Monty

This GORGEOUS SWEET boy is slated to go down tomorrow because there is no room at the shelter - pls give him a second chance by committing to Adopting, Fostering or Sponsoring him!

Monty, a 10 mo old stray, arrived at the shelter only a week ago. He's a big boy (56 pounds), healthy looking and well nourished and he's got a beautiful snowy white coat. When he first arrived, he used to jump up to shower you with licks and kisses...but he's calmed down now: no more jumping. He's still a young pup and needs to run and be exercised. All he wants is a buddy - human or doggy.

Monty is sooo friendly and easy to walk as he doesn't pull on the leash. He appears to be housetrained and takes treats gently from your fingers. He looks like an angel when he sleeps. Young, sometimes boisterous, but never aggressive. Rather, he is quite playful and he was very civil with all the dogs he met. As with any young dog, Monty needs exercise and training: nothing more. He'll supply the love - THE FULL MONTY right back at ya!!! SO PLEASE GIVE HIM that chance to show you HOW MUCH LOVE HE CAN GIVE.

If you can help SAVE MONTY by adopting, fostering or sponsoring... pls e-mail back to this post (reply to the craigslist e-mail above) or call #212-533-0822 TONIGHT!!! Tomorrow will be too late! THANK YOU!

Fortune

This sweetie was fortunate after all and a Rescue Group pulled her off the list. I will find out the name of the rescue group so I can forward any interested parties to them... so continue to send me any "hits" my way and keep the posts up but revise them to reflect the following copy below:

*SAVED BY RESCUE GROUP, STILL NEEDS HOME

Little Fortune was Saved in the nick of time by a Rescue Group so she is safe but she is still looking for her furever home so if you are still interested in her, please see contact info below -THANK YOU!

Fortune is a Sweet Small (only 30 lbs!)2 yr spayed F Black Lab/Shep/Chow/Pit X... she may be a mutt but she's oh so cute and oh so lovable. She's a bit nervous at first but quickly warms up to you as soon as she realizes you're going to play with her! We think she would be fine with other dogs but are not sure about cats.

Please give this girl a chance... everyone could use a Little Fortune these days right?

If you are interested in adopting/fostering Fortune... pls e-mail back to this post ASAP or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback #... Pls Hurry!

*Please note there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested to cover shots, spay surgery and microchip.

Desmond - Aye, Brothah!

Adorable Little Desmond was saved by a rescue group and they only have 24 hours to find a home/foster home or sponsor- he's a good sweet boy that deserves a second chance.. Won't you SAVE HIM by committing to ADOPTING, FOSTERING or SPONSORING TODAY?!

I never like looking at dogs the first day they come into the shelter, but the community should be aware when a dog is in particular need. Desmond is a 3 year old stray who weigh 46 pounds and was rated "moderate" by our vets on the inital exam on January 23rd. He didn't like being restrained and struggled a bit, but who likes being poked and prodded by strangers? When I saw him, he was in his cage, barking when you looked at him but otherwise quiet. I put my hand in front for him to sniff, and his tail began to wag--and, when another staffer did the same thing, we both agreed he was friendly enough for me to walk. Desmond was a very good and polite boy while we walked outside, but off leash he paced, clearly nervous but never aggressive. When I grabbed a broom to clean up the run, he ran away from it- and when I slipped the leash over his head to walk him back in, he cringed and clamped his eyes shut, bracing himself to be HIT! - THIS POOR BOY WAS ABUSED BY HIS PREVIOUS OWNER! Despite this..he's a VERY FRIENDLY BOY but he is insecure and nervous... so he will need a strong confident Human Pack Leader to give him the reassurance and the confidence that he needs..because he's so submissive, we think he will probably be fine with other dogs but we're not sure about cats.

Won't you be his Pack Leader and give him a second chance to be the dog he can be?!!

If you can give this dog a home or a foster home... please e-mail back to this post or CALL #212-533-0822 IMMEDIATELY as time is of the essence!... thank you!

*Please note there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested to cover shots, neuter surgery and microchip

Jaden

Poor Jaden - Saved from death row at a city shelter... he was boarded in a kennel in PA and he's been there for over 5 months!! He needs to get out of jail ASAP as he desparately wants to be in a home to snuggle up to a human! Won't you please open your heart and home to him ASAP!!

