New Yorkers for Companion Animals: Pets for Adoption
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As our national economy has taken a dramatic downturn in recent months, many thousands more pets are being given up to shelters due to financial and other hardships on owners. Common now among reasons for pet relinquishment is, "cannot afford." Other cats and dogs wind up in shelters when their owners become ill, are forced to move or lose their jobs.
The increase in animal intakes in shelters places burdens on the shelters, who then turn to rescue groups for help.
As a small rescue group working with Animal Control in New York City, we are besieged with constant pleas to save these dogs or those cats.
Unfortunately, rescue groups are also feeling the economic pinch and volunteer downturns.
It has become much harder to find willing volunteers to temporarily foster animals until the pets can be permanently placed. It is much more difficult finding adoptive homes. And it has become far more challenging to raise the necessary monies to support vetting and other care of rescued animals.
The lack of available fosters means rescue groups are forced to board many rescued animals when financially possible. Unfortunately, boarding, particularly over long periods of time becomes financially prohibitive.
Currently, NYCA has 7 wonderful dogs in boarding. Not only is the boarding of animals financially draining, but it is not the best thing for the dogs. Long term cage confinement can cause high stress in many animals resulting in possible later behavioral and adjustment issues.
But, even more than the financial stresses on the organization or possible emotional damages on the animals, there is the very real fact, that once filled in foster homes and boarding spaces, the rescue organization can no longer rescue NEW animals.
When rescue organizations are filled to capacity and cannot take in new animals, that translates into more animals going into city pounds and ultimately dying. City shelters are currently forced to "euthanize" an ever increasing number of loving and healthy cats and dogs simply because homes and rescue cannot be found for them in time.
A rescue organization that cannot "move" its animals either into foster or adoptive homes, cannot continue rescue.
Animal Control shelters who cannot move their animals into adoptive homes or rescue organizations are forced to kill otherwise highly adoptable pets on a daily basis.
Both of the above scenarios are happening RIGHT NOW, every day in New York City.
Shelters and rescues desperately need HELP -- especially help in the forms of responsible adopters and willing volunteer FOSTERS.
Even if you have one pet already, PLEASE consider taking in another on a short term basis until a permanent home can be found for the cat or dog.
In many cases, volunteer fosters can even choose a particular animal to foster.
Challenging times call for those able and willing to step forth to lend a helping hand.
Please call us immediately, if you are able to foster or adopt a needy and loving cat or dog or even just seeking further information:
(212) 427-8273.
Thank You in advance,
New Yorkers for Companion Animals.
Updated October 3, 2009
Please call for additional information and details. Pets are adopted from foster homes or boarding facilities. For further information or if interested in a specific pet, call, (212) 427-8273 or email NYFCA@aol.com.
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| Spirit | Fallah | Davy | Brandon | Mario |
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| Treasure | Gimpy | Gabby | Dolce | Ruby |
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| Sunny | Lou | Tinkerbelle |
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| Kia | Chichi | Charlotte | Nia | Brownie |
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| Maxi | Chiva | Dutch | Coco | Leon |
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| Bobo | Nena | Leon | Napoleon | Oden |
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| Alpha | Fluffy | Adidi | Joy | Charlie |
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| Daisy | Tommy | Miss Runner | Chuchi | Buddy |
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Spirit is a delightful, affectionate, healthy and very playful 4-month-old kitten. Spirit loves to play with dogs and cats. He enjoys being held and cuddled. Wonderful kitten! Please have another kitty or be willing to adopt Spirit with another kitty companion!
Fallah is an extremely loving, gentle and affectionate 1-year-old Calico. Good with other pets, including dogs. Healthy, neutered and up to date on shots. Wonderful kitty waiting for an equally wonderful home. Could that loving, responsible home be yours? Fallah is a sweetie! Don't miss out!
Davy is an extremely sweet and gentle 10-week-old kitten who loves playing with other kitties. Rescued from the city shelter where he had come in as a "feral kitten" with no mother and no siblings. Extremely scared at first, Davy has come around in only a few short weeks to trust people and enjoy sitting on a lap and being petted. A very sweet boy. Davy is already neutered and UTD on shots. If interested in Davy Crocket, please call us rather than email. (212) 427-8273.
Brandon is a handsome, two year-old, declawed Ocicat mix who came into the city shelter as a "stray." Brandon is extremely loving and affectionate and also OK around other animals. He loves lots of attention and lap sitting. Totally fabulous cat. If interested in Brandon, please call us, rather than email. (212) 427-8273.
