraiser of the year - Bark in the Park!
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LHS Spotlight
Check out our "LHS Spotlights" often to get the nitty-gritty on all our special featured events, stories, acknowledgments, pets and more!
B.A.D. Dogs
We are happy to announce a new project of the Liberty Humane Society, B.A.D. Dogs!
B.A.D. Dogs (Bullies Are Deserving Dogs) is a program that took shape when we saw wonderful dogs sitting in the shelter, unadopted, simply because they were pit bulls. Based in a low income area of Jersey City, NJ over flowing with pit bulls, we understood that more adoptions means more education. [BAD Dogs Website]
“SENIORS FOR SENIORS” Adoption Program
The month of November was “Adopt-a-Senior Pet” month. You probably know that pets provide wonderful companionship and lots of love. In addition, they provide many physical and emotional benefits. Studies have shown that owning an animal can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels, increase physical activity and lengthen your lifespan. Cuddling with your favorite pet is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!
BENEFITS OF ADOPTING AN OLDER PET:
- What you see is what you get! An older pet’s personality is already developed.
- House-training? Forget about it! Older pets are house trained or litter box trained already -which means less work for you!
- Plenty of years of companionship lie ahead. Cats can live to be in their twenties if properly cared for. A six-year old cat is considered a spring chicken in cat years!
- Older pets are calmer and mature. You won’t have to deal with kitten night crazies and an older cat is less likely to climb your curtains!
In November LHS kicked off its “Seniors for Seniors” program. If you are at least 63 years old and you adopt a pet from LHS that is 6 years old or older, the adoption fee will be reduced! You will also receive a companion that is already spayed and neutered, up to date on most of its shots and all cats are tested for Feline Aids and Leukemia. The adoption fee includes a 5 lb. bag of food, cat toys, treats and literature on how to care for your new best friend. Most importantly, you will receive the gift of unconditional love.
If you’re interested in learning more about the “Seniors For Seniors” program or want to know what senior animals are available for adoption, please call Liberty Humane Society at 201-547-4147 or visit our adoptable pets section.
Featured Pet - Poochie
At first glance, I look like a tortie. However, I'm actually a calico with an unusual "patchwork" tuxedo pattern. My owner brought me to LHS in the Spring of 2007 because of "allergies". I was also pregnant. LHS fixed me so that can't happen again! When I started living at LHS, I was a pretty nice cat. I found most other cats intimidating but loved people. Staff members called me gentle and sweet. I'd talk, knead my outsized, extra-toed mitts, kiss your hands and even let you rub my belly. Those were the days. As the weeks behind bars turned into months, I started putting on weight. When I won the CFA (Cat Fancy Association) rosette ribbon for "Big Foot" at the Garden State Cat Show last July, I thought the ribbon hanging on my cage would get me adopted, especially since polydactyls and calicos are both considered lucky. However, I continued to languish in my cage, laying depressed and motionless for hours. When someone would pet me, I'd go overboard with a hard love bite, kinda like someone whose handshake is a little too firm. A reprieve came in the form of a foster home. I couldn't live with "Mom" because she has a cat-hating dog. However, she also has a vacant apartment which I have all to myself. Mom spends time with me each day. I love sitting in her lap while she talks to me. I'll even let her pet and brush me for a few minutes and then let her know that I've had enough. She doesn't mind at all. She loves me just the way I am. The rest of the day I alternate entertaining myself with sunning on the windowsill.
URGENT UPDATE: Mom needs to rent "my" apartment. I can't move upstairs because of that darn dog. I have to find a new place by early spring. While I am purrhaps not the easiest cat to place; we all know there is a lid for every pot. A little attention goes a long way with me, so if you have always wanted a cat but don't have much time to play with one - and don't want to adopt a second cat to do the job for you, I'm your gal. If you are interested in Poochie or any of our other pets, please contact Liberty Humane Society at 201-547-4147 or visit ourAdoption Section to see all of our animals online!