Jaden is a short stocky 60 lb male brown/white amstaff mix who is oh so handsome. Even though he was estimated at 3 yrs old... he is full of energy and greets you with tons of wiggles and kisses! He is sweetheart of dog and will need a bit of obedience training but he's eager to learn and is a complete mush. He is very good with all dogs, big and small but not so good with cats and because he's a bit of jumper, we feel he should not go to a home with small children... but he should be fine with older children 12 yrs+. Because of his jumping, he's still going to need some training... but most of this energy comes from being kenneled for so long and once you get him on a good exercise regimen and good firm discipline... he will be your loyal best friend forever! COME AND MEET HIM TODAY!

If you are interested in meeting JADEN... please e-mail back to the reply e-mail above or call #917-543-6193. Please note there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested to cover all his shots, neuter surgery and microchip.

Gorda

Poor Gorda. Her owner has advanced HIV and is very sick and can no longer care for his beloved companion. He reluctantly and tearfully surrendered her to the city KILL SHELTER a few days ago and now she is in danger of being put down!

Please help us to SAVE THIS SWEET DOG!... she deserves another chance at a good home!

Gorda is a sweet 5 year old amstaff who lived a very good life as you can see by her plump figure... she's a bit overweight at 75 lbs!!... but she's all the more to love and just an absolute mush. Her owner assured us that she loves all people, is obedient and housetrained. She walks great on the leash, is very calm even when all the other young dogs were barking at her. She's a snuggle buggle and she just wants to climb into your lap. She would make an owner very happy and loved. She's a real sweetheart, with a beautiful shiny black coat. Won't you give her the second chance she deserves??

If you can commit to ADOPTING or FOSTERING Sweet GORDA... please e-mail back to this post IMMEDIATELY or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback number... Time is of the Essence as she is in danger of being euthanized in the next day or two! - thank you!

Shy

This Darling Girl only has 24 hours left before she is to be PUT DOWN - please come to her aid and SAVE HER by adopting/fostering/sponsoring so she gets the second chance she deserves!

Sweet Shy is a 2 yr, 50 lb beautiful female black and white pit mix that was found abandoned in an apt and brought to the shelter as a stray after being tranquilized by the police. When she awoke, she was very dazed and confused and struggled a bit with the kennel workers because she was very very frightened... now that she's warmed up and gotten acclimated to the shelter, she has shown herself to be a very nice dog... very frightened and yes very Shy. Several volunteers have commented that she is a very nice little gal, well nourished, obedient (she executes basic commands with precision and speed), good on the leash, and has no handling or agression issues with other dogs. She also poses nicely for photos. She will need a patient human pack leader who will work with her on building her confidence but she's already 1/2 way there... she will make a wonderful loyal companion to someone or to another dog and she's good with cats!! She weighs 50 pounds and is only two years old - please give her the second chance she deserves!

If you can SAVE SHY by committing to adopting, fostering or sponsoring, please e-mail back to this post IMMEDIATELY or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback info! Pls hurry as Time is of the Essence! Thank you!

*Pease note that there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested by the shelter to cover shots, spay surgery and microchip if you adopt

Tank

Name: Tank
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year
Breed: White Boxer
Weight: 46 lbs.
Temperment: No concern
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

***To save TANK email emily@inourhandsrescue.org TONIGHT!!!***

On the euthanasia list for tomorrow AM is another gorgeous white dog named TANK, who, despite his name is small at only 46 lbs. He is 1 year old, super sweet and affectionate, does well with other dogs and had and EXCELLENT behavior evaluation. (His hair goes up a bit when he first meets dogs, but he settles down right away.) He is a favorite of shelter staff, and they have asked me to save him.

This is what a volunteer wrote about him:

Tank's parents were evicted from their home. They left him tied in their courtyard from 9:30AM till 8:45PM on one of our colder days of the week. You would never know that poor Tank suffered such an ordeal because he is so sweet and wiggly in his kennel. The medical staff tell us he is around a year old and only weighs 46 pounds.