Mario is a handsome, healthy and extremely gentle and sweet 2-year-old Long-haired Tuxedo cat rescued from the back of a building. Brother to our cat, "Johnny," though the two cats do not need to be adopted together. Mario is good around other cats and dogs. A little shy in new situations until he gets adjusted. Loves being petted. Beautiful and very appealing cat. If interested in Mario, please call us at (212) 427-8273. He needs a loving and attentive home.
Treasure is a young (11-months-old) Tuxedo kitten rescued from the city pound. Treasure is very gentle, great around other pets and sweet. Although a little shy with new people and new situations, Treasure is as his name implies: A treasure. Treasure is neutered, very healthy and generally, a quiet well behaved cat. Should go into a home with at least one other kitty. If interested in Treasure, please call us at (212) 427-8273. He is a sweetie.
Gimpy is an extremely loving, gentle and affectionate 4-month-old Ocicat mixed kitten. Good with other pets, including dogs. Healthy, spayed and up to date on shots. Gimpy was rescued from the city pound where she was on the Euth list for being scared. She is still a little shy when first going into new situations, but she is a loving purr ball. Adorable cat! We are seeking a loving, responsible and cat experienced home for Gimpy. She will either need to be adopted with another kitty or go into a home with a young cat already in the home. If interested in adorable Gimpy, please call us (212) 427-8273. She is a sweetie!
Gabby is a two-year-old, Abyssinian mix cat who came into the city shelter as a stray and ended up on the Euthanasia list. We pulled Gabby and though very noisy and a little high strung when first rescued, Gabby has settled in very nicely in his foster home. Gabby gets along with other animals and is social with people. He likes being petted and doesn't mind being picked up. He comes when called. An all around nice cat who is quite good looking and enjoys the good life. If interested in Gabby, please call us, rather than email (212) 427-8273. Gabby is going to make a very good companion for some lucky person!
Dolce is an extremely loving, gentle and affectionate 1-year-old Tortie kitty who came into the city shelter as a "stray" shortly after having kittens. Though passed for Adoptions, Dolce failed to be adopted in time and instead, ended up on the shelter Euthanasia list. We pulled Dolce and she is currently in a foster home waiting once again for adoption. Dolce is good with other pets, including dogs. However, she would be just as happy to be a "one and only" kitty. Healthy, neutered and up to date on shots. Wonderful kitty waiting for an equally wonderful home. Could that loving, responsible home be yours? If interested in lovely, gentle and loving, Dolce, please call us (not email!). (212) 427-8273. This highly adoptable cat has waited long enough for her special person(s).
Ruby is an extremely loving, gray and white, 7-year-old cat who was, for 6 years, the victim of her former owner's misfortune. Ruby's previous guardian was murdered. Ruby then spent the next 6 years living in the empty apartment of a building that was otherwise abandoned. The super of another building came everyday to feed Ruby and give her a little human attention. Although the man made many attempts to find Ruby a home, no one was willing to take the cat. Finally, the building was slated for demolition. The super, then desperate, approached us for help. Ruby has now been rescued, vetted, spayed and is currently in a temporary foster home. But, Ruby needs to find the loving, forever home she has waited so long for. Could that be you? Ruby, having been so deprived of human attention for so long, now thrives on it. She would make a wonderful companion cat for someone seeking an affectionate, one and only lap kitty. Please call us if interested in Ms. Ruby. (212) 427-8273. Its time for this little gal's luck to finally turn around!
Sunny(like his name implies) is a gregarious, playful, curious and extremely loving, gentle and affectionate 2-year-old kitty who was dumped at the city pound by owners who claimed to "have no time" for their cat. Sunny is good with other pets, including dogs. He is very healthy, neutered and up to date on shots. The best home for Sunny would be one where he might have another buddy cat to play with. Sunny is a wonderful and handsome kitty waiting for an equally wonderful home. Could that loving, responsible home be yours? If interested in Sunny, please call us at (212) 427-8273 and bring a little "sun" into your life!
Lou is a three-year-old, handsome red tabby cat who was cruelly abandoned in a cardboard box in the lobby of the animal pound the day after Christmas. Due to the shelter being very crowded, Lou ended up on the Euthanasia list as soon as his "stray hold" was up (three days). We rescued Lou and he is currently doing very well in a foster home where he is living with another cat. Lou is great with other cats and EXTREMELY LOVING and socialized with people. He is perfect with his litter box and loves sleeping and cuddling next to his person. Lou actually gives kisses! It is hard to understand how such a loving cat like this could be so callously abandoned. But, all that is behind Lou now. We seek a cat loving, committed home for Lou. He would make the perfect "buddy" and playmate for another cat in the home. If interested in sweet Lou, please call us, rather than email (212) 427-8273. He is one very purrfect kitty!
