Fun at #BlogPaws 2013

Been a great weekend at Blog Paws! Foster Dogs NYC was in the house to share our mission and connect with other great people. I (Sarah) met other pet bloggers from around the country, some amazing rescuers, many hilarious and talented animals of all types, and learned so much about blogging. 

After all, where else can you hold a cat wearing a tutu while taking notes in a seminar about social media? [Gotta love my new friend Alana from There's a Cat in the Fridge, giving me such a look!]

Adoption Event in BK 6/2

Twenty Paws Rescue will hold an adoption event on Sunday June 2nd from 12 PM - 6 PM at Petco, in Sheepshead Bay BK. Come find a friend! See their adoptable dogs here, and you can apply in advance.

6/2/13, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Petco
1610 Avenue Y, Brooklyn, NY

Meet Simba & Little Caesar the Chillaxed Cats

Simba and Little Caesar are 9 year old brothers, neutered, healthy, and very affectionate. They get along with other pets, after the "getting to know you" phase. They go crazy for vanilla flavored "Ensure"! 

They still have their claws, and have been trained to only scratch their scratching post. They currently live with a senior dog, whom they don't mind. They are handsome, aren't they?

Interested in adopting these gorgeous adult bonded cats? They look like mini lions - perfect for a cat named "Simba"! Located in Queens.

Email David: dgarcia1224@gmail.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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At Blog Paws 2013

How cool is this- a national convention for pet bloggers? I'm fitting right in!

Newborn Puppy to Start Your Day

Is there anything more precious? #toocute

This baby was born eleven days ago to a newly rescued Chihuahua named Tila Tequila (these were Cinco De Mayo newborns, so the rescuer knew just the name to give mama!). She and her sister are doing well, and they are as precious as can be!

Care of Eve's Sanctuary Animal Rescue, in NYC.

Meet Max the Awesome Bulldog/Pittie Mix - NEEDS HOME NOW

Looking for foster or adopter! Adult, 75 lbs, good with dogs, cats and kids!!

From his rescue group:

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to adopt one of the most exceptional dogs we have ever met - and we meet a lot of dogs! 

Good looking on the outside with a heart of gold on the inside. Max is seeking a forever or foster home to finally lay on a nice soft surface and feel safe. You can tell that this dog has spent many years laying on concrete or a hard surface due to a lot of callouses on his body. He hasn't had an easy life and yet he adores everyone he meets, human and canine. 

He weighs 75 lbs and at least 1/3 of that weight is comprised of his head. He is a dream dog and will fit well pretty much in any home, he just needs love. We rescued this big friendly boy from the Manhattan ACC a couple of weeks back - he was left there by his family along with his sister Nina. 

He lived with cats as well and 5 children ages 2-17. He is house-trained and knows multiple commands. He adores children. He is a 7 yr old American Bulldog

Care of For Our Friends Inc., Bayside, NY

Contact 516.616.3076 or fofadopt@nyc.rr.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com


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Kara & Rugby: An Adoption Story

In Search of Rugby

by Kara Silverman

I'm a dog lover. First there was Cookie the mutt, when I was a baby. I learned how to walk by holding on to her fur and moving with her. That dog put up with a lot. Then there was Princess, the little runty yellow lab that could. My family loved that dog so much we'd regularly give up our seats in the car for her. Next it was Cinnamon the Min Pin and Bella the Italian Greyhound. Cinnamon was my first dog as an adult and will always hold a special place in my heart. After several amazing years together, it came time for me to make a tough decision about Cinnamon's quality of life. Living in NYC wasn't right for her; I couldn't give her the space and freedom she needed to be a happy, healthy dog. I made one of the hardest decisions ever in my life and gave her up. She's super happy and well cared for now, but in June of 2012 I was left with a broken heart. 

My roommate's dog Sophie tried to console me, but for the first few weeks, I was paralyzed and couldn't ever imagine having another dog that would measure up to Cinnamon. Then I slowly started to see the situation as an opportunity to find my perfect match. I began my search and was dead certain that my future canine companion would be three things: adopted from a shelter, smallish like 25 lbs or less, and an English Bulldog named Winston with just the right amount of pudge. I have always fantasized about being an english bulldog pet parent. I had the name and all of our adventures planned out. We would walk the streets of New York in search of the perfect brunch place, we would hike Vermont to find cheese and great views. We would snuggle on the couch reading books about history. 

