Author: Alicia Pensarosa

Interests: advocating for animals, volunteerism, sewing, vegan cooking, motorcyles, spin, and spending time on the ocean. Assistant Director, Ocean Alliance M.S. Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine Former Advertising professional

Pet of the Week- Chenzy

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Hello, my name is Chenzy, I am a one-year-old girl pup who is Australian Kelpie/mix.   I am so happy to be on GoodMorningGloucester!   I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane in Gloucester until I am adopted.    I love to walk, romp in the park and I just love company.   Like most pups, I am eager to learn and I love treats and toys.  I am a perfect apartment size pup, I think I am fully grown at 24-pounds.

The Cape Ann Animal Aid has so many things going on.  “Dog Day” will be held on September 15 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Craft & Vendor Fair, doggy games, children’s activities, raffles, prizes, doggy agility course, nail trimming, micro-chipping, photo opportunities, food, refreshments and lots of fun!  The Third Annual Christopher Cutler Rich Golf Tournament will be held on September 23 at Bass Rocks Golf Club and don’t forget that during the months of July and August (Sundays 1-3 p.m.), we are accepting returnable bottles and cans for our Transportation Fund.

Oh! I should tell you – it is perfectly okay to bring in cat and dog toys for shelter pets.  If you call ahead, I will meet you at the front door with open paws!

 

Yappy Hour at Dog Bar

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Yappy Hour  at DogBar from 2-4pm on Saturday, July 20, the same day as the Block Party. yappyhour

All proceeds will be divided between the Dog Park and Cape Animal Aid. Tickets are $20 per dog with up to 2 owners, and we will have goodie bags for dogs as well as prizes for best-dressed, best-behaved and most-talented (i.e. best trick) dog.  The K-9 police guys will be there and there will be a photographer doing family/dog photos.  Free appetizers for people (inside the restaurant where no dogs are allowed) and a cash bar inside the parking lot. Plenty of water for the doggies, each of whom will go home with a goodie bag.  Sponsors are Animal Krackers, Petco, Quinn’s Canine Bakery, K-9 Cuts, TD Bank and Seaport Vet. For tickets, go to http://www.sparxcubed.com/YappyHour.html or call  917-523-9163.  

Blackburn Open Studios Sat 7/20 & Sun 7/21

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Blackburn Open Studios

Save the Date! This Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 we will be hosting open studios in the Blackburn building, 2 Main Street, Gloucester. Stop on by, say hi, browse our work and have some snacks!

Come through the parking lot to the entrance at the back/side of the building and take the elevator up toe the third floor.

I will have my vintage shop, Madcap Style, open so come and visit me on the 3rd floor! I will be adding lots of new summer clothes and accessories too.

Here’s the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/141926372680349/

I hope to see you there!

~Alicia

http://www.madcapstyle.com/

Lost Cat

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“Hi Joey, Not sure you have a lost and found section for pets… our cat has been missing for 2.5 weeks and I have exhausted all avenues. Someone mentioned posting on GMG… I love your blog, but have never posted. If you have a lost and found section, could you please post this picture and information about our very missed small cat… Thank you.”

Darlene Story
e-mail wincurls@aol.com
phone: (978)283-0383

LOST since Tuesday June 25: 10 month old BROWNISH/GRAY Indoor cat. Answers to Gandy. Not spayed. Door was left ajar and wandered out. Haskell Street, Gloucester MA. Usually very friendly, may be skittish. Hoping someone is taking good care of her.

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Pet of the Week- Moe

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My name is Moe, I am a friendly five-month-old girl pup who is Hound/Australian cattle dog.   I have lots of energy and personality.

I love the outdoors and looking forward to finding a loving home – just like my Cape Ann Animal Aid family.   That is where I am right now.  The shelter is located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.  Please check out our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and learn about our upcoming event.   Our third Christopher Cutler Rich Golf Tournament will be held on September 23at Bass Rocks Golf Club. Dog Day will be held Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park.   We will continue to accept returnable bottles and cans on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. for our Transportation Fund.

Now back to me, I am very pretty with my lovely features and markings on my face.  If you would like to visit me, please stop on by. I like being in the kiddie pool, but I will get out as soon as I see you – or you are welcome to join me in the pool!

