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Richie
I pulled Richie by mistake. You see, I had authorization to pull several dogs for Pets Alive Westchester from New York City’s Animal Care and Control and I was working from a list of possibilities – and working quickly. It … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Pets Alive Westchester
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Blanca, the Dog Starved in NYC, Finds Her Forever Home
I told Blanca’s story and brought her to my home in an effort to bypass the horrors of New York City Animal Care and Control (NYCACC) for a dog who had suffered so terribly and asked for the help of … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, New York City
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Blanca Prepares For Her New Life
Last night, I picked up Blanca, the dog who was nearly starved to death by one of her owners – and now we know a little more about her. Her person did a good job of bringing her back from … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, New York City
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ASPCA: “Rescue” By Killing
On June 21st, the ASPCA’s law enforcement arm raided a building in the Bronx. The superintendent of the building was arrested and charged with multiple crimes related to dogfighting – 76 charges in all. The dogs were paraded in front … Continue reading
Posted in ASPCA, Dogs, New York City, No Kill
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Victim of His Own Myth: Leo
In my time with the Pets Alive organization, now with Pets Alive Westchester, it has been my privilege to work with some seriously behaviorally challenged dogs as a volunteer. I know of no other organization that allows prepared, qualified volunteers … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Pets Alive Westchester
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Buddha – And a Request for Help
I am very sorry to say that Buddha passed away earlier this week. I took Buddha home for hospice care from Pets Alive Westchester in Elmsford, NY after she developed leukemia. When I took her home she was in such … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Pets Alive Westchester, Shelter Stuff
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Buddha
Today is a special day for Buddha, it’s been two months since I brought her home from the shelter for hospice care – she has leukemia. When I first met her I thought, judging from her physical condition, that she … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs
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Ginger
A departure, for the moment, from the subject of the NYCACC. For years it has been my habit to write about special dogs I have known who have passed on, typically dogs I have known in rescue, dogs I have … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Not Funny
23 Comments
NYCACC Computer Error: Buddy
My lord, Buddy was handsome. He appeared on the kill lists on the evening of July 13th and someone stepped up to save him, entering a hold for him in New York City Animal Care and Control’s online rescue system. … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, New York City, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff
8 Comments
NYCACC Experiences
Recently I transported a whole bunch of kittens out of the New York City shelters in two trips. Doing so means spending and killing time in the lobbies of the shelters, which is always interesting. On this trip I had … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, New York City, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff
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