Captain Beats the Odds

A Tale of Survival
Thanks to Donors and
Cutting-Edge Medicine

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To read the 2015 Boston Globe Magazine article “From Splints to Pacemakers” about more of Angell's history please visit mspca.org/2015.

Angell’s Historical Influence on Veterinary Medicine

For more than 100 years, Boston’s Angell Animal Medical Center — the second oldest veterinary hospital in the United States — has been at the forefront of animal care. What started as a rudimentary dirt-floored hospital that treated primarily farm animals evolved into the world-class veterinary medical facility that it is today.

With a long lists of firsts, the MSPCA-Angell has been behind some of the biggest changes in the veterinary industry, from passing Massachusetts’ first anti-cruelty laws to the first animal hospital to admit sick animals for overnight care, to conducting the first successful feline kidney transplant.

Today’s Angell, located in the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, continues to be one of the best animal care centers in the country, offering 19 specialty services that range from anesthesia to ophthalmology.

Donor Spotlights

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Photo credit: Robert Torres

Amy Mugherini

When it comes to the MSPCA-Angell, State Street attorney Amy Mugherini has volunteered a considerable amount of her time helping animals.

Not only does she work frequently with the adoption center’s Transport and Community Outreach program, she is also a member of our Advisory Council, a group that provides strategic guidance and support to the organization. A devoted cat mom, Amy is a frequent MSPCA-Angell feral cat adopter and she makes a point of carving out time in her busy life to attend MSPCA-Angell fundraising events, such as Raise the Woof, Fast and Furriest, and Tails and Ales.

We appreciate everything that Amy has done for the MSPCA-Angell — our work depends on generous donors like her and we are so thankful for her continued support.

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Alok Kapoor and his pup Baer surrounded by family and friends at Angell.
Alok Kapoor (seated, right) and his pup Baer surrounded by family and friends at Angell.

Alok Kapoor

Retired information technology expert Alok Kapoor doesn’t think he’s ever met anyone who loved animals the way his late wife Karrie did. “I didn't grow up an animal lover the way my wife did, but I witnessed the bond and unconditional love Karrie shared with our dogs over the years — especially once she was diagnosed with cancer.”

While Karrie loved all kinds of animals, she especially adored Bernese Mountain dogs; she owned two of them when she and Alok first met. And it was her Berner named Baer who stood by her every step of the way through her cancer treatment, providing her with comfort and love through her last days.

Now, Baer is battling the same type of cancer that took Karrie’s life. “We’re doing everything in our power to help Baer combat this terrible disease and in a way that prolongs his quality of life,” said Alok, as Baer undergoes his own treatments at Angell.

Supporting the MSPCA-Angell in their mission of protecting animals and advancing animal health and welfare is one way Alok’s family continues to honor his wife Karrie's wishes — and honor her unending love of animals. “If our support enables the MSPCA to help others in similar situations, then we know we're making a difference.”

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If not now, when?

Help us give him the life he deserves with an extraordinary gift today. Any donation of any size will help us protect, rescue, heal, and find loving homes for animals in need throughout Massachusetts and beyond.

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Ways to Help

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Support Our Work by Donating Your Change

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We have partnered with a new mobile app and website that allows you to automatically donate the change from your card purchases to support our work. It’s small change for you but a game changer for us!

Check out the RoundUp App and download it for iPhone or Android, or use the web version at https://roundup.app/p/mspca.

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Shop at AmazonSmile

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Shop at AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the MSPCA-Angell.

Go to mspca.org/mspcasmile to get started.

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Donate Your Vehicle Today

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We Accept All Vehicles — Not Just Cars

Cars | Trucks | RVs | Boats | Motorcycles | Farm Equipment | Airplanes

Support the efforts of the MSPCA-Angell by donating your vehicle today. It’s quick and easy — just give us a call or visit us online.

877-618-7387 | mspca.org/auto.

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Angell of Kindness: Become a Monthly Donor

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Earn Your Wings Today

Over 100,000 animals a year rely on us... and we rely on our monthly donors.

Your Angell of Kindness membership supports our adoption centers, hospitals, law enforcement team, and advocacy efforts through our general fund, allowing us to be ready to help animals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Visit mspca.org/aok to sign up!

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Save a Legacy of Love For Animals

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Become one of the generous animal lovers that includes the MSPCA-Angell in their estate plan.

You will help provide vital support so the MSPCA-Angell can continue to carry out its mission to protect animals, prevent cruelty, and advance animal health and welfare.

For more information on planned giving, call 617-541-5011 or email rtorchia@mspca.org.

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The Perfect Gift that Helps Animals in Need

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Amelia Rose Design teamed up with the MSPCA-Angell to create a beautiful pawprint pendant that helps support animals in need. This pendant is available in sterling silver or gold vermeil for a contribution of $75 (all but $20 is tax deductible).

For more information or to place an order offline, please contact Julia Vasquez at the MSPCA-Angell at jvasquez@mspca.org or 978-687-7453, ext. 6161 or visit mspca.org/necklace.

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Text to Give

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From rescuing victims of abuse and natural disasters to funding life-saving medical treatments, the MSPCA-Angell relies solely on your generosity to keep animals safe and healthy.

Text COMPANION to 76278 and make a tax-deductible donation to support efforts to help all animals in need.

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Angell is Hiring

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At MSPCA-Angell we have the honor of doing work that makes a profound difference in the lives of animals and our clients. In supporting this mission, MSPCA-Angell strives to provide an enlightened and compassionate work environment for our employees.

Visit mspca.org/careers to view current job openings and learn more!

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Angell Animal Medical Center’s experienced, compassionate team provides state-of-the-art veterinary care. From wellness checkups to allergies, cancer treatments to neurosurgery, our specialists work together to provide services tailored to each pet’s individual needs.

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Boston and Waltham

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* Available only in Waltham
** Service is located in Boston, but serves both Boston & Waltham

24/7 Emergency & Critical Care

Boston

Angell Animal Medical Center
350 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
617-522-7282
angell.org

Waltham

MSPCA-Angell West
293 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
781-902-8400
angell.org/Waltham