Tinkerbelle is a beautiful and extremely affectionate, 3-year-old, black Maine Coon mix kitty who lost her home when her former owners "moved." Tinkerbelle is spayed, healthy and good around other pets. SHE IS WONDERFUL WITH CHILDREN. Lovely, socialized and sweet kitty. Currently, Tinkerbelle is in a foster home with a number of other pets (including dogs) and two children. But, we would love for Tinkerbelle to find her own special adoptive and permanent home where she can happily enjoy the rest of her life. Can that be you? If interested in sweet Tinkerbelle, please call us at (212) 427-8273. She is a total LOVE!
Kia, because of her loving and gentle ways with people was a favorite of volunteers and staffers at the Animal Control shelter where she was left by a family, claiming the "wife doesn't want the dog around anymore" because the woman was pregnant again. Kia is easy to walk, housebroken, great with men, women and kids and loves to please. Very good in apartment and also good in cars. Extremely nice dog who needs a committed home. If interested in Kia, please call us at (212) 427-8273.
Chichi is a two-year-old, 43 lb delightful Chow mix rescued from the city shelter. Chichi was surrendered by a family claiming to "have no time" for their dog. Chichi is very intelligent, eagar to please and learn, totally housebroken, good in an apartment, good around other dogs and presently learning to be a nice boy around cats. Chichi loves playing with other dogs in the dog run and he enjoys lively walks. The best home for him would be one that could allow Chichi ample opportunity for exercise and play, while at the same time, devoting time to teaching Chichi all the things young dogs need to be happy, good dogs in a city or country environment. As said, Chichi is very smart and anxious to please. If interested in Chichi, please CALL us, rather than email. (212) 427-8273. Chichi is a wonderful dog and would make an adoring, loyal and companionable pet to almost any loving and committed home.
Charlotte was picked up by Animal Control in a Bronx parking lot right off the highway. She was brought into the city pound, where vets estimated, "Dog has been on streets a long time." Depressed, "lost" and appearing ill, Charlotte was designated for euthanasia as soon as the 3-day "stray wait" was over. -- obviously, no one was coming to retrieve this long abandoned dog. Fortunately for Charlotte however, a shelter volunteer noticed the forlorn dog, walked Charlotte and took a couple of pictures of her. In a 'Hail Mary" kind of pass, the volunteer emailed a touching notice out to several rescue groups who work with the shelter: "An older, very neglected Chow mix whose given up on life....hasn't known love in a long time, if ever." One of those rescue groups was us and we were the people to respond to Charlotte. She has, for now, been removed from the Euthanasia List, but we desperately need to find a loving and caring foster or adoptive home Charlotte. Aside from being grungy, scruffy and long neglected, Charlotte nevertheless is basically healthy and EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE TO LOVE AND TENDERNESS. She is a quiet, gentle dog who seems to like other animals. She walks nicely on the leash and is housebroken. Charlotte will, in fact be a BEAUTIFUL dog in every way with just a little care and compassion. Can you open your heart to a lovely canine, long down on "luck" and the milk of human kindness, but only to happy to respond? Charlotte is up to date on shots, healthy and simply seeks a kind heart and human hugs to nuzzle up to. If interested in Charlotte, please CALL US immediately (NOT email). (212) 427-8273. If might well be the best decision you have ever made!
Nia is a 3-year-old, Shepherd/Stafffie mix who ended up at the city pound shortly after she had puppies. No one knows what happened to Nia's puppies, but we do know that Nia is a great Mom who loves not only canine kids, but human kids as well! Whatever home Nia originally came from, it must have been with children, because Nia totally lights up when children are around! Nia is a very gentle, sweet dog. She is housebroken, loyal, quiet, devoted, healthy and comes when she is called. She would be an ideal dog for a family or just someone who had a special place in their hearts for those "ordinary mutts" who are so often overlooked in city shelters. Nia was on the Euthanasia list when we pulled her for rescue. Now, she needs to find her forever home, where she can be loved and appreciated for the truly unique dog she is. Could that be you? If interested in loving Nia, please call us at (212) 427-8273. Nia is a special dog who will make some lucky person or family very happy.