 

Pet of the Week-Chiqui

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Oh my goodness, here I am on Good Morning Gloucester and my future family might be looking right at me. My name is Chiqui and I am an affectionate three-year-old short coat Chihuahua girl pup.  I am very smart and always ready to learn.

I am perfect apartment size dog.  I like meeting new people and receiving attention.  If you might like to meet me, I am staying at the shelter at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester.

I have so many good friends here – a variety of little and big dogs and many cats – we all are different in size, shapes, but we are all looking for loving homes.

On Sundays from 1-3 p.m., we are collecting returnable cans and bottles for our Transportation Fund.   If you might like to stop by some Sunday with your cans and bottles, you are welcome to do so.   I hope if you are looking for a dog, you might consider me!    My needs are few – I like a attention, I would love to have you carry me around in a basket or big pocketbook that has my initial on it – hopefully a pink collar with pretty stones!  As you can see, I even know how to smile!

Pet of the Week-Lily!

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Lilly

Hello!  My name is Lilly!  I am a sweet, cuddly and playful three-month-old female Lab/Retriever/Chow Newfoundland mix. My siblings and I are at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester. We have beautiful silky and wavy black coats.  We love to play and we are all very eager to be adopted.  Please stop by and visit us.  We love meeting new people.   I can’t believe my photo is on Good Morning Gloucester – this is my favorite blog – I must! be famous now!

I love it when the nice volunteer takes me outside to swim in the kiddy pool, then I get to play in play yard and run, then we play ball and then I need a nap and I think the nice volunteer needs one more than I do!   Check our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com to learn more about our upcoming events.  We also have a “wish list” of items we need such as large trash bags, paper towels, bleach, etc.  It is ok to bring toys over for shelter cats and dogs…I will greet you with open paws!!

Oink Oink Piggies

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This is just a small portion of trash I found on the beach tonight. Don’t worry I picked it up for the piggies.

Do we need to charge more to get into the beach? Or make people show a bag of trash before they can leave?

This can’t be Gloucester peeps, can it?!

It’s embarrassing that its left this way.

~Alicia

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Pet of the Week- Henry

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Happy, Happy, Happy – that’s me Henry.  I have a sweet, mild and mellow disposition and I love attention.  I am at the shelter here at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cuter Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.

The staff and volunteers are so nice.  The shelter is so beautiful – it is more like a hotel.  Lots of windows so I can look out and see birds, tree and some of the volunteers taking the dogs for walks.  My needs are that I need to have a prescription food, which isn’t that expensive.  I hope you might want to meet me.  I am three-years-old and a pretty good size cat with a handsome orange-and-white coat.  If you have a computer, please visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and learn more about our upcoming programs and me.  If you adopt me, I will be Happy Henry!

 

Pet of the Week-Aisha

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I am looking really carefully, my new owner could be looking for me here at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paw Lane,  Gloucester.

My name is Aisha, I am Basset or Corgi mix, I am four-month-old and I weigh about 25 pounds.  I have a short light brown-and-black coat.  If you check our website at CapeAnnAnimalAid.com you will be able to see other photos of me.

I have been asked to tell you about the Recycle for Rover program – please consider saving your returnable cans and bottles this summer and donating them the CAAA to benefit our Transportation Fund.  We will ask friends to drop-off cans and bottles on Sundays from 12 Noon – 3 p.m. June through August.

Sorry, I have to run…I see some visitors and it might be my new family – I am smiling now!

 

 

Pet of the Week-Mitty

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Hello, my name is Mitty and I am residing at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester.   I am a sweet and affectionate older cat.  I love people and other cats.   I have some wonderful news to share with you.

June is Adopt-a-cat-month here at the CAAA.   In celebration, they will be offering a month-long cat adoption specials and sales on all cat merchandise.   Adult cats will be available for $25 off the adoption fee and any special needs cats will have their adoption fee waived for the month.  In addition, every cat adopter will receive a free goodie bag with supplies for their new cat and all cat merchandise at Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter will be 50% off!

Please visit me and learn more about my special needs and what a nice cat I am.  Also, I think I should tell you – I snore!

Pet of the Week-Diva!

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Diva

Oh my goodness….this might be my new owner coming to find me!

My name is Diva, I am a five-month-old Retriever mix female pup.  I have a lovely white coat and a great personality to match.  I am residing at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.

I don’t know how to use a computer, but if you do, check out:  CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and you can see photos of me and other members of my family. When you come to visit me, remember, my name is Diva – and I will be the one with the diamonds on!

