Piper - URGENT Foster Only Needed!

Name: Piper
Sex: Female
Age: 10 months
Breed: AmStaf/Dalmation Mix
Temperment: Dogs - Yes! Kids/Cats - Unknown
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Meet Piper, a tiny AmStaf/Dalmatian puppy. Rated "rescue only," she got all "A's" on her SAFER test but an "F" in food guarding. She deperately needs a temporary foster in NYC until transport can be arranged to Ohio, approx 2 weeks!!

Please if you can help, contact me at emily@emilygear.com to foster, adopt or help with transport. This is URGENT, as they will not hold her for me.

Foster will need to feel confident working with food guarding short-term.

Behavioral info below:

Stare A:Eyes averted with wagging neutral tail and ears back
Sensitivity A:Leans in to handler,wagging tail,enjoys touch
Tag A: Assumes play position and joins the game
Pinch A: Gently pulls paw away
Pinch 2 :Gently pulls paw away
Food F: Becomes tense ,then leaves food to bite assess a hand
Rawhide: No interest/inconclusive
Toy: No interest/inconclusive
Dog to dog A:Approaches helper dog in play position

A volunteer wrote: Piper, a real cutie patootie, came to us as a stray on 11/5/08. She has the body of a Dalmatian but not the spots. This 10 month old puppy is a treat: she loves exploring, likes being petted and hugged, is a real lady around other dogs. She weighs 33 pounds and will grow a bit more.

Nancy & Drew - Husband & Wife - PLEASE HELP!

Name: Nancy
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years
Breed: Rednose
Temperment: Dogs - Yes! Kids/Cats - Unknown
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Name: Drew
Sex: Male
Age: 4 years
Breed: Rednose
Temperment: Dogs - Yes! Kids/Cats - Unknown
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

*SAVE US* This gorgeous husband & wife pair of rednose pits was pulled from this AM's Euth List...Do you have the heart & home to save them by committing to ADOPTING, FOSTERING or SPONSORING THEM?

Nancy and her beloved companion Drew, were found together as strays on Halloween. They are very bonded. When they are apart and can see one another, they both cry and make desperate efforts to get to one another. It's heartbreaking that someone could have abandoned this lovely pair to the streets.

Both are sweet and gorgeous dogs, but being more outgoing and quite handsome, Drew has attracted a lot of attention. Poor sweet Nancy is overlooked as she is a bit of a wallflower. She might not be outstanding looking, but she is one super sweet, low key, gentle and non-aggressive dog. You call her and she comes right away ... into your arms. She is plain good. No wonder that Drew likes her so much. She recently had puppies,but will get back her girlish figure in no time. The vet staff estimate she's around 4 years old. Unfortunately, we don't know how they are with cats or small children.

If you can save these two (as we must keep them together) by committing to ADOPTING/FOSTERING or SPONSORING.. pls reply back to this e-mail or call #212-533-0822 IMMEDIATELY (24/7) and leave your callback info... SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY..

Please hurry as TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!!

*Pls note these dogs are located in the metropolitan NYC Area and transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met* Also a minimal adoption donation fee will be requested to cover shots, neuter/spay surgery and microchips*

Sasha

Name: Sasha
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years
Breed:Lab/Pittie Mix
Weight: 55 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs/Kids/Cats - Yes!
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Poor SASHA - she has been in several foster homes and everyone ADORES HER but we are still looking for the right "furever" home and we MUST FIND SASHA A HOME ASAP!!!

Sasha is a beautiful 2 yr old, 55lb spayed female black lab/pit mix who is a truly "extra-special" dog. She is a sweet calm loving "no concern" gorgeous "black pearl" of a dog. She is good with other dogs, humans of all ages and does not have any behavior issues. Calm in the house, no destructiveness, no separation anxiety, no incessant barking. She's easy on the leash once she knows her surroundings, knows basic commands and is just full of love and cuddles. Her current foster loves to take her jogging and on long hikes but at home. She loves to curl up on the couch and bed with you but will curl up on the floor on your feet if you tell her to.

We've tested her with cats and she is "overly-curious" about them but we think she can be trained to leave them alone if you are able & willing... That is her only drawback otherwise...SHE IS A PERFECT DOG and LOYAL COMPANION... Come and meet her today!