Brownie is an adorable, very healthy, affectionate and vivacious Tibetan Spaniel mix who was dumped at the city shelter by people who didn't even give a reason for abandoning their pet of 7 years. Brownie was very scared and distressed in the pound and landed on the Euthanasia list. Fortunately, one of the shelter workers pulled him off and made a special appeal to us for rescue. Brownie is now doing wonderfully in one of our primary foster homes. Brownie is the ultimate "lap dog." He loves to give kisses. He is totally housebroken, loves to go for walks, loves car rides and most of all, loves lots of loving attention. Brownie is very friendly, playful and outgoing towards other dogs, as well as he is good with cats. He could go into a home with older children. We are seeking a dog experienced home for Brownie. His adopters MUST have a history of committed dog care and a checkable vet referance. Brownie is 16lbs, up to date on shots and a total LOVE. If interested in Brownie, you MUST CALL us (NOT EMAIL) at (212) 427-8273. We will not have this little cutie long.
Maxi is a very young (between one and two-years-old) and vibrant Elkhound/Shepherd mix who arrived at the city shelter as a "stray." Although healthy, temperamentally sound and put into the Adoption ward of the shelter, Maxi failed to get adopted in time and wound up on the shelter Euthanasia list. We pulled Maxi, but she is currently sitting in a cage in a boarding facility. Maxi is a very loving and responsive dog who understands basic commands and is easy to train. She loves to please humans and seems to enjoy the company of other dogs. Maxi would make a wonderful family dog with older children. She would be a great dog for an active home. Shepherds like to have something to do, and we could see Maxi excelling in games of frisbee or agility work. She is a dog with enormous potential, but she will need adopters who are willing to work with her and see to it she gets enough exercise, discipline, love and stimulation. If interested in this 48 lb exuberant sweetheart, please call us.(212) 427-8273 (not email!). We would love to see Maxi in a loving foster or preferably, adoptive home for Christmas. Could that be you?
Chiva is a very loving, devoted and seemingly well trained, 5-year-old, Lab/Staffie mix who was brought into the city shelter by someone claiming that Chiva's previous owner had recently died. Although Chiva received an excellent behavior evaluation at the shelter and was deemed healthy, she failed to get adopted in time and quickly ended up on the shelter kill list. (Black, medium size and mature dogs [and cats] generally have a harder time finding adoptive homes. "Racism" in animal adoptions seems to be alive and well.). We rescued Chiva and she is currently in a boarding facility. Chiva appears to be totally housebroken. She is very responsive to commands and eager to please. Chiva seems like she would be a wonderful family dog and she seems to be peaceful around other dogs. Though a very solid and muscular dog, Chiva is not big. She is only about 45 lbs and comparatively easy to walk. She is quiet and loving. We are currently seeking a loving foster or adoptive home for Chiva. If you would like to meet Chiva and consider bringing her into your home, please CALL us at (212) 427-8273 (NOT email!) You will not be disappointed!! She is just waiting to bring joy and love to some fortunate person or family.
Dutch is a one-year-old, healthy and stunning looking Dutch Shepherd (smooth)/Chow mix who was seized from a home when his owner was evicted. Dutch is a beautiful, medium sized (48lbs) dog who is good around other dogs and reasonably easy to walk. Unfortunately, there was no information provided on Dutch from former owners regarding children or cats and since we have had Dutch in boarding since being rescued from Animal Control, we can't answer such questions with any certainty. Dutch is a very young dog who will need exercise, a dog-experienced owner and presumably, some training. He has been in boarding for many weeks and is becoming stressed from the confinement and lack of stimulation. At this point, we are seeking either foster, trial adoption or adoption placement as soon as possible. Can you help Dutch by either providing foster or a permanent home? If so, please CALL us at (212) 427-8273 as soon as possible. It is urgent that we get Dutch out of the boarding situation he is currently in and has been for too long. Rescue is not enough if we don't have appropriate homes and situations to send the animals to.
Coco is a beautiful and gentle Collie/Samoyed/Chow mix who was brought in by cops to the city shelter after her owner died in an apartment. Although depressed and distraught after losing her person, Coco has made a brave transition and now seems to be longing for some kind human company. Coco is about 7-years-old, in seeming robust health, already spayed and easy to walk. Although not ready for "swim suit season" or marathon runs due to some extra pounds, we are quite sure that with some moderate and regular exercise, Coco will soon be fit for her "Dog Fancy" cover shot. Because we are presuming Coco lived with a solitary older person, we can't answer how quickly she would adjust to living in an active family with children or other pets. She would perhaps do better as an only pet living in a fairly quiet home as presumably that is Coco's "comfort zone." Again, these are all speculations based on the little information we have on beautiful Coco. Currently, Coco is being boarded in a Manhattan dog kennel. However, we would love to get her into a caring and responsible foster or adoptive home as soon as possible. If interested in lovely Coco, please CALL US (NOT email) at (212) 427-8273 as soon as possible. After losing her beloved owner after some years, Coco needs some extra TLC.