The doctors did not see any signs of aggression during his exam. They did report some old scaring on his head, face, and fore and hind legs. He has already been seen by our behavior staff. They felt he started the testing a bit nervous but warmed up to the handlers once he knew he was safe. He is reported to do his business outside and therefore might be housebroken. If you want to give a new better life to Tank, please, come to the shelter as soon as possible. His time at the shelter is limited.

Tank has only hours left-- if you would like to apply to foster or adopt, please email me at emily@inourhandsrescue.org and I will send you the appropriate application. You will still need to be approved, so please apply early so I have time to look at the application.

THANK YOU!

Sandy

Name: Sandy
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years
Breed: Brindle Pittie
Weight: 35 lbs.
Temperment: No concern
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

To save SANDY'S LIFE, email emily@inourhandsrescue.org ASAP! There is no time to waste!

Sandy loves to run! Tail wagging, tongue hanging, she appears to be quite the happy dog despite her harsh surroundings and dangerous situation So dangerous that tomorrow will die unless a kind soul saves her.

As a volunteer found out who walked and photographed Sandy, she also loves to crawl into your lap to gives kisses and get hugs. She is a 2-year-old brown brindle and white American Pit Bull Terrier mix.

Like most dogs who come to the shelter, she probably has had obedience training, which isn't her fault. She does tug on the lead, so your teaching her to walk nicely and obey your commands would be great for the two of you. She even seems like she will be good with cats! She completely ignores them, even when they hiss.

SANDY had a PERFECT behavior evaluation, and should be great in nearly any home. Like any pittie, she will need plenty of affection, discipline and exercise!!!

Won't you email tonight so that tomorrow you can adopt this sweet little girl? She wants to live and play with you for years to come.

Contact emily@inourhandsrescue.org NOW or she will be gone tomorrow by 6 AM!

Ashley - NO ADOPTION FEE!

Name: Ashley
Sex: Female
Age: 8 years
Breed: Staffie
Weight: 55 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs/Kids - No; Cats - Yes Please!
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

At 8 years old and about 55 lbs, Ashley found herself dumped in a kill shelter, left to die alone as puppies and small dogs found homes, but she, a senior pittie girl, was overlooked. She made her way onto the euthanasia list, and it looked like the end for Ashley-- a hard life, probably as a breeder, was to end on a cold, hard metal table, held down by jaded hands.

At the last minute, In Our Hands Rescue stepped in to take her, and sent her to a wonderful foster home. With the failing economy, the foster lost his job and moved to Philadelphia, leaving Ashley behind. Despite our pleas, no one stepped up to help poor Ashley. She was sent to a boarding kennel, where she passes her days in a cage, not a home.

Life has been hard on this old girl, you see, as a dog bred for her puppies, she is not particularly fond of other dogs - she was not socialized, and was probably approached by other dogs only to mate. Additionally, city life scares her, as she was not often walked or given access to people other than her caretaker. She is sweet and wonderful though, as long as she is away from the stressful hustle and bustle off city life, and appears to really enjoy the company of cats. She knows basic commands and is not too terribly zippy on the leash.

For these reasons, we would like to place Ashley in a foster or adoptive home outside of the city, with adults only, no dogs but cats are OK. Like our other dogs, Ashley will come spayed, up to date on shots, microchipped, dewormed and heartworm tested--- but she will NOT come with an adoption fee. We simply want to find the right home for her.

If you would like to save Ashley, a sweet, gentle old girl from ending her days in a cage, please contact emily@inourhandsrescue.org. We are committed to making sure this is not all life has to offer her. Please, Please email and help her start her life anew.

Videos of Ashley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tXb3WH3NyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCjyHcVszdc

If you would like to make a donation toward the cost of boarding her while an appropriate home is found, PLEASE VISIT www.inourhandsrescue.org and click "donate".

Chelsea

Name: Chelsea
Sex: Female
Age: 3 years
Breed: rednose
Weight: 65 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs - No, Kids 12+, Cats - No
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Gorgeous Chelsea is getting booted from her current home because of a dispute with the resident dog. She can only stay until this SUN, 12/28!! so we urgently need to find her a new home/foster home by then.

