Sunday, April 14, 2013
Owner dropped Errol off Thursday, complaining that he wants to run and play too much
Errol was just turned back into the Associated Humane Societies at Popcorn Park Thursday, after being adopted out for six months. “This is a sad day for our good friend Errol,” Sandy Hickman of Popcorn Park said. His owner said that he “can’t tolerate Errol any longer,” Hickman said. The owner complained that, “all he wants to do is run and play, and he pulls the leash out of my hand while being walked” and that, “a .22 and a shovel are what would fix Errol,” Hickman said. “Obviously this was far from the right home that we wanted for Errol,” she said. Errol, a 7-year-old black lab mix, originally came to Popcorn Park in the fall of 2010. He waited almost two years to be adopted. He arrived from down south with a group of seven other dogs…
Sunday, March 31, 2013
To adopt Mandy, stop by Popcorn Park at 1 Humane Way to fill out an application
Mandy may be a 10 year old Yorkie but she is "young at heart," said Sandy Hickman of Popcorn Park. Mandy arrived at Popcorn Park's animal shelter after her owner moved out of state and could not take her along. Mandy first was given to a friend of her owners who also could not keep Mandy. "Mandy is a tiny little Yorkie with a big heart. She just loves life, and loves everyone in it. She is such a sweet, easy going girl with such a pleasant personality, that it's impossible not to love her," Hickman said. Hickman described Mandy as quiet, well behaved, very polite and super friendly. Unfortunately, a health issue had been neglected by her original owner. Those interested in adopting her will have to speak with Popcorn Park's veterinarian …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Prognosticating camel improves Super Bowl record to 8-1
Princess the camel from Popcorn Park Zoo scored another ‘W’ when the Ravens clinched Super Bowl XLVII. Although it was a close call as the 49ers made a comeback in the fourth quarter, the odds were in favor of Princess’ prediction with the Ravens winning 34-31. Popcorn Park celebrated the victory with an update on its Facebook page: “Ravens win!!! Princess picking another Super Bowl winner… Priceless!” Each year, Princess predicts the winner of NFL games, including the Super Bowl. Princess makes her decisions based on graham crackers. Each week, General Manager John Bergmann writes the names of two teams competing and holds a graham cracker, Princess’ favorite snack, in each hand. Princess then chooses to eat the treat from the hand with …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
After starting the shelter with just a fawn and raccoon, the nonprofit will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a series of events starting Saturday, Sept. 22
It all started with a fawn and a raccoon. The Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park began their venture in Lacey 35 years ago as a dog and cat shelter and adoption center, servicing the local community and area. “We wanted to become a better service,” Director John Bergmann said, adding that people typically had to go up to the Tinton Falls location to get their dogs or cats. “We wanted to expand and do a better job.” While the nonprofit organization was building in Lacey in 1977, a fawn was picked up and had to be bottle fed and cared for, he said. Then, the staff received a call from Beachwood about a raccoon that was stuck in a leg hold trap. Without veterinary staff in place locally, the raccoon had to go further north. The leg …
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Unveiling and dedication of the new habitat will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m.
In the tale of the Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady wins the race. And so it is with the State's Move-Over Law, which requires motorists to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles with flashing lights. This message will be incorporated into Popcorn Park Zoo's new habitat for box turtles, which will be unveiled and dedicated in honor of fallen Trooper Marc Castellano on Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. Castellano died of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle while searching for a suspect in 2010. His mother, Donna Setaro of Lacey, has made it her mission to promote the State’s Move-Over Law. “The turtle habitat is in memory of my son and dedicated to the men and women protected by the State’s Move-Over Law,” she said…
Monday, February 6, 2012
Prognosticating camel improves record to 15-6 for this season after New York's Super Bowl victory
Some say elephants are wise. But how about the camel? Princess the camel from Popcorn Park Zoo was right on… again. For all who had their doubts during the Patriot’s last run with 57 seconds left on the clock, Princess was sure the New York Giants would take the Super Bowl. “She already got extra treats this morning,” said John Bergmann, manager of Popcorn Park. “She was a happy girl this morning. She’s all smiles.” Each year, Princess predicts the winner of NFL games, including the Super Bowl. Princess makes her decisions based on graham crackers, Bergman said. Each week, Bergmann writes the names of two teams competing and holds a graham cracker, Princess’ favorite snack, in each hand. Princess then chooses to eat the treat from the hand…
Perhaps Princess the Camel's prediction put the Giants over the hump?
Princess the Camel of Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township has once again lived up to her reputation as a football pick prognosticator: The camel predicted the New York Giants would come out on top in Super Bowl XLVI. Princess, who has been prognosticating for the past six years, has the uncanny ability to predict the outcomes of games, said John Bergmann, general manager of Popcorn Park. “What started out as a fun weekly activity a few years ago has become an annual tradition,” Bergmann previously said. “Princess has her own fan base — probably as strong as some of this year’s NFL quarterbacks. She is definitely our MVP.” Princess was right 14 out of 20 games this NFL season and picked the Giants throughout the playoffs. “She seems to be a …
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
7 big cats move to Popcorn Park after they were found neglected on a farm in Texas
In the depths of the Pinelands in the Bamber Lake section of Lacey Township, seven new big cats are living the good life at Popcorn Park. The cats, known as the Texas 7, were found by an exotic sanctuary neglected on a Texas farm, some in small horse stalls, others imprisoned in outdoor cages. Popcorn Park is now home to Porthos, a male lion; Taj, a tiger; four female cougars; and one male cougar. “We’ll learn more about them as the days go by but from now on they will never want for clean water, proper diet, a clean den and big yards to play in,” Popcorn Park General Manager John Bergmann said. Bergmann got word of the wild cats from Vickey Keahey, owner of InSync Exotics, an exotic cat sanctuary in Texas. There were more than 20 big cats…
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Associated Humane Societies Prepared Well in Advance for the Blizzard
People may get frustrated by the inconvenience of snow but the tigers, horses, and camels of Lacey relish it. The Popcorn Park Zoo knew to prepare in advance for the blizzard that hit Lacey Township on Sunday. "As of the Monday before the storm, there was enough warning," Popcorn Park Zoo Director John Bergman said. "As long as we knew the chances were there, we start preparation." Several members of the staff and volunteers actually commit to staying at the Popcorn Park Zoo overnight. The zoo has cots for the staff to sleep in so they can take care of the animals and the park the following morning. "Depending on the stronger the severity of what's going to happen, then we make those plans," Bergman said. "We had enough stay over knowing …
VoiceofReason
2:11 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013
Well said PPZ - I've had nothing but great experiences there. Hopefully someone adopts this poor dog! more ›