Leon is a large and extremely gentle, loving and devoted 7-year-old, very healthy and neutered, Leonberger/Chow mix dog who became a hapless victim of the poor economy when his former owner was forced to move into a small, "no pets" apartment. For months, Leon's owner tried to "hide" her beloved dog from the landlord by not taking the dog out. But, sadly, Leon was finally discovered and his owner was forced to give him up or face eviction. Leon has lived with a CAT and is "loving and playful" with cats and he has also lived with children and according to former owner, "loves children." Leon was initially very distraught when losing his home and winding up in the city pound. He landed on the Euthanasia list. But, the behaviorist at the shelter (recognizing the good in this dog) pulled him at the last second and begged tor Leon to get a second chance. That is where we are now with Leon. He has a temporary "reprieve" but we desperately need someone to step forward to either adopt Leon or foster this wonderful dog. The last thing his former owner pleaded with us is, "PLEASE DON'T LET LEON DIE! He is the most wonderful dog in the world and will love and be totally devoted to any family willing to give him a chance. PLEASE DON'T LET HIM DIE!!" We are trying to prevent Leon from dying, but in a packed city animal shelter that has to put animals down every day that may not be easy. He is a mature dog and a large dog. But, there is simply more of Leon to love. If interested in either adopting Leon or helping us to save him, you MUST CALL (212) 427-8273 immediately. Time is running out for Leon despite the desperate pleas of his heartbroken former owner. Please help us save him!
Can anyone find sympathy and love for an older gal? Bobo is a mature, (about 8 to 10-year-old) all American (Shepherd mix) "mutt" who was originally abandoned by her family to the city pound when they "moved." Bobo quickly attached and endeared herself to one of the shelter volunteers. She is a very loving and devoted dog. We thought we had a foster for Bobo, but the people reneged at the last minute, saying they "didn't want to get attached" to an older dog because Bobo "might not get adopted." Is that the new reality for cats and dogs who get dumped after being years in a family? Do we as a culture now say that they are "too old" to care about or consider? There is still a lot of life, vitality and love in Bobo. Her health is good and she is perfectly capable of going for long walks with anyone who can open their heart and home to her. Bobo is WONDERFUL WITH CHILDREN, TOTALLY HOUSEBROKEN AND GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS AND CATS! Sadly, Bobo now faces death in the city pound as we have no foster or adoptive home to send her to. Time is quickly running out for this loyal and loving dog who has so much love to give. Can you help us save Bobo? if so, please CALL US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (Not email!) at (212) 427-8273. Bobo's life is literally on the line unless someone can find it in their heart to care about an older gal.
Nena is a beautiful and extremely gentle, soulful, black Chow who recently lost her home when her former owner left and moved to Europe. Though "lost" in the city pound where she was callously abandoned, Nena nevertheless welcomes a gentle touch and soft rubbing on her rump. Unfortunately, due to Nena's story being an all too common one these days (i.e. discarding of pets when one moves or travels.) the city pound where Nena is currently being housed, is packed with animals and is forced to "euthanize" for space within days of a cat or dog's arrival. In other words, Nena's "time" on this earth is severely limited, UNLESS she can find IMMEDIATE caring person(s) to take her home either as a "foster" dog or ideally an adopted, wanted pet. We are very confident that Nena will bring nothing but JOY, peace and pleasure to anyone kind enough to open his/her heart to her. Questions? Guarantees? No, we cannot answer every question about Nena, nor can we guarantee how she (or any dog) will be in every conceivable human situation. But, we do know that she is GOOD, balanced and peaceful dog. Just look at Nena's gentle, expressive face. Eyes don't lie. If interested in helping to save lovely, soulful Nena, you need to CALL us immediately (NOT email!) -- before her time in the pound runs out. (212) 427-8273. This is a matter of life and death urgency. Please be earnest and serious.