If you would like to ADOPT this sweet gorgeous gal pls respond to this post asap and leave a message with your full contact info..or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback #s. Only Serious Inquiries please. There will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested.

Roxie

Name: Roxie
Sex: Female
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Shepard Mix
Temperment: Dog/Cats/Kids - Yes!
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

THIS SWEET FRIENDLY, LOVING, PERFECT GAL is GETTING BOOTED by the LANDLORD of her current Foster home so she URGENTLY NEEDS A FUREVER HOME!!

Roxie is a sweet 1.5 yr old female brindle shephard mix...she originally was brought to the shelter as a stray. Poor Roxie, she was sooo emaciated, the shelter staff thought she was a little reindeer when she was brought in (see top two photos)... a rescue group pulled her and placed her in a foster home that fattened her up and she blossomed into a happy go lucky lovable sweet princess of a dog. (see bottom two photos).

She's great with all people, big and small (kids over 7 yrs+) and all dogs big and small but she'd prefer to be your one and only... she is an extremely smart, loyal and lovable dog and will walk beside you off leash til the ends of the earth! Her only vice is that she does guard her food a bit because she was starved and most dogs that have been emaciated exhibit some food agression but her foster mom worked with her on this and she is getting much better.

Last but not least, she doesn't seem to mind cats, but will chase if the cat hisses or gets in her face... but she is such an obedient girl that she can be trained to leave the cat alone. Roxie just wants to please and she won't let you down!

The Rescue Group has no open fosters and is DESPARATE to find her a new home/foster home IMMEDIATELY.. she is a WONDERFUL GEM of a dog and will be your BEST FRIEND FOREVER!!! and a WONDERFUL companion to another dog....IF YOU CAN ADOPT/FOSTER ROXIE... PLS E-MAIL BACK OR CALL #212-533-0822 and leave your COnTACT INFO... TIME is of the ESSENCE!!

Shadow

Name: Shadow
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year
Breed: Tuxedo Pittie
Weight: 52 lbs.
Temperment: Dogs - Yes!
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

You'd expect a dog named "Shadow" to be gloomy and dark. In that case, you'll want to change Shadow's name as soon as you save and adopt him.

This 1-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix is like sunshine, cheery and bright. He loves to play, though he must learn that a leash is not a tug-of-war rope. Your teaching him leash manners and your other commands would do him a world of good and bond you together for the rest of his life. He's very friendly with other dogs and wants to play with them.

And of course, he's friendly with people. However, he's a cry baby. When a volunteer tied him up to keep him still and photograph him, he cried and cried to be treated so cruelly -- to sit for five minutes and not be able to play. No more than a pup, Shadow's life is on the line. If no kind stranger comes forth to adopt him, tomorrow he won't even be a shadow.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FOSTER OR ADOPT SHADOW TO SAVE HIS LIFE, EMAIL EMILY@EMILYGEAR.COM IMMEDIATELY. There is no time to delay. Please include in your message the answer to the following questions:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Your neighborhood or city
• Do you have pit experience?
• Are there other animals or children in the home?

Delilah - Please help!

Name: Delilah
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years
Breed: Hound
Weight: 50 lbs.
Temperment: Calm, Cats/Dogs/Kids - Yes!
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Lovely Delilah led a hard life. At four years old, until recently, she spent every moment chained inside a chicken-wire fenced muddy, cesspool of a run with 10 of her brothers and sisters behind the home of a SC backyard breeder.

She is so calm, and would be an ideal family dog around children and other pets. She loves other dogs and the dog park, but REALLY loves the one-on-one attention of her human companions. Sweet Delilah is a perfect-sized dog, with a temperament to match. Her pictures don't quite do her beautiful ivory face justice.

A true princess of a dog, Delilah really needs to find her furever home now. Her foster has kept her for a month, and loves her very much-- and so she would like to see her move on to her furever family ASAP. Finding a dog so sweet and gentle doesn't happen every day--she would be the ideal pet for a family with children, older people who want devoted companionship, and really, anyone else.

Delilah is sensitive and shy, however and will need someone who is patient and allows her a period of adjustment in her new home. I promise you, it will be worth it!

Delilah is spayed, up-to-date on shots, heartworm negative and healthy. She is an absolute, sweet dream.

Please email emily@emilygear.com TODAY to meet her-- she won't be available much longer!