Chelsea is a beautiful 3 yr old spayed female bluenose pit weighing in at a healthy 65 lbs. She was originally rescued from a kill shelter in NYC and was dropped off as a stray. She was what they call a "throwaway mom" - used for breeding and then tossed. Despite her strong muscular looks, she is an absolute sweetheart and very loving with all humans but she is a bit timid and fearful with other dogs and she can be reactive on the leash when she sees other dogs, other than that she walks easily on the leash, knows basic commands, is housebroken, crate trained and generally has a very low key couch potato demeanor but she needs firm direction and leadership from a STRONG HUMAN LEADER and we feel that as a result of her not getting along with the resident dog, she needs to go to an EXPERIENCED BULLY BREED OWNER.Ideally she should be an ONLY DOG and because of her strength/size, she should go to a home with older kids ages 12+ and NO CATS.

IF You are looking for a wonderful gorgeous pit, please consider adopting/fostering CHELSEA. If you are serious about committing to her, pls e-mail back to this post or to luckofthedog@gmail.com or call #917-543-6193 ASAP!! and leave your name, contact# and e-mail address *ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE*

*Pls note this dog is located in the Metropolitan NYC Area - Transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met* There will be a reasonable rehoming fee requested to cover shots, spay surgery and microchip*

If you'd like to help out CHELSEA or dogs in need by making a donation to In Our Hands Rescue - you can do so by going to this link http://inourhandsrescue.chipin.com/help-iohr-save-a-last-chance-shelter-dog

Georgie

Name: Georgie
Sex: Male
Age: 8 months
Breed: Red/White Pittie
Weight: 65 lbs.
Temperment: No concern
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Georgie's time is extremely short-his perfect behavior evaluation make him adoptable in ANY home. Please don't let him become a statistic! Email emily@inourhandsrescue.org TODAY, before it is too late and those blue eyes shine no more...

A 65 lb LAPDOG... That's Georgie--- well, when he's not being a playful puppy, that is. He was given up by his owner because they have no time for him. They did say that he is good with obedience and loves men, women, and children, and displayed not an ounce of any type of aggression.

A VOLUNTEER WROTE:

"A handsome brute" was one comment a volunteer almost wrote, but Georgie is anything but a brute. This 8-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier pup is rather large, weighing 65 pounds and still growing, but he's very friendly with people and other dogs. In fact, Georgie earned our behaviorists' highest rating for his being sociable and not aggressive. They noted that he is very playful. A volunteer who walked and photographed Georgie confirmed his high rating. However, he is strong and did pull the fellow around a parking lot. So, you'd have to teach him to heel and obey your other commands. He is young and eager to please so your teaching him would be fun and fulfilling for you both. But, you can't wait; please email today. Georgie is too handsome and precious to lose.

This is it. YOU are Georgie's last chance. Email emily@inourhandsrescue.org TODAY or it will soon be too late to SAVE GEORGIE.

Rochelle

Name: Rochelle
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years
Temperment: No concern
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Meet Rochelle---

A shelter worker called me today on my cell to plead for help for uniquely gorgeous, uncommonly calm, 4 year-old Rochelle. In fact, she is not living in a cage, but in the staff member's office... THAT'S how well behaved she is... And the volunteers lover her too.

A VOLUNTEER WROTE:

Rochelle's favorite place is in front of you with her head on your chest, the better to get hugs and treats. She is a gentle 4-old-year gray and white American Pit Bull Terrier. Maybe her fur color is more blue brindle. Rochelle walks nicely on the lead, can sit on command and appeared to a volunteer who walked and photographed her that she is to be house trained. Won't you come see this sweet, mellow girl today? If you are looking for quiet times with a well-behaved dog, then Rochelle is the dog for you. It won't be long before she has her head on your chest.

We think she'd be excellent with adults, kids and other dogs-- she had PERFECT behavioral scores. Don't let this life slip away...

Her time is short. Please do not delay-- contact us immediately to foster or adopt. In days, she will be dust! Email emily@inourhandsrescue.org

Madison

Name: Madison
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
Breed: rednose
Weight: 44 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs - Yes, Kids 7+, Cats - ?
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

PLS Help us save MADISON from euthanasia at the shelter. He is living on borrowed time. He was scheduled to be euthanized last week and the shelter agreed to give him some more time, which is where we stepped in to try and help him find a home before it's too late and the shelter puts him back on the euthanasia list.