Just prior to the July 4th weekend, a ragged and horribly matted Chow Chow was dropped off at the city pound as a "stray." Staffers at the shelter named the dog, (who was estimated to be around 6 to 9-years-old) " Leon." Due to the fact Leon was easy-going, gentle and mellow, he was placed into Adoptions. But, who was going to adopt a filthy, matted and obviously very neglected dog? Especially on one of the biggest celebratory weekends of the year? No one. Fortunately, for Leon, a volunteer groomer offered to clean Leon up and shave all the mats off. The grooming job required 3 hours during which, Leon sat peacefully throughout the ordeal and did not even require a muzzle. But, now that he has been cleaned up, where is Leon to go? Sadly, Leon is still at the animal pound and his "time" is fast running out. Leon faces euthanasia, unless he can IMMEDIATELY find a foster or adopter before this weekend. Leon is now out of the Adoption ward (due to space) and can only go to Rescue. But, we have NO WHERE to put Leon! Our foster and boarding spaces are all full due to the crunch of summer animal abandonments and lack of adoptive or foster offers. It now appears this sweet senior Chow gentleman endured 3 hours of beautifying only to face death! Can you help us save Leon? If so, you MUST CALL US (not email!) immediately as Leon's situation is now DIRE and and quite literally, "11th HOUR!" (212) 427-8273. Please don't let Leon's would be "Cinderella" story turn instead into a Shakespearean tragedy! We need your HELP NOW in order to save Leon!
Napoleon is a silly, affectionate mush. He has enough love to fill up the whole world. But, alas, he only needs one family or person to open arms and accept him. Napoleon's story is that he ended up in the pound due to a cruel rule that recently went into effect in New York City forcing tenants of city housing to give up their dogs over 30 lbs. Napoleon was such a family pet. According to his former owners, Napoleon LOVES CHILDREN, OTHER DOGS AND CATS! He is housebroken, responsive to commands and training and loves to GIVE KISSES! Sadly, due to space constraints, this lover of a dog ended up on the shelter Euthanasia list, despite all the "Alerts" the shelter sent out to rescues on Napoleon. Can you help us save him? We urgently need a foster or adoptive home for Napoleon or, despite all his charm, cheerfulness and love, he will be put down. Napoleon is 4-years-old, 54 lbs and is an Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Please open your heart to this sweetie of a dog as he is willing to give you his on a silver platter. Please CALL US at (212) 427-8273 (NOT email!) if you can help us save Napoleon!
Oden is an incredibly gentle, sweet, loving and patient, Cattle Dog/Staffie mix who arrived at the city shelter after his former owner was taken to a hospital extremely "intoxicated." Apparently, the owner hasn't sobered up yet enough to reclaim his dog at the pound. Oden is 6-years-old, already neutered, seemingly good around other pets and extremely loving with people and we would imagine, kids. He did very well on all his behavior tests and is a real sweetie pie to spend time with. Unfortunately, "time" has run out for Oden in the shelter and he has ended up on the Euthanasia list. Oden knows and is very responsive to his name as well as commands. There is little doubt he would make a wonderful family dog (or just a really loyal and devoted friend to anyone). Please help us save this smallish (44 lb) dog who is a dream to walk and a sheer pleasure to be around. If you can foster or adopt Oden, you must CALL US IMMEDIATELY (NOT email!) at (212) 427-8273 as we have less than 48 hours to come up with a miracle for Oden!
Alpha is a handsome, (approximately) 7-year-old Chow/Keeshund mix who arrived at the city shelter after his owner died. Although initially depressed at first, Alpha responds well to kind handling and shows himself to be a gentle and seemingly well trained dog. He enjoys a brisk walk and seems to be very comfortable around other animals. Unfortunately, Alpha's "time" in the city pound is very limited and he needs to find an immediate foster or adopter or face euthanasia. Can you be the one to show this devoted dog that there is life and hope after loss of a loved one? If so, please call us immediately (NOT email!) at (212) 427-8273. Tragically, this time of year due to increases in animal abandonments and slowdowns in adoptions (due to vacations and traveling), animals in our shelters do not have the luxury of time on their side. Alpha's situation, therefore,is extremely urgent. Please call us if you can help save Alpha.
Responsible Foster (or Adoptive) Home Needed for Loving Chow!
We are currently trying to save a loving, gentle and laid back Chow who were recently picked up as "stray" by Animal Control. Fluffy is estimated to be about 8-years-old and is a total sweetheart. Easy to walk, gentle, affectionate and friendly around other dogs. He dogs did well on Behavior Testing and are in reasonably good health. But, because Fluffy is currently in a very crowded euthanizing city shelter, it is critical that we find immediate foster for him in order to save his live. We are currently full in both foster homes and boarding situations. PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CAN FOSTER OR ADOPT FLUFFY! (212) 427-8273. With more animals anticipated to arrive at already packed shelters over the weekend, we do not have the luxury of time for this dog. Please help us to save him.
