Category Archives: Pets Alive Westchester

PETA, Adjust Your Cattitude

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jbsibley

(Warning for people with sensitive stomachs: this blog contains an icky picture, and links may contain photos of PETA’s victims. It’s not gratuitous, I promise.) Short one tonight, folks. I need some sleep. But this is pissing me off. PETA … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, New York City, No Kill, NYCACC, Pets Alive Westchester | 7 Comments

Richie

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jbsibley

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 | 3 Comments

New Hospice Dog: Face

Posted on January 27, 2013 by jbsibley

In mid-December I took in a dog for hospice from Pets Alive Westchester: Face, a fun and friendly nine year old pit bull who had been in residence since 2007. I’m pretty sure he was named for Dirk Benedict’s character … Continue reading →

Posted in Hospice, Pets Alive Westchester, Shelter Stuff | 7 Comments

NYCACC’s Sandy Shutdown

Posted on November 3, 2012 by jbsibley

Since Hurricane Sandy animals have been pouring into New York City Animal Care & Control (NYCACC). They have locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island but the Staten Island location was evacuated prior to the storm’s arrival and animals transferred … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, No Kill, NYCACC, Pets Alive Westchester, Shelter Stuff | 20 Comments

Victim of His Own Myth: Leo

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jbsibley

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 | 14 Comments

Buddha – And a Request for Help

Posted on August 5, 2012 by jbsibley

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 | 2 Comments

The Accidental Dog

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jbsibley

Just before the time that Macho passed away, a dog at the shelter I volunteer for had a terrible accident, and she needed to have a leg amputated. Chula (which means “pretty” in Spanish) is around 12 years old and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Pets Alive Westchester, Shelter Stuff | 13 Comments