Grand Opening of The Gloucester Dog Park

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Patiently waiting for the gates to open.

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The unleashing with Mayor Kirk.

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The first belly rub.

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The Gloucester Dog Park at Stage Fort Park opened officially on Saturday. Many 2 legged and 4 legged friends came out to play in the park for the first time. I was surprised by how many people came out.

Congrats to the Friends of the Gloucester Dog Park for making it a huge success!

The Dog park has three sections, one for Large dogs, one for smaller dogs, and another for dogs who may not be completely ready to romp with their friends. At the entrance to each play area are park rules. Make sure you and your dog(s) follow those rules for everyone’s safety. You can read them HERE.

It was nice to see the dogs chasing each other, playing with their humans and relaxing in the sun. I would say it’s dog approved!

~Alicia

Pet of the Week-Winter

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Winter

Hello, my name is Winter, I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester until I am adopted.

They believe I was once someone’s pet because I am such a sweet and affectionate boy.  I have a handsome white-and-black coat. I love attention and I am so excited about finding a family who will love me as much as the Cape Ann Animal Aid family does. The shelter is located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane in Gloucester.  Please stop by and visit me. I think they named me winter because my coat is nice and white and I keep it spotless.  I deserve a loving home, so I am hoping that when I am spotted on Good Morning Gloucester someone will realize they need a nice cat and adopt me – I am ready if you are!

 

BSL Awareness Walk This Sunday at 11am

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Walk with BSL Awareness Walks in Gloucester on Sunday, May 19th at 11am. They will start at Stage Fort Park, walking down the promenade and up Main Street and back down via Rogers. The walk will take up to two hours and they will congregate at the end to talk and say hello to one another and our pups! All responsible owners of any and all breeds are welcome to join the walk.

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Nancy Julian,  the coordinator of BSL Awareness Walks, reached out to me to let me know about the event in Gloucester this weekend.

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(Nancy’s Dog, Frankie)

“BSL is made up of responsible bully breed owners and our well-behaved dogs challenging stereotypes one step at a time; changing minds one walk at a time.”

They walk in towns and cities of Massachusetts and surrounding states that ban or banned ‘pit bulls’ or have or had BSL.  So far they have walked in 7 towns in Massachusetts and one town in Rhode Island. BSL is breed specific legislation – laws which are targeted towards all dangerous dogs (supposedly), but ‘pit bulls’ primarily. Nancy started the walks in January in response to Mayor Menino and Councilman Consalvo wanting to repeal the new Animal Control law that came into effect on October 31, 2013. This law prohibits BSL in Massachusetts.

Here are two links for the BSL and the Facebook Event Page:


I love pit bulls and they definitely get an unfair rap. The pit bulls I have know have been the most loving dogs and great with kids. I don’t know why we are still dealing with these stereotypes. 100 years ago they were known as “Nanny dogs” because they were so loyal, kind and great with children.

A good example of their demeanor is something I witnessed a month ago in Boston. I was walking down Newbury Street and I noticed two pit bulls, well behaved on leash, get snipped at by two little toy dogs. The pit bulls did nothing, they ignored the tiny dogs as they continued to snap at them. We have to remember that it’s not just the dog breed that factors into a dog’s behavior, but also how they are raised and trained.

I hope you can come out to the walk and meet these amazing dogs.

~Alicia

Pet of the Week- Beto!

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Beto

Hello, my name is Beto, a four-month-old fawn-and-black Retriever curly coated Shepherd mix, but I am 100% adorable!

I weigh about 16 pounds, and will be medium size when I am fully grown.   I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Road, Gloucester.

Please save June 8 at 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park for the Rescue Reunion!   This will be a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the adoption of your dog(s) and provide a space to reunite with the staff and volunteers at the CAAA. Whether your dog was rescued locally in MA, Puerto Rico, Georgia, Alabama or another southern state, you will be able to find out more about your pup’s background, rescue situation and/or meet litter-mates! Please visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com

If you are up to the challenge that an active pup like me can bring, I am up to challenge of showing you all the fun we can have together!