So I went along my merry way, attending adoption events like Adoptapalooza in Union Square, I stalked the ASPCA and Animal Haven websites, I set up alerts from petfinder.com for English Bulldogs in the tri-state area, I dragged my friends with me to visit shelters in New Jersey and Connecticut. And one day, I talked to a woman on the phone about an adorable boy named Buster (I could be flexible on the name after all) at the Long Island Bulldog Rescue. I don't remember the woman's name, but I will be forever in her debt. She listened to me carefully as I talked about all the activities I wanted to do with Buster, and promptly told me no, I could not adopt him. I was stunned and confounded to say the least. 

The goal of an adoption organization like a shelter or a breed rescue is not only to quickly place dogs in homes, but also to place the right dog in the right home so they can have a happy life and not come back to the shelter. This sometimes means that an interested and otherwise qualified adopter, like me, does not end up with the dog they are calling about. It turned out that Buster and english Bulldogs in general were not going to be able to handle the active lifestyle I wanted for me and my pup. This woman completely shattered my idea of the kind of dog I would adopt. She talked to me about crate training my dog, which would mean I could get a dog of any size regardless of the size of my apartment, she talked to me about other active, loving, family breeds like Pit Bulls, Pointers, Labradors, and more. She convinced me to be more open minded about finding my match. She led me to Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. 

I first saw Rugby on the SCAR website and he was so pathetically precious he caught my eye immediately. A mix of some kind -- part Lab, part Vizsla, part Weimaraner  Rugby had been in the Shelter for 6 months and had been adopted and returned several times. He was skinny and jumpy when nervous (hence the returning to the shelter) and we hit it off right away. On my first visit to meet Rugby, we walked around the block a few times. He was responsive to his name and followed every command. I came back to see him twice more to get sign off from my roommates and in September, more than 3 months after starting my search, I took him home. After 30 days of fostering with enormous amounts of food, regular exercise and tons of love the 55 lbs, lab/weim/viszla mix named Rugby became my permanent pup. He comes running with me, we go to the park for hours, he snuggles, he eats, he shakes paw. 

Rugby is not the dog I thought I wanted, but he is exactly the dog I was searching for. 

Meet Ramona the Mini Pittie - NEEDS HOME NOW

Needs foster or adopter now! Good with kids and dogs (no cats please)! 3 yrs old, just 35 lbs.

Ramona is a 3 year old petite pittie mix. Weighing around 35 lbs she is the perfect fit into almost any living situation. Ramona a bright ham and star of the show, will keep a constant smile on your face. We are completely bewildered as to how or why she was dumped in a shelter. This girl will do anything to please you. Adoring other dogs and humans, Ramona defines gregarious. 

Not only is she incredibly intelligent, Ramona is also housebroken, crate trained, and loves kids. Versatile, Ramona can go from cuddling on the couch to a riveting game of fetch. Quite honestly, she is the perfect dog! This is one resilient girl who did not let her past get the best of her. Ramona is a definite contender for your heart. 

Her convenient size, adorable blue coloring, and zest for life are sure to make you grateful for each moment you share with her!

Care of Twenty Paws to Share.

If interested in Ramona, please email Rachel & Linda at twentypawsrescue@gmail.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

You can download the foster / adopter application here.

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Dealing With Food Aggression

Do you have a dog that tenses up when you attempt to remove his/her food? Does your dog growl at another dog during mealtime? Jeff Gellman has some tips for you!



About this video: Shania came to us a few days prior to this filming with high levels of resource guarding and food aggression that got her surrendered, this is one of the things that get dogs killed in shelters daily. This video shows how you should be feeding your dog as soon as you bring your dog home whether it is a newborn or an older dog, start doing this today.

MAP: NY Rescues & Shelters

Find New York Dogs & Puppies

Thanks to Adopt-A-Pet for sharing this map!

Winner of Petfinder Blogger Contest

Congratulations! Your blog has been selected as a winner of Petfinder’s Adopted Blogger Contest! We selected ten wonderful blogs that have a strong devotion to making a difference for pets. There was stiff competition, but the ten winners are amazing examples of the diverse ways bloggers can help. 