MADISON is a 2-year old male brown and white American Staffordshire Terrier. He arrived at the shelter as a result of his owner being evicted. This poor dog's life has been turned upside down. He went from the comfort of his home to the shelter. Because he's in an unfamiliar environment and lost his family, he isn't happy one bit at the shelter. As a result, he is timid and needs a master that understands his situation and can help build his confidence. Once you spend a little time with him he starts to come out of his shell. When he was tested at the shelter he showed no aggression and no food guarding. He is ok with other dogs. Kids over 8 years old are OK. Can you change his world around again by giving him another chance to live his life in a wonderful and loving home?

If you can commit to adopt, foster or foster him with the option to adopt, please respond to this posting with your phone number or call us directly at 917-543-6193.

*Please note there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested of the shelter to cover all shots, neuter surgery and microchip

Posey

Name: Posey
Sex: Female
Age: 3 years
Breed: Tan/White Pittie
Weight: 40 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs - Yes, Kids 7+, Cats - ?
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Sweet LIL' POSEY found herself at the local city shelter dropped off as a stray, dirty and pregnant. Due to lack of space, she was slated to be euthanized but was spared because she's soo sweet!! A rescue group saved her but the shelter had to abort her puppies and the group boarded her at a vet's office so she could recover... she is recovering quickly and can't stay there much longer and needs to be out ASAP!!! - won't you take her home for the holidays?

Posey is a very petite amstaff/pit mix at only 40 lbs and the vets think she is approx 3 yrs old. She scored very well on her behavior test and seems to be good with other dogs and could care less about cats. We don't know how she is with small kids.. but because of her petite size, feel she would be fine with older kids 7 yrs+...she's adorable, small and soo sweet and craves human attention...she certainly deserves another chance at a good home. Please come and meet her today!!

If you can SAVE POSEY by committing to Adopting, Fostering or Sponsoring, please respond back to this post with your callback info or call #917-543-6193...thank you!!

*Please note this dog is located in the Metropolitan NYC Area. Transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met and there will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested to cover shots, spay surgery and microchip*

Sheba

Name: Sheba
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years
Breed: American Bulldog
Weight: 40 lbs.
Temperment: No Concern
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

HEBA's TIME IS UP! - Pls help her by Adopting/Fostering or Sponsoring!

SHEBA is a sweet petite white Am Bulldog/Amstaff Mix gal who seems to have lived a rough life...She was dumped at the City Shelter in Brooklyn, NY shelter as a stray and is estimated at 4 yrs old and is approx 45 lbs. She's very sweet and mellow but has a rough coat and calloused elbows.. someone wasn't feeding her very well and she may have been left in a cement lot for a period of time.. still she passed her behavior exam and although she is a bit wary of other dogs at first... once she warms up she is an absolute sweetheart... she's great with all people and so loving... unfortunately we don't know how she is with cats and kids... but we imagine she would be fine with older kids 10 yrs+.

LOOK AT THAT ADORABLE GROUCHO MARX EYEBROW that gives her the all inquisitive look!!! She just wants a couch to lay on and a person or family to give her the loving home she deserves!! She is currently being boarded at a facility in PA and her sponsor cannot afford to board her any longer so she must go to a home/foster ASAP or find another sponsor - PLS HELP !!!

If you'd like to meet/adopt SHEBA, please e-mail back to this post or call #917-543-6193 for an application ASAP....THANK YOU! *

*Please note this dog is located in the metropolitan Philadelphia area and transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met* Also a reasonable adoption donation fee will be requested to cover shots, spay surgery & microchip costs

If you'd like to help out SHEBA & dogs in need by making a donation to In Our Hands Rescue - you can do so by going to this link http://inourhandsrescue.chipin.com/help-iohr-save-a-last-chance-shelter-dog

Please check out other available dogs at In Our Hands Rescue by going to: http://www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=NY558&sort=Identifier&preview=1