Dama

Name: Dama
Sex: Female
Age: 8 years
Breed: Rottweiler
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Dama, is an adult Rottweiler about 8 years of age who we saved from death row at a high kill shelter. She was on the euthanasia list and we placed her in temporary foster care.

Dama is done with her active dog life. She is now in retirement and looking for a place to live out her golden years. We compare her to some older people that just want peace and serenity - no crazy activities like other animals or kids, otherwise she will get grumpy. She's lived out her active dog years romping and playing and now we just want to find her a home where she can be set out to pasture to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing life. Dama is spayed, vaccinated, de-wormed, heartworm negative, microchipped and full of love....all this is missing for this fine gal is a place for her to lay her head and enjoy her golden years.

To learn about adopting Dama, please call 917-543-6193.

Philly

Name: Philly
Sex: Female
Age: 2/3 years
Breed: Red-nose pittie
Weight: 50 lbs.
Temperment: Good with some dogs, Kids - Yes!, Cats - Unknown
Spayed: No, possibly pregnant
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Sweet Dog! Help Philly LIVE! Her time is up at the shelter: she was give a brief time reprive but will be euthanized unless a home (or rescue) does not come through asap! Her previous owner, who surrendered her to the kill shelter because of "no
more time to care for her," told the staff that Philly is: Housetrained; a very loving and affectionate animal, very playful. Loves to play with children and be pet. Gets along with other dogs.

What he did not have to tell us as we could see for ourselves, is that he used Philly as a throwaway mom, having her have litter after litter of puppies in the short 2-3 years of her life; even now, the vets could not confirm if she is or isn't pregnant, as she seems very overweight and full.

Volunteers found Philly lovely, and she got along with most dogs at the shelter, while she instinctively did not like some others and barked, although she obeys and stops barking if told firmly: could it be a behavior related to the fact that she IS indeed pregnant?

Philly is going to be euthanized soon, unless a trusty dog-savvy home is found to take her in and care for her IMMEDIATELY or a RESCUE steps up to save her...If you can SAVE PHILLY by ADOPTING OR FOSTERING please e-mail back to this post and leave your full contact info including answers to the following questions:

1. Do you currently have dogs and if so, pls describe i.e breed, sex, age, spayed/neutered?
2. Have you had experience with pitbulls or bully breeds?
3. Do you have any kids or cats?
3. What do you do for a living?
4. Do you live in an apt or house? Does your landlord allow pitbulls/mixes?
5. Can you provide us with (2) non-family references with ph#s?

PLS SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY and ONLY THOSE THAT ANSWER THE ABOVE QUESTIONS will CONTACTED THANK YOU!!

Silver

Name: Silver
Sex: Male
Age: 4 years
Breed: Blue-nose pittie
Weight: 45 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Dogs, Cats/Kids - Unknown
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

This beautiful, blue-nosed boy was scheduled to go down this AM and we were able to get him another day!!.. PLS SAVE HIM BY committing to ADOPTING/FOSTERING!

Silver is one handsome dog! And even though he's stressed to find himself at the shelter (he arrived as a stray), he is always friendly. The woman who brought him to the shelter claimed the owner abandoned the dog with her. But what kind of care did Silver receive? He needs a bath, but even though his coat is a bit dirty, he is still a good looking dog. He actually poses for the camera. He walks nicely on a leash, is calm and basically ignored dogs he's met at the Shelter.

Unfortunately we don't know how he is with cats... but he seems to be good with all the humans he meets big and small. He weighs 43 pounds and is a bit on the skinny side but once he fattens up he will be one gorgeous dog!

If you can help us by committing to ADOPTING/FOSTERING this Gorgeous boy.. pls respond back to this post for an application or call #917-543-6193 and leave your call back info. Only Serious Inquiries please- Thank you!

*Pls note this dog is located in the metropolitan NYC area - transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met - also a reasonable adoption donation fee will be requested to cover shots, neuter surgery & microchip.

If you can't adopt/foster Silver but you'd like to help him or other dogs in need, please make a donation to In Our Hands Rescue by going to this link: http://inourhandsrescue.chipin.com/help-iohr-save-a-last-chance-shelter-dog

Visar - URGENT!