Adidi is a fantastically wonderful adult Australian Cattle Dog mix who became the victim of divorce. When the husband and wife broke up, neither of them kept the family dog. Poor Adidi ended up abandoned in the city pound. But, unlike most animals who meet this usually fatal fate, Aditi got lucky. We rescued her and she is currently in a foster home. Adidi is estimated to be around 6-years-old. She is healthy, already spayed and up to date on shots. Adidi is totally housebroken, loves to go for walks, fully trained and she is GREAT WITH KIDS, CATS AND OTHER DOGS! ADIDI IS THUS, THE PERFECT FAMILY DOG! Although her foster family would be happy to keep Adidi forever, we desperately need the few fosters we have for other dogs who, like Adidi need to be rescued from death. Since Adidi is so highly adoptable now, it is best that she go to her forever home so we can save another needy dog. Adidi is a dog with NO issues. The person or family who is lucky to adopt Adidi now is getting a virtually perfect dog. If interested in Adidi, please CALL us (NOT email!) at (212) 427-8273. With so many animals dying during the cruel summer, we need to move our adoptables as soon as possible. Please help.
We named her " Joy" because while herself possessing a cheerful, optimistic nature, it doesn't seem she's experienced a whole lot of joy in her life. Joy is an older (perhaps around 8-years) Chow/Spitz (and perhaps a dozen or so other breeds) who arrived at the shelter as a true stray. She was very matted and had to be shaved down. One of Joy's ears is fallen flat against her head, perhaps from an old bite wound or untreated ear infection. Her overall demeanor is that of a dog who has had to learn to survive on her own, but nevertheless maintains an open, curious, adventurous and happy outlook on life! Joy is a very gentle dog and presumably has never hurt anything in her life. Her tail wags when meeting other dogs and she is very trusting towards people. We are quite confident Joy could go into a home with children, other dogs or even a cat! There is nothing aggressive or fearful about her. While perhaps not the most gorgeous or "pedigree" dog in the world, Joy is nevertheless a sweet and seemingly "old soul" who we feel, would bring much joy and love to any home she goes to. Joy is a pleasure to walk and as noted, very cheerful and warm around people and other dogs. The best people (or home) for Joy would be those like her -- unpretentious, loving, gentle and open to life, new experiences and adventure. Those qualities best describe Joy. If interested in this sweet and loving, but independent soul, please call us (rather than email) at (212) 427-8273. Currently, Joy is sitting in a boarding kennel, but we would love to get her into a foster or adoptive home as soon as possible. A kennel is no place for Joy!
Meet Charlie -- a truly, terrific 4-year-old, Chow Chow. Charlie's past is a mystery. He was found as a "stray" in Yonkers and was brought to the local shelter. However, Charlie must have known a reasonably good home in his life as he arrived at the shelter in reasonably good condition (appearing to be recently groomed), very socialized with people and fully housebroken and trained. Charlie has now been neutered and is up to date on shots. He is a pleasure to walk and is very friendly and outgoing with people and seemingly kids. Charlie is calm, quiet, easygoing and affectionate. He responds well to commands. Charlie is excellent in an apartment and can do well in a working home. We can also envision Charlie being a wonderful family dog. Currently, Charlie is in an emergency foster situation (where the 40 lb black Chow is doing very well). But, his foster person will soon be moving out of the city. We are hopeful and eager to find an adoptive (or other foster) home for this fabulous Chow as soon as possible so as to avoid being forced to send Charlie to an overcrowded boarding kennel. He is a highly adoptable dog and is ready now for his permanent, loving home! If interested in Charlie, please CALL us (rather than email) at (212) 427-8273. He is sure to bring joy to any responsible home he goes to!
Daisy is a lovely 4-year-old Golden Retriever/Shepherd/Chow mix who lost her home due to the personal problems and economic hardships of her former owner who was unable to care for the dog. (Daisy was owned by a senior citizen.) Daisy is a very sweet and loving dog who loves belly rubs and long walks. She is a healthy, active dog who would do best in a family where she can get plenty of attention and exercise. Daisy loves children. Housebroken and generally cheerful, Daisy is a truly lovely and intelligent dog, who should thrive in the proper home. Seemingly friendly around other dogs,. If interested in Daisy, please CALL us at (212) 427-8273, rather than email. Currently, Daisy is in a boarding/training kennel, but we would love to get her into a foster or adoptive home as soon as possible so we can save other needy dogs like her. Daisy was on the Euthanasia list when we rescued her from the city pound. Sadly, in tough economic times, the first to suffer and die are discarded, but loving pets. Please call us if you can help loving Daisy (212) 427-8273.