- Petfinder.com

PETFINDER’S ADOPTED BLOGGER CONTEST WINNER LIST
Care2’s Feline Muse
Carma Poodale
Cat In the Fridge
DogTipper
Foster Dogs NYC
Paws and Effect
Pixel Blue Eyes
The Chronicles of Cardigan
The Lazy Pit Bull
Wishcuit

Meet Callie the Cool Cattle Dog Mix

Looking for adopter, not available for fostering. 4 yrs old, 70 lbs. Been at shelter for three years...
  

Callie is a very sweet tempered female dog who has lived at the Smithtown, NY shelter for three of her four years. She loves to go out of the kennel, she likes getting attention from humans, she is very alert to all that is going on around her, and she is very intelligent. 

Because she has lived almost her entire life in a small kennel with no behavioral training, she pulls on the leash (and she is quite strong) and sees cars as something that need herding. She's a sweet girl who deserves better than she has been given. 

Callie would be best in a home with children over 10 years of age, and be best as the only pet. She would be a great fit for someone with a fenced yard who will take the time to teach her how to behave.

Located on Long Island, at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Contact Debi: debimaier@msn.com, 631-864-6512, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Meet Marky the Recovering Pit Bull - NEEDS HOME NOW

Gorgeous pit bull needs foster home now! Donations are welcome! Was a stray and was hit by a car this morning. Very friendly with people, not tested with kids or dogs yet. 1 yr old, 68 lbs. Malnourished, so will gain more weight soon. 

A stray male pit bull was hit by a car this morning outside our house in Far Rockaway at 7:30 this morning. My husband was alerted to the accident by our neighbor who saw this precious boy get struck by a speeding car who never stopped. A neighbor heard it happen, and came to our door to alert us of the situation. We brought this baby to safety in our yard.

My husband observed blood in his anal area so while he tended to the dog, now called Marky, I made an emergency call to our vet’s office and made arrangements to bring him in immediately. A full exam including a rectal exam were done and revealed no internal bleeding and no broken bones. During the examination the vet discovered that the blood was coming from his scrotum. He was dragged by the car down the street on this area. The vet is keeping him for continued observation for the next few days while also giving him antibiotics. He has been given all his shots as well. Marky is just about 1 year old and he weighs 68lbs.

With all Marky has been through, he has had the sweetest disposition. He is an incredible loving and friendly boy. He cuddled all the way to the vet’s office.

Please help Marky! 

To ADOPT/FOSTER Marky, contact Sloane and Matt: BSLNEWS2011@gmail.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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If you are able to contribute to his vet care costs you can do so securely HERE.

Charm Bracelet For You & Your Dog

Our friends at local handmade dog apparel company Found My Animal (the makers of the beloved orange rope Rescue Leash) have come up with the cutest idea - a charm bracelet for you and your dog! Your dog wears one-half of the "best friends" charm, and on your bracelet dangles the other half! This makes a great gift for the chic dog lover! Order here.

Meet Ruby the Loving Lab Mix

Looking for adopter! Available for foster-to-adopt (trial period before committing to adoption). 4 yrs old, 60 lbs. Good with kids, cats, and some dogs.

We adopted Ruby from BARC shelter in November 2009. We then got another dog in April 2010, and they have been getting along fine up until last month when our other dog tore her ACL in her knee. She's had surgery, but since she got injured, she has been attacking Ruby. We've been putting them in their crates, but Ruby is terrified now. It's a truly horrible situation, and we don't see it getting better, even though we've been working with a trainer. Ruby is very stressed out, and she doesn't trust our other dog anymore.

  

Ruby is extremely sweet and loves all people, kids, and even cats (we also have a cat). She doesn't get along with all dogs, so it would be best for her to be the only dog. We want to find a loving home for her--she is much more adoptable than our other dog, which still needs to rehab her knee for the next 2 months.

Ruby will want to say hi to every person on the street, and will go on her back for a belly rub for anyone. It is breaking our hearts, but we can't live like this, and Ruby deserves to live in an environment which is safe for her. 

Ruby is totally adorable, knows sit, stay, leave it, down, come, and give paw. Very obedient, and loves to chase a ball. Most of the time, she's on her back being a couch potato.

Located in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Contact Wendy: wgreen4718@yahoo.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Meet Ginger the Sweet Pittie Mix - NEEDS HOME NOW

Needs foster or adopter now! 1 yr old, 65 lbs, shy, active, good with kids (8+), good with dogs.