 

Grand Opening of Gloucester Dog Park-Off Leash Park

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Opening of Cape Ann’s First Off Leash Dog Park to Be Held on May 18

  • Meet and greet from 10am-12pm with dog trainer Jenny Ford from Friends Again (http://www.friendsagaink9.com), who will offer advice and suggestions for a successful dog park visit
  • Photographer Lisa Patnaude from Lisa Patnaude Photography (http://www.lisapatnaudephotography.com/-/lisapatnaudephotography/)will be on-site to photograph guardians with their dogs. Complimentary photos can be downloaded from Lisa’s site following the event
  • Meet some of the adoptable pups from Cape Ann Animal Aid and take a spin of CAAA’s prize wheel
  • Stop by and meet our team at the Friends of Gloucester Dog Park’s informational table.  Learn more about dog park etiquette, tips on having a successful visit with your dog and how you can become a dog park ambassador. In addition, the team will be selling t-shirts and red signature Dog Park bandanas

“After years of fundraising and development, our dream of bringing the first dog park to Cape Ann has finally become a reality,” commented Mary Lou Maraganis, founder of the Gloucester Dog Park. “We’re excited to welcome all responsible dog guardians into the park and hope they continue to enjoy it for years to come as a beautiful addition to their community.”

Who: Friends of Gloucester Dog Park

What: Grand Opening Celebration/Leash Cutting Ceremony

When: Saturday, May 18 beginning at 10:00am

Where: Gloucester Dog Park (across from Stage Fort Park)

Opening day festivities will also include complimentary muffins from Mamie’s Kitchen, a coffee tasting from Glosta Joe’s, the opportunity to win a $100 Petco gift card, dog park gift bags and more.

All dogs must have a current dog license, be up-to-date on vaccinations and are of course encouraged to wear their Gloucester Dog Park bandanas. Resources on how to have a successful dog park visit can be found at www.gloucesterdogpark.org.

About The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park

The Friends of the Gloucester Dog Park is an all-volunteer group of local residents dedicated to the creation, preservation and enhancement of the Gloucester Dog Park. The group’s primary focus is to create, sustain and enhance attractive off-leash areas in Cape Ann and promote responsible dog guardianship through education and recreation. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.gloucesterdogpark.org and become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/friendsofgloucesterdogpark.

Media Contact:

Keri Bertolino

978-394-1969

keri.bertolino@gmail.com

Pet of the Week-Molly

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Hello!  My name is Molly, I am a two-month-old Retriever/Shepherd mix.   I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid (CAAA) located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester.   I am a sweet and affectionate girl, I love people, other pups and love to have fun.  My siblings are here with me too.  I know that having a pup has it’s challenges, but once I am through the “puppy stage” there will be many rewards.

Save June 8 at 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park for the Rescue Reunion!   This will be a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the adoption of your dog(s) and provide a space to reunite with the staff and volunteers at the CAAA. Whether your dog was rescued locally in MA, Puerto Rico, Georgia, Alabama or another southern state, you will be able to find out more about your pup’s background, rescue situation and/or meet litter-mates!

As you can see, I love having fun and I think the next thing I want to try is to skateboarding!

Pet of the Week-Fatima

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Fatima

My name is Fatima, my sister and I are at the Cape Ann Animal Aid (CAAA) located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter,  Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.  We are friendly and outgoing pups and very eager to find families to adopt us.  We are affectionate and active three-month-old pups who are Fox Terrier/Beagle mix with tan-and-white coats.  We will be small to medium when we are all grown.

Everyone is grateful for all the friends who walked at Pride Stride.  Also, something else I keep hearing about being grateful for is Cindy Oliver.  Cindy is retiring after nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the CAAA.  Everyone is going to miss her.  Member of the public, volunteers and friends are invited to stop by and say farewell to Cindy and enjoy some refreshments on Sat., May 4 between   11 a.m. – 3 p.m. right here at the shelter.  We love refreshments, but we all love Cindy more!

Pet of the Week- Labrador

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Hello! My name is Labrador and I bet you were expecting a dog! I don’t bark, swim or go jogging – but I love to lounge and play. I am a mellow two-year-old black-and-white male cat. I am residing at the Cape Ann Animal located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester. Check our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com
There are lots of sunny spots for me to nap and the staff and volunteers are wonderful to me. Remember, when you stop by the shelter to adopt me, ask for Labrador the cat. I am not certain why, but someone asked if I am tuxedo cat? Do humans really think that we cats would wear a tuxedo? I don’t even like wearing a collar!

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