Tommy is a 5-year-old, 22 lb, extremely loving, gentle and adorable Pomeranian. Tommy was abandoned at the city pound, along with his companion cat, "Betty Boop" because former owners claimed the animals "cost" too much. They nevertheless requested both animals be adopted together. Tommy is the perfect, "lap dog." He loves to be cuddled and petted. He likes sleeping on the couch and in bed with owners. Tommy is wonderful around people, kids AND OTHER PETS. Wonderful disposition. Ideally, we would like to place Tommy in home along with companion kitty, Betty Boop. These animals have been together a long time and would be happiest together. If interested in Tommy, please call us at (212) 427-8273. Please have previous committed experience with animals and preferably, a checkable vet reference. Tommy is a total sweetheart, as is his kitty friend, Betty Boop.
Miss Runner is a smallish, youthful Labrador mix dog who was found running along the FDR drive just prior to Labor Day (hence, the name.). Although initially a little scared and timid when first arriving at the city pound, Miss Runner has shown herself to be a very gentle dog who thrives on attention and affection. She walks nicely on the leash, is peaceful around other dogs and is only around 40 lbs. Unfortunately, due to city shelters being totally packed with abandoned animals and lack of cage space, Miss Runner has ended up on the Euthanasia (kill) list despite being a volunteer favorite. Can you help us save this lovely and gentle animal? If so, you need to CALL US IMMEDIATELY, (212) 427-8273 as Miss Runner has only been given a 48 hour reprieve at the shelter. Please call us if you can FOSTER or ADOPT. We are trying desperately to save this sweet and endearing dog, but we cannot do it without help from the public. We literally have no place to put Miss Runner --or any of the hundreds of other pets currently dying in our city shelters. Thank you in advance for any help (foster, sponsoring or adoption) you can offer. Please CALL (212) 427-8273 as soon as possible. This dog is literally on her 11th hour.
Chuchi is a sweet and endearing Pomeranian mix dog who was abandoned at city shelter by owners who claimed a pet conflict. While initially shy with new people, Chuchi warms up with slow and gentle attention and is a total sweetheart. Chuchi is 5-years-old and 27 lbs. Would do best in a dog experienced, adult home without other pets. Currently, Chuchi is still in city pound where she faces possible euthanasia if responsible foster or adoptive home cannot be found. If interested in helping us to save Chuchi you must call us immediately (do not email) at (212) 427-8273. With city animal shelters bursting at seams with too many animals and not enough cages, we do not have luxury of "time" for those animals we are hoping to rescue. Please help us save Chuchi. -- Thank you.
Meet Buddy. Buddy is a handsome, very obedient and extremely well behaved and gentle, American Staffordshire Terrier who lost his home due to a new baby in the home and "no time" for the dog. Buddy has been very sad and mournful in the shelter after losing his home, but he is nevertheless receptive and gentle with new people. Buddy is 5-years-old, fully trained and housebroken. Former owners bought him as a puppy from a breeder and indicated Buddy to be WONDERFUL WITH CHILDREN (of all ages), DOGS AND CATS! Buddy is a big boy, but easy to walk and handle. HE SCORED ALL "1's" ON HIS BEHAVIORAL TESTS AT THE SHELTER (The best ratings a dog can get.). Despite Buddy's sweet and balanced temperament, obedience and good health, he has already been on the shelter Euthanasia list (for space). Although temporarily pulled off, we don't have the luxury of time in order to save this magnificent dog. Can you help? We are urgently seeking either a foster or adoptive home for Buddy. If able to help save this child and pet-friendly, fully trained dog, you need to CALL us immediately (NOT email!) at (212) 427-8273. We are quite sure Buddy will reward his new caregivers or family with years of devotion, loyalty and affection. Please give him a chance! Please call us right away (212) 427-8273 if you can help save Buddy.
Please help us save Lucas! Lucas is a lovely and seemingly very sweet, Samoyed/Chow mix who recently arrived at the city pound as a "stray." Though a little thin and grungy, Lucas is otherwise healthy and is estimated to be around 2-years-old. He is only 41 lbs. Lucas is friendly around other dogs and did well on his behavioral tests. Unfortunately, we have no open fosters or boarding spaces to immediately put Lucas. This young, healthy and charming dog faces euthanasia (death) unless an emergency foster or preferably, an adoptive home can be found for him within the next few days! Please CALL us (not email!) if you can help us save Lucas (212) 427-8273. Time is of the essence!