Ginger is a spunky, cute, loving 1 yr old young girl. She is a true Heinz 57 variety, a little of everything. Everyone has an opinion as to her breed - guesses include mixes of German Shepherd, Boxer (she does have droopy boxer eyes), Lab and Pit Bull. Whatever her mix they don't come any prettier than Ginger. 

Ginger is friendly and loving to all she meets, a bit nervous at first but she warms up quickly. 

She is a young, active dog and will make a great family pet for a family with children 8 and up. She is eager to please, she needs some obedience training but she is a quick learner. She loves toys, treats and knows basic commands like sit. She walks nicely on the leash and has a truly sweet personality. 

She likes other dogs but ideally will be a good companion for an easy-going or submissive dog. She is wonderful in the car too! We estimate her weight around 65 lbs.

Care of For Our Friends Inc., Bayside, NY

Contact 516.616.3076 or fofadopt@nyc.rr.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Meet Petey the Pittie/Hound Mix - NEEDS HOME NOW

Needs foster or adopter. 1.5 yrs old, 75 lbs. Good with dogs and kids!
  

Lap dog alert! My name is Petey and I am what they call in the dog world a learner. I like to be close and pressed against the people in my life and just hang out. And if I can swing it, I will climb into your lap. If you come meet me, the first thing I will do is get very close and look up into your eyes. 

At just 18 months old, I am incredibly well behaved. I know sit, down, paw and stay. I like to chew on nylabones and easily will give it up if you ask me. 

I am in great health and neutered. I am pretty sad right now having just lost my home when my mom lost her apartment. I am a dog used to a lot of loving and I am seeking a nice warm home ASAP. 

I like other dogs and and am good with children. I weigh 75 lbs and I have been very well cared for. I am gorgeous and people seriously fawn over me and wish I could be theirs. Maybe I can be yours!!! 

Care of For Our Friends Inc., Bayside, NY

Contact 516.616.3076 or fofadopt@nyc.rr.com, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Meet Bentley the Abandoned Pittie Mix - NEEDS HOME NOW

Needs foster home or adopter! 2 yrs old, 53 lbs, abandoned in Prospect Park.

From his rescuer:
Bentley was found tied up and abandoned in Prospect Park on 4/29. I brought him home, checked him at the vet, and got him dry and warm. He is turning out to be a friendly buddy. He is not aggressive, but doesn't get along with other dogs. There hasn't been any incident, but after some sniffing he generally just barks a lot and gets defensive.

Regarding a search for his former owners: I had the vet check for a microchip. His owners were registered along with their address and phone number. I worked with the vet to contact them and unfortunately, after repeat attempts, we haven’t had a response since last week. I have followed up with 311 to make sure I am not stealing someone’s beloved pet, but considering the state I found him in, and the lack of response from his registered owners, 311 explained that he is now my responsibility. I hope that this is for the better.

drawing of Bentley sleeping by his rescuer 

Bentley is good with people, and I have taken him for short jogs which he likes. He loves treats and he's a champion napper! I can only foster him for a short period due to a strict "no pets" policy in my apartment lease

Located in South Slope, Brooklyn.

Contact rescuer Gant Powell, gantpowell@gmail.com, 443 756 4296, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Meet Trixie the Cattle Dog - NEEDS HOME NOW

Looking for adopter! Not available for fostering. 4 yrs old, 60 lbs, Located on Long Island. 
  

Trixie is a sweet 4 year old girl. She looks like a mix of a Shepherd and an Australian Cattle Dog (aka: Blue Heeler), beautiful coloring with spotted patches. She loves the attention she gets from the volunteers when they brush her and walk her, and she is very well-behaved on the leash. Trixie might be fine with other dogs once away from the shelter environment, but isn't a fan of other dogs when in a kennel.

Come in to meet this calm, loving dog. She deserves a nice warm house with people who will love her forever.

Located on Long Island, at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Contact Debi: debimaier@msn.com, 631-864-6512, and please CC Foster Dogs NYC in your inquiry email: info [at] fosterdogsnyc.com

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Lila: Adoptable Dog Poster

Love seeing great publicity & marketing for adoptable dogs! While "Adopt Me" posters can be simple and monochromatic, it helps to add some graphic design and color to make it pop! Lila is still looking for a home. Read more on her post here.