Name: Visar
Sex: Male
Age: 1 years
Breed: Tan/White AmStaff/Pit Mix
Weight: 40 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Dogs, Cats/Kids - Unknown
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

PLEASE HELP! - This sweet, spunky little guy is going down on THURS, 10/23 AM if we don't find someone to adopt/foster by then!! - PLS SAVE HIM BY committing to him now!!

Who's the best kisser at the Shelter? VISAR! This GORGEOUS SWEET LITTLE 45 lbs, 1 year old, male, neutered Amstaff/Pit Mix is quite the Casanova, smooching with all the volunteers. He loves people, and is rather indifferent to other dogs. He arrived as a stray but he is already neutered so we know he was owned previously however we don't really know his history and how he is with kids or cats. We do know that he does have puppy energy and will need daily exercise and discipline! Once you give him what he needs he will be your BEST FRIEND FOREVER!

If you can SAVE VISAR by ADOPTING/FOSTERING TODAY - please respond back to this post or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback info!

* Pls note that this dog is located in the metropolitan NYC Area and transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met* Also, there will be a reasonable adoption/donation fee requested to cover shots & microchip*

If you can't adopt/foster a dog in need pls consider helping 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

Sammi - Help!

Name: Sammi
Sex: Female
Age: 1 years
Breed: Red Nose Pittie
Weight: 60 lbs.
Temperment: No concern, Cats - Probably Not
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

HELP!! TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! THE FOSTER PARENTS ARE MOVING ON 10/31 and SAMMI CAN'T GO WITH THEM SO WE MUST FIND HER A HOME BY THE END OF THIS MONTH or she may have to be brought back to shelter!!

Saved from death row at a NY Shelter, Sammi is a happy go lucky sweet and sassy fun loving 1 yr old female rednose pit. She's a short, stocky, strong girl and loves to play with toys...she has energy but she is not hyper and has a wonderful mild loving disposition - she passed her temperment test with all "A's" and seems to be good with all the dogs big and small.

She is full of hugs and kisses for everyone she meets and we think she would make the perfect family dog. She has been with a 5 yr old and was fine but because of her strength (unknown to her), we think it would be better if she was with older kids! She's with a couple of cats and will take them on if they challenge her so it's probably best if she went to a cat-free home. She's a stocky girl weighing around 60 lbs and could stand to lose a couple of pounds. She's just a big mush-mellow and just wants to hang out on the couch with you!! Won't you give her the loving permanent home she deserves?

Please e-mail back to this post if you are interested in adopting/meeting Sammi and/or call #917-543-6193 and leave your full contact info... thank you!

*PLS NOTE... there will be an adoption donation fee requested to cover shots, spay surgery & microchip - also this dog is located in the NYC Metropolitan area... transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met*

Sasha the "Black Pearl"

Name: Sasha
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years
Breed: Lab/Pittie Mix
Weight: 55 lbs.
Temperment: No concern
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Poor Sasha. She has been in several foster homes and everyone adores her but we are still looking for the right "furever" home and we MUST FIND SASHA A HOME ASAP!!!

Sasha is a beautiful 2 yr old, 55lb spayed female black lab/pit mix who is a truly "extra-special" dog. She is a sweet calm loving "no concern" gorgeous "black pearl" of a dog. She is good with other dogs, humans of all ages and does not have any behavior issues. Calm in the house, no destructiveness, no separation anxiety, no incessant barking. She's easy on the leash once she knows her surroundings, knows basic commands and is just full of love and cuddles.

Her current foster loves to take her jogging and on long hikes but at home...she loves to curl up on the couch and bed with you but will curl up on the floor on your feet if you tell her to. We've tested her with cats and she is "overly-curious" about them but we think she can be trained to leave them alone if you are able & willing... That is her only drawback otherwise.

SHE IS A PERFECT DOG and LOYAL COMPANION...Come and meet her today!

If you would like to ADOPT this sweet gorgeous gal pls respond to this post asap and leave a message with your full contact info..or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback #s. Only Serious Inquiries please. There will be a reasonable adoption donation fee requested.

THANK YOU!!

Baron - Please Help Me Be a Brave Boy!

