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 Companion
Category -- Awarded to “Murphy”, an 8 year old
African Grey parrot who illustrates that the human-animal
bond is a powerful motivator. She provides comfort and motivation
to her owner, Linda, on her “bad days” as Linda
has multiple sclerosis. She also gives Linda’s mom, Florence,
who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease, reason to
get up in the morning and smile. Murphy’s personality,
antics and sensitivity have even helped Florence eliminate
her need for medication to control her mood swings and depression.
Murphy is the first bird to ever be inducted into the NJVF
Animal Hall of Fame.
Owner:
- Linda Schiavello
Veterinarian: - Dr. Warren Briggs
Hero
Category -- New Jersey Task Force One. This team receives
an award for their search and rescue efforts during the WTC
disaster. These animals fearlessly searched through burned
debris, ignoring burnt paws, cuts and other obstacles to look
for survivors and victims. For their unselfish and courageous
efforts, the team earned induction into the Animal Hall of
Fame.
The
team consists of “Ana” Atlas; “Senta”
Bacalaglu; “Claire” & “Blitz” Clemmo;
“Chewbacca” Holmes; “Mikey” & “Osa”
LoPresti; “Nutmeg” & “Sarge” Pittore;
“Argus” Rolando; "Quest” Sullivan; “Piper”
Whynman Owners -- Sarah Atlas; Dan Bacalaglu; Lorrie Clemmo;
Alice Holmes; Laura LoPResti; Spring & Pat Pittore; Bob
Rolando; Penny Sullivan; Sonny Whynman
Veterinarians
-- Drs. Karen Dashfield and Martha O'Rourke
 Therapy
Category -- Awarded to Gaylin, a husky/retriever mix,
rescued from the streets of Trenton. Gaylin has a resume of
volunteer credits -- from giving dyslexic children a calm
and non-judgmental environment to practice reading aloud to
visiting children at the Katzenbach School for the Deaf where
he is the model for a humane education program.
Owner
-- Cheryl Mills
Veterinarian -- Patti Maslanka
Professional
Category -- This award goes to the Union Country Sheriff’s
Search & Rescue K-9 Unit. They are recognized for their
search and rescue efforts during the WTC disaster, for their
devotion to their jobs and their human partners and for the
extremely close personal bonds the handlers and the dogs have
developed.
The
unit consists of “Champ” Malcolm; “Git
Ander” Gillespie (posthumous); “Johnny” Way;
“Lando” Aversa; “Udo” Howarth; “Hauso”
Woelpper Owners: Ron Malcolm; John Gillespie; Brian Way; Chris
Aversa; Brian Howarth; Robert Woelpper
Veterinarian:
Ira Niedweske
 Animal
Welfare -- This inaugural award, designed to honor individuals
who work to improve the care and dignity of animals, goes
to Adele Daniels. Adele is a New Jersey transit police officer
who opens her home and pocketbook to cats with severe physical
ailments or deformities that others might deem “unadoptable,"
giving them a chance for life and love. She says her cats
give back way more love, affection and devotion than people
could ever give them.
Veterinarian:
Marguerite Hoey
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