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The ACOAM Newsletter is produced by Deni Goldman. Whether you're an Animal Control Officer or a person interested in the welfare of animals in Massachusetts the Newsletter touches on a host of topics of importance and interest in our state. There have been few times in history in which so many families, shelters, and animal services have been affected  by the economy.

Troubling economy hits close tohome - MSPCA closes shelters

The MSPCA recently announced that due to the troubling economy, it would be closing three if itsanimal shelters across the state. while more and more pet owners are being forced to surrender their pets due to home foreclosures as well as Those who are just financially unable to continue to care for their pets, paradoxically the MSPCA was recently forced to down size its shelter programs, closing three, and laying off 38 employees.The MSPCA has been in caring for animals for nearly 125 years. Its reputation and itsleadership...among the most highly regarded. Its animal medical hospital...the largest, and one of the finest in the world. Its commitment to animals...
unparalleled.

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Amesbury & Newburyport ACOs help displaced animals during

December ice stormThe winter of 2008 certainly came in like a lion,bringing with it a ceaseless following of heavy snow,freezing rain, ice, and wind. While a number of cities and towns all across the state managed to ‘weather’ the storms with little or no displacement, it was a different story in Amesbury.With power outtages numbering in the thousands,numerous Amesbury residents were forced to leave their homes - in hope of finding a safe - and warmer place to stay until their utilities could be restored. Of the thousands of evacuees that departed the town, many of those evacuated, were of the four-legged family! Thanks to uninterrupted efforts by Amesbury ACO, Eileen Cashman and Newburyport ACO, Becky Taylor,pet evacuations and shelter arrangements were made, and carried out, with great professionalism

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