Name: Baron
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
Breed: Chocolate/Red Pittie Mix
Weight: 60 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Small, Female Dogs, Cats - Unknown, Kids - 12+
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Baron is a gorgeous, 2 yr old neutered, 60 lb M Pit Mix who is the unfortunate victim of a landlord issue. His current owner can't afford to live anywhere else and the landlord wants Baron out. Baron was rescued from the NYC Kill shelter and his owner does not want to bring him back to the shelter by any means, but he must get him a new home by OCT 31!!!

Baron is a sweet loving boy, but he is very shy and a "scaredy" dog and gets nervous around strangers - people and dogs. He bonds very quickly once he gets to know you but sometimes he gets "overprotective" and reactive with other dogs on the street. His owner was working with him to give Baron the confidence he needs to be a well balanced, socialized dog so Baron will need someone who has had EXPERIENCE WITH BULLY BREEDS or someone who is willing to continue with a training program to make Baron a confident, self-assured, well socialized and balanced dog.

He appears to get along with "female" dogs and dogs that are smaller than him; however he would be best as an "only dog" at first or with a female dog... unfortunately he hasn't been tested with cats and we don't feel he should be with small children... only older kids 12+ yrs.

He is completely housebroken and is very obedient - He knows all the basic commands is very eager & quick to learn... he just needs help building his confidence... but is so eager to please so if your looking for that loyal, best firend forever then Baron is the boy for you!!

PLS e-mail back to this post or call #917-543-6193 if you are interested in meeting BARON ASAP!!!

*This dog is located in the metropolitan NYC area ... transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met*

If you can't adopt/foster but would like to help out Baron & 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

Coba - I Need a Furever Home!

Name: Coba
Sex: Male
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Black, White & Tan Pittie Mix, Bernese Mountain Dog (?)
Weight: 50 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Larger Dogs, Cats - No, Kids - 10+
Neutered: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

Young and Handsome Coba is currently being kenneled in a boarding facility in Montgomery, NY and we urgently need to get him out!!! Can you open your heart and home to him?

Coba is a GORGEOUS WUGGIE of a neutered 1 year old American Staffordshire/Pit Bull mix who was saved off of Death Row from the high kill shelter in NYC. His coloring is so unique... he looks like he may have part Bernese Mountain Dog in him! He was adopted by a family in Stratsburg, NY but he did not get along with their cat and unfortunately had to go.

He URGENTLY needs a new home with a big yard to play in and because of his exhuberant energy should not be placed with young children or smaller animals. He is good with bigger dogs and loves all humans but will need a strong pack leader, daily exercise, firm discipline and a consistent routine. He knows basic obedience commands but could use more training. He has the potential to be a great wonderful family dog, but just needs some help. We think he would be great with another dog of the same age so they can burn each others energy or with a family with older kids or someone who wants an exercise partner....either or he will make a wonderful loyal companion to whomever adopts him!

If you can adopt/foster Coba, please e-mail back to this post or call #917-543-6193 and leave your callback info so we can set up a meeting asap!

*Depending on where you live, transport can be arranged provided certain criteria is met - also a reasonable adoption donation fee will be requested to cover shots & microchip.

If you can't adopt/foster Coba but still want to help...please consider 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

Brownie

Name: Brownie
Sex: Female
Age: 4/5 years
Breed: Red Brindle Pittie
Weight: 35 lbs.
Temperment: Good with Dogs, Cats/Kids unknown
Spayed: Yes!
Available for Fostering: Yes!
Available for Adoption: Yes!

This sweet, petite pit girl only has until Thurs, 10/23! - Pls SAVE HER by committing to adopting/fostering her TODAY!

On 10/16/08, someone dropped off approx 4/5 yr old Brownie at a police precinct. He claimed she was a stray. This little girl (she weighs only 35 pounds) is very stressed and scared, and will tuck her tail under her belly. It takes a little while to break the ice when a stranger meets Brownie, but she sees you mean her no harm, and then she sits tightly against you ... at peace ... contemplating her surroundings.

She has a muscular body, and with her cropped ears, she may look fierce, but she's not. She's probably been used for breeding and, having served her purpose, was let loose on the street. Although she pulls a bit on the leash when you walk her,she appears to be housetrained. She seems a little shy around other dogs so we think she'll be ok with other dogs.

If you can COMMIT to adopting/fostering Brownie, pls e-mail back to this post with your callback info or call #917-543-6193 ASAP so we can set up a meeting.

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